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Mozzarella cheese makers in Monterotondo, Rome, Italy.

Report

Impact of Subsidies and Incentives on Socio-Ecological Production Landscapes and Seascapes (SEPLS)

22 Apr 2025

The migrant fishers in their working environment in Rayong province, Thailand

Brief

Safeguarding South-East Asia's Marine Ecosystems from Ocean Acidification Threats

24 Mar 2025

Oil palm workers in Brazil

Book

Business and Biodiversity

06 Feb 2025

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Upcoming Events

Nature, Culture, and Community: Rethinking Urban Connections from Kanazawa

Symposium

Nature, Culture, and Community: Rethinking Urban Connections from Kanazawa

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Event

Information Session on the 2025 Global Youth MIDORI platform (GYM)

ONLINE: This information session will provide an overview of the GYM youth capacity development programme and guidance on the application process.

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Conference

14th Global RCE Conference

OKAYAMA, JAPAN & ONLINE: Celebrating 20 years of impact and innovation by the Regional Centres of Expertise on Education for Sustainable Development.

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AI and Sustainability Podcast

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News

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Media Coverage

Ensuring Climate Resilience of Small Islands in Indonesia

23 Apr 2025

Press Release

Global Youth MIDORI platform 2025 — Call for Applicants for International Training Programme

Applications open for a youth capacity development programme to be held online in August 2025. 

30 Apr 2025

News

UN Advisory Body Addresses Governance, Science-based Solutions for the SDGs

UNU-IAS provided expert inputs at the 2025 meeting of the UN Committee of Experts on Public Administration in New York.

11 Apr 2025

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UNU-IAS Policy Brief Series

Children walking to school in Maluku Province, Indonesia

Brief

Integrating Data to Ensure Inclusive Education for Climate-displaced Populations

21 Feb 2025

Cut and packaged fruit at a supermarket

Brief

Decarbonizing Food Systems through International Food Trade and Post-production Management

13 Aug 2024

Artisan crafting rattan handicrafts in Lelekaa Village, South Konawe, Indonesia..

Brief

Sustainable Business Practices for Biodiversity: Leveraging Landscape Approaches

19 Jun 2024