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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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Media Coverage

Education and Diversity to Mitigate Bias in AI

01 Feb 2025

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Samsun wetland landscape in Türkiye

Event

Societies in Harmony with Nature: Locally-led Landscape Approaches

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Aerial view of Okayama City, Japan

Conference

14th Global RCE Conference

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AI and Sustainability Podcast

Expert insights on the impact and potential of AI in education and sustainability
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News

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Media Coverage

How AI Affects the Environment

07 Apr 2025

News

Symposium Spotlights Sustainability Efforts at Japanese Universities

Members of the SDG–Universities Platform shared educational, research and student initiatives aimed at advancing sustainability in higher education.

27 Mar 2025

News

Symposium Discusses Disaster Recovery For Resilient Communities

The event highlighted post-disaster recovery efforts on Noto Peninsula, Japan, leveraging social, natural and cultural assets.

20 Mar 2025

Bicycles in Indonesia

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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