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Brief

Advancing a Just Energy Transition for Low- and Middle-income Economies: The Role of the G7

20 May 2025

Mozzarella cheese makers in Monterotondo, Rome, Italy.

Report

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

22 Apr 2025

Oil palm workers in Brazil

Book

Business and Biodiversity

06 Feb 2025

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Human Security and the Health Impacts of Ocean Plastic Pollution — Interlinkages between SDG 3 and SDG 14

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Conference

14th Global RCE Conference

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Pepper harvest in Türkiye

UNU-IAS Annual Report 2024

Our activities and accomplishments over the past year.
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News

Speakers at a UNU-IAS event in Kanazawa, Japan on 22 May 2025

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Cities Share Solutions for Reconnecting with Nature & Culture

22 May 2025

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ProSPER.Net Sustainability Forum Marks World Environment Day 2025

The event explored how universities can embed sustainability in their teaching, research and operations.

17 Jun 2025

News

Landscape Approaches for Ocean Sustainability and Resilience

A side event of the 2025 UN Ocean Conference discussed integrated solutions to support ocean recovery that balances conservation and livelihoods.

11 Jun 2025

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AI and Sustainability Podcast

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UNU-IAS Policy Brief Series

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

Children walking to school in Maluku Province, Indonesia

Brief

Integrating Data to Ensure Inclusive Education for Climate-displaced Populations

21 Feb 2025

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Brief

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

13 Aug 2024