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Advancing global sustainability through research and education

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Mongabay Features Expert Comments on Natural Climate Solutions

UNU-IAS expert Suneetha Subramanian called for adopting a holistic approach to the concept of natural climate solutions.

21 Feb 2024

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Bridging Science and Policy for Integrated Action on Climate and Biodiversity

Recommendations for transformative, science-based governance to address biodiversity loss and climate change.

25 Jan 2024

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Postdoctoral Fellowship Programme

Conduct advanced research in sustainability in cooperation with host researchers at Japanese universities and research institutions.
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Upcoming Events

Symposium

SDG–UP Public Symposium

TOKYO & ONLINE: This event will highlight sustainability initiatives at the SDG–Universities Platform member universities and their role in achieving the SDGs.

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Event

RCE Youth Art Challenge Exhibition: From Waste to Art

TOKYO: This exhibition will showcase winning artworks by youth from around the world focusing on SDG 12 (responsible consumption and production).

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UNU SDG–Universities Platform

Promoting collaboration between UNU and Japanese universities to advance the SDGs.
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