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Brief

Integrating Data to Ensure Inclusive Education for Climate-displaced Populations

21 Feb 2025

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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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Event

Climate Change and Water Security: A Global, Regional and Local Approach to Resilience

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SDG–UP Public Symposium

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Conference

14th Global RCE Conference

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

Noto Recovery Symposium 2025

News

Symposium Discusses Disaster Recovery For Resilient Communities

20 Mar 2025

Media Coverage

Japanese Newspapers Feature 10th Youth Japan Environmental Activity Contest

Special editions of The Yomiuri SDGs and Chukosei newspapers featured the annual contest empowering the next generation of sustainability leaders.

20 Mar 2025

Media Coverage

Jaipur Declaration Promotes Circular Economy in Asia and the Pacific

The Indian Express featured an article by a UNU-IAS expert on the adoption of the Jaipur Declaration.

05 Mar 2025

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UNU-IAS Policy Brief Series

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Brief

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

13 Aug 2024

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Brief

Sustainable Business Practices for Biodiversity: Leveraging Landscape Approaches

19 Jun 2024

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Brief

Fostering Renewable Energy Uptake in Caribbean Small Island Developing States: Insights from Barbados

25 Apr 2024