UNU Institute for the Advanced Study of Sustainability

Knowledge for a Sustainable Future

Advancing global sustainability through research and education

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Featured Research

South Africa

Media Coverage

Africa’s Energy Transition at Crossroad amid Tariff Wars and Policy Shift

12 Aug 2025

India water management

Brief

Promoting Water Valuation for Urban Sustainable Development in Asia

14 Jul 2025

Oil palm workers in Brazil

Book

Business and Biodiversity

04 Feb 2025

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AI and Sustainability Podcast

Does AI make us lazy thinkers? Tune in to the latest episode featuring youth insights on how AI is reshaping learning.
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Upcoming Events

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Event

CONNECTING YOU TO — Noto, Kenya, Malaysia and the Philippines

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University students and an android engage in group discussion.

Seminar

Harnessing AI for Smarter, Sustainable University Management

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Aerial view of Okayama City, Japan

Conference

14th Global RCE Conference

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News

Panel Discussion at TICAD 9 Side Event organized by UNU-IAS

News

Nurturing Leadership for Sustainable Development in Africa

22 Aug 2025

Announcement

Call for Submissions: 11th Japan Youth Environmental Activity Contest

The contest aims to empower high school students to develop practical solutions for achieving the SDGs. The submission deadline is 28 October 2025.

29 Aug 2025

News

Training Session Equips Youth for Global Environmental Action

The session was held as part of the Global Youth MIDORI platform (GYM), a capacity development programme for youth.

29 Aug 2025

Pepper harvest in Türkiye

UNU-IAS Annual Report 2024

Highlights from last year, with special features on our 10th anniversary, youth empowerment and resilience.
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UNU-IAS Policy Brief Series

Cooking on an efficient stove in Kenya

Brief

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

20 May 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

Children walking to school in Maluku Province, Indonesia

Brief

Integrating Data to Ensure Inclusive Education for Climate-displaced Populations

21 Feb 2025