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

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Brief

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

20 May 2025

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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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Upcoming Events

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Seminar

Greening Education: Transforming Circular Economy Education for Future Generations

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Side Event

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

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Event

2025 Higher Education Sustainability Initiative Global Forum

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AI and Sustainability Podcast

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News

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News

AI Literacy Highlighted at Global Sustainable Development Congress

24 Jun 2025

Media Coverage

Leveraging Synergies across Environment, Development Policies

An article in Diplomatic Courier calls for greater alignment and integration across multilateral environmental agreements.

23 Jun 2025

News

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

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UNU-IAS Annual Report 2024

Our activities and accomplishments over the past year.
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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