Applications are now open for the 40th UNU Global Seminar, which will be held in person in Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan on 21–24 August 2024. Under the theme Towards a Sustainable Planet and Society: Learning Resilience and Innovation from Noto, Kanazawa and Hakusan, participants will learn about the international framework for the SDGs and explore local initiatives in Ishikawa Prefecture such as creative disaster recovery and prevention, conservation, restoration and sustainable utilization of urban nature. Participants will also gain knowledge of biodiversity conservation and sustainable development through activities held at the Mount Hakusan UNESCO Biosphere Reserve and Hakusan Tedorigawa UNESCO Global Geopark.
This is a certified course, designed for undergraduate and postgraduate students who are currently residing in Japan, as well as young professionals who are interested in the theme and networking opportunities.
The application deadline is 31 July 2024. For more information, please visit the UNU Global Seminar page.
