Event

“Policymaking to Achieve Sustainable Development Goals”— Japan Times Roundtable

UNU-IAS expert will be interviewed at Japan Times Roundtable and discuss the policymaking in sustainability.

Time
- Asia/Tokyo

UNU-IAS will contribute to the Japan Times Roundtable, a series of recorded interviews with a focus on people located in Japan who are contributing to a more sustainable society.

Mahesti Okitasari (Research Associate, UNU-IAS) will join the host, Ross Rowbury (Senior Managing Director, Nomura Holdings), to discuss “Policymaking to Achieve Sustainable Development Goals” as well as her motivations for being involved in creating a more sustainable world.

The interview will not be livestreamed, but it will be available to view online ahead of publication. Please register to access the recording.

Please visit the Japan Times website for details.

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