UNU-IAS conferences, symposiums, workshops and seminars bring together a diverse array of international experts, businesspeople, community leaders and students to discuss topics related to sustainability. Held at UNU headquarters in Tokyo, in other locations across the globe and online, these events advance debate, raise public awareness, and develop networks for research and policy development.
Upcoming Events
Symposium
Nature, Culture, and Community: Rethinking Urban Connections from Kanazawa
Conference
14th Global RCE Conference
Previous Events
Event
Information Session on the 2025 Global Youth MIDORI platform (GYM)
ONLINE: This information session will provide an overview of the GYM youth capacity development programme and guidance on the application process.
Event
Societies in Harmony with Nature: Locally-led Landscape Approaches
ONLINE: This event will discuss implementation of the Community Development and Knowledge Management for the Satoyama Initiative Programme (COMDEKS).
Symposium
SDG–UP Public Symposium
TOKYO & ONLINE: On 27 March 2025, UNU-IAS will host a symposium to discuss sustainability initiatives by members of the UNU-SDG Universities Platform.
Event
Climate Change and Water Security: A Global, Regional and Local Approach to Resilience
ONLINE: Commemorating World Water Day 2025, this event will discuss the challenges and solutions related to water security in the context of climate change adaptation.
Symposium
Supporting the Recovery of Noto Peninsula: Building Disaster-resilient Communities
KANAZAWA & ONLINE: This international symposium will share insights on disaster recovery and prevention, drawing on case studies from Japan and the world.
Symposium
Women, Peace and Security: Mongolia, a Feminist-oriented Foreign Policy
TOKYO: On 3 March 2025, UNU will host a public symposium in partnership with the Embassy of Mongolia in Japan.
Event
Noto Satoyama Satoumi Talk #3
TOKYO: This event will discuss the impact of natural disasters on agricultural communities in Noto Peninsula, Ishikawa, Japan.
Event
Noto Satoyama Satoumi Talk #2
TOKYO: This event will highlight sustainable agriculture initiatives and disaster recovery efforts in Noto Peninsula, Ishikawa, Japan.
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