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.
Previous Events
Event
Youth Ocean Summit
TOKYO: This event will discuss the sustainability of the marine environment, focusing on youth-led marine conservation initiatives.
Seminar
AI in Action: Advancing Research for the SDGs
ONLINE: This webinar will discuss how AI can support university research aimed at global sustainability challenges.
Event
Information Session for Prospective Students
ONLINE: Learn about UNU-IAS Master's and PhD degree programmes and the admissions process for the September 2026 intake.
Side Event
From Traditional Gardens to Future Cities: Youth-led Nature-Based Solutions for Urban Resilience — Ideas from Kanazawa, Japan
BELÉM, BRAZIL: This event at the COP30 Capacity-building Hub will discuss the role of urban nature and citizen participation in creating climate resilient cities.
Side Event
Youth-led Urban Futures: Co-Creating Change Across Generations
BELÉM, BRAZIL: This event at the COP30 SDG Pavilion will discuss how youth are driving transformative action for sustainability and co-design tools that strengthen meaningful youth engagement.
Side Event
Fostering Sustainability Science Leadership: Synergies for Bridging Capacities Across Environmental and Developmental Policy Agendas
BELÉM, BRAZIL: This event at the COP30 GAUC Pavilion will highlight collaborative efforts to develop synergies across biodiversity, climate and the SDGs.
Event
GIAHS International Study Programme 2025 Presentation
WAJIMA, JAPAN & ONLINE: This event will feature student presentations on Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems in Italy and Japan.
Side Event
The Belém Health Action Plan: Accelerating Action on Climate Justice and Health
BELÉM, BRAZIL: This COP30 side event will explore the interlinkages between health, justice and climate change, highlighting the health co-benefits of climate action.
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