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
Previous Events
Seminar
Greening Education Partnership Quarterly Working Group Meeting
ONLINE: The meeting will share important updates on the Greening Education Partnership and networking opportunities for working group members.
Side Event
Implementing Nature Positive through Landscape Approaches
KUMAMOTO, JAPAN: This side event of the Global Nature Positive Summit 2026 will discuss collaborative sustainable landscape management.
Event
2026 Higher Education Sustainability Initiative Global Forum
ONLINE: As part of the UN High Level Political Forum 2026, this event will explore how higher education can serve as a catalyst for sustainable development.
Symposium
Acting Locally for Global Impact — Towards A World in Harmony with Nature through Collective Action
TOKYO: Celebrating International Day for Biological Diversity, this event will explore policy trends and initiatives that connect local action to global targets.
Event
Exploring Noto’s Recovery and Forest Restoration — Working with Nature to Build a Future
WAJIMA, JAPAN & ONLINE: To commemorate International Day for Biological Diversity, this event will explore sustainable forest management.
Event
Global Youth MIDORI platform 2026 Information Session (English)
ONLINE: This information session will provide an overview of the GYM youth capacity development programme and guidance on the application process.
Event
Global Youth MIDORI platform 2026 Information Session (Japanese)
ONLINE: This information session will provide an overview of the GYM youth capacity development programme and guidance on the application process.
Event
Noto Satoyama Satoumi Talk #5
TOKYO: This event will explore the role of traditional cultural practices in the post-disaster recovery of Notojima Island in Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan.
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