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

Conference
14th Global RCE Conference
Previous Events
Conference
T7 Japan Summit
From 27–28 April, the T7 Japan Summit will present recommendations to support policy discussions at the G7 Hiroshima Summit in May 2023 and beyond.
Side Event
From Ideas to Action: RCE Youth Projects on Multi-stakeholder Partnerships
This online side event of the 2023 ECOSOC Youth Forum will highlight the importance of engaging young people in sustainable development efforts.
Event
Transformation of Behaviour at Universities through Efforts to Achieve the SDGs
UNU-IAS will organise an event to present the outcomes and achievements of SDG–UP and discuss how Japanese universities can contribute to society.
Side Event
Accelerating Circular Economy-based Solutions to Support SDG 6 Implementation in the LAC Region
On 21 March, UNU-MERIT and UNU-CRIS, with support from UNU-IAS, will co-organise a side event as part of the UN 2023 Water Conference.
Side Event
Valuing Urban Water in Asia for Achieving Sustainable Development
On 18 March 2023 at 15:00 (JST), UNU-IAS will co-organise an online side event as part of the UN Water Conference 2023.
Symposium
Nature-positive Solutions: Kanazawa’s Model for Climate Action and Sustainable Urban Nature
On 5 March 2023, UNU-IAS will organise a symposium to discuss nature-positive solutions to current environmental challenges.
Event
Nature-Positive Solutions: Kanazawa’s Model for Climate Action and Sustainable Urban Nature
UNU-IAS will hold a symposium on nature-based solutions to environmental challenges to examine COP27 and COP15 and efforts in Kanazawa, Japan
Event
Special RCE Session at 14th ICERD: Sharing RCE Experiences
UNU-IAS will hold an online session at the 14th ICERD under the theme ‘Circular Economy Education for Sustainable Development in Local Communities’.
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