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
Event
Information Session for Prospective Students
UNU-IAS will host an online event to provide insights into the learning experiences, ongoing research, and unique opportunities at UNU-IAS.
Event
Information Session for Prospective Students
On 23 December 2022 UNU-IAS will host the first of two online information sessions for prospective students interested in studying at UNU-IAS.
Event
Tourism and the SDGs — Imagining Kanazawa’s Culture and Tourism in 2030
On December 19, 2022 UNU-IAS will organise a seminar exploring the role of tourism in building a sustainable and inclusive society.
Side Event
COMDEKS Phase 4: Contribution of the Satoyama Initiative to the Post-2020 Global Biodiversity Framework
On 16 December 2022, UNU-IAS will co-organise a side event at the UN Biodiversity Conference (CBD COP15).
Side Event
COMDEKS Phase 4: Contribution of the Satoyama Initiative to the Post-2020 Global Biodiversity Framework
UNU-IAS will hold a side event at CBD COP15 on the roles of local actions & partnerships in landscape & seascape approaches to ecosystem restoration.
Side Event
Nature-based Solutions to Climate Change
On 14 December 2022, UNU-IAS will co-organise “Nature-based Solutions to Climate Change” — a side event at the UN Biodiversity Conference (CBD COP15).
Event
Nature-Based Solutions to Climate Change and Other Social Challenges by Conservation and Restoration of Mangrove Ecosystem, Focusing on its Multiple Services
A side event at CBD COP15 will be held on mangrove ecosystem conservation as a nature-based solution for post-2020 global biodiversity framework.
Side Event
Exploring Nature-positive Pathways
On 8 December 2022, UNU-IAS will co-organise "Exploring Nature-positive Pathways" — a side event at the UN Biodiversity Conference (CBD COP15).
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