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
Tourism and the SDGs — Enhancing Engagement of Tourists with Destinations for Responsible Travel
OUIK will host a seminar on tourism and the SDGs to discuss communication methods to deliver positive experiences to tourists.
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The Role of Multi-Stakeholder Partnerships to Accelerate Local Action on Climate and Sustainable Society
A side event of the Climate & SDGs Synergy Conference will discuss multi-stakeholder partnerships & youth empowerment for sustainability.
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Catalysing Nature-based Solutions for Biodiversity, Climate Change and Sustainable Development through Ecosystem Restoration
This side event will discuss how to enhance synergies and accelerate action on ecosystem restoration through international collaboration.
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Third Global Conference on Strengthening Synergies between the Paris Agreement on Climate Change and the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development
This conference will explore recent progress to raise climate ambition towards the 1.5°C goal of the Paris Agreement, and achieve the SDGs by 2030.
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Strengthening Synergies Between the Paris Agreement on Climate Change and the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development
The conference will explore recent progress on synergistic action to raise climate ambition towards the 1.5°C goal of the Paris Agreement.
Event
14th Asia-Pacific RCE Regional Meeting
The 14th Asia-Pacific RCE Regional Meeting will contribute to empower local wisdom for ESD.
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Global Careers Dialogue with Toshio Arima
UNU-IAS will host an in-person event on global careers for students & young professionals with opportunities to meet experts & policymakers.
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Global Careers Dialogue with Toshio Arima
This first Global Careers Dialogue will feature Toshio Arima and Kensuke Fukushi.
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