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
Education in Climate Emergency: Ensuring Learning Continuity in Planned, Sudden, and Massive Displacements
UNU-IAS will host a side event at APREMC II to present key findings on climate change displacement and the right to education in Asian countries.
Event
International Day for Biodiversity 2022 — Let's Find the Biodiversity of Satoumi in Noto
An event on the International Day for Biodiversity 2022 will engage high school students to discuss the region’s rich biodiversity in Noto Ishikawa.
Event
International Day for Biological Diversity 2022 — Building a Shared Future for All Life
UNU-IAS will organise an online symposium to celebrate International Day for Biological Diversity 2022.
Symposium
International Day for Biological Diversity 2022 — Building a Shared Future for All Life
This event is focused on building momentum for the post-2020 global biodiversity framework to be adopted at the upcoming UN Biodiversity Conference.
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WHEC 2022 Roundtable — How Can Higher Education Accelerate Climate Action under the Paris Agreement?
The UNESCO World Higher Education Conference 2022 will discuss higher education in climate action for youth empowerment & national capacity.
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Tourism and the SDGs — Creating Harmony Between Tourism and Cities
OUIK will host an online seminar on tourism and the SDGs to explore how tourism can contribute to sustainable development.
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Strengthening Interlinkages Amongst Biodiversity, Health, and Well-being in SEPLS
UNU-IAS will host an online seminar on the nexus of biodiversity, health, and well-being to explore social and economic drivers in SEPLS.
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Times Higher Education Innovation & Impact Summit
UNU-IAS will contribute to The Times Higher Education (THE) Innovation and Impact Summit.
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