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
World Wetlands Day 2022 — Wetlands Action for People & Nature
UNU-IAS, Wetlands International Japan, and the GEOC will host an online symposium for WWD 2022 on wetlands action for people and nature.
Symposium
World Wetlands Day 2022
On 2 February 2022, UNU-IAS will co-organise an online symposium for World Wetlands Day under the theme “Wetlands Action for People and Nature”.
Event
Online Open House for Prospective UNU-IAS Students
UNU-IAS will host the first of two online “open house” events for prospective students.
Event
Online Open House for Prospective Students
UNU-IAS will host an online event for prospective students to provide insights into the learning experiences, and ongoing research.
Event
What's SDGs? — Ishikawa-san Live News It!
UNU-IAS will contribute to a local news TV programme in Ishikawa as a guest commentator on SDGs.
Event
Online Open House for Prospective Students
UNU-IAS will host the first of two online events for prospective students to provide insights into the learning experiences and ongoing research.
Event
Online Open House for Prospective UNU-IAS Students
On 17 December UNU-IAS will host the first of two online “open house” events for prospective students.
Event
Webinar on Purpose Management by Companies for the SDGs
The SDG-UP and the SDGs Corporate Strategy Forum will host a series of three online seminars on business purpose management with university students.
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