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

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14th Global RCE Conference
Previous Events
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After COP26: What Are the Next Steps for Climate Change? A Dialogue with Kyoko Gendatsu
UNU-IAS will host a series of online dialogues with experts who participated in the 26th COP26, to discuss the conference and climate action.
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After COP26: What Are the Next Steps for Climate Change? A Dialogue with Naoyuki Yamagishi
UNU-IAS will host a series of online dialogues with experts who participated in the 26th COP26 to discuss the conference and climate action.
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What's SDGs? — Ishikawa-san Live News It!
OUIK will contribute to a local news TV programme in Ishikawa as a guest commentator on SDGs.
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Green and Digital Transformation to Achieve the SDGs Locally
UNU-IAS will host an online symposium on green and digital transformation for local achievement of the SDGs.
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What's SDGs? — Ishikawa-san Live News It!
UNU-IAS will contribute to a local news TV programme in Ishikawa by exploring local initiatives towards achieving the SDGs.
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International Conference on GIAHS 2021
The International Conference on GIAHS 2021 will be held in Ishikawa to highlight the achievements and values of the GIAHS.
Conference
International Conference on GIAHS 2021
UNU-IAS is co-organising the International Conference on GIAHS 2021 in Nanao City, Ishikawa, Japan.
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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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