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
Seminar
Wetlands and Water
UNU-IAS will co-organise a webinar to observe World Wetlands Day 2021.
Event
Developing Research Towards Achieving the SDGs in the Post-COVID-19 Era
UNU-IAS will host a webinar on research development towards achieving the SDGs to assist stakeholders in local governments and the private sector.
Event
Symposium to Launch SDG–UP (SDG–Universities Platform)
SDG–UP is a new academic platform to enhance cooperation between Japanese universities for the SDGs.
Event
The Satoyama Initiative for Societies in Harmony with Nature
On 16 July 2020, UNU-IAS will organise an online side event for the HLPF 2020 focused on the Satoyama Initiative.
Event
SDGs Localisation through Sports and the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics Host Towns
TOKYO: This symposium will discuss local action and global trends in sports and sustainability.
Event
5th National Youth Environmental Activity Presentation Contest
UNU-IAS will host the annual contest for high school students as an opportunity to share their environmental activities and learn from each other.
Event
Public Forum of the 8th IPSI Global Conference and Expert Thematic Workshop for Post-2020
KUMAMOTO, JAPAN: A public forum will share experiences of IPSI members and other stakeholders.
Event
Dialogue in the Dark
Co-organized with Universal Design Japan (UDi), this event will discuss innovation that can be fostered by providing equal opportunities for everyone.
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