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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GGS Reporting Session
On 13 March 2018, UNU-IAS will organize a Reporting Session for its Grant for Global Sustainability (GGS) programme.
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Japan Water Style Summit with CDP’s Japan Water Forum 2016
On 5 December, UNU-IAS, Ministry of Environment of Japan (MOEJ) and CDP will co-organize Japan Water Style Summit with CDP’s Global Water Forum 2016.
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International Day for Biological Diversity: Mainstreaming Biodiversity
On 21 May 2016, UNU-IAS will organize a public symposium to celebrate the UN International Day for Biological Diversity (IDB).
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2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development: Transforming Japan & the World
On 15 January 2016, UNU-IAS and Keio University will organize a symposium on the 2030 Agenda.
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Transdisciplinary Education for Disaster Risk Reduction
Launching the International Network for Advancing Transdisciplinary Education
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Sustainable Development Goals and Disaster Risk Reduction
The symposium will explore linkages between the SDGs and DRR.
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Southeast Asia in Transition: Re-Thinking Education, Science and Culture for Regional Integration
UNU-IAS will contribute to the Southeast Asian Ministers of Education Organization (SEAMEO) Congress to be held on 21–22 October 2014 in Bangkok.
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International Partnership for the Satoyama Initiative Fifth Global Conference
PYEONGCHANG, REPUBLIC OF KOREA: The Fifth Global IPSI Conference will be held on 4–5 October to coincide with CBD COP12.
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