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
Event
ProSPER.Net Sustainability Forum 2025
Side Event
Insights from Landscape Approaches to Foster Sustainable Practices across Actors and Priorities to Enhance Socio-Ecological Resilience in the Ocean
Conference
14th Global RCE Conference
Previous Events
Symposium
SDG–UP Public Symposium
TOKYO & ONLINE: This event will highlight sustainability initiatives at the SDG–Universities Platform member universities and their role in achieving the SDGs.
Event
RCE Youth Art Challenge Exhibition: From Waste to Art
TOKYO: This exhibition will showcase winning artworks by youth from around the world focusing on SDG 12 (responsible consumption and production).
Event
Climate Change, Biodiversity Loss and Pollution — Promoting Synergy Approaches to Address the Three Environmental Crises
TOKYO & ONLINE: This event will discuss the implementation status of the SDGs, and highlight synergies and best practices to promote further action.
Symposium
Climate Change and Biodiversity: The Future of Food and the Environment
ONLINE: This symposium will discuss sustainable food systems and their role in tackling climate change and biodiversity loss.
Event
SEPLS Management as Integrated, Inclusive and Localised Actions towards a Nature Positive Society
ONLINE: UNU-IAS will co-organize a thematic track session at the 2023 International Forum for Sustainable Asia and the Pacific (ISAP).
Event
Information Session for Prospective Students
ONLINE: This information session will provide insights into the learning experiences, ongoing research and unique opportunities at UNU-IAS.
Symposium
The Role of Science in Building a Sustainable Society
TOKYO: This event will discuss interdisciplinary cooperation and citizen participation for achieving the SDGs.
Event
COP28 Debrief: Building Capacity to Implement the Paris Agreement
TOKYO & ONLINE: This event will discuss the outcomes of COP28 and ways to engage youth in policymaking on climate change.
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