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
ProSPER.Net Sustainability Forum
TOKYO & ONLINE: The event will focus on the ramifications of the COVID-19 crisis on the provision of inclusive and equitable quality education.
Event
SDGs Café — Creating an Inclusive Workplace Environment from Kanazawa
This event aims to deepen understanding and provide insights into the workplace experiences of the LGBTQ+ community.
Event
SDGs Café — Creating an Inclusive Workplace Environment from Kanazawa
Part of Kanazawa Rainbow Pride Week, this event will discuss issues facing the LGBTQ+ community in the workplace.
Seminar
ESD-Net 2030 Learning Webinar on ESD Pedagogy
This session will highlight and promote innovative practices in education for sustainable development.
Side Event
Leveraging Postgraduate Education for Sustainable Development: The Resource-Nexus and Environmental Management in Global South Partnerships
NEW YORK / ONLINE: This SDG Action Weekend side event will explore the potential of higher education to contribute to the achievement of the SDGs.
Event
Europe RCE Regional Meeting
ONLINE: On 12–14 September, UNU-IAS will co-organize the Europe RCE Regional Meeting under the theme Transformative Education for Sustainable Regions.
Event
SDGs Youth Summit 2023: Youth Empowerment for the SDGs
This event will discuss challenges and opportunities to enhance meaningful youth participation in policymaking.
Conversation Series
Enhancing Global Actions for the Paris Agreement and the SDGs — Towards the SDG Summit, COP28 and Beyond
Tokyo: On 24 August 2023, UNU will host a conversation with Dr. Youssef Nassef, Director of the Adaptation Programme at UNFCCC.
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