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
Enhancing Biodiversity and Climate Change Adaptation through Local Engagement
This event will discuss the importance of local engagement for climate adaptation and how empowering communities leads to grassroots solutions.
Event
Sustainable Urban Water for Human Health and Well-being
ONLINE: On 20 August 2023, UNU-IAS will host a World Water Week session to explore urban water management with multisectoral stakeholders.
Event
13th African RCE Regional Meeting
ONLINE: On 17 August, UNU-IAS will co-organize the African RCE Regional Meeting under the theme Fostering Pan-African Collaboration for Just Futures.
Event
RCE Youth Webinar: Igniting Changes for a Sustainable World
ONLINE: On International Youth Day 2023, UNU-IAS will co-host a Regional Centres of Expertise on Education for Sustainable Development Youth Webinar.
Event
2023 Higher Education Sustainability Initiative Global Forum
The 2023 HESI Global Forum will highlight the critical role of higher education in achieving sustainable development.
Event
2023 HESI Global Forum
This special event at the 2023 HLPF will highlight the critical role of higher education in achieving sustainable development.
Side Event
Translating Evidence to Action on Climate and SDGs Synergies in Asia and Beyond
This side event of the 2023 HLPF will share practices of synergistic actions in Asia and beyond.
Side Event
Implementation of the Kunming–Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework through the Satoyama Initiative/COMDEKS 4
ONLINE: On 12 July, UNU-IAS will co-organize a biodiversity-related side event at the 2023 High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development.
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