On 13 August 2026, NHK, the Japanese public broadcaster, featured a UNU-IAS event exploring the resilient biodiversity and ecosystems of the Noto Peninsula in Japan, which suffered damage due to earthquakes and heavy rains in 2024. The event featured popular Japanese science communicators FISH BOY - Sakana-kun (Visiting Research Fellow, UNU-IAS) and Takeshi Yoro (Professor Emeritus, University of Tokyo).
The two experts shared insights on the region’s rich wildlife and post-disaster recovery efforts, calling for continued support for the Noto Peninsula. The event was organized by UNU-IAS Operating Unit Ishikawa/Kanazawa (UNU-IAS OUIK).
The programme (in Japanese) can be accessed on the NHK website.
