The UNU-IAS Communications unit serves as the point of contact for all press-related inquiries. We connect journalists to academics who are experts in their field, and promote UNU-IAS research globally. A searchable database of our experts is available here.
For media inquiries, please contact:
Anne Lecroq
Media and Engagement Associate
Tel: (+81) 3-5467-1213
anne.lecroq@unu.edu
For Japanese-language media inquiries, please contact:
Tomoyo Tanno
Communications Associate
Tel: (+81) 3-5467-1255
tanno@unu.edu
UNU-IAS in the News
Media Coverage
Adopting Indicators for Climate Adaptation
An op-ed by our expert Naoyuki Okano argues for concrete, globally-recognized metrics to strengthen adaptation and protect vulnerable communities.
Media Coverage
Transforming Education to Tackle the Climate Crisis
Writing in Diplomatic Courier, our expert Nafissa Insebayeva calls for reframing climate education from raising awareness to driving action.
Media Coverage
Nikkei Shimbun Highlights UNU-IAS Contributions to Noto Peninsula Recovery
An article discusses multi-stakeholder efforts to rebuild and revitalize local communities in the aftermath of the 2024 Noto Earthquake.
Media Coverage
Fourteenth Global RCE Conference Featured in Regional and National Japanese Media
The conference commemorated the 20th anniversary of the Global Network of Regional Centers of Expertise for Education for Sustainable Development.
Press Releases
Press Release
14th Global RCE Conference
The 14th Global Conference of the Regional Centres of Expertise on Education for Sustainable Development will be held in Okayama, Japan.
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CONNECTING YOU TO — Noto, Kenya, Malaysia and the Philippines at Expo 2025 in Osaka, Japan
UNU-IAS will co-organize Junior SDGs Camp sessions at Expo 2025.
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Global Youth MIDORI platform 2025 — Call for Applicants for International Training Programme
Applications open for a youth capacity development programme to be held online in August 2025.
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UNU-IAS and AEON Environmental Foundation to Expand Cooperation on Global Sustainability
UNU-IAS and the AEON Environmental Foundation signed a MOU on collaboration to advance global sustainability.
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UNU-IAS 10-Year Anniversary Event: Synergies for Sustainability
Journalists are invited to an event exploring the key achievements of UNU-IAS since its founding in 2014, and the future of sustainability.
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UNU-IAS Symposium to Support the Recovery of Noto Peninsula: Building Back Better
UNU-IAS will co-organize a symposium on supporting recovery efforts in Noto Peninsula following the 2024 Noto Earthquake.
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UNU-IAS Initiatives on Youth Empowerment for Implementing the Paris Agreement and the 2030 Agenda
UNU-IAS will hold a press conference at COP27 to present updates on the institute’s initiatives on youth empowerment.
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UN University to Launch Postgraduate Degree Specialisation on the Paris Agreement
Developed in collaboration with UNFCCC, the new programme will commence in Autumn 2023.
