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
UNU-IAS Highlighted in UN Today Cover Feature
The September issue of the UN staff magazine focuses on the 50th anniversary of UNU.
Media Coverage
From Traditional Aid to Mutually Beneficial Partnerships
Writing in The Japan News, our expert João Filipe Papel calls for a bold reimagining of the Tokyo International Conference on African Development.
Media Coverage
Africa’s Energy Transition at Crossroad amid Tariff Wars and Policy Shift
Writing in Diplomatic Courier, our expert Mark Akrofi explores the impact of trade disputes and changing policies on Africa’s clean energy transition.
Media Coverage
Higher Education Sustainability Progress
University World News article features UNU-IAS expert comments on the 2025 HESI Global Forum, challenges and the future of higher education.
Press Releases
Press Release
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.
