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Inclusive Biodiversity Governance Showcased at CBD Meetings in Panama
UNU-IAS experts shared insights on resilience, governance and community-led monitoring at key meetings under the Convention on Biological Diversity.
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COP30 Events Feature Ishikawa Youth
A UNU-IAS youth empowerment initiative engaged two high school students from Japan at the 2025 UN Climate Change Conference in Belém, Brazil.
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COP30 Event Explores Youth-led Urban Futures
An event at the COP30 SDG Pavilion in Belém, Brazil discussed the role of youth in co-creating sustainable urban futures.
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Youth and Researchers Discuss Cross-Cutting Solutions at COP30
A side event at the 2025 UN Climate Change Conference (COP30) in Belém, Brazil shared innovative initiatives to address capacity gaps and barriers.
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COP30 Event Provides Expert Insights on Belém Health Action Plan
A side event at the 2025 UN Climate Change Conference (COP30) in Belém, Brazil underscored health as a cornerstone of climate adaptation and justice.
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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.
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Session Highlights How Learning Can Drive Climate Action
UNU-IAS held an online session of the Climate Classroom @COP30 exploring how meaningful learning can be a catalyst for climate action.
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UNU-IAS Advisory Board Convenes for 2025 Meeting
The Board reviewed the accomplishments and upcoming initiatives of UNU-IAS through meetings with management, researchers, staff and students.
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Socio-Ecological Production Landscapes as Integrated Solutions
A session at the International Forum for Sustainable Asia & the Pacific 2025 discussed how landscape approaches can address environmental challenges.