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News 10 Sep 2024

RCEs and Youth Discuss Action to Address Climate Vulnerability in Africa

The 14th Africa Meeting of Regional Centres of Expertise (RCE) on Education for Sustainable Development was held in Eldoret, Kenya.

News 06 Sep 2024

Yokohama Biodiversity Festival Highlights Satoyama Land Restoration Efforts

The event was held as part of the International Youth Conference on Biodiversity.

Media Coverage 05 Sep 2024

Youth Training on Biodiversity & Climate Change Featured in Japanese Media

The session focused on youth involvement in global decision-making, selecting two students to participate in the 2024 UN Biodiversity Conference.

News 03 Sep 2024

Training Session Empowers Youth for Greater Engagement in Global Decision-making

The session was held as part of the Global Youth MIDORI platform (GYM), a new capacity development programme for youth.

News 27 Aug 2024

Youth Day Event Explores Youth-led Digital Innovations for Sustainability

The webinar highlighted the role of young leaders in advancing sustainable development through technology. 

Media Coverage 26 Aug 2024

Local Newspapers Feature UNU Rector Visit to Ishikawa Prefecture

Several articles in local Japanese media featured a visit to Ishikawa Prefecture by UNU Rector Tshilidzi Marwala.

Media Coverage 21 Aug 2024

Crucial Role of Circular Economy in Accelerating Climate Action

An editorial piece in Urban Update argues for integrating circular economy principles in education and policy framework to foster sustainability.

News 15 Aug 2024

UNU-IAS Students Graduate from Class of 2024

The special occasion was celebrated with a ceremony in Tokyo, Japan.

Announcement 29 Jul 2024

Applications Open for New Course on Carbon Markets

A practicum course on implementation of Article 6 of the Paris Agreement will be held 1 October 2024 – 4 February 2025.

Media Coverage 23 Jul 2024

Innovation and Education to Foster the Transition to a Circular Economy

An op-ed in The Japan Times explores the crucial role of innovation and education in accelerating the transition to a circular economy.