News
Event Discusses Community-led Approaches to Post-disaster Recovery
An event in Kanazawa City engaged citizens and local practitioners to discuss initiatives for sustainable recovery and resilient communities.
News
Event Explores Links Between Culture, Nature and Recovery in Noto Peninsula
The fifth Satoyama Satoumi Talk discussed the role of traditional culture in advancing post-disaster recovery and community resilience.
Media Coverage
Japanese Newspaper Features 11th Youth Japan Environmental Activity Contest
Yomiuri SDGs Shimbun special edition highlighted the 11th Youth Japan Environmental Activity Contest.
Commentary
The Middle East Conflict and Energy Security in Africa
Our expert Mark Akrofi calls for intra-Africa clean energy trade to alleviate energy security concerns on the continent.
News
Expert Meetings Refine Climate Education Framework
Experts from UNESCO and the Korea Environment Corporation convened in Tokyo to review and refine Climate Change Competency Framework for Educators.
News
Mainstreaming Gender in Water and Sanitation Issues
A World Water Day event highlighted the need for rights-based, gender-responsive solutions to the water crisis.
News
Youth Conference Explores Climate Justice
UNU-IAS Operating Unit in Kanazawa/Ishikawa hosted an event for high school students to discuss inclusive climate action.
News
Japan Youth Explore Sustainability as a Broader Social Movement
The 2026 Youth Meeting of Japan Regional Centres of Expertise on Education for Sustainable Development was held in Kobe, Japan.
News
International Partnership for the Satoyama Initiative Holds Tenth Global Conference
Members convened in Ecuador to strengthen collaboration for sustainable landscapes and seascapes worldwide.
Announcement
Global Youth MIDORI platform 2026 — Call for University Student Participants
Apply for a youth training programme to be held online in August 2026.