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News 29 Apr 2026

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 10 Apr 2026

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 09 Apr 2026

Japanese Newspaper Features 11th Youth Japan Environmental Activity Contest

Yomiuri SDGs Shimbun special edition highlighted the 11th Youth Japan Environmental Activity Contest.

Commentary 07 Apr 2026

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 02 Apr 2026

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 31 Mar 2026

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 30 Mar 2026

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 27 Mar 2026

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 18 Mar 2026

International Partnership for the Satoyama Initiative Holds Tenth Global Conference

Members convened in Ecuador to strengthen collaboration for sustainable landscapes and seascapes worldwide.

Announcement 16 Mar 2026

Global Youth MIDORI platform 2026 — Call for University Student Participants

Apply for a youth training programme to be held online in August 2026.