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Media Coverage 15 Jan 2025

Article Examines Outcomes of the 2024 UN Biodiversity Conference

The article highlights progress made at CBD COP 16 in recognizing the role of Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities.

Media Coverage 16 Jan 2025

UNU-IAS Postgraduate Degree Programmes Featured in Friends of WHO Journal

The article highlights research opportunities available to students, including in global health and well-being.

Announcement 15 Jan 2025

Tenth Japan Youth Environmental Activity Contest

The annual event engages youth across Japan to share their solutions to local and global environmental issues.

Media Coverage 13 Jan 2025

Upcoming UNU-IAS Symposium on Landscape Conservation Highlighted in Japanese Media

Hokkoku Shimbun featured an international symposium to be held in Kanazawa, Japan in May 2025.

Media Coverage 13 Jan 2025

Yomiuri Shimbun Spotlights UNU-IAS Director in Profile Feature

Prof. Shinobu Yume Yamaguchi shared insights on her academic and professional journey and the activities of UNU-IAS.

Media Coverage 06 Jan 2025

Circular Economy Education to Tackle Plastic Pollution 

Writing in Down To Earth, UNU-IAS expert Anupam Khajuria calls for embedding circular economy education in the future plastic pollution treaty.

News 20 Dec 2024

Challenges to Youth Engagement in Global Policymaking

A debrief event shared youth experiences and insights after attending the 2024 UN biodiversity and climate change conferences.

Announcement 18 Dec 2024

Season’s Greetings from UNU-IAS

A message from our Director Prof. Shinobu Yume Yamaguchi to mark the end of 2024.

News 18 Dec 2024

Advancing Policy Coherence Through Landscape Approaches

A side event of UNCCD COP16 showcased innovative practices that integrate diverse land values and empower communities.

News 13 Dec 2024

UNCCD COP16 Side Event Explores Landscape Approaches for Socio-Ecological Resilience

Experts discussed integrated landscape approaches to enhance socio-ecological resilience and address challenges in land and water management.