On 11-12 November 2025, the advisory Board of UNU-IAS convened in Tokyo for its annual meeting. The Board received briefings on the institute's activities and achievements in research, policy engagement, education and capacity development, and reviewed performance indicators.
A student seminar was held after the meeting, in which the Board received research presentations from two UNU-IAS PhD students, focused on water challenges in Bodh Gaya, India; and the impact of textile production on local water resources in Dhaka. Board members provided expert feedback to the students for further developing their research.
To learn more about previous UNU-IAS activities and achievements, please download our Annual Reports.
For more information on the Board and its members, please visit the UNU-IAS Board pages.