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News 03 Feb 2025

Tenth Japan Youth Environmental Activity Contest Names Winner

Students from Hokkaido Iwamizawa Agricultural High School receive Director's Award for a project on sustainable energy solutions in agriculture.

Media Coverage 01 Feb 2025

Education and Diversity to Mitigate Bias in AI

An op-ed in UN Today argues for strengthening AI literacy to mitigate bias risks.

Media Coverage 01 Feb 2025

Expert Interview Discusses Sustainability Efforts in Africa & Japan

Mark Akrofi calls for equitable energy transitions and highlights the role of individual lifestyles in climate action.

News 24 Jan 2025

New Podcast Explores the Impact and Potential of Artificial Intelligence

Subscribe now for insightful conversations with leading experts on AI in education and sustainability.

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.