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42nd UNU Global Seminar Explores Social and Environmental Resilience
The certified course engaged students, researchers and local communities in dialogue on sustainable post-disaster recovery and long-term resilience.
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New Students Welcomed at 2026 Opening Ceremony
Eleven students from five different countries start their postgraduate learning journey at UNU-IAS.
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UNU-IAS Promotes Inclusive Approaches to Landscape Restoration at UNCCD COP17
Events at the UN desertification conference in Ulaanbaatar emphasized local knowledge, participation & partnerships in scaling landscape restoration.
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Preserving Satoyama Landscapes and Biodiversity in Tokyo
Mongabay featured comments by UNU-IAS expert Suneetha Subramanian on environmental governance based on mutual trust and community collaboration.
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UNCCD COP17 Event Highlights Need to Finance Landscape Governance
An event at the UN desertification conference in Ulaanbaatar urged investment in governance to achieve effective and sustained landscape action.
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Special Event with Sakana-kun Featured in Tokyo Shimbun Article
The Japanese newspaper spotlighted a UNU-IAS event exploring the impact of recent natural disasters on the ecosystems of Noto Peninsula in Japan.
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Event Explores Opportunities and Lessons on Youth Participation in Sustainability
A webinar for International Youth Day 2026 launched a publication on meaningful youth engagement in sustainable development.
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NHK Features UNU-IAS Event with Sakana-kun and Dr. Yoro
The Japanese public broadcaster showcased our event on the resilient recovery of the Noto Peninsula.
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UNU-IAS Students Graduate from Class of 2026
An event in Tokyo celebrated the graduation of our master’s and PhD students.
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Bhutan Workshop Lays Groundwork for Well-being Alliance for Research and Policy
A UNU workshop in Thimphu developed global cooperation on governance approaches that elevate the well-being of people and our planet.