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Media Coverage 22 Jun 2026

Sustainable Landscape Management Lessons from Japan

Uniso Ciência, a Brazilian science magazine, featured the Satoyama Initiative in its June 2026 issue.

Commentary 20 Jun 2026

The Crested Ibis Returns to Noto

An op-ed in The Japan News discusses the reintroduction of an extinct bird species and socio-ecological restoration on the Noto Peninsula, Japan.

Commentary 20 Jun 2026

Tokyo Shimbun Features UNU-IAS Director in SDGs Column

Prof. Shinobu Yume Yamaguchi shared insights on the role of satoyama landscapes in preserving biodiversity.

News 12 Jun 2026

Event Explores Role of Forest Restoration in Disaster Recovery

UNU-IAS Operating Unit in Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan, hosted an event to celebrate International Day for Biological Diversity.

News 11 Jun 2026

Mobilizing Local Action for a Nature-Positive Future

Marking International Day for Biological Diversity, a symposium discussed collaborative approaches to achieve global biodiversity goals.

News 09 Jun 2026

Youth Empowerment Programme Engages Students on Climate and Biodiversity

UNU-IAS Operating Unit Ishikawa/Kanazawa launched a capacity development programme for high school students.

Announcement 21 May 2026

Global Consultations to Shape the Future Education Agenda

Young people are encouraged to share their views through a global survey.

Media Coverage 08 May 2026

Tenth Global IPSI Conference Featured on Japanese TV

Nippon Television showcased recent activities of the International Partnership for the Satoyama Initiative.

Commentary 07 May 2026

Putting Sustainability at the Center of the AI Conversation

Writing in The Japan Times, our expert Jerome Silla highlights the transformative potential of AI for sustainable development.

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.