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News 03 Sep 2025

Expo 2025 Workshops Connect Youth to Global Sustainability Efforts

Sessions at the Junior SDGs Camp raised environmental awareness and empowered youth for sustainability action.

Media Coverage 02 Sep 2025

UNU-IAS Highlighted in UN Today Cover Feature

The September issue of the UN staff magazine focuses on the 50th anniversary of UNU.

News 02 Sep 2025

New Student Cohort Welcomed in 2025 Opening Ceremony

Fifteen students from twelve different countries begin their postgraduate learning journey at UNU-IAS.

News 29 Aug 2025

Training Session Equips Youth for Global Environmental Action

The session was held as part of the Global Youth MIDORI platform (GYM), a capacity development programme for youth.

Announcement 29 Aug 2025

Call for Submissions: 11th Japan Youth Environmental Activity Contest

The contest aims to empower high school students to develop practical solutions for achieving the SDGs. The submission deadline is 28 October 2025.

News 22 Aug 2025

UNU and Egypt Co-host TICAD 9 Thematic Events on Africa’s Digital Future

The events brought together academic experts and government representatives at the intersection of education, governance and digital innovation.

News 22 Aug 2025

Nurturing Leadership for Sustainable Development in Africa

Our event at TICAD 9 highlighted the contributions of the UNU-IAS Global Leadership Training Programme to achieving the SDGs in Africa.

Media Coverage 20 Aug 2025

From Traditional Aid to Mutually Beneficial Partnerships

Writing in The Japan News, our expert João Filipe Papel calls for a bold reimagining of the Tokyo International Conference on African Development.

News 14 Aug 2025

Youth-led Citizen Science for Urban Biodiversity

The UN Environment Programme published an article on the annual firefly survey organized by UNU-IAS in Kanazawa City.

Media Coverage 12 Aug 2025

Africa’s Energy Transition at Crossroad amid Tariff Wars and Policy Shift

Writing in Diplomatic Courier, our expert Mark Akrofi explores the impact of trade disputes and changing policies on Africa’s clean energy transition.