News
New Student Cohort Welcomed in 2025 Opening Ceremony
Fifteen students from twelve different countries begin their postgraduate learning journey at UNU-IAS.
News
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
Press Release
CONNECTING YOU TO — Noto, Kenya, Malaysia and the Philippines at Expo 2025 in Osaka, Japan
UNU-IAS will co-organize Junior SDGs Camp sessions at Expo 2025.
News
UNU-IAS Students Graduate from Class of 2025
The special occasion was celebrated with a ceremony in Tokyo, Japan.