Announcement
UNU-IAS Now Accepting Applications for 2023 Postdoctoral Fellowship Programme
Apply by 31 May for the JSPS-UNU Postdoctoral Fellowship Programme, which will commence in September 2023.
News
23rd Workshop and Symposium of the SDG-Universities Platform
The event discussed transformational changes in higher education to achieve the SDGs.
Media Coverage
Op-Ed Argues for Integrated Action on Biodiversity and Climate
The Japan Times published an opinion piece by UNU-IAS expert Himangana Gupta on the linkages between biodiversity and climate change.
News
Side Event at UN 2023 Water Conference Discusses Global & Local Water Security
The session discussed global to local water security assessment — how do we measure up and how close are our targets mid-way to SDG 6?
News
Partnership for Urban Water Sustainability Announced at UN Water Conference
A 2-year initiative to develop collaboration between academic institutions and Member States in Asia on measuring water quality in cities.
Media Coverage
Japanese Newspapers Feature 8th Youth Environmental Activity Contest
The 8th Japan Youth Environmental Activity Contest was featured in special print editions of the Yomiuri SDGs Newspaper and Chukosei Newspaper.
News
UNU-IAS Director Speaks on SDGs at EXPO 2025 Symposium
Prof. Shinobu Yume Yamaguchi participated in a symposium "The Future Society Created by Expo 2025".
Media Coverage
Foresight Interview Calls For More Green Spaces in Cities
An interview with UNU-IAS expert Juan Pastor-Ivars highlights the urgent need to restore harmony between nature and people in urban settings.
Media Coverage
Japan Times Features UNU-IAS Expert Comments on Urban Farming
The article explores the potential of green spaces to address the social and environmental challenges brought on by urbanisation.
News
Workshop Develops Net-Zero Strategies with Government Officials in Thailand
The workshop aimed to enhance knowledge and skills needed to achieve a carbon neutral society.