Commentary
Adopting Indicators for Climate Adaptation
An op-ed by our expert Naoyuki Okano argues for concrete, globally-recognized metrics to strengthen adaptation and protect vulnerable communities.
News
Session Highlights How Learning Can Drive Climate Action
UNU-IAS held an online session of the Climate Classroom @COP30 exploring how meaningful learning can be a catalyst for climate action.
News
UNU-IAS Advisory Board Convenes for 2025 Meeting
The Board reviewed the accomplishments and upcoming initiatives of UNU-IAS through meetings with management, researchers, staff and students.
News
Socio-Ecological Production Landscapes as Integrated Solutions
A session at the International Forum for Sustainable Asia & the Pacific 2025 discussed how landscape approaches can address environmental challenges.
Commentary
Transforming Education to Tackle the Climate Crisis
Writing in Diplomatic Courier, our expert Nafissa Insebayeva calls for reframing climate education from raising awareness to driving action.
Article
The 2025 Okayama Declaration: RCEs' Collective Commitment for Sustainable Futures
The Declaration reflects the renewed commitment of RCEs to harness education for advancing sustainability.
Media Coverage
Nikkei Shimbun Highlights UNU-IAS Contributions to Noto Peninsula Recovery
An article discusses multi-stakeholder efforts to rebuild and revitalize local communities in the aftermath of the 2024 Noto Earthquake.
News
Inclusive Use of AI in Research and Higher Education
UNU-IAS experts contributed to key discussions at the UNU Macau AI Conference 2025 on building an equitable digital future.
News
Advancing Biodiversity Conservation through Inclusive Stewardship
Our session at the IUCN World Conservation Congress 2025 discussed the key role of non-state actors in protecting ecosystems.
News
Conference Celebrates 20th Anniversary of the Global RCE Network
The biennial meeting of Regional Centres of Expertise (RCE) on Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) was held in Okayama, Japan.