News

Our latest updates and announcements

Wind turbines — Cover of UNU-IAS Annual Report 2022
Showing 71-80 of 468 results

Media Coverage 17 Sep 2024

Accelerating Clean Energy Transition in Developing Countries

Writing in Africa Renewal, UNU-IAS expert Mark Akrofi argues that a transparent policy environment is key to boosting investment in green energy.

News 11 Sep 2024

Side Event Spotlights Youth Capacity Building for Climate and Biodiversity

The session at Yokohama Biodiversity Festival discussed how to unlock the potential of young people in addressing global challenges.

News 10 Sep 2024

RCEs and Youth Discuss Action to Address Climate Vulnerability in Africa

The 14th Africa Meeting of Regional Centres of Expertise (RCE) on Education for Sustainable Development was held in Eldoret, Kenya.

News 10 Sep 2024

40th UNU Global Seminar Highlights Community Resilience and Local Innovation

The certified course engaged students and young researchers in lectures and fieldwork on sustainable disaster recovery in Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan.

News 06 Sep 2024

Yokohama Biodiversity Festival Highlights Satoyama Land Restoration Efforts

The event was held as part of the International Youth Conference on Biodiversity.

Media Coverage 05 Sep 2024

Youth Training on Biodiversity & Climate Change Featured in Japanese Media

The session focused on youth involvement in global decision-making, selecting two students to participate in the 2024 UN Biodiversity Conference.

News 03 Sep 2024

Training Session Empowers Youth for Greater Engagement in Global Decision-making

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

News 27 Aug 2024

Youth Day Event Explores Youth-led Digital Innovations for Sustainability

The webinar highlighted the role of young leaders in advancing sustainable development through technology. 

Media Coverage 26 Aug 2024

Local Newspapers Feature UNU Rector Visit to Ishikawa Prefecture

Several articles in local Japanese media featured a visit to Ishikawa Prefecture by UNU Rector Tshilidzi Marwala.

Media Coverage 21 Aug 2024

Crucial Role of Circular Economy in Accelerating Climate Action

An editorial piece in Urban Update argues for integrating circular economy principles in education and policy framework to foster sustainability.