Biodiversity & Society

Accelerating transformational change toward living in harmony with nature

UNU-IAS: Biodiversity & Society

Action on biodiversity is urgently needed to sustain a healthy planet and the lives that it supports. Our research provides evidence-based inputs for implementing the Kunming–Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework, with a focus on sustainable management of production landscapes and seascapes. As the secretariat of the International Partnership for the Satoyama Initiative (IPSI), UNU-IAS mobilizes efforts by more than 300 member organizations across the globe to build mutually beneficial human–nature relationships. Through technical and institutional capacity development activities, the institute supports governments and other stakeholders in applying landscape approaches and promotes participatory, inclusive management.

News

News

Community-Led Solutions for Biodiversity and Sustainable Development

A side event of the 2025 UN High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development showcased solutions to foster socio-ecological resilience

18 Jul 2025

Media Coverage

UNU-IAS Experts Discuss Ecosystem Restoration on Nippon TV

An episode of the science education show "Tokoro-san no Megaten!" highlighted local landscape revitalization efforts in Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan.

14 Jul 2025

Media Coverage

Leveraging Synergies across Environment, Development Policies

An article in Diplomatic Courier calls for greater alignment and integration across multilateral environmental agreements.

23 Jun 2025

Woman picking tea leaves

Ecosystem Restoration through Managing Socio-Ecological Production Landscapes and Seascapes (SEPLS)

This open-access book presents innovative approaches on preventing ecosystem loss and degradation while sustainably supporting the livelihoods and well-being of local communities.
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Projects

Project

International Satoyama Initiative

The ISI project works to promote the Satoyama Initiative, a global effort to realize societies in harmony with nature.

12 Nov 2013