Governance for Sustainable Development

Mobilizing knowledge, expertise and partnerships to strengthen governance and policymaking

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Advancing sustainable development depends on translating the global vision of the SDGs and related agendas into practice, and ensuring their effective implementation. UNU-IAS mobilizes knowledge, expertise and partnerships to strengthen governance and policymaking processes for sustainable development and localize these urgent global agendas. Our research explores interactions between SDGs and with related efforts on decarbonization, the circular economy and digital transformation, among others. UNU-IAS contributes to global policy dialogue on sustainable development and builds capacity at the local, national and regional levels through technical advice and training activities, in close collaboration with partners in the UN system and beyond.

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Decarbonizing Food Systems

Policy recommendations on reducing food-related greenhouse gas emissions in developed and developing countries.
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News

News

Improving Subnational Governance to Localize the SDGs

A workshop in Brussels discussed new approaches to SDG action in cities and communities, sharing insights from Asia and Europe.

30 Sep 2024

News

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.

11 Sep 2024

Media Coverage

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.

05 Sep 2024

Projects

Project

Governance for Sustainable Development

This project studies how governments and institutions incorporate the SDGs into their policies, thereby contributing to the global agenda.

15 Nov 2013

Project

Global Environment Outreach Centre (GEOC)

This project aims to promote collaboration and partnerships to encourage solutions to environmental problems on a regional and global scale.

14 Sep 2023