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The Middle East Conflict and Energy Security in Africa

07 Apr 2026

Indigenous people

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Empowering Indigenous Women as Education Leaders

08 Mar 2026

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Humanizing AI Literacy

01 Feb 2026

Upcoming Events

Poster Exhibition: "Connecting Global Youth Environmental Action"

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Poster Exhibition: "Connecting Global Youth Environmental Action"

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COP30 Youth Debrief

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Global Youth MIDORI platform 2026 Information Session (Japanese)

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Youth Speaking at a COP16 and COP19 Debrief Event

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Global Youth MIDORI platform 2026 Information Session (English)

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Bicycles in Indonesia

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Student Participants of the Youth and the Climate Action Conference 2026 in Kanazawa, Japan

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Youth Conference Explores Climate Justice

30 Mar 2026

Media Coverage

Japanese Newspaper Features 11th Youth Japan Environmental Activity Contest

Yomiuri SDGs Shimbun special edition highlighted the 11th Youth Japan Environmental Activity Contest.

09 Apr 2026

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Mainstreaming Gender in Water and Sanitation Issues

A World Water Day event highlighted the need for rights-based, gender-responsive solutions to the water crisis.

31 Mar 2026

UNU-IAS Policy Brief Series

Ice sheets in Illulissat, Greenland

Policy Brief

Glacier Tourism in a Changing Climate: Balancing Conservation and Community Development

18 Dec 2025

India water management

Policy Brief

Promoting Water Valuation for Urban Sustainable Development in Asia

14 Jul 2025

Cooking on an efficient stove in Kenya

Policy Brief

Advancing a Just Energy Transition for Low- and Middle-income Economies: The Role of the G7

20 May 2025