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Data Centre in Coleraine, Minnesota, the United States

Commentary

Putting Sustainability at the Center of the AI Conversation

07 May 2026

Tanker

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The Middle East Conflict and Energy Security in Africa

07 Apr 2026

Indigenous people

Commentary

Empowering Indigenous Women as Education Leaders

08 Mar 2026

Three fishers in Myanmar

Annual Report 2025

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A village in Noto Peninsula, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan

Event

Exploring Noto’s Recovery and Forest Restoration — Working with Nature to Build a Future

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Rice field in Libo County, Guizhou Province, China

Symposium

Acting Locally for Global Impact — Towards A World in Harmony with Nature through Collective Action

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Hatake Talk Event in Kanazawa City

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Event Discusses Community-led Approaches to Post-disaster Recovery

29 Apr 2026

Media Coverage

Tenth Global IPSI Conference Featured on Japanese TV

Nippon Television showcased recent activities of the International Partnership for the Satoyama Initiative.

08 May 2026

News

Youth Conference Explores Climate Justice

UNU-IAS Operating Unit in Kanazawa/Ishikawa hosted an event for high school students to discuss inclusive climate action.

30 Mar 2026

Bicycles in Indonesia

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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