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Crested Ibises

Commentary

The Crested Ibis Returns to Noto

20 Jun 2026

Data Centre in Coleraine, Minnesota, the United States

Commentary

Putting Sustainability at the Center of the AI Conversation

07 May 2026

Tanker

Commentary

The Middle East Conflict and Energy Security in Africa

07 Apr 2026

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Sakana-kun and Dr. Takeshi Yoro

Event

Noto Peninsula Reconstruction Support: Discover the Secrets of Noto’s Nature with Sakana-kun and Dr. Yoro

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A close-up view of hands gently planting a young seedling in freshly turned soil, with a lush green field and other growing plants in the background.

Seminar

Greening Education Partnership Quarterly Working Group Meeting

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Sakana-kun

Announcement

FISH BOY - Sakana-kun Appointed UNU-IAS Visiting Research Fellow

10 Jul 2026

Commentary

UNU-IAS Director Discusses Coral Reef Protection in SDGs Column

Prof. Shinobu Yume Yamaguchi discussed the impacts of rising seawater temperatures, ocean acidification and solutions to protect coral reefs.

18 Jul 2026

News

HLPF Special Event Highlights Universities as Knowledge Co-Creators for Sustainable Development

The 2026 HESI Global Forum called for reimagining higher education to move from commitment to implementation.

14 Jul 2026

News

Preparing Climate-Ready Teachers

Discussions at the Global Sustainable Development Congress 2026 in Jakarta strengthened a global framework for climate change competency in education.

06 Jul 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