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Crested Ibises

Commentary

The Crested Ibis Returns to Noto

20 Jun 2026

Church in the forest in Ethiopia

Report

Strengthening Landscape Resilience through Faith-Based Socio-Ecological Infrastructure

13 Jul 2026

Tanker

Commentary

The Middle East Conflict and Energy Security in Africa

07 Apr 2026

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Course on Implementing the Paris Agreement

Learn about mechanisms for mitigation & adaptation under the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change
Apply by 23 August

Upcoming Events

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Seminar

International Youth Day Webinar 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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Side Event

The Imperative to Finance Landscape and Territorial Scale Governance to Achieve Multiple Policy–Action Goals

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Event

14th Americas RCE Regional Meeting

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News

Professor Shizuka Hashimoto

Announcement

Professor Shizuka Hashimoto Appointed as Next Director of UNU‑IAS

30 Jul 2026

News

Bhutan Workshop Launches Global Well-being Alliance for Research and Policy

A UNU workshop in Thimphu developed global cooperation on governance approaches that elevate the well-being of people and our planet

30 Jul 2026

News

Landscape Approaches Discussed at Global Nature Positive Summit

The side event showcased practical experiences from Japan on integrating biodiversity conservation with sustainable local development.

24 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

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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