UNU Institute for the Advanced Study of Sustainability

Knowledge for a Sustainable Future

Advancing global sustainability through research and education

Explore our work
Wind turbines and men fishing

News

UNU 50th Anniversary Ceremony

News

The United Nations University Celebrates 50 Years of Global Impact

18 Sep 2025

Media Coverage

Advancing Circular Solutions for EV Battery Waste in Asia and the Pacific

A blog post co-authored by our expert Anupam Khajuria was featured on the UN ESCAP website.

09 Sep 2025

News

Fostering Knowledge Exchange on a Human-Centered Approach to AI in Higher Education 

A seminar discussed key challenges and opportunities in AI integration within higher education institutions.

08 Sep 2025

Featured Research

RCE Minna Green Fingers Project in Nigeria — Children in a classroom learning about tree planting

Book

Learning for a Sustainable Future: RCE Stories of Action-Oriented Pedagogy

05 Sep 2025

Youth in Uganada Learning How to Grow Apples

Media Coverage

From Traditional Aid to Mutually Beneficial Partnerships

20 Aug 2025

South Africa

Media Coverage

Africa’s Energy Transition at Crossroad amid Tariff Wars and Policy Shift

12 Aug 2025

AI and Sustainability Podcast Art

AI and Sustainability Podcast

Does AI make us lazy thinkers? Tune in to the latest episode featuring youth insights on how AI is reshaping learning.
Listen now

Upcoming Events

University students and an android engage in group discussion.

Seminar

Harnessing AI for Smarter, Sustainable University Management

-

Aerial view of Okayama City, Japan

Conference

14th Global RCE Conference

-

City Bicycles

E-Learning Course on Net Zero

Our free online course introduces key concepts of climate science and practical steps for climate action
Enrol now

UNU-IAS Policy Brief Series

India water management

Brief

Promoting Water Valuation for Urban Sustainable Development in Asia

14 Jul 2025

Cooking on an efficient stove in Kenya

Brief

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

20 May 2025

The migrant fishers in their working environment in Rayong province, Thailand

Brief

Safeguarding South-East Asia's Marine Ecosystems from Ocean Acidification Threats

24 Mar 2025