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UNU-IAS at HLPF 2025

Events & policy engagement at the UN High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development
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Conference

14th Global RCE Conference

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AI and Sustainability Podcast

Tune in to the latest episode on how AI-driven digital transformations impact higher education.
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News

News

Community-Led Solutions for Biodiversity and Sustainable Development

A side event of the 2025 UN High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development showcased solutions to foster socio-ecological resilience

18 Jul 2025

Media Coverage

UNU-IAS Experts Discuss Ecosystem Restoration on Nippon TV

An episode of the science education show "Tokoro-san no Megaten!" highlighted local landscape revitalization efforts in Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan.

14 Jul 2025

Pepper harvest in Türkiye

UNU-IAS Annual Report 2024

Highlights from last year, with special features on our 10th anniversary, youth empowerment and resilience.
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