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Featured Research

A beach in Tuvalu where land is being reclaimed

Blog Post

Law-making Initiatives of Small Island Developing States on Loss and Damage

18 Sep 2025

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

News

UNU 50th Anniversary Ceremony

News

The United Nations University Celebrates 50 Years of Global Impact

18 Sep 2025

News

Webinar Explores the Role of AI in Smarter, Sustainable University Management

Experts highlighted human-centred approaches and applications of AI to strengthen governance and operations in higher education.

02 Oct 2025

Media Coverage

UNU-IAS Workshops at Expo 2025 Featured in Malaysian Newspaper

Utusan Malaysia published an article featuring our sessions on the importance of traditional Indigenous knowledge in protecting biodiversity.

29 Sep 2025

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AI and Sustainability Podcast

How is AI helping universities manage their operations? Tune in to the latest episode to hear expert insights.
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Women working in a rice field in Nepal

Event

OECMs As a Potential Avenue for Strengthening the Contributions of Non-state Actors

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Aerial view of Okayama City, Japan

Conference

14th Global RCE Conference

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E-Learning Course on Net Zero

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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