Announcement
Season’s Greetings from UNU-IAS
An end-of-year message from our Director, Prof. Shinobu Yume Yamaguchi.
News
Catalyzing Education for Sustainable Development through Local Action
A session of the UNESCO ESD-Net 2030 Global Meeting discussed whole-of-society approaches.
News
Latest Developments in Global Refugee Policy: UNU-MERIT Expert Melissa Siegel weighs in
A summary of the key points from the interview follows with UNU-MERIT’s Head of Migration Studies Melissa Siegel about the Global Refugee Forum 2023.
News
COP28 Delivers Climate History – Will It Deliver Climate Action?
COP28 key outcomes explained by UNU-EHS experts.
News
Satoyama Forum Explores Sustainability in Japanese Rural Landscapes
Hosted by the AEON Environmental Foundation, the event discussed the satoyama model for sustainable living and biodiversity conservation.
News
15 Policy Recommendations for the Climate-Health Nexus
Backgrounders on three main pillars of the climate-health intersection followed by key recommendations for policymakers.
News
Combating Modern Slavery Through ESG in the Financial Sector
Aligning environmental, social, and governance (ESG) standards in financial sector actions to end modern slavery.
News
Climate Change: Its Impacts on Mental Health
An excerpt of the Q&A of the interview by the UN Regional Information Centre about the research of our resident mental health expert, Sanae Okamoto.
Press Release
The United Nations University and the Learning Planet Institute Are Joining Forces to Address the Major Global Challenges and Issues of Sustainable Development
UNU and the Learning Planet Institute have signed a memorandum of understanding to develop research programmes and improve access to education.
News
COP28 Event Highlights Collaborative Strategies for Socio-Ecological Resilience
An event at the Resilience Hub explored cross-sectoral solutions to address the interconnected challenges of climate change and biodiversity loss.