UNU-IAS conferences, symposiums, workshops and seminars bring together a diverse array of international experts, businesspeople, community leaders and students to discuss topics related to sustainability. Held at UNU headquarters in Tokyo, in other locations across the globe and online, these events advance debate, raise public awareness, and develop networks for research and policy development.
Upcoming Events
Previous Events
Conference
14th Global RCE Conference
OKAYAMA, JAPAN & ONLINE: Celebrating 20 years of impact and innovation by the Regional Centres of Expertise on Education for Sustainable Development.
Event
OECMs As a Potential Avenue for Strengthening the Contributions of Non-state Actors
ABU DHABI & ONLINE: This session at the IUCN World Conservation Congress 2025 will explore biodiversity conservation efforts by Indigenous Peoples, local communities and private organizations.
Event
How Do Socio-Ecological Production Landscapes and Seascapes (SEPLS) Promote the Nexus Approach? Integrating Theory and Practice
ONLINE: This session of the 2025 International Forum for Sustainable Asia and the Pacific will explore the role of SEPLS in advancing the Nexus Approach.
Seminar
Harnessing AI for Smarter, Sustainable University Management
ONLINE: This webinar will discuss the role of AI in university management and administration, including functions and the use of AI agents.
Event
CONNECTING YOU TO — Noto, Kenya, Malaysia and the Philippines
UNU-IAS will co-organize Junior SDGs Camp sessions at Expo 2025 in Osaka, Japan.
Side Event
Accelerating Sustainable Development in Africa: Perspectives from Future Leaders
YOKOHAMA & ONLINE: An event at TICAD 9 featuring Global Leadership Training Programme graduates will discuss co-creating solutions for sustainability in Africa.
Event
2025 Higher Education Sustainability Initiative Global Forum
ONLINE: As part of the 2025 HLPF, this special event will discuss how higher education can foster science-driven solutions for sustainable development.
Side Event
Human Security and the Health Impacts of Ocean Plastic Pollution — Interlinkages between SDG 3 and SDG 14
NEW YORK: This side event of the 2025 UN HLPF will discuss how marine plastic contamination is affecting human health and well-being.
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