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
Event
2024 Higher Education Sustainability Initiative Global Forum
Side Event
Societies in Harmony with Nature
Event
14th African RCE Regional Meeting
All Events
Event
2024 Higher Education Sustainability Initiative Global Forum
NEW YORK: As part of the 2024 HLPF, this special event will discuss the future of higher education for sustainable development.
Side Event
Enhancing Water Security in Changing Environments: A Perspective on Asian Cities
BALI: This side event of the 10th World Water Forum will discuss water security issues in cities in Asia with an emphasis on SDG 6 metrics.
Event
Integrating Quality Education in Sustainable and Responsible Consumption Practices for Achieving the SDGs
ONLINE: This session of the 19th International Conference on Waste Management and Technology will discuss the role of education for sustainable development (ESD) in promoting circular economies.
Seminar
Acting for Biodiversity at the Landscape Level
ONLINE: This webinar will discuss ways of managing, restoring and conserving biodiversity at the landscape level, with a focus on national biodiversity strategy and action planning.
Event
Synergies for Sustainability: Celebrating 10 Years of UNU-IAS
TOKYO: This event will explore the key achievements and impacts of the institute since its founding in 2014.
Event
Tokyo Blue Talk: Advances Towards a Sustainable and Healthy Ocean — The Impact of Plastic Pollution on a Sustainable Blue Economy
TOKYO: On 9 May 2024, UNU and the Embassies of Costa Rica and France in Japan will co-host a Tokyo Blue Talk to discuss the impact of ocean pollution.
Symposium
Supporting the Recovery of Noto Peninsula: Building Back Better
TOKYO & ONLINE: Bringing together regional and government stakeholders, this event will discuss sustainable and resilient recovery from the 2024 Noto Earthquake.
Event
RCE Youth Art Challenge Exhibition: From Waste to Art
TOKYO: This exhibition will showcase winning artworks by youth from around the world focusing on SDG 12 (responsible consumption and production).
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