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
Side Event
From Traditional Gardens to Future Cities: Youth-led Nature-Based Solutions for Urban Resilience — Ideas from Kanazawa, Japan
BELÉM, BRAZIL: This event at the COP30 Capacity-building Hub will discuss the role of urban nature and citizen participation in creating climate resilient cities.
Side Event
Youth-led Urban Futures: Co-Creating Change Across Generations
BELÉM, BRAZIL: This event at the COP30 SDG Pavilion will discuss how youth are driving transformative action for sustainability and co-design tools that strengthen meaningful youth engagement.
Side Event
Fostering Sustainability Science Leadership: Synergies for Bridging Capacities Across Environmental and Developmental Policy Agendas
BELÉM, BRAZIL: This event at the COP30 GAUC Pavilion will highlight collaborative efforts to develop synergies across biodiversity, climate and the SDGs.
Event
GIAHS International Study Programme 2025 Presentation
WAJIMA, JAPAN & ONLINE: This event will feature student presentations on Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems in Italy and Japan.
Side Event
The Belém Health Action Plan: Accelerating Action on Climate Justice and Health
BELÉM, BRAZIL: This COP30 side event will explore the interlinkages between health, justice and climate change, highlighting the health co-benefits of climate action.
Event
Publication Launch: "Greening Communities Guidance: Lifelong Learning for Climate and Sustainability Action"
ONLINE: This event will launch a new publication on the role of cities and local communities in advancing climate action through lifelong learning.
Event
3rd Annual Meeting of the Greening Education Partnership
BELÉM, BRAZIL & ONLINE: This event will discuss the central role of education in climate action and showcase initiatives driving system-wide transformation.
Training
Climate Classroom @COP30: Learning for Climate Action
ONLINE: This free class will explore how education can foster agency, empower communities and inspire collaboration for climate action.
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