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
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SDGs Café — Wells as an Emergency Water Source: What’s Their Potential?
ONLINE: This event will discuss the role of wells in securing water access during natural disasters, focusing on case studies from Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan.
Previous Events
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CBD COP16 & UNFCCC COP29 Debrief: Youth Empowerment for Biodiversity & Climate
TOKYO: This event will discuss the outcomes of the 2024 UN biodiversity and climate conferences and youth participation in international decision-making processes.
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Information Session for Prospective Students
ONLINE: This information session will provide insights into the learning experiences, ongoing research and unique opportunities at UNU-IAS.
Side Event
Leveraging Landscape Approaches Towards Policy Coherence
RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA: This side event of UNCCD COP16 will explore how landscape approaches enhance policy coherence and equitable land use decisions.
Side Event
Operationalizing Integrated Landscape Approaches Towards Socio-ecological Resilience
RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA: This side event of UNCCD COP16 will discuss opportunities and challenges of implementing integrated landscape approaches.
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Noto Satoyama and Satoumi Talk
TOKYO: This event will showcase local sustainability initiatives and disaster recovery efforts in Noto Peninsula, Ishikawa, Japan.
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The Role of Youth Empowerment for Advancing Climate and Biodiversity Action Synergies
BAKU, AZERBAIJAN: This session at the COP29 Capacity-building Hub will showcase innovative tools empowering youth to address complex global issues.
Side Event
Synergistic Solutions: Overcoming Silos and Policy Incoherence to Close the Climate and SDGs Ambition Gap
BAKU, AZERBAIJAN: A side event of the 2024 UN Climate Change Conference (COP29) will share key recommendations and actionable steps for synergistic solutions.
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Operationalizing Multi-scale Policy Coherence for Climate Action
BAKU, AZERBAIJAN: This event at the COP29 SDG Pavilion will discuss how to achieve policy coherence to drive effective climate action.
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