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Eighth Japan Youth Environmental Activity Contest
UNU-IAS will hold the Eighth Japan Youth Environmental Activity Contest for high school students to share ideas and activities on sustainability.
Blog Post
In Pursuit of Target 8.7: Prioritizing Finance
Ahead of the eighth Ministerial Conference of the Bali Process we need a 'financial approach' to address modern slavery and human trafficking.
Event
World Wetlands Day 2023 — It’s Time for Wetland Restoration
UNU-IAS will hold an online symposium for WWD 2023 to discuss best practices for ecosystem restoration, green infrastructure, and youth engagement.
Blog Post
Developing inclusive AI policy in Southeast Asia
UNU Macau investigated gaps and opportunities in gender and other societal biases of AI in Southeast Asia to inform future policy development.
News
38th UNU Global Seminar Discusses Transformative Actions for Carbon Neutrality
Global Seminar engages students, young professionals, scholars, and practitioners to enhance awareness of global environmental challenges.
News
SMART-WaterDomain International Workshop Strengthens European-Japanese Collaboration for Water Reuse
Almost half of the world's population could suffer severe water stress by as early as 2030, with the global demand for water set to outstrip supply.
Media Coverage
Japan Times Article Features UNU-IAS Expert Comments on Disaster-Reduction Culture
The article discussed the contributions of scientists in Japan to disaster resilience in Asia and the Pacific.
Media Coverage
Climate Change in the Security Council
Six potential approaches for the Security Council to advance climate issues in 2023.
Article
Accessing the Loss and Damage Climate Fund
There is a need to establish contingency funds and long-term funding to support climate-resilient livelihoods for the most vulnerable groups.
Series
Unsung Heroes: 5 Facts on Why Wetlands Deserve to be Celebrated
Wetlands are crucial ecosystems in mitigating climate change. They are carbon sinks, reduce flood risk, control soil erosion and restore biodiversity.