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.

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.

In Memoriam Paul David

Paul David passed away on January 23rd 2023.

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.

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.

‘Filling the Void’: Engaging Indigenous Peoples in Arctic Environmental Governance

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.

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.

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.

The Covid-19 Test for Preferential Trade Agreements: National Security Exceptions and Trade and Investment Restrictive Measures in Services