Consumption and production

Sustainable production and consumption is about doing more with less, and doing it better — building sustainable infrastructure, ensuring efficient use of natural resources, and generating cleaner energy and less waste. By engaging diverse stakeholders, achieving sustainable production and consumption will generate lasting solutions that promote healthier ecosystems and economies, and safer livelihoods.

UNU research focuses on the processes, practices, and governance of product cycles and value chains, and spotlights how traditional practices can be scaled alongside modern systems and management techniques.

Showing 25-36 of 57 results

Media Coverage

Japan Times Features UNU-IAS Expert Comments on Urban Farming

The article explores the potential of green spaces to address the social and environmental challenges brought on by urbanisation.

09 Mar 2023

Event

Special RCE Session at 14th ICERD: Sharing RCE Experiences

UNU-IAS will hold an online session at the 14th ICERD under the theme ‘Circular Economy Education for Sustainable Development in Local Communities’.

-

News

Seminar Explores the Role of Local Gastronomy in Sustainable Tourism

The online seminar highlighted the role of food in connecting tourists with local communities and promoting sustainable development.

05 Nov 2022

Event

Tourism and the SDGs — Local Food and Sustainable Development

On 26 October 2022 UNU-IAS will host an online seminar on the topic Tourism and the SDGs — Local Food and Sustainable Development.

-

Media Coverage

Forbes Japan Interview Calls for Inclusive Sustainability in Business

Forbes Japan magazine featured an interview with Akio Takemoto on synergies between climate action and sustainable development.

25 Oct 2022

Event

Valuing Water in Asia: Tools and Strategies

This session will explore economic valuation methods for water and their applications in Asia based on research and regional project experiences.

-

Media Coverage

UNU-IAS Experts Featured in ELLE, Cosmopolitan, and Women's Health

The article featured everyday sustainable lifestyle tips provided by UNU-IAS experts.

14 Jun 2022

Conference

Dresden Nexus Conference 2022

UNU-FLORES will co-organise the Dresden Nexus Conference (DNC) from 23–25 May 2022 under the theme “Biodiversity — Stewardship for Vital Resources”.

-

Event

Strengthening Interlinkages Amongst Biodiversity, Health, and Well-being in SEPLS

UNU-IAS will host an online seminar on the nexus of biodiversity, health, and well-being to explore social and economic drivers in SEPLS.

-

Event

1st Ifugao Rice Terraces Assessment International Summit

The 1st Ifugao Rice Terraces Assessment International Summit will be held with researchers, policymakers, and local communities.

-