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Media Coverage 28 Mar 2024

Japanese Newspapers Feature 9th Youth Environmental Activity Contest

The 9th Japan Youth Environmental Activity Contest was featured in special print editions of the Yomiuri SDGs Newspaper and Chukosei Newspaper.

News 21 Mar 2024

Tsukanan Journal Highlights Best Practices for Just Transition

The publication featured an article by UNU-IAS experts on ensuring a just transition to carbon neutrality in developing countries in Asia-Pacific.

News 20 Mar 2024

Symposium Discusses Benefits of Synergy Approaches to Climate, Biodiversity and Pollution

Held alongside UN expert meetings on climate action and synergies, the event highlighted integrated solutions to tackle global environmental crises.

News 15 Mar 2024

UNU-IAS Director Speaks in Seoul on University Collaboration for the SDGs

Prof. Shinobu Yume Yamaguchi participated in a plenary session of the Global Engagement and Empowerment Forum on Sustainable Development (GEEF 2024).

Media Coverage 12 Mar 2024

Nippon TV Showcases Regional Dialogue on National Biodiversity Strategies

The science education programme Tokoro-san no Megaten featured a UNU-IAS co-hosted event on biodiversity conservation efforts in South and East Asia.

News 12 Mar 2024

Symposium Calls for Food Systems Transformation

The online event highlighted sustainable food as part of the integrated solution to address climate change and biodiversity loss.

News 04 Mar 2024

Side Event Promotes Digital Technology for Culture Education

A session at the UNESCO World Conference on Culture and Arts Education discussed how to safeguard intangible cultural heritage using digital tools.

Announcement 27 Feb 2024

New JFUNU Donation Scheme Supports Recovery from Noto Peninsula Earthquake 

The initiative will support organizations working on resilient reconstruction in cooperation with UNU-IAS. 

Media Coverage 21 Feb 2024

Mongabay Features Expert Comments on Natural Climate Solutions

UNU-IAS expert Suneetha Subramanian called for adopting a holistic approach to the concept of natural climate solutions.

Announcement 21 Feb 2024

UNU-IAS Launches Fast-Track Scheme for Second Master’s

The new scheme enables Master’s graduates of Sophia University to obtain an MSc in Sustainability in as little as one year.