Governance for Sustainable Development

Mobilizing knowledge, expertise and partnerships to strengthen governance and policymaking

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Advancing sustainable development depends on translating the global vision of the SDGs and related agendas into practice, and ensuring their effective implementation. UNU-IAS mobilizes knowledge, expertise and partnerships to strengthen governance and policymaking processes for sustainable development and localize these urgent global agendas. Our research explores interactions between SDGs and with related efforts on decarbonization, the circular economy and digital transformation, among others. UNU-IAS contributes to global policy dialogue on sustainable development and builds capacity at the local, national and regional levels through technical advice and training activities, in close collaboration with partners in the UN system and beyond.

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Bridging Science and Policy for Integrated Action on Climate and Biodiversity

Recommendations for transformative, science-based governance to address biodiversity loss and climate change.
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News

News

Ninth Japan Youth Environmental Activity Contest Names Winner

High school students from Aomori Prefecture receive Director's Award for a project reducing water use in agriculture.

08 Feb 2024

News

Debrief Event Discusses COP28 Outcomes & Capacity Building

An event explored capacity gaps and presented new initiatives including the UNU-IAS Postgraduate Degree Specialization on the Paris Agreement.

02 Jan 2024

Media Coverage

Tackling the Interconnected Challenges of Climate Change and Air Pollution

Japan News op-ed argues for addressing climate change and air pollution simultaneously to generate climate and health co-benefits.

11 Dec 2023

Projects

Project

Governance for Sustainable Development

This project studies how governments and institutions incorporate the SDGs into their policies, thereby contributing to the global agenda.

15 Nov 2013

Project

Global Environment Outreach Centre (GEOC)

This project aims to promote collaboration and partnerships to encourage solutions to environmental problems on a regional and global scale.

14 Sep 2023