UNU-IAS conferences, symposiums, workshops and seminars bring together a diverse array of international experts, businesspeople, community leaders and students to discuss topics related to sustainability. Held at UNU headquarters in Tokyo, in other locations across the globe and online, these events advance debate, raise public awareness, and develop networks for research and policy development.
Upcoming Events
Symposium
Supporting the Recovery of Noto Peninsula: Building Back Better
Event
RCE Youth Art Challenge Exhibition: From Waste to Art
All Events
Side Event
Leveraging Postgraduate Education for Sustainable Development: The Resource-Nexus and Environmental Management in Global South Partnerships
NEW YORK / ONLINE: This SDG Action Weekend side event will explore the potential of higher education to contribute to the achievement of the SDGs.
Conversation Series
Enhancing Global Actions for the Paris Agreement and the SDGs — Towards the SDG Summit, COP28 and Beyond
Tokyo: On 24 August 2023, UNU will host a conversation with Dr. Youssef Nassef, Director of the Adaptation Programme at UNFCCC.
Event
13th African RCE Regional Meeting
ONLINE: On 17 August, UNU-IAS will co-organize the African RCE Regional Meeting under the theme Fostering Pan-African Collaboration for Just Futures.
Event
RCE Youth Webinar: Igniting Changes for a Sustainable World
ONLINE: On International Youth Day 2023, UNU-IAS will co-host a Regional Centres of Expertise on Education for Sustainable Development Youth Webinar.
Event
Europe RCE Regional Meeting
ONLINE: On 12–14 September, UNU-IAS will co-organize the Europe RCE Regional Meeting under the theme Transformative Education for Sustainable Regions.
Event
Sustainable Urban Water for Human Health and Well-being
ONLINE: On 20 August 2023, UNU-IAS will host a World Water Week session to explore urban water management with multisectoral stakeholders.
Side Event
Translating Evidence to Action on Climate and SDGs Synergies in Asia and Beyond
This side event of the 2023 HLPF will share practices of synergistic actions in Asia and beyond.
Event
2023 Higher Education Sustainability Initiative Global Forum
The 2023 HESI Global Forum will highlight the critical role of higher education in achieving sustainable development.
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