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Media Coverage 10 Apr 2024

Empowering Youth for a Fair and Inclusive Green Transition

Diplomatic Courier published an op-ed by a UNU-IAS expert calling for green skills development for youth in Asia and the Pacific.

News 08 Apr 2024

Sustainability Initiatives of Japanese Universities Discussed in 2024 SDG–UP Symposium

Convening member universities of the SDG–University Platform, the event explored education, research and collaboration projects for sustainability.

News 08 Apr 2024

Expert Group Meetings Advance Climate Action in Synergy with the 2030 Agenda

Global experts gathered in Tokyo to assess progress on SDG 13 ahead of the UN High-Level Political Forum.

Media Coverage 27 Mar 2024

Recognizing People and Nature as One Socio-ecological System

GlobalDev Blog featured an article by UNU-IAS expert Suneetha Subramanian on socio-ecological resilience for biodiversity and human well-being.

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

Tsunakan 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.