A research & teaching institute of the United Nations University, dedicated to advancing global efforts on sustainability.

Tokyo
Joined May 2014
Through the Climate Change Competency Framework for Educators (C³FE), participants explored practical ways to integrate climate change, sustainability, and Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) into teaching and learning.
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From 200,000 voices to one agenda for change. 🌏 On 28-29 October in Tokyo, young people will co-create a Youth Agenda for Education Beyond 2030, building on the perspectives shared by 200,000 youth from 194 countries. More than a statement of aspirations, the Youth Agenda will define: 🔮 The future young people want to see 🚀 The actions they are ready to lead 🛠️ The support needed to turn ideas into reality It will inform the broader global conversation on education beyond 2030. Learn more and follow the unveiling of the Youth Agenda: unesco.org/en/articles/young… #EducationBeyond2030 #YouthVoices In partnership with @UNUIAS and the Japan Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology
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#COP17Armenia is in full swing 🇦🇲 and our delegation has been busy #TakingActionForNature! Our first side event explored inclusive approaches to managing landscapes and seascapes 🌿 Full event schedule 👉 buff.ly/rBsczKO With @IPSI_Satoyama 📷 Alexandra Franco
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📰 “Youth leadership does not happen in isolation as it requires supportive communities and strong partnerships.” Our expert Nafissa Insebayeva & RCE Youth Coordinator Héctor Esparra-Escalera in @japantimes. ➡️ buff.ly/dCJqEG3 📷 RCE Kitakyushu
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🎓 Over 200,000 youth voices. 194 countries. One agenda for education beyond 2030. Watch youth representatives unveil the Post-2030 Youth Education Agenda. 📅 29 Oct 🕚 15:00–16:45 JST ➡️ buff.ly/eMwroFf With @UNESCO & @UNUniversity #EducationBeyond2030
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Thanks to all who joined our climate competency training for educators in Colombo 🇱🇰 Participants took their first steps in translating climate change education goals into effective teaching and learning. Learn more 👉 buff.ly/mqM7w0L 📸 Nafissa Insebayeva @unescoindia
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Are you considering a Master’s or PhD in sustainability? 🇺🇳 🎓 MSc student Masayuki Tanaka 🇯🇵 shares how studying at UNU-IAS can enhance students' prospects for careers within the United Nations system or in the field of sustainability. Learn more: buff.ly/feGoy94
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Our delegation is on their way to #COP17Armenia! ✈️ 🇦🇲 In just a few days, the 2026 @UNBiodiversity Conference will begin in Yerevan. Join us as we help to translate global targets into #BiodiversityAction 🌱💪 Learn more ➡️ buff.ly/vULqkZ5 #KMGBF #ForNature
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Landscapes don’t run on goodwill alone. At #CBDCOP17, @UNUIAS will explore the costs of landscape governance, funding gaps and how to align investment for integrated implementation, bringing together practitioners, funders and researchers. 📍 Yerevan | 🕒 24 Oct, 18:00–19:30
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Did you miss our September newsletter? 📰 Read it here ➡️ buff.ly/ssNnzu2 Subscribe to CONNECT and get monthly updates on #sustainability research, jobs, courses, publications and more 👉 buff.ly/XbkQjJJ 📷 Harvey Lisse / UNDP Suriname
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Have you listened to our podcast episode exploring how AI can accelerate climate risk mitigation? ▶️ Apple Podcasts: buff.ly/HcZ0Jqd ▶️ Spotify: buff.ly/k2Jq0vN ▶️ YouTube: buff.ly/aFxTSTp Animation: Gio Miole/UNU-IAS
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Free learning opportunity! 🧠 Our self-paced online course breaks down the science of #ClimateChange and #NetZero into easy-to-understand terms, highlighting practical steps everyone can take for #ClimateAction. Enrol ➡️ buff.ly/4eenvje @uncclearn @unitar @UNSDGLearn
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📰 “Effective youth leadership requires genuine decision-making power.” Our expert Nafissa Insebayeva & RCE Youth Coordinator Héctor Esparra-Escalera call for empowering youth as sustainability leaders in @japantimes. ➡️ buff.ly/f24cfi9 📷 RCE Kitakyushu
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UN University – IAS retweeted
Landscape action needs more than goodwill. At #COP17Armenia, UNU-IAS & partners will explore funding gaps in landscape governance & how investment can support conservation, equity & wellbeing. 📍FAO Pavilion | 28 Oct,14:30–15:30 #BiodiversityAction #ForAction #COP17GreenZoneArm
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🌏🌡️ Are you considering a MSc or PhD degree in sustainability and climate action? Our student Masayuki Tanaka learned from leading experts, including #IPCC Assessment Report Lead Authors. 🎓 Learn more about our postgraduate programmes: buff.ly/nU5mJvr
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Join us for a special event marking the 70th anniversary of Japan’s entry into the UN, featuring a keynote address by Ambassador Hisashi Owada, former Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Japan to the UN, and former President of the ICC. Register: buff.ly/CxiXVwi
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Join us for a special event marking the 30th anniversary of the Global Environment Outreach Centre (GEOC), a joint project of UNU-IAS & the Ministry of the Environment, Japan. 🗓️ 9 Oct | 14:00–17:00 📍 Tokyo & online Register by 8 Oct ➡️ buff.ly/7rJR9O8 @eco_rashinban
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This October, we’re #TakingActionForNature 🌱 We will be there in Yerevan, Armenia for CBD COP17, joining the global community to assess progress on conserving the world’s biodiversity 🌏 Learn more ➡️ buff.ly/EAsvm7q #COP17Armenia #KMGBF @UN_Biodiversity
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Did you miss our September newsletter? 📰 Read it here ➡️ buff.ly/ssNnzu2 Subscribe to CONNECT and get monthly updates on #sustainability research, jobs, courses, publications and more 👉 buff.ly/XbkQjJJ 📷 Harvey Lisse / UNDP Suriname
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PROMOTING A CULTURE OF PEACE 🕊️ On 13 October, UNU will host the UN Singers Peace Concert “Promoting a Culture of Peace through Music and International Exchange”, featuring special performances by @unsingers and Japanese musicians. Register now: buff.ly/N1MxHSO
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