UN University – IAS

Join us for the 5th Noto Satoyama Satoumi Talk — this time we will focus on disaster recovery efforts on Notojima Island and the role of festival culture in local community life. 📅 28 March 🕚 11:00–12:30 📍UNU HQ, Tokyo 🗣️ Japanese ➡️ buff.ly/94yx0kQ @unu_ias_ouik

Throughout March, we've been sharing messages of empowerment as part of the #UNU4SDG5 campaign. “Rights should not change by gender, border, belief, language or disability.” — João Filipe Papel, Postdoctoral Research Fellow @UNUniversity #ForAllWomenAndGirls #IWD2026

Climate change negotiations shape our future. How are youth engaging with these global processes? Join our SDGs Café and hear from students who were part of our #COP30 delegation. 📅 26 March | 19:00 JST 💻 Online 🗣 Japanese ➡️ buff.ly/ZfZ06I0 @unu_ias_ouik

Applications are now open for the UNU-CRIS Certificate Programme: Multi-Level Governance of Global Challenges. 🔗 Visit our website for the full programme catalogue and application details: unu.edu/cris/non-degre… 📩 Apply by March 20th: Submit your CV to info-mep@cris.unu.edu.

Applications are officially open for the UNU-CRIS Certificate Programme: Data-Driven Analysis for Policy. 🔗 Visit our website for the full programme catalogue and application details: unu.edu/cris/non-degre… 📩 Apply by March 20th: Submit your CV to info-mep@cris.unu.edu.

Application deadline extended! We are #hiring a Director for our institute to serve as chief academic and administrative officer, providing strategic leadership across research, education, partnerships and institutional development. Apply by 20 March ➡️ buff.ly/51rBCDX

Are you a postgraduate student or a professional looking to learn more about climate change mitigation? Our credited course on climate action transparency is for you! 🗓️ 20 April – 13 July 2026 📍Hybrid (Tokyo & online) Apply by 2 April 👉 buff.ly/ruYy2PN

🌿 On 3–5 March 2026, the 10th Conference of @‌IPSI_Satoyama was held in Riobamba, Ecuador, convening members from around the world to share experiences and best practices. Thanks to all who made it a success. See you at #IPSI11 in Yokohama, Japan! @EspochRio @universityofga

"I invite everyone to dismantle the fear of women and femininity and let women of different walks of life lead our future." —@UNUIAS expert @giselleschaft Read his latest op-ed for #IWD2026 in @diplocourier: buff.ly/IMwvHhX #UNU4SDG5 #ForAllWomenAndGirls

Are you a postgraduate student or a professional looking to learn more about climate change adaptation? Check out our new credited course covering adaptation, loss and damage, and more! 🗓️ 20 April – 13 July 2026 📍UNU HQ, Tokyo Apply by 2 April 👉 buff.ly/2Gu0rAi

Throughout March, we've been sharing messages of empowerment as part of the #UNU4SDG5 campaign. Kozue Tatsuhara, our Programme Associate: “Education empowers women and girls to lead climate action and build resilient futures for all.” #IWD2026 #ForAllWomenAndGirls @UNUniversity

📰 “Indigenous women are custodians of traditional knowledge, water governance practices, healthcare traditions and oral histories.” — Our expert @giselleschaft in @diplocourier on why Indigenous women must be included in the future of #learning. 📷 Climate Champions Team

This Friday, we will host a symposium to discuss sustainability efforts of Japanese universities and the role of higher education in achieving the SDGs. 📅 13 March 🕑 13:00 JST 📍Tokyo & online 🗣️ Japanese w/ English interpretation Register now ➡️ buff.ly/G56lNSN

📰 “Humanizing AI literacy programs involves thoughtfully embedding context, community, stewardship and sustainability into the core of curriculum.” — Our researchers Jerome Silla, Jonghwi Park & Gio Miole in @un_today 🔗 buff.ly/w9uxH2m 📷 UNESCO-UNEVOC/P. Kantal

Happy #InternationalWomensDay! "I honour my late mother, my sister, my partner, friends, teachers and workplace mentors who have guided me — women whose strength and wisdom continue to shape the person I strive to be." — Avelino Meija Jr., Communications Associate #UNU4SDG5

🌐 Join us for a conversation on the role of the private sector in shaping the future of multilateralism with @GeorgKell7, Founder and former Executive Director of @globalcompact. 🗓️ 25 Mar, 18:30–19:30 JST 📍 UNU HQ, Tokyo 🔗 go.unu.edu/68CWt #UNUConversationSeries

💼 INTERESTED IN WORKING WITH US❓ March brings you opportunities in #research, #operations & #admin and #communications from our institutes in Germany, Malaysia and Canada 🇩🇪 🇲🇾 🇨🇦 👉 Visit careers.unu.edu to learn more and apply! #UNCareers

Tomorrow is #InternationalWomensDay, a call for action to break down barriers to equality #ForAllWomenAndGirls. “May we honour the women who came before us, uplift those beside us and create space for those who will follow.” — our MSc student Riani Kenyon #UNU4SDG5 #IWD2026

There is gender inequality not because of gendered differences, but because of the fear of women and femininity. Our expert @giselleschaft calls for dismantling that fear and making space #ForAllWomenAndGirls to lead our future. #UNU4SDG5 #IWD2026 @UNUniversity @un_women

🕊️ When women are meaningfully involved, peace agreements are more lasting. On 11 March, join us for a panel discussion on Women, Peace and Security in South-East Asia, co-hosted by UNU and @GuardianGirlsX. Learn more and register now: go.unu.edu/FXEVK #UNU4SDG5