UN University – IAS

Did you miss our June newsletter? 📰 Read it here ➡️ buff.ly/yM0bNI3 Subscribe to CONNECT and get monthly updates on #sustainability research, jobs, courses, publications and more 👉 buff.ly/h4p6YhU 📷 Sayako Koyama / UNU-IAS

By engaging children with developmental disabilities in assistive tech design, young leaders of @RCE_GreaterNai 🇰🇪 are shaping a more sustainable future. ☀️ Save the date for our #YouthDay webinar & new RCE publication launch! 12 Aug, 21:00–22.00 JST More details soon 👀

The second report in our series Policy Insights for Resilient Landscapes is out now 📚 🌱 💡Read our recommendations for integrating sacred natural sites in biodiversity governance ➡️ buff.ly/Q7h2eRI @IPSI_Satoyama #SDG15

JOIN OUR COMMUNICATIONS TEAM IN TOKYO 🗼 UNU is seeking a Japan Outreach #Communications Assistant (PSA-2) to support the visibility and interest of UNU’s Japan Outreach through digital and social media channels. Apply by 11 Aug. 2026: buff.ly/NhK8fMW #UNCareers

Today is #WorldYouthSkillsDay! This year’s theme is "Skills for a Shared Future," highlighting the urgent need for innovative youth skills programmes. 💡 Learn more about our work on innovation & education: buff.ly/Xflm3eL #SDG4

Our side event at the Global Nature Positive Summit 2026 will highlight how landscape approaches support biodiversity while balancing environmental, social and economic priorities. 📅 15 July 📍Kumamoto, Japan 🔗 buff.ly/ys0AZaT #GNPS2026 @IPSI_Satoyama @NatureDeal

Join us for a special event with Sakana-kun 👦🌊🐟 and Dr. Takashi Yoro! We’ll explore the resilient nature & wildlife of the #Noto Peninsula in Japan after the 2024 disasters 🌱🔍 📍 UNU HQ, Tokyo 🗣️ Japanese 📝 Register by 28 July ➡️ buff.ly/8v3bUnN @unu_ias_ouik

📰 “When we think about the future of the ibis, we must also look beyond rice fields to the broader landscape." — Our researcher Sayako Koyama in @The_Japan_News about the reintroduction of crested ibises on the Noto Peninsula. ➡️ buff.ly/gTpjIr5

We're #hiring a Head of Programme for our Biodiversity & Society Programme & Ishikawa/Kanazawa Operating Unit. Requires a Master's in environmental science or related field, 10+ years' experience, and English & Japanese fluency. Apply by 30 July ➡️ buff.ly/MiMvOwC

The Global Dialogue on AI Governance is underway in Geneva, Switzerland. For the first time, all countries have a seat at the table for a meaningful conversation on the AI the world needs. Learn more: go.unu.edu/xSSb7 #AIDialogue #AIGovernance #AIforGood

Education is key to achieving the SDGs. Join us at the HESI Global Forum, a special #HLPF2026 event highlighting the critical role of higher education in sustainable development. 🗓️ 9 July 8:00 EDT 📍Online 🔗 buff.ly/amrtbyZ @SustDev @UNDESA @UNUniversity @UNESCO

Our side event at the Global Nature Positive Summit 2026 will highlight how landscape approaches support biodiversity while balancing environmental, social and economic priorities. 📅 15 July 📍Kumamoto, Japan 🔗 buff.ly/ys0AZaT #GNPS2026 @IPSI_Satoyama @NatureDeal

✍️ 🧑‍🎓 Only a week left to apply for the UNU Intensive Core courses! These four-week credited courses are designed for postgraduate students and young professionals interested in sustainability and international development. Apply by 12 July 👉 buff.ly/3XF27hm

We're happy to announce the launch of our new report series, Policy Insights for Resilient Landscapes 📚 🌱 The first volume explores homegardens in southern Ethiopia and their role in food security, climate adaptation and sustainable livelihoods. ➡️ buff.ly/2mEkwWS

🗞️ The June 2026 edition of #UNUINSIGHTS features a landmark report revealing the environmental footprints of #AI by @UNUINWEH, the story of an extinct bird species returning to Japan's Noto Peninsula from @UNUIAS, and more. Read more and subscribe now://go.unu.edu/ibJAv

Education is key to achieving the SDGs. Join us at the HESI Global Forum, a special #HLPF2026 event highlighting the critical role of higher education in sustainable development. 🗓️ 9 July 8:00 EDT 📍Online 🔗 buff.ly/amrtbyZ @SustDev @UNDESA @UNUniversity @UNESCO

Did you miss our June newsletter? 📰 Read it here ➡️ buff.ly/yM0bNI3 Subscribe to CONNECT and get monthly updates on #sustainability research, jobs, courses, publications and more 👉 buff.ly/h4p6YhU 📷 Sayako Koyama / UNU-IAS

Our side event at the Global Nature Positive Summit 2026 will highlight how landscape approaches support biodiversity while balancing environmental, social and economic priorities. 📅 15 July 📍Kumamoto, Japan 🔗 buff.ly/ys0AZaT #GNPS2026 @IPSI_Satoyama @NatureDeal

"Para que as paisagens Satoyama permaneçam viáveis no Japão, é essencial que continuem a ter significado cultural para as gerações jovens." — A nossa especialista Suneetha Subramanian na Uniso Ciência, revista cientifica da Universidade de Sorocaba. ➡️ buff.ly/lsHWuSr

Are you a university student or young professional based in Japan with an interest in sustainability and a desire to expand your professional network? Join the UNU Global Seminar! 🗓️ 18–21 August 2026 📍 Ishikawa Prefecture ✍️ Apply by 8 July Details buff.ly/iZzc8sv