UNU Institute for the Advanced Study of Sustainability
@unu-ias
A research and teaching institute of the United Nations University, dedicated to advancing global efforts on sustainability.
Did you know that we've launched a new report series, Policy Insights for Resilient Landscapes? 📚 🌱 The first volume explores enset-based homegardens in southern Ethiopia and their role in food security, climate adaptation and sustainable livelihoods. Read the report ➡️ buff.ly/2mEkwWS
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
Happy #YouthDay 🚀 Our new publication is out! "Youth in Charge: RCE Leaders Shaping Sustainable Societies" showcases how young people are driving sustainability across the globe. 📖 Read now: buff.ly/Rmm5PUk 💻️ Attend our webinar: buff.ly/ct869cW #UNUYouthMonth #BuiltByYouth
Tomorrow is International #YouthDay! Throughout August, we're celebrating UNU youth and how they're driving change. Meet Pauline Roberts, a master’s student at UNU-IAS studying the socio-emotional dimensions of climate change education. #UNUYouthMonth #BuiltByYouth @ununiversity.bsky.social
Congratulations to the UNU-IAS class of 2026! 🎓🎊 Today we celebrated 3 PhD and 6 MSc graduates. We wish you every success as you carry forward the knowledge, ideas and leadership to create a more sustainable future 🌏 Learn more about our degree programmes in sustainability: buff.ly/GQluhbj
Youth-led urban regeneration in action 💪 🏙️ RCE South Poland 🇵🇱 is redesigning city districts for a greener, more inclusive future 🏬 🌳 Find out more — join our #YouthDay webinar and new RCE publication launch! 🗓️ 12 August 2026 🕘️ 21:00–22:00 JST ✍️ buff.ly/EJOGVsW
Join our #YouthDay webinar and meet the RCE Regional Youth Coordinators 👋 🫰 We will also launch a book on youth-led ESD initiatives from the Global RCE Network 💚 🧰 🗓️ 12 August 2026 🕘️ 21:00–22.00 JST ✍️ go.unu.edu/IYD2026 #UNUYouthMonth #BuiltByYouth
#Internship alert! 🚨 Are you a final-year undergraduate or graduate student in AI, education, sustainable development, or a related field? We are #hiring an intern to support our Innovation and Education Programme. Apply by 7 September ➡️ careers.unu.edu/o/innovation... #UNJobs
Climate change is reshaping human security in the Hindu Kush Himalaya. @undp.org research explores how interconnected food, water and energy risks affect vulnerable communities in the region. Read the report: buff.ly/i10svw1 @icimod.bsky.social @nokano1212.bsky.social
Are you a postgraduate student or professional interested in the #ParisAgreement? 🌍 Join our course to learn about implementation mechanisms for #ClimateAction! 🗓️ 6 Oct 2026 – 26 Jan 2027 📍UNU HQ, Tokyo Apply by 23 Aug 👉 buff.ly/3QH7sD2
Did you miss our July newsletter? 📰 Read it here ➡️ mailchi.mp/unu/connect-... Subscribe to CONNECT and get monthly updates on #sustainability research, jobs, courses, publications and more 👉 unu.edu/ias/connect 📷 UNU-EHS / A. Flores Corral
Youth-centred initiatives at RCE East Arunachal Pradesh promote the joy of reading 📖 🌱 Find out more — join our #YouthDay webinar & new RCE publication launch! 🗓️ 12 August 2026 🕘️ 21:00–22.00 JST ✍️ go.unu.edu/IYD2026
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 With @unesco_iesalc Animation: Giselle Miole/UNU-IAS
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
Young leaders are showing that sustainability and sports can go hand in hand. When youth lead, communities follow 🌎️ Save the date for our #YouthDay webinar & new RCE publication launch! 12 Aug, 21:00–22.00 JST Register: go.unu.edu/IYD2026 More details soon 👀
We’re calling on educators to help ensure marginalized youth lead the conversation on the post-2030 education agenda 🗣️ 👥 Organize discussions buff.ly/RVArd36 👉 Learn more buff.ly/3LADGhK #EducationBeyond2030
Did you miss our June newsletter? 📰 Read it here ➡️ mailchi.mp/unu/connect-... Subscribe to CONNECT and get monthly updates on #sustainability research, jobs, courses, publications and more 👉 unu.edu/ias/connect 📷 Sayako Koyama / UNU-IAS
By engaging children with developmental disabilities in the design of assistive technology, young leaders in Kenya 🇰🇪 are shaping a sustainable future ☀️ Save the date for our #YouthDay webinar & new RCE publication launch! 12 Aug, 21:00–22.00 JST More details soon 👀 📷️ Senses Hub
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 ➡️ unu.edu/publication/... #SDG15
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: unu.edu/ias/our-work... #SDG4
Our side event at the Global Nature Positive Summit 2026 will highlight how landscape approaches can support biodiversity while balancing environmental, social and economic priorities. 📅 15 July 📍Kumamoto, Japan 🔗 buff.ly/ys0AZaT #GNPS2026 #NaturePositive @npinitiative.bsky.social
Join us for a special event with Sakana-kun 👦🌊🐟 and Dr. Takashi Yoro! We’ll explore the resilient nature and wildlife of the #Noto Peninsula in Japan after the 2024 disasters 🌱🔍 📍 UNU HQ, Tokyo 🗣️ Japanese 📝 Register by 28 July ➡️ buff.ly/8v3bUnN
📰 “When we think about the future of the ibis, we must also look beyond rice fields to the broader landscape, including rivers and wetlands." — Our researcher Sayako Koyama writing in The Japan News about the reintroduction of crested ibises on the Noto Peninsula. Read more ➡️ buff.ly/gTpjIr5
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 🕗 8:00–10:00 EDT 📍Online Register now: buff.ly/amrtbyZ @un-ecosoc.bsky.social @ununiversity.bsky.social
Our side event at the Global Nature Positive Summit 2026 will highlight how landscape approaches can support biodiversity while balancing environmental, social and economic priorities. 📅 15 July 📍Kumamoto, Japan 🔗 buff.ly/ys0AZaT #GNPS2026 #NaturePositive @npinitiative.bsky.social
✍️ 🧑🎓 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. Learn online or in hybrid mode. Apply by 12 July 👉 buff.ly/3XF27hm
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 🕗 8:00–10:00 EDT 📍Online Register now: buff.ly/amrtbyZ @un-ecosoc.bsky.social @ununiversity.bsky.social
"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 📷 François Molle/IRD
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
“For satoyama landscapes to remain viable in Japan, it is essential that they continue to hold cultural significance for younger generations.” — Our expert Suneetha Subramanian in Uniso Ciência, a science magazine of the University of Sorocaba. ➡️ buff.ly/lsHWuSr 📷 François Molle/IRD