A research & teaching institute of the United Nations University, dedicated to advancing global efforts on sustainability.
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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
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
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
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
Have you listened to our podcast episode exploring how AI can accelerate climate risk mitigation?
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▶️ Spotify: buff.ly/k2Jq0vN
▶️ YouTube: buff.ly/aFxTSTp
Animation: Gio Miole/UNU-IAS
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
📰 “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.
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📷 RCE Kitakyushu
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
🌏🌡️ 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
UN University – IAS retweeted
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
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
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
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
UN University – IAS retweeted
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
UN University – IAS retweeted
INTERESTED IN WORKING WITH US? 💻
Several remote and on-site vacancies across the global UNU system are available this October.
Visit careers.unu.edu to learn more and apply 📝
#UNCareers #JobOpportunities #Vacancies #NowHiring #PaidInternship
UN University – IAS retweeted
Biodiversity finance should deliver measurable ecological change. #CBDCOP17 explores how rights, investor confidence, independent verification & benefits for local stewards can help turn biodiversity ambitions into credible finance.
📍Main Stage, Green Zone | 22 Oct, 17:45–19:15
UN University – IAS retweeted
Conservation isn't only about fenced-off land.
At #CBDCOP17, explore how SEPLS can support area-based conservation and the Global Biodiversity Framework, including protected areas and OECMs, bringing people and nature together.
📍 Aparan/JUSCANZ Room
🕒 20 October, 18:15–19:45
📰 "Participation" isn't the goal, leadership is.
Our expert Nafissa Insebayeva and RCE Youth Coordinator Héctor Esparra-Escalera in @japantimes on why youth need mentorship & real opportunities to shape sustainability decisions.
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📷 RCE Kitakyushu
