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UN University – IAS @UNUIAS

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

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✍️ 🧑‍🎓 Applications are now open 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
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Did you miss our May newsletter? 📰 Read it here ➡️ buff.ly/iqlLR4N Subscribe and get monthly updates on #sustainability research, jobs, courses, publications & more 👉 buff.ly/h4p6YhU 📷 Ecole polytechnique / Institut Polytechnique de Paris / Jérémy Barande
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Persons with disabilities continue facing barriers & discrimination in daily life. This week’s UN Conference on Disabilities aims to advance a world where persons with disabilities can fully exercise their rights & participate equally in society. news.un.org/en/story/2026/06… #COSP19
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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! ✍️ Apply by 8 July 🗓️ 18–21 August 2026 📍 Ishikawa Prefecture ➡️ buff.ly/iZzc8sv
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Climate change is reshaping human security in the Hindu Kush Himalaya. New @UNDP research explores how interconnected food, water and energy risks affect vulnerable communities in the region. Read the report: buff.ly/i10svw1 @IGES_JP @icimod @nokano1212
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Happy #WorldOceansDay! 🌊🌎🐠 Ocean acidification severely threatens marine life in South-East Asia but solutions exist. Read our policy brief on how to protect the region’s marine ecosystems ➡️ buff.ly/nLmjuQV #SDG14
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A few days left to apply! We are hiring a Programme Assistant for our Postgraduate Degree & Training Programme. Japanese & English skills, bachelor's degree and 3 years' higher education administration experience required. ➡️ buff.ly/rd4Ljj0
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Our 2025 Annual Report is here! 📙 Learn about UNU-IAS activities and accomplishments in the past year, including special features on UNU's 50th anniversary, AI and nature-based solutions. Read the report ➡️ buff.ly/ERZ5WKz
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Deadline extended! Do you have a BSc or MSc in education, project management experience & strong Japanese and English communication skills? We’re #hiring a consultant to support collaboration across the UNU SDG University Platform. Apply by 9 June ➡️ buff.ly/44WYdVD
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May 29
Next week, join us for a conversation with Prof. Yilei Shao, Founding Dean of the Shanghai AI-Finance School (SAIFS) and SAIFS Research Center at @ECNUER. 🗓️ 5 June 2026, 18:30–19:30 JST 📍 UNU Headquarters, UNU 🌐 English Learn more and register now: go.unu.edu/CP7am
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Interested in working with us? 💻📄📚 This June, explore UNU job opportunities in Tokyo and beyond. ℹ Learn more and apply via careers.unu.edu/ #Vacancies #NowHiring #JobOpportunities #UNCareers #PaidInternship
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🗞️ From an analysis of the future of UN #peacekeeping to a high-level symposium on Japan-UN cooperation, the May 2026 edition of #UNUINSIGHTS features the latest news, research, commentaries and jobs from across the UNU system. Read more and subscribe: go.unu.edu/PrHfr
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Did you miss our May newsletter? 📰 Read it here ➡️ buff.ly/iqlLR4N Subscribe and get monthly updates on #sustainability research, jobs, courses, publications & more 👉 buff.ly/h4p6YhU 📷 Ecole polytechnique / Institut Polytechnique de Paris / Jérémy Barande
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Today our students spoke with His Royal Highness Crown Prince Haakon of Norway 🇳🇴 ahead of an #ArcticOcean seminar at @UNUniversity 🌊 @Kronprinsparet @norwayinjapan @tmarwala
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Join the global dialogue for the Post-2030 Youth Education and Learning Agenda 📕📗📘 ✍️ Aged 11–30? Take the survey buff.ly/hdjRVgV 👥 Educators & partners? Organize discussions buff.ly/RVArd36 👉 Learn more buff.ly/3LADGhK #EducationBeyond2030
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On 1 June, UNU will co-host an Arctic-focused seminar to deepen Japan-Norway cooperation and foster innovative solutions to global challenges. The seminar will feature a keynote by His Royal Highness Crown Prince Haakon of Norway. Register now: go.unu.edu/qrzuL
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Next Wednesday, join us for a conversation with H.E. Dr. Badr Abdelatty, Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Egyptian Expatriates of the Arab Republic of Egypt. 🗓️ 3 June, 17:00–17:45 JST 📍 UNU HQ, Tokyo 👉 go.unu.edu/q33zK #UNUConversationSeries
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Do you have strong communication skills in Japanese & English, a bachelor’s and 3 years of administrative experience in higher education? We’re #hiring a Programme Assistant for our Postgraduate Degree & Training Programme! Apply by 7 June ➡️ buff.ly/rd4Ljj0 @UNJobs
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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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#Job alert! Do you have a BSc or MSc degree in education, project management experience & strong Japanese and English communication skills? We’re #hiring a consultant to support collaboration across the UNU SDG University Platform. Apply by 2 June ➡️ buff.ly/44WYdVD
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