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Media Relations

Press conference

The ²ÝÁñÊÓÆµ-IAS Communications unit serves as the point of contact for all press-related inquiries. We connect journalists to academics who are experts in their field, and promote ²ÝÁñÊÓÆµ-IAS research globally. A searchable database of our experts is available here.

For media inquiries, please contact:

Anne Lecroq
Media and Engagement Associate
Tel: (+81) 3-5467-1213
anne.lecroq@unu.edu

 

For Japanese-language media inquiries, please contact:

Tomoyo Tanno
Communications Associate
Tel: (+81) 3-5467-1255
tanno@unu.edu

 

 

²ÝÁñÊÓÆµ-IAS in the News

Media Coverage

Advancing Circular Solutions for EV Battery Waste in Asia and the Pacific

A blog post co-authored by our expert Anupam Khajuria was featured on the UN ESCAP website.

09 Sep 2025

Media Coverage

²ÝÁñÊÓÆµ-IAS Experts Discuss Disaster Risk Management in International Development Journal

Our researchers provided commentary on climate change adaptation measures and nature-based solutions.

04 Sep 2025

Media Coverage

²ÝÁñÊÓÆµ-IAS Highlighted in UN Today Cover Feature

The September issue of the UN staff magazine focuses on the 50th anniversary of ²ÝÁñÊÓÆµ.

02 Sep 2025

Media Coverage

From Traditional Aid to Mutually Beneficial Partnerships

Writing in The Japan News, our expert Jo?o Filipe Papel calls for a bold reimagining of the Tokyo International Conference on African Development.

20 Aug 2025

Press Releases

Press Release

CONNECTING YOU TO ¡ª Noto, Kenya, Malaysia and the Philippines at Expo 2025 in Osaka, Japan

²ÝÁñÊÓÆµ-IAS will co-organize Junior SDGs Camp sessions at Expo 2025.

06 Aug 2025

Press Release

Global Youth MIDORI platform 2025 ¡ª Call for Applicants for International Training Programme

Applications open for a youth capacity development programme to be held online in August 2025.?

30 Apr 2025

Press Release

²ÝÁñÊÓÆµ-IAS and AEON Environmental Foundation to Expand Cooperation on Global Sustainability

²ÝÁñÊÓÆµ-IAS and the AEON Environmental Foundation signed a MOU on collaboration to advance global sustainability.

06 Jun 2024

Press Release

²ÝÁñÊÓÆµ-IAS 10-Year Anniversary Event: Synergies for Sustainability

Journalists are invited to an event exploring the key achievements of ²ÝÁñÊÓÆµ-IAS since its founding in 2014, and the future of sustainability.

27 May 2024

Press Release

²ÝÁñÊÓÆµ-IAS Symposium to Support the Recovery of Noto Peninsula: Building Back Better

²ÝÁñÊÓÆµ-IAS will co-organize a symposium on supporting recovery efforts in Noto Peninsula following the 2024 Noto Earthquake.

08 May 2024

Press Release

²ÝÁñÊÓÆµ-IAS Initiatives on Youth Empowerment for Implementing the Paris Agreement and the 2030 Agenda

²ÝÁñÊÓÆµ-IAS will hold a press conference at COP27 to present updates on the institute¡¯s initiatives on youth empowerment.

04 Nov 2022

Press Release

UN University to Launch Postgraduate Degree Specialisation on the Paris Agreement

Developed in collaboration with UNFCCC, the new programme will commence in Autumn 2023.

04 Nov 2021