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IGES Content Rankings 2023
IGES produced a wide range of reports, events and web content in 2023. As a special feature at the start of 2024, we have compiled the most popular IGES content from the past year for the following categories: Top 10 Most Downloaded Publications, Top 5 Most Viewed Webpages, Top 5 Most Viewed Videos, Most Liked Tweet and Most Attended Event. These rankings capture the major environmental developments of 2023, and indicate some upcoming trends for 2024.
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IGES Researcher-authored Book "Corporate Management in an Era of Climate Change" Wins the 2023 Golden Book Awards in Taiwan
In November 2023, Yusuke Matsuo, Programme Director of the Business Task Force, was awarded the Golden Book Award by the Small and Medium Enterprise and Startup Administration, Ministry of Economic Affairs, Taiwan, for his book Corporate Management in an Era of Climate Change. The award ceremony will be held in July 2024.
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AP-PLAT Newsletter
In its most recent newsletter, the Asia-Pacific Climate Change Adaptation Information Platform (AP-PLAT) and its partners highlighted significant developments and initiatives. One notable event was a COP28 side event which addressed scientific tools for climate change risk assessment and promoted Japan's public-private partnership initiative on Early Warning Systems.The newsletter also announced the launch of AP-PLAT's Adaptation Database, aiming to provide valuable insights into global adaptation practices for policymakers.
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| UPCOMING EVENTS |
APFSD Side Event "Promoting Synergistic Approaches in Asia and the Pacific: Addressing the Triple Planetary Crisis" (20 February)
The world is confronting a triple planetary crisis, due to the interrelation of climate change, biodiversity loss, and pollution. These interlinked issues are putting the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in jeopardy, and as such, it is essential to take a synergistic approach to make sure goals are kept on track, entailing collaborative work across various sustainable development aspects. Japan is proposing a resolution on "Promoting synergistic approaches to address the triple crisis on climate change, biodiversity loss and pollution and support sustainable development" for the Sixth session of the United Nations Environment
Assembly (UNEA-6). This initiative aims to encourage Asia-Pacific nations to expedite their progress in climate-related and other environmental SDGs through coordinated actions. A forthcoming side event at the Asia-Pacific Forum on Sustainable Development (APFSD) will discuss key questions about promoting synergies in the region, developing effective planning and reporting frameworks, and sharing best practices in synergising SDGs. This event will be particularly important for addressing the challenges posed by the triple crisis and aligns with the 2030 Agenda, the Paris Agreement, and the Global Biodiversity Framework, promoting synergy-focused strategies among Asia-Pacific countries.
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IPBES Symposium "Transformative Change and Behavioural Change towards Nature Positive Society" (26 February)
Ecosystems supported by rich biodiversity are the foundation of our society, economy, livelihoods and culture, providing a variety of benefits and contributing to human well-being. This symposium will provide information on Japan’s National Biodiversity Strategy 2023-2030 and will feature discussions by domestic and international experts on how we can bring about transformative change based on the latest scientific discussions by the Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES), with particular focus on the specifics of transformative and behavioural changes as set out in the national strategy, and what actions are needed to realise these changes.
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Seminar on City-to-City Collaboration for Zero Carbon Society (26 February)
Cities currently account for approximately 70% of global greenhouse gas emissions. In order to achieve the Paris Agreement’s 1.5 °C target, cities must accelerate the transition to a decarbonised society, and address various urban issues such as environmental pollution and circular economy in an integrated manner. IGES supports decarbonisation initiatives in cities in developing countries through knowledge-sharing and technical cooperation under the "City-to-City Collaboration Program for Zero Carbon Society (C3P)" by the Ministry of the Environment, Japan (MOEJ). In this seminar, cities participating in C3P will share the significance of working in partnership to address local decarbonisation and build momentum for the expansion and horizontal deployment of integrated climate action at the city level. The seminar will also feature a mutual learning session, and a site visit to a decarbonisation leading area (DLA).
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International Symposium: Japan's Contribute to the 7th Assessment Cycle of IPCC and Collaboration with IIASA on "Climate Change and Cities" (28 February)
Responding to the increasing attention on the impacts of climate change on cities and their unique challenges and opportunities in mitigation and adaptation, the IPCC has decided to develop a Special Report on Climate Change and Cities in the IPCC’s Seventh Assessment Report (AR7) cycle from 2023 to 2028. Leveraging the collaborative relationship established last year with the International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis (IIASA) and the Ministry of the Environment, Japan (MOEJ), IGES has initiated a joint research project on city transformation. This symposium aims to present the research findings from this collaborative project and will feature discussions about Japan's contributions to decarbonising urban environments.
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| PAST EVENTS |
Recorded videos of the 15th International Forum on Sustainable Asia and the Pacific (ISAP2023) are now available
IGES hosted the 15th International Forum for Sustainable Asia and the Pacific (ISAP2023), an annual event where experts, international organisations, government, business and NGO representatives active in Japan and the Asia-Pacific region gather to engage in diverse discussions on sustainable development in the region. ISAP2023 concluded successfully with numerous participants attending both the Plenary Sessions and Parallel Sessions on 19 December, as well as Thematic Tracks scheduled around the main event. While some sessions were not recorded, videos and presentation materials for many of the sessions are now accessible. Additionally, videos from Thematic Tracks held in December and January will be made available soon.
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Most popular sessions of ISAP2023:
Before ISAP Thematic Tracks 1 "How To Promote Synergies in Asia Pacific - Messages from the Expert Group on Climate and SDG Synergies"
Domestic and international discussions have increasingly recognised the importance of climate and SDG synergies. This session discussed strategies and policies, explored the findings of the Synergies Report and considered ways to foster synergies in the Asia-Pacific region.
Plenary Session 2 "Implementing Solutions to Climate, Biodiversity, and Circular Economy: Entry Points and Enabling Reforms"
This session featured an interactive dialogue between IGES research leaders on entry points or concrete solutions to climate change, biodiversity loss, challenges in mainstreaming circular economy and the SDGs more broadly.
Parallel Session 5 "India's Efforts to Improve Air Pollution, Japan's Cooperation and Future Directions"
The Japan-India Technology Matchmaking Platform (JITMAP) is a partnership between the two countries to combat India’s air pollution crisis. Key stakeholders from India and Japan discussed air pollution countermeasures, and explored future cooperative efforts.
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Open until filled
Strategic Management Office, Knowledge and Communications (SMO-KC) Programme Coordinator (Senior Staff or Associate Staff)
The Research and Publications Unit of the Strategic Management Office (SMO-RP) Internship
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