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IGES to serve as Secretariat for initiative to develop Asia-Pacific Synergy Report (26 February)
The Institute for Global Environmental Strategies (IGES) will serve as the Secretariat for the Asia-Pacific Synergy Report (APSR), a new regional initiative led by ESCAP, UNEP ROAP and ADB, with support from MOEJ, to advance synergy-driven policymaking and accelerate progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Engaging governments, international organisations, researchers, businesses and civil society, the APSR will address the triple planetary crisis - climate change, biodiversity loss and pollution. The initiative officially launched with a side event at the 2025 Asia-Pacific Forum on Sustainable Development (APFSD).
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| UPCOMING EVENTS |
"Climate Security Challenges in the Asia-Pacific: Securing Energy, Trade and Transition" (19 March)
The Asia-Pacific region faces significant climate change challenges, particularly to its interconnected energy systems, which are increasingly vulnerable to social, environmental, economic and policy risks. These challenges threaten the region’s transition to a net-zero future, with extreme weather events damaging renewable energy infrastructure and increasing resource competition. This hybrid workshop organised by IGES and co-organised by ADBI and UNDP, will discuss the implications of climate security for the energy sector, focusing on policy strategies to mitigate risks, including the impact of global climate policies, the destruction of energy infrastructure, and geopolitical tensions around critical minerals. It will bring together policymakers, researchers and industry experts to develop strategies that integrate climate security into energy policies.
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"How Japan’s Experience will be able to Contribute to the IPCC Special Report on Climate Change and Cities" (19 March)
In conjunction with the first Lead Authors Meeting (LAM1) of SR-Cities, the Ministry of the Environment, Japan (MOEJ) and the International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis (IIASA) will organise a public seminar on Japan's contributions to the SR-Cities, with experts participating in the LAM1, local government officials in Japan and others. The event, co-organised by IGES and the City of Yokohama, will also introduce the results of joint research by Japan and IIASA, as well as discussing synergies between climate change and other fields.
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"Building Disaster-Resilient Communities - Lessons from Noto, Tohoku, and the World on Disaster Prevention and Resilience" (20 March)
The impact of climate change has led to an increase in natural disasters such as heavy rainfall worldwide, and the disaster risk faced by regional communities has become more severe. Last year, the Noto Peninsula experienced disasters caused by earthquakes and heavy rainfall, which had a significant impact on the region’s infrastructure and natural environment. The traditional way of life and culture, which has been maintained in harmony with the region’s rich natural environment, is also facing a significant crisis. In this context, it is essential to consider how to build disaster-resilient regions. Join this online symposium to explore some of the resilience projects that are undergoing in the region.
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"Launch of the OECD Environmental Performance Review of Japan" (21 March)
The Ministry of the Environment, Japan, in collaboration with the City of Yokohama, is holding a public event on 21 March coinciding with the release of the OECD Environmental Performance Review of Japan. The event aims at promoting awareness of the report published by the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) on Japan's efforts in the field of environmental conservation.
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"Redefining Food Security in the Asia-Pacific - Integrating food security with climate change and development" (26 March)
The rise in global undernutrition has made food security a pressing issue requiring long-term planning. While traditional definitions of food security focus on availability, accessibility, utilisation and stability, these may not fully address the complexities of modern food systems. This webinar will explore the content and significance of the new definition based on an analysis of existing research and policy frameworks in the Asia-Pacific region. We will also look to the future with experts on strengthening food security in the region.
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"Exploring Nature Positive Futures" (27 March)
IGES, the University of Tokyo, Environmental Systems Research Committee, and Japan Society of Civil Engineering will co-organise an open symposium centred on the Nature Positive goal. The event, framed under the S-21 Project and supported by MOEJ and IPBES Scenarios and Models Taskforce, will provide an opportunity to share the latest research findings and experiences by inviting leading researchers in this field from different parts of the world.
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| PAST EVENTS |
"Forest and Peatland Fire in Indonesia 2025 - Outcome from JICA’s Verification Survey with the Private Sector for Disseminating Japanese Technologies to Extinguish Forest and Peatland Fires Using Eco-Friendly Soap-Based Fire Fighting Foam" (18 February)
IGES participated as a collaborator for the Symposium on Peatland Fire 2025. The event served as a final session for presenting the outcome of the JICA’s Verification Survey with the Private Sector for Disseminating Japanese Technologies to Extinguish Forest and Peatland Fires Using Eco-Friendly Soap-Based Fire Fighting Foam in Indonesia.
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"Just and Responsible Energy Transition Minerals Value Chain" - The 9th Insight of 10 New Insights in Climate Science (10NICS) (19 February)
This webinar explored the governance challenges along the energy transition minerals (ETM) value chain, focusing on trade dynamics, socio-environmental impacts and policy gaps. With experts from academia, industry and policymaking, the discussion highlighted solutions for a responsible ETM value chain toward a just and equitable energy transition.
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"Strengthening Follow-Up and Review of the SDGs at the Local Level" (19 February)
This webinar discussed practical approaches to strengthen FUR processes through Voluntary Local Reviews (VLRs) by integrating them into local policymaking among municipalities, particularly in Japan. The webinar also served as a space to share the findings of the research "A Comparative Study on the Governance of Follow-Up and Review for the Achievement of the SDGs", supported by the Environment Research and Technology Development Fund.
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