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UNEP Executive Director and Director of UNEP’s Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific visited IGES for an Exchange of Views
On 14 October, Inger Andersen, Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations and Executive Director of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and Dechen Tsering, Director of UNEP’s Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific visited IGES Tokyo Sustainability Forum for a meeting to discuss strengthening collaboration in addressing global environmental issues. Discussions covered expanding collaboration on waste management and circular economy challenges, including plastic pollution, with the two organisations reaffirming their continued partnership in areas of mutual interest.
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South Asia Unites to End Open Waste Burning: Kathmandu Declaration Finalised
On 6-7 September, IGES and the Climate and Clean Air Coalition (CCAC) held a high-level regional policy dialogue in Kathmandu, Nepal, where participants adopted the Kathmandu Declaration on Transformative Action to End Open Burning of Waste in South Asia. This declaration opens the door to a new era in South Asia--where waste is no longer burned but managed responsibly, communities breathe clean air, and regional solidarity drives environmental justice, public health and climate resilience.
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UNFCCC COP30 Special Page
The 30th Conference of the Parties (COP30) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) will be held in Belém, Brazil, from 10 to 21 November. As nations gather in the heart of the Amazon, this pivotal summit will address critical climate commitments and chart the path forward for global climate action. This dedicated page provides the latest information on COP30 and IGES-related side events.
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| PAST EVENTS |
ISAP2025 - Thematic Tracks
The Thematic Tracks concluded in October, marking the end of ISAP2025. The Forum brought together front-line experts and stakeholders from international organisations, governments, businesses and NGOs, providing a venue for up-to-date discussions and knowledge sharing amongst a wide range of practitioners in Asia and the Pacific. If you missed any of the Thematic Tracks, we invite you to watch them via our webpage:
ISAP2025 Thematic Tracks - How do Socio-Ecological Production Landscapes and Seascapes (SEPLS) promote the Nexus Approach? - Integrating Theory and Practice (7 October)
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ISAP2025 Thematic Tracks - Progress and Challenges of the Asia-Pacific Climate Security Project: How to Address Diverse Risks (8 October)
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ISAP2025 Thematic Tracks - National Implementation and Current Status of Nature-based Solutions (NbS) to Address Climate Change Issues (10 October)
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Sustainability Talk: Sustainable Fuels as a Priority at COP30 (28 October)
IGES invited João Marcos Paes Leme, Director of the Energy Department at Brazil’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, to provide an in-depth perspective on the Belém Commitment for Sustainable Fuels (“Belém 4x”) and its implications for the global energy transition. This webinar explored how this initiative seeks to secure international support to accelerate the shift towards cleaner alternatives such as hydrogen, biofuels and synthetic fuel, addressing why sustainable fuels are not only vital for decarbonisation but also for achieving equitable growth, enhancing energy security, and realising COP30’s vision of a just and inclusive energy transition.
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| RECRUITMENT / INTERNSHIP |
We currently have several openings for candidates with business-level Japanese language skills. If you are interested, please visit the link below for more details.
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IGES internship programme has reached full capacity No new applications will be admitted at this time. We will announce the next acceptance period at a later date. We appreciate your understanding.
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