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IGES Wins Special Award Category of the Hayama Ethical Awards 2026
IGES has been honoured with the Special Award, one of the categories of the annual Hayama Ethical Awards, which are part of Hayama Ethical Action run by Hayama Town, Kanagawa Prefecture. The awards recognise organisations and individuals working towards a better future for Hayama and the world, evaluating impact, sustainability, originality, collaboration and transparency.
IGES will continue to advance policy research and work towards sustainable practices by collaborating closely with local communities.
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| PAST EVENTS |
APFSD Side Event: Synergistic Practices to Addressing Environmental Challenges and Achieving the SDGs (23 February)
The event convened leading voices from across sectors to explore compelling case studies and actionable policy recommendations, spotlighting synergistic approaches to accelerate the implementation of SDGs. With a particular focus on the Asia-Pacific region, discussions drew on insights from the Asia-Pacific Synergy Report and session exchanges to advance integrated solutions for achieving the Goals.
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Special Lecture on Sustainability Science in Action: Transformative Pathways Towards a Resilient Society (23 February)
This lecture traced the evolution of sustainability science and transdisciplinary research that bridges science, policy and society. It also underscored the urgency of the "decisive decade" for global sustainability, highlighting the need to align climate action, biodiversity conservation and human well-being within integrated governance frameworks. The lecture reaffirmed the critical role of collaborative partnerships among academia, policymakers, civil society and the private sector in shaping a sustainable and resilient future.
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Sustainability Talk: G7 France 2026 - Environmental Leadership, Climate Security and Critical Minerals (12 February)
Against a backdrop of rapidly shifting geopolitics, the discussion examined the key challenges and strategic considerations facing the French G7 Presidency, underscoring the need for innovative policy responses and stronger international knowledge-sharing. It also addressed cross-cutting priority areas--including climate security, critical minerals, resilience and infrastructure--central to enhancing prosperity, reducing risk and ensuring long-term stability across G7 countries.
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Behaviour Lab: Scaling Behaviour Change - Plastic Reduction from Local Actions to Policy Pathways (10 February)
The Behaviour Lab is a multi-partner platform committed to applying behavioural science to reduce plastic consumption and waste in the ASEAN region. This event brought to life how community-level behaviour change initiatives--particularly from Bali--are translating local action into policy impact. Participants shared innovative grassroots solutions and reflected on how these efforts can inform policymaking at the local, national and regional levels. The conversation surfaced practical pathways for scaling behavioural interventions to strengthen plastic and waste reduction efforts across the ASEAN region.
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Seminar on City-to-City Collaboration for Zero Carbon Society 2026 (5 February)
This seminar brought together international stakeholders committed to advancing local decarbonisation, aiming to build momentum and spark a ripple effect both domestically and internationally. Participants also showcased forward-looking collaborative projects aligned with regional revitalisation efforts in Ehime Prefecture, demonstrating how climate action can generate broader socio-economic benefits at the local level.
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| MEDIA COVERAGE |
Interview with Dr. Premakumara Jagath Dickella Gamaralalage, Director of the IGES Centre Collaborating with UNEP on Environmental Technologies (CCET) for Nikkei Newspaper’s Global Opinion (4 February)
This article explains activities carried out by CCET supporting the transition to circular waste management in developing countries, and highlights priority initiatives, such as the compilation of reliable scientific data, as well as ways to achieve concrete results.
Article available in Japanese for paid subscribers
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Contribution to The Mainichi Newspaper by Dr. Nanda Kumar Janardhanan, IGES Climate Change Deputy Director (12 February)
For the proper management of critical minerals--which are essential for decarbonisation--this article emphasises the need to further advance discussions in upcoming international negotiation processes, such as climate change negotiations. This includes promoting greater transparency across supply chains and working towards the establishment of a legally binding framework.
Article available in Japanese for paid subscribers
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| RECRUITMENT / INTERNSHIP |
We currently have an opening for candidates with business-level Japanese language skills. If you are interested, please visit the link below for more details.
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We are now accepting applications for internships starting in March 2026.
Details about the internship programme are available here
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