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11 March 2021

The 7th 3R International Scientific Conference (3RINCs)

Although social activity has stagnated due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many parts of the world have already begun to rebuild their economies with green recovery policies. Green recovery is also required in the field of waste and material cycling. Under...

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17 February 2021

Webinar on the CCET guideline series on intermediate municipal solid waste treatment technologies

On 17 February, IGES co-presented the third of three webinars dedicated to assisting policymakers and practitioners in developing countries with their selection of appropriate waste management technologies, and in carrying out related policies and...

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16 February 2021

- Recent Developments in Article 6 of the Paris Agreement towards Carbon Neutral -

In October 2020, the Japanese government announced its aim for the "realization of a carbon-neutral and decarbonized society by 2050". In order to accomplish this goal, the seminar provides opportunities for private companies that are interested in...

Past Event

3 February 2021

Clear the Path for a Sustainable Future -The Harmonious Coexistence between Nature and Humankind in the COVID-19 era

COVID-19 has drastically changed our societies. The COVID-19 pandemic might have been caused by imbalances in the relationship between nature and humans, such as climate change and deforestation. When considering the COVID-19 era and beyond, we must...

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18 December 2020

Beyond coal – Towards net-zero emissions: A common challenge for Japan and Germany

This online event brings together high-level government representatives, businesses, think tanks, and NGOs from Japan, Germany, and other countries to discuss questions such as: What does a net-zero emissions pledge mean for the coal sector? What...

Past Event

20 November 2020

The CCET guideline series on intermediate municipal solid waste treatment technologies

On 20 November, IGES will co-present the second of three webinars dedicated to assisting policymakers and practitioners in developing countries with their selection of appropriate waste management technologies, and in carrying out related policies...

Past Event

5 November 2020

Virtual Forum “Vision of a Sustainable Future”

Sustainability, sustainable development, sustainable development goals, sustainable lifestyles and sustainable cities are terms we hear often. We are committed to living sustainably, but do we know where exactly are we headed? What will the...

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28 October 2020

Webinar on the CCET guideline series on intermediate municipal solid waste treatment technologies

Waste management is becoming a particularly urgent issue in developing countries, especially as their economic growth accelerates. Globally, various approaches have been attempted to solve waste management issues, and proper treatment of the...

Past Event

30 September 2020

Report on the United Nations High-Level Political Forum 2020: Japan's Role in Recovery from the COVID-19 Pandemic and Achievement of the SDGs

The United Nations has designated the 2020s as the "decade of action to deliver the SDGs by 2030", and calls on all countries and stakeholders to take accelerated actions toward achieving the SDGs. However, at the start of this important decade, the...

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25 March 2021

APFSD2021 Side Event

Zero Waste Solutions towards a Regenerative Asia-Pacific Region

Production and consumption in Asia and the Pacific are outpacing the renewal capacity of natural resources and the capability of local governments in managing their waste. The Asia and the Pacific SDG Progress Report 2020 (UN, 2020) highlights how...

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23 March 2021

The 2nd Kitakyushu SDGs Training

The IGES Kitakyushu Urban Centre will host the 2nd Kitakyushu SDGs Training on 23rd & 24th March 2021, from 16:00-17:30 (JST) online, in collaboration with NPO Satoyama. Its aim is to provide an opportunity for knowledge-sharing and networking...

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17 March 2021

Zero Carbon City International Forum

As the world accelerates its efforts to achieve a decarbonised society, there is a growing interest in how cities, as the foundation for society and economy, are tackling climate change. This forum aims to boost the work done by cities in their...

Upcoming Event

11 March 2021

The 7th 3R International Scientific Conference (3RINCs)

Upcoming Event

9 March 2021

7th ASIA-PACIFIC CLIMATE CHANGE ADAPTATION FORUM

Events organised by IGES

Event 1 Collaborating Efforts to Strengthening Cities Resilience to Climate and Disaster Risks 9 March, 13:15 - 14:45 JST Over the past 20 years, disasters have affected over 4 billion people, caused USD 2.97 trillion in damage, and claimed approxima

Past Event

6 March 2021

"Think SDGs 2021" International Conference in Toyota ～Smart and Sustainable Communities with COVID-19～

Toyota City of Japan will organize the “Think SDGs 2021” International Conference in Toyota: Smart and Sustainable Communities with COVID-19 on 6 March 2021, from 13:30-18:00 (JST) online, commemorating its 70th anniversary of municipal...

Past Event

17 February 2021

Mechanical-Biological Treatment

Webinar on the CCET guideline series on intermediate municipal solid waste treatment technologies

Past Event

16 February 2021

Seminar on the Joint Crediting Mechanism

- Recent Developments in Article 6 of the Paris Agreement towards Carbon Neutral -

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9 February 2021

Workshop on Biennial Update Report

IGES in collaboration with the Global Support Programme (GSP) and the UNFCCC Regional Collaboration Centre (RCC) for Asia and the Pacific, co-organised the “Workshop on Biennial Update Report (BUR*)” on 9 -11 February 2021. The three-day workshop...

Past Event

3 February 2021

International Cosmos Prize Online Symposium