Events | IGES

15 November 2023

Engaging Regional Non-State Actors in the Follow-up Period of the First Global Stocktake (GST): Insight from the Independent Global Stocktake

This event will discuss the role of the regional non-state actors (NSA) in the GST follow-up processes, identify the gap between the NSA's own efforts and actual policy, and discuss the conditions necessary to close the gap in the Asia-Pacific. The...

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15 November 2023

Shaping ‘Climate Security’ in Asia-Pacific

Climate security is an emerging concept that underlines the critical importance of addressing climate change issues in the context of security. This session rolls out the IGES’s new initiative aiming to explore climate security in the Asia-Pacific...

The Public Dialogue on the Application of Behavioural Insights to Reduce Single-use Plastic Wastes in Cities and Communities in Asia

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9 November 2023

The Public Dialogue on the Application of Behavioural Insights to Reduce Single-use Plastic Wastes in Cities and Communities in Asia

Asia-Pacific's increasing plastic waste challenges demand effective long-term solutions. A key component is understanding stakeholder behaviour. This event, organised by IGES and ERIA, delves into the power of behavioural insights—a fusion of...

Past Event

24 October 2023

SDGs International Forum for Biodiversity

IGES, in collaboration with the Hyogo Prefectural Government and Asia-Pacific Network for Global Change Research (APN) will organise an international forum titled "SDGs International Forum for Biodiversity" in Kobe, Hyogo on 24 October 2023. In the

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23 August 2023

Advancing the Net-Zero Agenda through Regional Cooperation in Green Hydrogen in Asia

Against the backdrop of the pressing global imperatives of decarbonisation and achieving net-zero emissions, green hydrogen has emerged as a pivotal player in the quest for clean energy solutions. This webinar explored the multifaceted landscape of...

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27 July 2023

Transition Plans - an overview of best practices

We are living in a pivotal time for action. Countries and entities with the highest emissions will need to take ambitious action to reinvent or reimagine themselves, by planning and implementing new pathways that have greenhouse gas (GHG) management...

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17 July 2023

Translating Evidence to Action on Climate and SDGs Synergies in Asia and Beyond

The urgent need to address the climate, biodiversity and pollution crises have focused attention on solutions that leverage synergies across multiple issues. Such solutions can be more cost-effective than single-issue interventions, overcoming...

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12 July 2023

Reviving the Decade of Action: exploring interlinkages and partnerships in water, energy, sustainable production and cities

This event examined the COVID-19 impact across Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the integrated, indivisible and interlinked nature of the goals. The pandemic has particularly emphasized the interlinkages (synergies and trade-offs) between...

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7 June 2023

IGES Perspective on the G7 Hiroshima Summit Outcomes

While re-confirming their commitment towards the 1.5°C goal of the Paris Agreement, the G7 Hiroshima Leaders' Communiqué did not include new and specific targets or actions to achieve that goal. On the other hand, it emphasised the need for "various

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17 April 2023

OECD's Activities and Contribution to G7 in the Area of Climate Change and the Environment

The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) works towards better policies for better lives with expertise in many areas, including economics, education, environment, and development assistance. The OECD is a key provider of...

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4 April 2023

What does the "Global Biodiversity Framework" mean for the world?

The “Kunming–Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework” (GBF), approved in December 2022, is expected to guide national biodiversity strategies and action plans (NBSAPs) worldwide until the end of this decade. IGES, with guests from the Global Youth Bio

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11 December 2023

UNFCCC Official side event

Advancing the Article 6 Implementation Partnership (A6IP) towards High Integrity Carbon Markets

IGES will co-organise this event, jointly hosted with the Ministry of the Environment, Government of Japan (MOEJ) and the Global Environment Centre Foundation (GEC) as the secretariat of the Article 6 Implementation Partnership Center (A6IP). This...

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10 December 2023

Enhancing circular actions through Circular Economy and Resource Efficiency Principles (CEREP) and Global Circularity Protocol (GCP)

Highlighting the importance of enhancing Circular Economy (CE) and Resource Efficiency (RE) through value chains for addressing the triple global crisis of climate change, biodiversity loss and pollution, businesses can play a significant role for...

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10 December 2023

COP28 Japan Pavilion Event

Promoting Early Warning Systems for Minimizing and Addressing Loss & Damage: How to accelerate EWS in Asia Pacific countries?

Amid the growing impact of extreme weather events, the adverse effects on livelihoods and food security, particularly among the most vulnerable of communities in developing countries, have become increasingly evident. Responding to the pressing...

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9 December 2023

COP28 Japan Pavilion Side Event

Enhancing NDCs through the Article 6 Implementation Partnership (A6IP): Launching of A6 Implementation Support Packages

With many countries embarking on Article 6 implementation, coordinated yet country-driven capacity building becomes key to realising high integrity carbon markets. This event will launch the Article 6 Implementation support package, together with...

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8 December 2023

UNFCCC COP28 Side Event

Climate-Biodiversity-SDGs Synergistic actions in Asia-Pacific

This seminar, hosted at the Japan Pavilion, serves as a platform for expanding partnerships with like-minded nations and international organizations. The main focus of this gathering is to engage in substantive dialogues about policy measures.

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8 December 2023

Accelerating International Collaboration towards a Net-zero and Resilient ASEAN

The ASEAN Climate Change Strategic Action Plan 2025-2030 (ACCSAP) is expected to serve as a roadmap to accelerate the transition of ASEAN countries towards achieving the goals of their NDCs and long-term strategies and visions, consisting of...

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6 December 2023

COP28 Japan Pavilion Side Event

Clean City Partnership Program (C2P2) Seminar: Urban Agenda on Climate Change, Pollution and Biodiversity Loss

To achieve the 1.5 degree target set in the Paris Agreement, it is essential for cities, which account for about 70% of global greenhouse gas emissions and energy consumption, to transition to a decarbonized society. In this regard, efforts to...

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6 December 2023

COP 28 Japan Pavilion Event

1.5°C Business Transformation Plan: Navigating the Net-Zero Future with a Roadmap

In order to accelerate efforts toward net zero with rapid and deep GHG emission reductions, systemic change which covers both the energy-demand side and supply-side is necessary. Such systemic change is also critically important for businesses to...

Past Event

4 December 2023

COP28 Azerbaijan Pavilion Side Event

Lessons Learned from Reporting on Article 13 within the MLP in Eurasia, Central Asia and the Caucasus

The Mutual Learning Program for Enhanced Transparency (MLP), supported by the Ministry of Environment of Japan and implemented by IGES with Mitsubishi UFJ Research and Consulting in close collaboration with the Capacity Building Initiative for...

Past Event

2 December 2023

COP28 Japan Pavilion Side Event

Triggering an upward spiral towards decarbonization with subnational leaders - from the G7 Roundtable on Subnational Climate Actions

Cities account for approximately 70% of global GHG emissions, and subnational governments are at the forefront of making global efforts to address climate change as well as of adapting to its impacts. The latest IPCC report stated that government...