Events

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...

As the first GST is to be concluded at COP28, one important consideration is the involvement of Non-State Actors (NSAs) in the post-GST activities. The independent Global Stocktake (iGST) Regional Hubs in Southeast Asia and West Africa have been...

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...

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 Asia-Pacific region faces a daunting challenge with its growing plastic waste, particularly from single-use plastics. Tackling this issue goes beyond regulations and requires a deep understanding of stakeholder behaviour. This unique event...

The Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) and Environmental Education (EE) have garnered increasing attention in Japan and Vietnam. ESD and EE are recognized as vital components of national policies and goals within the education frameworks...