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...

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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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1 December 2023

UNFCCC COP28 Side Event

Local Governments lead Resilient Zero Carbon and Sustainable Society Transition

Global and Japanese local governments lead resilient zero carbon and sustainable society transitions

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1 December 2023

COP28 Japan Pavilion Side Event

IIASA-JAPAN Joint Project on Cities

Ministry of the Environment has contributed to IIASA in the past and has conducted joint research on environmental issues. This year, the IPCC just started its 7th assessment cycle and is scheduled to prepare and publish a "Special Report on Cities a

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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

Past Event

15 November 2023

Side-event at APCW 2023

Shaping ‘Climate Security’ in Asia-Pacific

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9 November 2023

Breaking the Plastic Habit in Asia: A Public Dialogue On the Application of Behavioural Insights

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...

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8 November 2023

CCET

Study workshop on Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) and Environmental Education (EE) in Japan and Vietnam

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...

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24 October 2023

SDGs International Forum for Biodiversity

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23 October 2023

The 8th Asia-Pacific Urban Forum [Parallel session]

Unlocking the Potential of VLRs: Building Sustainable Cities through Local Action and Follow-up and Review Processes

This session aims at fostering knowledge exchange and sharing experiences of good practices regarding the utilisation of VLRs as a means to structure the follow-up and review processes of the 2030 Agenda at the local level. Through this session, part

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19 October 2023

High-Level Talks

Towards Smart, Zero Carbon and Climate-Resilient Cities in Malaysia and Japan

The mayors of Malaysia’s major cities gathered at the IGES Tokyo Sustainability Forum in Tokyo to share the latest news on climate sustainability. They described their initiatives to realise smart, zero-carbon, and climate-resilient cities, and

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17 October 2023

Open event in conjunction with the 9th International Conference of Low Carbon Asia (ICLCA 2023) "City Forum"

Amid growing interest in a decarbonised society, the 9th International Conference of Low Carbon Asia (ICLCA 2023) will be held at the Okayama Convention Center (Okayama, Japan) on 17-18 October. ICLCA is an international conference that does not...