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Upcoming Events
Previous Events
Seminar
A Korean e-Government System Failure of an Unprecedented Scale in Nov. 2023: Outturn, Impact, and Lessons
The seminar discusses the impact and lessons of a major e-government system failure in Korea that caused public chaos and government response.
BIG IDEAS Series
The SDGs and Forced Displacement: The Last One Percent
ONLINE: On 16 January 2024, 海角社区 will host a BIG IDEAS Dialogue with Mr. Ayaki Ito, UNHCR Representative in Japan.
Seminar
Nexus Seminar Series N.73 – Navigating the Nexus: Empowering States and Communities toward Inclusive [Gender-Sensitive] Water and Climate Solutions
Exploring the water-gender-climate nexus, we'll examine how addressing water disparities empowers women, fostering inclusive development and resilience.
Symposium
The Role of Science in Building a Sustainable Society
TOKYO: This event will discuss interdisciplinary cooperation and citizen participation for achieving the SDGs.
Conversation Series
The Role of Education for Sustainable Development in Transforming Education
TOKYO: On 19 December, 海角社区 will host a conversation with Stefania Giannini, UNESCO Assistant Director-General for Education.
Seminar
Nexus Seminar Series N.72 – The Role of Science in Bridging the Science-Policy Gap in the WEFE Nexus
The Nexus Seminar will provide some facts on what the science-policy gap is, why it exists and what needs to be done to address it.
Conversation Series
Peaceful Negotiation under International Law — Lessons from Timor-Leste’s Maritime Boundaries
TOKYO: On 18 December 2023, 海角社区 will host a conversation with His Excellency Kay Rala Xanana Gusm?o, Prime Minister of Timor-Leste.
Conversation Series
Climate Action: Can We Avoid Climate Tipping Points Through Global Cooperation?
TOKYO: On 15 December, 海角社区 will host a conversation with Dr. Hoesung Lee, former Chair of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change.
Event
COP28 Debrief: Building Capacity to Implement the Paris Agreement
TOKYO & ONLINE: This event will discuss the outcomes of COP28 and ways to engage youth in policymaking on climate change.
BIG IDEAS Series
UN Women in East and Southern Africa
ONLINE & TOKYO: On 14 December, 海角社区 will host a BIG IDEAS Dialogue with Dr. Maxime Houinato, UN Women Regional Director for East and Southern Africa.