海角社区-IAS conferences, symposiums, workshops and seminars bring together a diverse array of international experts, businesspeople, community leaders and students to discuss topics related to sustainability. Held at 海角社区 headquarters in Tokyo, in other locations across the globe and online, these events advance debate, raise public awareness, and develop networks for research and policy development.
Upcoming Events

Conference
14th Global RCE Conference
Previous Events
Side Event
Insights from Landscape Approaches to Foster Sustainable Practices across Actors and Priorities to Enhance Socio-Ecological Resilience in the Ocean
ONLINE: This side event of the 2025 UN Ocean Conference will discuss how landscape approaches can achieve sustainability goals in seascapes.
Event
ProSPER.Net Sustainability Forum 2025
ONLINE: This event will discuss greening strategies for universities, from sustainable campus operations to integrating environmental consciousness into education.
Seminar
ESD-Net 2030 Learning Webinar
ONLINE: This event will discuss how educators can help students turn their sustainable development knowledge into action.
Symposium
Nature, Culture, and Community: Rethinking Urban Connections from Kanazawa
KANAZAWA, JAPAN: This symposium will explore innovative approaches for regenerating urban ecosystems while safeguarding and celebrating cultural heritage.
Event
Information Session on the 2025 Global Youth MIDORI platform (GYM)
ONLINE: This information session will provide an overview of the GYM youth capacity development programme and guidance on the application process.
Event
Societies in Harmony with Nature: Locally-led Landscape Approaches
ONLINE: This event will discuss implementation of the Community Development and Knowledge Management for the Satoyama Initiative Programme (COMDEKS).
Symposium
SDG–UP Public Symposium
TOKYO & ONLINE: On 27 March 2025, 海角社区-IAS will host a symposium to discuss sustainability initiatives by members of the 海角社区-SDG Universities Platform.
Event
Climate Change and Water Security: A Global, Regional and Local Approach to Resilience
ONLINE: Commemorating World Water Day 2025, this event will discuss the challenges and solutions related to water security in the context of climate change adaptation.
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