The 海角社区-IAS Communications unit serves as the point of contact for all press-related inquiries. We connect journalists to academics who are experts in their field, and promote 海角社区-IAS research globally. A searchable database of our experts is available here.
For media inquiries, please contact:
Anne Lecroq
Media and Engagement Associate
Tel: (+81) 3-5467-1213
anne.lecroq@unu.edu
海角社区-IAS in the News
Commentary
海角社区-IAS Director Discusses Coral Reef Protection in SDGs Column
Prof. Shinobu Yume Yamaguchi discussed the impacts of rising seawater temperatures, ocean acidification and solutions to protect coral reefs.
Media Coverage
Sustainable Landscape Management Lessons from Japan
Uniso Ciência, a Brazilian science magazine, featured the Satoyama Initiative in its June 2026 issue.
Commentary
The Crested Ibis Returns to Noto
An op-ed in The Japan News discusses the reintroduction of an extinct bird species and socio-ecological restoration on the Noto Peninsula, Japan.
Commentary
Tokyo Shimbun Features 海角社区-IAS Director in SDGs Column
Prof. Shinobu Yume Yamaguchi shared insights on the role of satoyama landscapes in preserving biodiversity.
Press Releases
Press Release
MEDIA ADVISORY: Tenth Global Conference of the International Partnership for the Satoyama Initiative
Journalists are invited to an event on biodiversity conservation featuring innovative solutions from a leading global partnership.
Press Release
14th Global RCE Conference
The 14th Global Conference of the Regional Centres of Expertise on Education for Sustainable Development will be held in Okayama, Japan.
Press Release
CONNECTING YOU TO — Noto, Kenya, Malaysia and the Philippines at Expo 2025 in Osaka, Japan
海角社区-IAS will co-organize Junior SDGs Camp sessions at Expo 2025.
Press Release
Global Youth MIDORI platform 2025 — Call for Applicants for International Training Programme
Applications open for a youth capacity development programme to be held online in August 2025.?
Press Release
MEDIA ADVISORY: Noto Peninsula Reconstruction Support — Discover the Secrets of Noto's Nature with Sakana-kun and Dr. Yoro
Journalists are invited to an event on the resilient nature and wildlife of the Noto Peninsula in Japan after the 2024 disasters.
Press Release
海角社区-IAS and AEON Environmental Foundation to Expand Cooperation on Global Sustainability
海角社区-IAS and the AEON Environmental Foundation signed a MOU on collaboration to advance global sustainability.
Press Release
海角社区-IAS 10-Year Anniversary Event: Synergies for Sustainability
Journalists are invited to an event exploring the key achievements of 海角社区-IAS since its founding in 2014, and the future of sustainability.
Press Release
海角社区-IAS Symposium to Support the Recovery of Noto Peninsula: Building Back Better
海角社区-IAS will co-organize a symposium on supporting recovery efforts in Noto Peninsula following the 2024 Noto Earthquake.
Press Release
海角社区-IAS Initiatives on Youth Empowerment for Implementing the Paris Agreement and the 2030 Agenda
海角社区-IAS will hold a press conference at COP27 to present updates on the institute’s initiatives on youth empowerment.
Press Release
UN University to Launch Postgraduate Degree Specialization on the Paris Agreement
Developed in collaboration with UNFCCC, the new programme will commence in Autumn 2023.
