Institute for Global Environmental Strategies (IGES)

IGES Plastic Focus: Tackling Pollution and Advancing Circular Solutions

IGES and Climate Security

IGES and the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI ) Sign MOU to Strengthen Japan-India Climate Cooperation and Implement Article 6 of the Paris Agreement

On 24 February 2026, the Institute for Global Environmental Strategies (IGES) and the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on the implementation of Article 6 of the Paris Agreement...

Net-zero and just transition in Asia

This symposium discusses international unjust transitions in the transition to net-zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Deepening the transitions has gone beyond domestic impacts to affect international justice through international supply chains...

23 February 2026

Synergistic Practices to Addressing Environmental Challenges and Achieving the SDGs

Background Despite progress in several areas, the Asia-Pacific region has still witnessed insufficient advancement in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals, and in particular environment-related goals and targets. This situation has been...

20 February 2026

IGES wins the Special Award category of the Hayama Ethical Awards 2026

The Institute for Global Environmental Strategies (IGES) has been honoured with the Special Award, one of the categories of the annual Hayama Ethical Awards. The awards are part of Hayama Ethical Action run by Hayama Town, Kanagawa Prefecture, an...

12 February 2026

G7 France 2026: Environmental Leadership, Climate Security and Critical Minerals

Hosted by IGES, this online session took place in the context of the French Republic's Presidency of the Group of Seven (G7) in 2026, which reaffirms the G7’s longstanding commitment to environmental protection, unity and shared priorities. The...

Project Updated : January 2026

IGES and Climate Security: Asia-Pacific Climate Security Project

The climate security featured page will share research findings and related information on climate security. We are exploring various topics, including international trends analysis, energy security, food security, climate-induced...

Three Focal Areas

Climate Change

Biodiversity

Circular Economy

Five Lenses

Global Sustainability

National Policy

Cities & Rural Areas

Finance & Business

Lifestyles & Citizen Participation

SDGs