Building a sustainable society requires the transformation of socioeconomic systems, which includes the active engagement of individuals in their local communities. IGES engages with communities in Japan and across Asia, working with diverse stakeholders—including local governments, research and educational institutions, businesses, citizens and young people—to support citizen-led initiatives towards realising more sustainable lifestyles.
Our approach combines practical implementation—through collaborative projects and educational programmes—with strategic development of policies and business models. This work is underpinned by research activities that draw on insights from behavioural science.
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APCS International Symposium
Climate Security in the Asia Pacific under a Shifting Geopolitical Context
This symposium discussed the challenges and opportunities of climate security and examined its continued relevance under a shifting geopolitical landscape in the Asia-Pacific region. The event presented an opportunity to take stock of the...
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International Migrants Day 2025 Symposium
7-Cs of Migration: Confronting Challenges and Catalyzing Solutions
The International Migrants Day 2025 Symposium was held in Bangkok on December 17-19, 2025, marking the International Migrants Day. The event explored the multifaceted drivers of migration through the framework of the "7-Cs": Climate, Conflict...
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SEA of Solutions Forum - Gender and informal sector integration in waste management
Background Gender and social inequalities remain deeply embedded in waste management systems, particularly in developing and emerging economies where informal waste workers play a central role in collection, sorting and recycling activities. Women...
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Towards a Plastic Waste-Free Galle City: A Collaborative Journey to Sustainability
Plastic pollution is a growing global challenge that demands urgent, comprehensive, and collective action. In response, Sri Lanka’s Ministry of Environment (MOE) developed the National Action Plan on Plastic Waste Management, 2021–2030 (NAPPWM)...
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Call for Proposals Breaking the Plastic Habit in Asia: Piloting the Application of Behavioural Insights for Plastic Reduction
IGES is launching Phase II of the Breaking the Plastic Habit in Asia project to test the effectiveness of behaviour-centred interventions to reduce the use and waste of single-use plastics in cities and communities. The project is conducted in close...
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IGES Content Rankings 2022
In 2022, the Institute for Global Environmental Strategies (IGES) produced a wide range of reports, events and web content. As a special feature at the start of 2023, we have compiled the most popular IGES content from the past year for the following...
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Updated: October 2024
1.5°C Lifestyles
IPCC’s special report on global warming, launched in 2018, emphasized that in order to limit global warming to 1.5C or below, we should achieve net zero CO2 emissions by 2050. To achieve this ambitious target, CO2 emissions reductions across both pro
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Updated: August 2022
Global Climate and SDG Synergy Conference
Calling for an integrative approach: Climate, SDGs and biodiversity Serious concerns were underlined at the 26th Conference of the Parties (COP26) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) regarding the current NDC targets