United Nations University Institute for the Advanced Study of Sustainability Operating Unit Ishikawa/Kanazawa(UNU-IAS OUIK)

The United Nations University Institute for the Advanced Study of Sustainability, Operating Unit Ishikawa Kanazawa (UNU-IAS OUIK) is a unique organization that was established and has been operated jointly by Ishikawa Prefecture, Kanazawa City and United Nations University. It aims to promote collaborative research for the preservation of biological and cultural diversity, and to develop human resources by linking regional field studies to global discussions.
In particular, the unit aims to create the Ishikawa Kanazawa Model, which will function as a platform for various stakeholders in the region to discuss policies while sharing common values.