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The OIST SDG Digest is your new go-to resource for all the latest sustainable development initiatives and advancements happening here at OIST and around us.

OIST's SDG Initiative is a university-wide commitment to sustainability with an aim to engage with and achieve the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). We raise awareness, partner with OIST researchers, staff and students, and cultivate collaboration with external stakeholders, all to promote a sustainable future.

Congratulations to Prof. Yabing Qi for his outstanding scientific contributions in the field of renewable energy, which have been recognized by the inaugural Frontier Planet Prize. 

The Okinawa Trough is a promising location for deep-sea mining, but a recent study by OIST researchers emphasizes the potential hazards of this activity on the unique biodiversity that inhabits the region’s hydrothermal vents.

Universities are usually recognized for their academic activities and achievements, from scholarship, breakthrough research and technology development to cultivating the next generation of leaders.

Last spring, the Okinawa Sustainable City Summit 2022 brought together a diverse group of professionals, including scientists, policymakers, innovators and entrepreneurs, who share a common interest in advancing sustainability and creating a more resilient society.

An upcoming summit will bring together scientists, policy makers, innovators, entrepreneurs, and investors to explore how cities and communities can be self-reliant, resilient, and sustainable.

OIST joins SDG-Universities Platform by United Nations University