“For Japan, as for other allies, the foundation of a decades-old national security strategy has become fragile—and the task now is to develop a new strategy to take its place,” writes Masataka Okano.
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Sendai is once again all dressed up for Tanabata! If you are downtown between Aug 6 - 8, look out for the beautiful decorations, including this special set hand-made by more than 70 Japanese and international students from Tohoku University!
#tohokuuniversity#sendai#tanabata
PRESS RELEASE: The #ICJ will deliver its Advisory Opinion on the Obligations of States in respect of Climate Change on 23 July 2025 at 3 p.m. (The Hague).
Watch live on @UNWebTV.
Link to the press release: https://t.co/98TLgkUW6b
Honored to have joined Ocean Action Panel 10 at the Third UN Ocean Conference in Nice. Grateful for the opportunity to contribute to the global dialogue on ocean governance and sustainability!
https://t.co/uPH3ixPu8B A nice photo from @iisd_news
Everything is ready in Nice, France, for the UN Ocean Conference.
Starting Monday, world leaders, scientists and other civil society representatives from around the world will come together to share their perspectives and solutions to #SaveOurOcean.
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Starting TOMORROW!
The ocean is our planet’s lifeline—regulating climate, absorbing carbon and sustaining biodiversity.
Join the 2025 UN Ocean Conference in Nice 🇫🇷 to accelerate action for a sustainable future.
🗓️ 9-13 June 2025
https://t.co/Mi9YTGbPmg #SaveOurOcean
The event featured four thought-provoking sessions, each exploring a critical aspect of UNCLOS dispute settlement mechanisms:
📌A Retrospective on Key Milestones: Panellists traced the evolution of UNCLOS mechanisms, celebrating landmark cases and decisions that have shaped global maritime governance.
📌Contributions to Peaceful Dispute Resolution: This session highlighted the tireless efforts of judges, arbitrators, conciliators, registrars, and staff in upholding the rule of law and ensuring amicable and equitable dispute resolution.
📌 Development of the Law of the Sea: Experts discussed how UNCLOS mechanisms have advanced international maritime law, adapting to emerging challenges like environmental concerns and territorial disputes.
📌Forward-Looking Proposals: The final session sparked innovative ideas to enhance the efficacy of dispute settlement mechanisms, ensuring they remain robust in a rapidly changing global landscape.
My 5-year cross-appointment with the National Institute of Polar Research has come to an end today. I truly enjoyed being part of the ArCS II project, Japan’s flagship Arctic research initiative. Grateful for the opportunities and collaborations! https://t.co/N4y07Q2hRG
PRESS RELEASE: HE Judge Iwasawa Yuji (#Japan) was today elected President of the #ICJ by his peers, for a term expiring on 5 February 2027.
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The Japanese government announced today that it has approved Tohoku University’s Research System Strengthening Plan, the final step in a two-year journey to become the country’s first University for International Research Excellence.
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The Japanese government announced today that Tohoku University has officially been accredited as a “University for International Research Excellence.” The university is now awaiting approval for its Research System Strengthening Plan.
#tohokuuniversity#mext#ResearchExcellence
Join us for a symposium on 24-25 October 2024, commemorating Judge Shigeru Oda's 100th birthday. Participation is available both in person and online. Details and registration at: https://t.co/sxtdAwPH8P
On 8 August 2024, the President of #ITLOS appointed Mr James Kateka and Ms Joanna Mossop as arbitrators in the arbitral proceedings instituted by Ukraine against the Russian Federation under Annex VII to UNCLOS https://t.co/fK7XTLq6jq