The Network for Education and Research on Peace and Sustainability (NERPS) at Hiroshima University (Japan) and the United Nations University (UNU) will jointly host the 5th NERPS conference titled The NERPS 2026 Conference (NERPS 2026) from March 4 to 7, 2026 at the UNU Headquarters in Tokyo. 

Technological innovations present opportunities for achieving peace and sustainability. These technologies can facilitate cultural exchange, distribution of goods, and risk monitoring, among other uses. On the other hand, ill-intentioned use of these technologies could pose risks to international peace and security and exacerbate existing inequalities that could hinder the progress of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The United Nations Secretary-General has called for digital cooperation especially in an era when multilateralism is being confronted by armed conflicts, climate change, and heightened inequalities, among other global challenges. 

With this backdrop, the NERPS 2026 Conference highlights the role of technologies in strengthening multilateralism on peace and sustainability. It offers a platform for students, researchers, and practitioners to exchange ideas, present their work, and forge partnerships for transdisciplinary research and collaborative action toward peaceful and sustainable futures. The conference will feature research presentations, expert roundtables, innovative workshops, and an optional excursion.

The deadline for submitting abstracts is 15 November 2025.

For details, please visit the conference website: https://nerps.org/nerps-2026-japan/