[Event Report] The 2nd Kitakyushu SDGs Training

Kitakyushu SDGs Training

The IGES Kitakyushu Urban Centre hosted the 2nd Kitakyushu SDGs Training in collaboration with NPO Satoyama. Its aim was to provide an opportunity for knowledge-sharing and networking discussions, and participants learned about global trends in SDGs localization and Kitakyushu’s contribution on Day 1 (the 23rd), and local actions for the SDGs in Kitakyushu on Day 2 (the 24th).

  • Date: March 23(Tue) & 24 (Wed)  16:00-17:30 (Japan time)
  • ZOOM live online

DAY 1: Global Trend of SDGs Localisation & Kitakyushu’s Contribution

DAY 2: Local Action of the SDGs in Kitakyushu

Programme


DAY 1 (23 MARCH 2021)

1. Reflection from the 1st Kitakyushu SDGs Training

Speakers :
Ms. Cynthia Villanueva, Teacher, Osaka City Suito Kokusai School
Mr. Fedor Myasoedov, Graduate student, Kyoto University
Dr. Fritz Akhmad Nuzir, Lecturer, Universitas Bandar Lampung, Indonesia

2. Invitation to Kitakyushu City: History & Landmarks

Speaker :
Ms. Kaori Hosoda Director for General Affairs
Mr. Masanori Koizumi General Manager of Industrial Sales Department

3. Kitakyushu’s Engagement in the Global Framework

Speaker :
Ms. Junko Ota, Policy researcher, Kitakyushu Urban Centre, Institute for Global Environmental Strategies (IGES)

4. Sub-National Review of SDGs Implementation in UN Framework

Speaker :
Ms. Riina Jussila, Sustainable Development Officer, Division for Sustainable Development Goals, United Nations Department of Economic & Social Affairs (UNDESA)

5. A Territorial Approach to the SDGs: Findings & Recommendation to Kitakyushu

Speaker :
Dr. Stefano Marta, Programme Coordinator, Centre for Entrepreneurship, SMEs, Regions and Cities, Organization for Economic Co-operation for Development (OECD)

6. Takeaway from the OECD program

Speaker
Mr. Yoshifumi Ogawa, Assistant manager, Environment Bureau, City of Kitakyushu

DAY 2 (24 MARCH 2021)

1. Stakeholder Engagement Mechanism: “Kitakyushu SDGs Club Project Team”

Speaker :
Mr. Naoki Misumi, SDGs Promotion Division, City of Kitakyushu

2. Paper Regional Circulation Project(KAMIKURU) – Project of “Kitakyushu SDGs Club Project Team”

Speaker :
Mr. Masanori Koizumi General Manager of Industrial Sales Department, EPSON Sales Japan Corporation

3. The SDGs is not just an idea but real activities by yourself

Speaker :
Mr. Meiji Sato, Environmental Consultant, NPO Satoyama

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