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
