“Japan’s Challenges in the Global Green Age:
Growth Strategies towards Biodiversity and a Low-carbon Society”
Discussion on a new post-Kyoto international framework continues after the December 2009 COP15 (15th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change) agreement, and Nagoya will host COP10 (10th Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity) in October 2010. Meanwhile, “Green New Deal” policies that promote employment and economic growth through aggressive investment in environmental industries are gaining momentum globally. With the goal of achieving both economic revitalization and environmental protection, international expectations are high for the green sector as a growth area. In Japan, fleshing out measures for achieving a 25% greenhouse gas reduction as well as cultivating and strengthening the environmental industry as a new source of international competitiveness are pressing issues.
There is no doubt that climate control and biodiversity conservation will have significant socioeconomic impact. Based on international discussion and business trends, this conference will facilitate debate and insights on industrial policies and corporate activity essential for new growth strategies in Japan.
Conference Outline
Time and Date
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February 17th, 2010 (Wednesday) 13:00～17:00 (Doors open at 12:30)
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| Venue | Keidanren Kaikan, 2nd fl., International Conference Hall Address: 1-3-2 Otemachi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo (Map) Tel：03-6741-0222 (direct) |
| Language | Japanese and English (simultaneous interpretation) |
| Entry fee | 2,000 Yen (please pay at the reception desk) |
Program
Please note parts of the program are subject to change.
| 13:00-13:10 |
Opening Remarks Dr. Ikujiro Nonaka Chairman, Fujitsu Research Institute, Economic Research Center |
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| 13:10-13:55 |
 “Investing in the Green Economy - Opportunities and Challenges” Dr. Moustapha Kamal Gueye Economic Affairs Officer, UNEP Division of Technology, Industry, and Economy |
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| Part 1: Research Reports | |
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| 13:55-14:25 |
 “Climate Change Response and Corporate Competitiveness” Hiroshi Hamasaki Research Fellow, Fujitsu Research Institute, Economic Research Center |
| 14:25-14:55 |
 “Biodiversity Conservation and Business Opportunities” Takafumi Ikuta Research Fellow, Fujitsu Research Institute, Economic Research Center |
| 14:55-15:15
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Intermission
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| Part 2: Panel Discussion “Growth Strategies in the Global Green Age” | |
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| 15:15-16:55 |
Panelists; Dr. Moustapha Kamal Gueye Economic Affairs Officer, UNEP Division of Technology  Yasuo Takahashi Director Climate Change Policy Division Global Environment Bureau Ministry of the Environment  Dr. Adrian Nitsche First Secrerary, Industrial Advisor Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany in Japan Economic and Science Affairs  Toshikazu Matsuoka Environment Bureau Chief Executive(Eco-Model City),City of Kitakyushu  Kazumasa Wakimoto Chief Engineer, Green Frontier Center, JFE Engineering Corp.  Risaburo Nezu Executive Fellow, Fujitsu Research Institute, Economic Research Center Coordinator;  Dr. Ikujiro Nonaka Chairman, Fujitsu Research Institute, Economic Research Center |
| 16:55-17:00 | Closing Remarks Nobuhisa Hasegawa, President, Fujitsu Research Institute |
Keynote Speech
Dr. Moustapha Kamal Gueye is part of the United Nations Environment Programme's (UNEP) "Green Economy Initiative" that seeks harmony between environmental protection and economic development. His keynote speech will outline the latest international discussion including a "Global Green New Deal" report and introduce research on measures for strengthening the competitiveness of Japanese companies as well as developing business opportunities in both climate control and biodiversity conservation.
Panel Discussion
The panel discussion will provide a forum for policy makers, business leaders, and experts to exchange institutional design proposals and specific efforts towards cultivation of the environmental industry, and to discuss the future direction of and challenges facing Japanese growth strategies centered on response to the global environment.