Environmental Management (JICA Clean City Initiative)

The seminar was held simultaneously in the Blue Stage and the Green Stage.

• (The program in Blue Stage is available here)

Seminar Program (Green Stage)

*The presentation materials (PDF) and videos are available from the links in each section of the program below.

Seminar (1) Overseas Cooperation of Japanese Science and Technologies

JST's international cooperation activities by STI and Science and Technology Research Partnership for Sustainable Development (SATREPS)

Dr. TERAMINAMI TOMOHIRO, Associate Research Supervisor, Department of International Affairs, Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST)

Science and technology in Japan and international cooperation: Experience of the International Joint Research on Air Environment Conservation (SARTEPS) between Japan and Mexico

Dr. WAKAMATSU SHINJI, President, Institute of Integrated Atmospheric Environment (IIAE)

• Presentation (PDF/4.65MB)

Based on the experience of the International Joint Research on Air Environment Quality (SARTEPS) between Japan and Mexico, case studies of science and technology in Japan and international cooperation were introduced.

Photochemical ozone and black carbon are important substances for both air pollution and global climate change. These are called SLCPs (Short-Lived Climate Pollutants).

International comparative studies among large cities with different conditions are useful for clarifying the formation mechanism of SLCP.

To improve local and global air quality, key SLCPs such as photochemical oxidants and EC (Elemental Carbon) and potential SLCPs such as NOx (nitrogen oxides) and VOCs (Volatile Organic Compounds) need to be managed.

As a result of this study, it was shown that measures including the whole of Asia are necessary because of the large impact of air pollution across borders in Japan, and that VOC regulations such as energy shift and diesel emission regulations are effective in Mexico.

The findings from this study were used to develop and evaluate ProAire (Program for Air Quality Improvement) in Mexico's three metropolitan areas: Mexico City, Guadalajara and Monterrey.

University's role in international cooperation

Professor KITAWAKI HIDETOSHI, Faculty of Global and Regional Studies, Toyo University

• Presentation (PDF/2.89MB)

Objectives of a university are "education, research and feedback to the society", in which international cooperation is included in the feedback. Universities have international human network with developing countries through the acceptance of foreign students and field research. It is important to adapt Japanese research works into appropriate technology, and to feed them back to developing countries. Win-win relationship should be built through such activities. In the presentation, experiences of the presenter were shared including education of civil servants from developing countries, feedback of field research results etc.

[Video] (External link: YouTube)

• Seminar (1) (Japanese)
• Seminar (1) (English)

Seminar (2) Overseas Cooperation of Japanese Companies and Technologies

Expanding Japanese Companies' Technologies to Partner Countries - JICA SDGs Business Supporting Survey

Ms. OKUMOTO YASUYO, Director, Private Sector Partnership and Finance Dept., JICA

• Presentation (PDF/1.61MB)

JICA's "SDGs Business Supporting Survey" provides support to Japanese Private Companies which are willing to expand their business overseas which leads to contribute SDGs development goals. Around 1,400 projects in various sectors such as Environment, Disaster Prevention, Health, Education have been adopted since 2011. Some of the projects are contributing JCCI. In this Seminar, "SDGs Business Supporting Survey" and some related projects were introduced.

Environmental Infrastructure Promotion Strategy and Japanese government support system

Mr. MIZUTANI YOSHIHIRO, Director for International Cooperation for Transition to Decarbonization and Sustainable Infrastructure, Global Environment Bureau, MOEJ

• Presentation (PDF/3.39MB)

This presentation introduced the support policy and implementation system for Japanese companies, including overseas development projects and subsidy programs by the Ministry of the Environment. In addition, future business development and expectations in developing countries were also presented.

Innovative Urban Solutions by Yokohama for cities in emerging countries through further promotion of public-private partnership

Mr. YOKOUCHI NORIAKI, Director, Development Cooperation Department, International Affairs Bureau, City of Yokohama

Through the Y-PORT Project, the City of Yokohama is utilizing its knowhow and experience addressing environmental and urban issues as well as the diverse environmental technology from local businesses to engage in international cooperation through public private partnership with cities including Bangkok, Thailand and Da Nang, Vietnam. Yokohama aims to build relationships with partner cities and provide "Innovative Urban Solutions by Yokohama" to solve urban issues through public-private partnerships.

The project also promotes active collaboration among companies aiming to expand their business overseas as well as collaboration between groups of companies, overseas cities, and Yokohama businesses.

The presentation introduced these initiatives and future developments.

[Video] (External link: YouTube)

• Seminar (2) (Japanese)
• Seminar (2) (English)

Business Pitch

6 private companies were presented.

Presentations from the private companies on environmental management technologies and products, including environmentally friendly fire extinguishing agents, measuring equipment, waste management, reuse/recycling and remote monitoring systems.

Shabondama Soap Co., Ltd

• Presentation (PDF/3.98MB)

HORIBA, Ltd

• Presentation (PDF/2.50MB)

JFE Engineering Corporation

• Presentation (PDF/3.74MB)

AC Biode

NAKADAIHOLDINGS Co. Ltd

TOYOKOSHO Co.,Ltd

[Video] (External link: YouTube)

• Business Pitch (Japanese)
• Business Pitch (English)

• The program in Blue Stage is available here