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2° investing initiative / RIEF / IGES Co-organised Workshop:
"Examining alignment of the Japanese equity market with the 2°C climate goal: Evaluation of energy production and use of technology" (28 February Tokyo)
On 28 February 2018, the French think tank 2° Investing Initiative (2°ii), in partnership with Mr. Yoshihiro Fujii, Representative Director of the Research Institute for Environmental Finance (RIEF), Professor Jusen Asuka of Tohoku University, and Dr. Michiyo Morisawa, Director of the CDP Japan office and Head of PRI Japan, and IGES will launch a new report that examines the degree to which the Tokyo Stock Price Index (TOPIX) is aligned with the Paris Agreement on climate change. The launch of the report will also coincide with a workshop held on 28 February, where 2° Investing Initiative’s lead author of the report, Mr. Hugues Chenet, will be on hand to summarise main findings and recommendations.
Date: 28 February 2018 (16:00 - 17:30)
Venue: IGES Tokyo Sustainability Forum (Minato-ku, Tokyo)
Language: English / Japanese with consecutive interpreting
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Public Seminar:
"Joint Crediting Mechanism (JCM) -Experience and lessons learned from project implementation"
(9 March Tokyo)
This seminar will review the role of the Joint Crediting Mechanism (JCM) in promoting climate mitigation actions, with a view towards scaling up financial support for JCM projects led by the Ministry of the Environment in developing countries.
The seminar will feature presentations from Thailand, Viet Nam, and Indonesia officials (to be confirmed) who will discuss progress and key achievements resulting from project implementation in each respective country.
Date: 9 March 2018 (14:00 - 17:00)
Venue: Iino Hall & Conference Center 4F Room A1+A2+A3 (Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo)
Language: English / Japanese with simultaneous interpreting
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IGES / GCNJ Joint Symposium: "Securing the commitment of business management for delivering the SDGs: changing the world" (14 March Tokyo)
GCNJ and IGES will hold a joint symposium entitled "Securing the commitment of business management for delivering the SDGs: changing the world", evaluating opportunities for making SDGs a core part of business strategies. The event will review main findings and recommendations for Japanese businesses working to advance the SDG agenda.
Date: 14 March 2018 (14:00 - 17:00)
Venue: Tokyo Womens Plaza (Shibuya-ku, Tokyo)
Language: Japanese
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Environmental Economic Policy Research Symposium:
"Supporting global top runners: Tentative plan for green tax reform to achieve a decarbonised society"
(15 March Tokyo)
This symposium will discuss the latest development in economic policy research on the environment, exploring how Japan can become a global leader on sustainable development by examining proposals for ambitious green tax reforms.
Considering the viewpoints of a wide range of stakeholders from government, business, and the financial sector, the symposium will seek to deepen policy discussions focused on realising a de-carbonised society.
Date: 15 March 2018 (13:30 - 17:20)
Venue: Tokyo International Forum 7F Hall D7 (Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo)
Language: Japanese
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EMF Seminar："The role of integrated reporting in understanding and communicating on the SDGs and natural capital" (2 March Tokyo)
In this seminar, Mr. Neil Stevenson, Managing Director of Global Implementation in IIRC, will introduce how to integrate the perspective of SDGs and natural capital into integrated reporting.
Date: 2 March 2018 (13:30 - 16:00)
Venue: TKP Akasakaeki Conference Center, Hall 13C (Minato-ku, Tokyo)
Language: English / Japanese
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Policy Report
"Waste Management Strategy and Action Plan for Mandalay City (2017-2030)"
The City Waste Management Strategy and Action Plan for Mandalay (CWMSAP) provides a long-term vision and guide for assisting Mandalay City transition from traditional waste management practices (waste collection and disposal) to a more sustainable waste management system.
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Briefing Note
"IGES Briefing Note on REDD+ Negotiations: COP23"
This briefing note offers analysis on international negotiations related to REDD + processes discussed under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) 23rd Conference of the Parties (COP23), and identifies actions for promoting zero-deforestation in international agricultural supply chains.
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IGES / GISPRI co-organised - "COP23 Report Symposium" (20 December 2017)
This summary documents the main proceedings of the IGES-GISPRI co-sponsored event "COP23 Report Symposium" in Zenshakyo Nadao Hall, Tokyo on 20 December 2017.
From the following link, you can download the day of the seminar materials.
https://www.iges.or.jp/jp/climate-energy/cop23/20171220.html |
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Seminar: "Inter-city cooperation seminar for the realisation of a low-carbon society in Asia" (30 January 2018)
This report outlines the minutes of the public seminar " Inter-city cooperation for the realisation of a low-carbon society in Asia" held at Chiyoda Kaiun Club, Tokyo on 30 January 2018.
From the following link, you can download the seminar materials.
https://www.iges.or.jp/jp/sustainable-city/20180130.html |
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