UNESCO WEEK 2024/25 International Symposium (JFY2024)
UNESCO WEEK 2024/25 International Symposium was held on 29 November 2024 by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT), the Japanese National Commission for UNESCO (JNCU), and the Asia-Pacific Cultural Centre for UNESCO (ACCU) in collaboration with UNESCO.
For more information on the event, please see below.
You can watch a recording of the event in English from the YouTube link below.
UNESCO WEEK 2024/25 International Symposium
Sustainable Communities for a Sustainable Future
Date: Friday, 29 November 2024, 18:00-19:30 (UTC+0900)
Language: Japanese and English (simultaneous interpretation)
Opening Remarks
Mr. Sagisaka Katsuhisa (Senior Analyst for Cooperation Policy, Office of the Director-General for International Affairs, MEXT
Mr. Oyasu Kiichi (Director, Education Cooperation Department, ACCU)
Keynote Speech
Fostering Sustainable Communities: Integrating ESD Perspectives and Local Action for Global Impact
Mr. Kartikeya V. Sarabhai (Founder Director, CEE)
Case Study Presentation-1
Heritage for the Future Project: Preserving the Community’s Traditional Culture and Natural Heritage for Future Generations
Mr. Noguchi Noboru (Advisor and former Director General, NFUAJ)
Case Study Presentation-2
Sustainable Development of Coastal Community and Building Healthy Relationship with Oceans: The Case of Ranong Biosphere Reserve in Thailand
Mr. Khayai Thongnunui (Manager of Ranong Biosphere Reserve)
Panel Discussion
Moderator: Ms. Jonghwi Park (Academic Programme Officer and Head of Innovation and Education, UNU-IAS)
Panellists: Keynote speaker and presenters
Wrap-up and Way Forward
Mr. Oyasu Kiichi (Director, Education Cooperation Department, ACCU)