Kitakyushu Urban Centre (KUC) co-hosted “Lessons for Japan’s Circular Economic Future” with the Institute of Asian and Oceanian Studies and Education, Kyushu University. To explore the challenges and opportunities that Japan faces in the process of transitioning to a circular economy (CE), this seminar presented cross-organizational efforts to realize a CE in Kitakyushu and case studies of ongoing CE development programs in the Netherlands, a leading country in CE development strategies in Hume, Australia. In addition, the panel discussed how each case study could help support and implement impactful CE development strategies in Japan.
Event Details
Room 213-214, CF1, Ito Campus, Kyushu University
(744, Motooka, Nishi-ku, Fukuoka, Japan 819-0395)
Kyushu University Institute for Asian and Oceanian Studies
Tel: +81-92-802-2548
E-mail: [email protected]
Presentation Materials
Lessons for Japan's Circular Economic Future Moderator:Vesna Lavtizar Policy Researcher, IGES KUC |
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14:00-16:30 |
Speakers
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Freek van Eijk Managing Director, Holland Circular Hotspot / Adjunct Professor, Louis Business School Amsterdam Hub Scott Valentine Prof./ Research Promotion Director, Kyushu University Institute for Asian and Oceanian Studies / Senior Circular Economy Adviser, KPMG Australia Shiko Hayashi Programme Director, IGES KUC |