Date: 2nd to 6th August, 2009
Venue: Aichi-Nagoya, Japan
The Conference of Asian Youth on Biodiversity in Aichi 2009 was held in Nagoya City. 29 foreign youth members and 50 Japanese youth members participated in the conference and discussed the theme of "Maintenance of biodiversity in Asian region and its sustainable use". On the final day, the participants announced the results of the conference and the statement to the public.
Name: Conference of Asian Youth on Biodiversity in Aichi 2009
Date: 2nd to 6th August, 2009
Venue: Aichi-Nagoya, Japan
Organizer: Ministry of the Environment, Japan
Co-organizer: Aichi Prefectural Government
Special Sponsor: AEON Environmental Foundation
Sponsor: Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance Company, Limited
Supporter: Nagoya Municipal Government
Cooperation: Town of Komono and Japan Youth Ecology League
(1) To improve understanding of conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity
(2) To cultivate human resources through providing youths with the opportunity to participate in international discussions and activities
(3) To facilitate construction of an international network of youths and increase their mutual understanding
Maintenance of biodiversity in Asian region and its sustainable use
Students from high school to graduate school levels in Asian region including Japan
- 29 foreign youth members
(China, South Korea, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia, India, Mongolia, Cambodia, Nepal, Bangladesh, the Philippines)
- 50 Japanese youth members
(1) Statement
(2) Asian Biodiversity Map
(3) Action Plan
Aug. 3 Monday |
Opening session with Keynote Speech(at KKR hotel Nagoya) |
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National presentations on youth activities (From each country for about five minutes)(at KKR hotel Nagoya) |
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Excursion (Experiencing a method of forest research at Mie Prefecture people's forests; Museum tour at the paramita museum) |
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Meeting(Skull session on the excursion at Komono town office) | |
Statement 1(at Komono town office) | |
Aug. 4 Tuesday |
Creating the Asia Biodiversity Map(at Will Aichi) |
Action Plan 1(at Will Aichi) | |
Supporting company's presentation (Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance Company, Limited)(at Will Aichi) |
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Statement 2(at Will Aichi) | |
Action Plan 2(at Will Aichi) | |
Statement 3(at Will Aichi) | |
Preparation for the final presentation(at Will Aichi) | |
Aug. 5 Wednesday | Preparation for the final presentation(at Will Aichi) |
Asian Youth Biodiversity Forum(at Will Hall) | |
Closing(at Will Aichi) |
Announcing the statement
Making policy recommendations
Participants' group photo session
Audience