Global Gateways【7/10】Kick-off WS: US-ROK-JP Trilateral Coastal & Ocean Conservation Initiative
Why don’t you think about the world's marine environmental issues together?
The U.S. Consulate in Fukuoka, the Consulate General of the Republic of Korea in Fukuoka, and Tsushima City will collaborate and launch an innovative initiative “Tri-lateral Coastal & Ocean Conservation Initiative” here in Fukuoka, Kyushu, focusing on university students. We are thrilled to invite you, the next generation, proposing your creative ideas and together commit to a sustainable world, which theme includes the reduction of marine plastic waste, but not limited to.
At this event, you are engaging in the discussion on the current situation and efforts of Tsushima City, which has the largest number of coastal debris in Japan, and work on sustainable solutions through group work and pitch sessions. Go for the win! - a prize from Patagonia will be granted to the winner in the pitch! We welcome your application!
(Part 1) 16:00 - 18:05 Workshop (Briefing, Flash Talk, Group Work, Quick Pitch)
Speakers of Flash Talk (Presentation Title)
･Adam Ross, Director, Regional Environment Office (REO), U.S. Embassy Bangkok, Thailand
･Marty Pomphrey, General Manager, Patagonia International Inc., Japan Branch
･Sean Kim, Team head, Patagonia Korea
･Yoshiki Ueno, Representative of Tsushima CAPPA
The current situation of drifting garbage seen from the border island where Tsushima leopard cats live.
(Part 2) 18:20 - 19:30 Networking & Awarding
Venue: Fukuoka American Center (Solaria Parkside Bldg. 2-2-67 Tenjin Chuo-ku, Fukuoka)
Language: English and Japanese (no interpretation)
Eligibility: Kyushu University Students (both English and Japanese skills mandatory needed)
*Admission Free
Organizer: Kyushu University
Cooperation: U.S. Consulate in Fukuoka
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Application Deadline: Sunday, June 23
Detail – Flash Talk Presenters
Please make sure to read the following notices/instructions and fill out the form.
[Notices/Instructions]
Shuttle Bus to the Venue
For those of you who wish, a shuttle bus from Ito Campus to the venue is available (one-way to the venue only). Please indicate your preference on the form. You will later be informed of the detail including the boarding time and place.
Entry to the Facility
You are required to go through the security screening process when entering the facility. If you bring in any electronic devices, it will take you a couple of more minutes. If you bring in any beverages which is opened, you will be asked to have a sip.
Personal Data Collection and Privacy Policy
Based on your consent, your personal data for application shall be managed with care and be used exclusively for the purpose of registration for this event. Please refer to the below link to access to the privacy policy of Kyushu University.
https://www.kyushu-u.ac.jp/en/website/privacypolicy/conferenceparticipants
Recordings of Photos, Videos by the Organizer
For the purpose of keeping record and PR, the event will be recorded in the form of video and/or photo. The recorded video/photo might be used for our promotional materials including our website.
Contact
Global Partnership & Alliance, International Affairs Department（国際部）
intlsenryaku@jimu.kyushu-u.ac.jp