Conference

Public Forum of the 9th IPSI Global Conference

AKITA: UNU-IAS will co-organise a public forum as part of the Ninth Global Conference of the International Partnership for the Satoyama Initiative.

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- Asia/Tokyo
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UNU-IAS will co-organise a public forum as part of the Ninth Global Conference of the International Partnership for the Satoyama Initiative (IPSI-9) to be held in Akita City, Japan on 8–11 July 2023. The event will showcase youth initiatives and innovations that contribute to the conservation and sustainable development of socio-ecological production landscapes and seascapes (SEPLS), which are human-influenced environments that encompass social, cultural, and ecological elements. The forum will facilitate knowledge-sharing and networking opportunities among youth innovators, experts, and stakeholders. Additionally, it aims to identify potential partnerships and collaborations to further promote the sustainable development of SEPLS.

Participation & Registration

This event will be held in-person at Suda Hall at Akita International University. To participate, please register in advance. Registration will close when the number of participants reaches capacity.

Language

This event will be held in English and Japanese with simultaneous interpretation provided.

Programme

Please refer to the event programme for details.

Organisers

The event is co-organised by UNU-IAS, the Global Youth Biodiversity Network, and Akita International University.

 

For full event information and updates, visit the UNU-IAS website.

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