“Building a Global-Meta Network for Sustainability Science”

Guest Speaker: Prof. Kazuhiko Takeuchi
Vice Rector, United Nations University / Director, United Nations University Institute for Sustainability and Peace

United Nations Information Centre (UNIC) Tokyo announces the holding of the 18th “Together with the UN Seminar” inviting Prof. Kazuhiko Takeuchi. The theme of the seminar is “Building a Global-Meta Network for Sustainability Science.” Professor Takeuchi’s research focuses on creating eco-friendly environments for a harmonious coexistence of man and nature both on local and global scales. In the seminar, new ideas based on SATOYAMA Initiative will be introduced.

[Profile of Professor Takeuchi]
Professor, Laboratory of Landscape Ecology and Planning, Department of Ecosystem Studies, Graduate School of Agricultural and Life Sciences, The University of Tokyo / Deputy Executive Director, Integrated Research System for Sustainability Science (IR3S), The University of Tokyo / Vice Rector, United Nations University / Director, United Nations University Institute for Sustainability and Peace

Theme: “Building a Global-Meta Network for Sustainability Science”
Time/Date: 15:00-16:00, Monday, 5 September, 2011
(*Registration starts at 14:30 on the 2nd floor.)
Venue: Committee Room 3, the 5th floor of UNU HQ Building (UN House)
Please see: http://www.unu.edu/access/
Language: English (*No interpretation will be provided.)
Organized by: UNIC Tokyo
Capacity/Fee: 50 participants (first come first served) / No fees
Registration: Please inform us of your attendance by Sunday, 4 September, 2011 by email to intern.unic@gmail.com with your name, affiliation and contact information including your phone number, e-mail address / fax number.
Inquiry: UNIC Tokyo Mr. Morozumi (Intern)
Tel: 03-5467-4451 / Email: intern.unic@gmail.com

Please see the website of “Together with the UN” for details.
Website: http://www.mofa.go.jp/mofaj/gaiko/together-un/index.html

* *** *