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Seminar on Resource-Sustainable Growth Policies in Japan

The Japan Planning Institute (JPI) is set to host an insightful seminar on October 17, 2025, focused on the current status and challenges of policies aimed at establishing a resource-sustainable growth economy in Japan. This event will feature Ms. Midori Hayama, an assistant manager from the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry's GX Group.

Seminar Overview

Recent years have highlighted the urgent need for efficient and circular resource utilization due to waste issues, climate change, and geopolitical risks affecting global resource demand. Transitioning to a Circular Economy (CE) has become a pressing challenge for various economic sectors. In May 2023, the revised Resource Efficiency Promotion Act was enacted, mandating the use of recycled resources and promoting policies that maximize added value from resource circulation.

Objectives of the Seminar

The seminar aims to elaborate on regulatory frameworks and rules for establishing a growth-oriented autonomous resource economy. Attendees will gain insights into current trends, challenges, and future initiatives related to resource circulation economic policies.

Key Seminar Topics:

1. Growth-Oriented Autonomous Resource Economy Strategy (30 min)
- Exploring strategies that promote a resource-sustainable growth model for Japan.
2. Collaboration Among Industry, Government, and Academia (30 min)
- (1) Development of regional circulation models
- (2) Information dissemination on Circular Economy practices
3. Rule Development (30 min)
- (1) Planning and reporting on the use of recycled resources
- (2) Promotion of environmentally considerate design
- (3) Advancement of resource recycling for essential materials in GX initiatives
- (4) Fostering commerce within the Circular Economy
4. Q&A Session
5. Networking and Exchange Session
- An opportunity for participants to network and exchange business cards, facilitating connections that can lead to future collaborations and business expansion.

Attendance Options

Participants can join in-person, or tune in via live-streaming, or access recorded sessions available for two weeks post-seminar.

Fees

• - Attendance Fee: 37,810 yen (tax included) per person.
• - Special Offer: Register one attendee and bring a second person for free (registration required).
• - Discount: Local government officials can attend at a reduced rate of 11,000 yen (tax included) for up to two participants. Note: Both attendees must have the same attendance format (in-person or live stream).

For More Information

Further details and registration can be found here.

More About JPI

The Japan Planning Institute (JPI) acts as a bridge for knowledge between government, academia, and industry, supporting the implementation of national policies and projects. For over fifty years, JPI has provided valuable insights through exclusive seminars designed for executives and senior managers to foster national knowledge creation.

Contact Information

Japan Planning Institute,
5-2-32 Minami Azabu, Kowa Hiroo Building,
Minato-ku, Tokyo, 106-0047, Japan
Phone: 03-5793-9761
Fax: 03-5793-9767
Website: https://www.jpi.co.jp