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Join the Free Online Webinar on Climate Change Adaptation

Starting this summer, extreme heat is expected to be a pressing concern across Japan due to climate change. To address this urgent issue, the Japan Management Association (NOMA), based in Shibuya, Tokyo, is hosting an online webinar titled "Climate Change Adaptation and Local Development: Learning from Advanced Case Studies of Local Governments and Companies" on May 21, 2026.

This event is designed as a pre-event for the upcoming Local Government Fair aimed at facilitating the adaptation to climate change through actionable insights from successful case studies. Given the significance of the topic, participation in the webinar is free, and accessible to anyone across the nation.

Background and Purpose

As another hot summer approaches, both local governments and businesses face pressing challenges related to climate change adaptation. Issues such as heat waves, flooding, and wildlife-related problems are increasingly threatening the daily lives and business continuity of residents. Therefore, there is a strong need for practical adaptation strategies, especially those developed through collaboration between the public and private sectors.

The webinar will feature expert speakers from the National Institute for Environmental Studies and the Environmental Restoration and Conservation Agency (ERCA). The session will share the latest domestic and international case studies as well as scientific updates, with discussions divided into actionable steps that participants can take starting today and future themes to consider.

Target Audience

• - Local government staff (Environment, Disaster Management, Policy Planning departments)
• - Private sector employees (General Affairs, Human Resources, Disaster Management, CSR)
• - Anyone interested in climate change adaptation, heat mitigation, and disaster prevention.

Speakers

• - Keynote Speaker:

Kazutaka Oka, National Institute for Environmental Studies, Climate Change Adaptation Center.

• - Case Study Presenter:

Takayuki Nakata, Director of Heat Stroke Prevention Division, Environmental Restoration and Conservation Agency (ERCA).

• - Moderator:

Ryotaro Shibata, Japan Management Association, Local Government Fair Office.

Agenda

Event Overview

• - Date and Time: May 21, 2026 (Thursday) from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
• - Format: Online Zoom Webinar
• - Participation Fee: Free
• - Target: Nationwide local government staff (Environment, Disaster Management, Policy Planning) and private sector employees (General Affairs, Human Resources, Disaster Management)
• - Capacity: 100 participants
• - Organizer: Japan Management Association (NOMA), Local Government Fair Office.

For more details and to register for the webinar, visit: Event Details

About the Local Government Fair

The Local Government Fair is an exhibition organized by the Japan Management Association (NOMA) for local governments. It brings together local government officials and private businesses that support administrative problem-solving to learn about the latest solutions and advanced case studies. This year's fair introduces a new area themed around 'Resident Safety and Security,' with this webinar serving as a related pre-event.

For more inquiries, please contact Ryotaro Shibata at the Japan Management Association: [email protected].

Learn more about NOMA: The Japan Management Association, founded in 1949, has consistently worked towards modernizing and improving the efficiency of management practices in Japan, advocating for harmonizing management, human factors, and science to contribute to sustainable societal development.

Visit NOMA's official website for further information: Japan Management Association