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Zero Carbon City Seminar in Higashikurume

The Japan Planning Institute (JPI) is excited to host a seminar focused on the critical theme of achieving a Zero Carbon City. Taking place in Higashikurume on November 28th, 2025, this event is designed for local government officials and stakeholders interested in sustainability and carbon neutrality initiatives.

Overview of the Seminar

The seminar will feature Takahito Nagasawa, the head of the Planning and Management Office of Higashikurume City. He will provide insights into the pressing local and administrative challenges faced in our journey towards a Zero Carbon City. His lecture will cover the current environmental climate, local government efforts towards decarbonization, and how community and administrative issues can be resolved alongside these efforts.

Seminar Schedule

1. Introduction to Higashikurume City
- Overview of city initiatives and demographics.
- Recent developments and sustainable practices in the city.

2. Understanding the Current Situation
1. Background and challenges surrounding decarbonization.
2. Commitment to the Zero Carbon City Declaration - Insights and aspirations.
3. Overview of Higashikurume's efforts in decarbonization.
4. Administrative and community challenges that can be addressed simultaneously with carbon neutrality.

3. Plans for the Future
1. Understanding GX (Green Transformation) and its importance for secure living in our cities.
2. Future initiatives and what is needed from participants moving forward.

4. Conclusion and Q&A
- Engaging in an interactive session for participants to pose questions related to the content discussed.

5. Networking Session
- An invaluable opportunity for attendees to exchange business cards and foster relationships that can lead to collaborative projects in the future.
This final segment is crucial for expanding networks among participants and speakers, allowing the exchange of ideas and potential business ventures.

How to Attend

Participants can choose from three options for attending the seminar: in-person at the venue, live streaming, or accessing archived recordings for up to two weeks post-event. The flexibility of these options ensures that even those who cannot attend live can benefit from this important discussion.

Registration Fee

The cost to attend is 37,370 JPY (including tax) for one participant. Special offer: when you register one participant, a second person from the same company can join for free (registration required). Additionally, public sector representatives can register up to two participants at a reduced fee of 11,000 JPY (including tax), but this option is only available for attendees participating in-person or via live streaming. Please ensure that both attendees from the same government body select the same participation format.

Contact Information

For further details or to register for the event, please visit the JPI seminar page here.
If you have questions after the seminar, opportunities for follow-up with the speaker will be arranged.

About JPI (Japan Planning Institute)

For over fifty years, JPI has been a bridge for knowledge between government, administration, and the public, providing exclusive seminars focusing on national policies and projects designed for senior executives and decision-makers. We aim to support and empower the realization of strategic objectives in the public sector.