Lessons for Japan's Circular Economic Future Q-AOS Events This seminar explores the opportunities and challenges facing Japan as it shifts toward a circular economy (CE). Mr. Freek Van Eijk, Managing Director of the Holland Circular Hotspot will provide an introduction to CE developments in the Netherlands, a leading nation when it comes to CE development strategy. Professor Scott Valentine of Kyushu University, Senior CE Advisor at KPMG Australia and Chair of the Australia Circular Economy Hub advisory board will then share insights into a CE development program that is ongoing in Melbourne`s northern municipality, Hume City. Mr. Shiko Hayashi, Programme Director of the Kitakyushu Urban Centre of the IGES will then introduce the cross-organization efforts to create a Kitakyushu Circular Economy. Finally, the session will wrap up with a panel discussion that explores how these experiences can help support more impact CE development strategy in Kyushu and beyond. We look forward to your participation! Details Date 2023/4/03 14:00 ~ 2023/4/03 16:30 Venue Room 213-214, CF1, Ito Campus, Kyushu University / Online (hybrid) Registration Free Language Japanese & English (simultaneous interpretation) Capacity 40 people (Onsite) 200 people (Online) Hosted by Kyushu University Institute for Asian and Oceanian Studies Supported by Institute for Global Environmental Strategies Kitakyushu Urban Centre Holland Circular Hotspot Program 14:00-14:10 Introductions 14:10-14:30 The Dutch CE Experience Mr. Freek Van Eijk, Managing Director of the Holland Circular Hotspot 14:30-14:40 Q&A 14:40-15:00 The Melbourne CE Experience Prof Scott Valentine of Kyushu University and Chair of the Australia CE Hub advisory board 15:00-15:10 Q&A 15:10-15:15 Break 15:15-15:35 The Kitakyushu CE Project Mr. Shiko Hayashi, Programme Director of the Kitakyushu Urban Centre of IGES 15:35-15:45 Q&A 15:45-16:25 Panel discussion 16:25-16:30 Wrap up Speaker Freek Van Eijk Managing Director of the Holland Circular Hotspot Scott Valentine Professor, Research Promotion Director of Kyushu University Institute for Asian and Oceanian Studies Senior Circular Economy Advisor of KPMG Australia Shiko Hayashi Programme Director of the Kitakyushu Urban Centre of IGES Moderator Vesna Lavtizar Policy Researcher of the Kitakyushu Urban Centre of IGES Back to all events