The changes we’ve experienced over the past few years have shaken the foundations of what we’ve taken for granted and existing common values. Various social issues around the world have become more complex, going beyond the boundaries of micro units, bringing about major changes in people’s awareness and new values. In such a big swell of our times, “sustainability”, which looks very much ahead and focusing on “our world 100 years from now”, has become a keyword and has become a new common sense around the world. We, the members of the “Sustainable Japan Project (SJP)”, work toward achievement of and realization of a sustainable society of coexistence, which in our mind is the beginning of a new era, and connect Japan and the rest of the world in all sustainable areas for the generations to follow.
Our 1st guest was a former Secretary of State of Minnesota, Mark Ritchie, who is leading the effort for Minnesota USA Expo 2027, an international exposition scheduled to be held after the 2025 Osaka Expo (SDGs Expo).
Our 2nd guest was Joachim Monkelbaan from the World Economic Forum, headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland. Mr. Monkelbaan shared his thoughts on the impact some of the existing policies may have on 1) sustainable trade, investment and people flow, 2) relationship between countries and 3) our lives in the future.
Our 3rd guest was Jacquiline Pimer, Trade Expert at African Trade Policy Center, Part of the UN Economic Commission for Africa. Ms. Pimer travels across African countries, conducts hearings on issues related to their legal system, infrastructure, and SME finance, etc.
Our 4th guest was Mr. Andrew Crosby from 3rd Horizon Earth. Aiming for a "Regenerative World" that goes beyond the realm of sustainability, Mr. Crosby promotes innovative activities that are difficult to be dealt with by existing mechanisms.
