Report] "The Second Study Session on the Potential of Environmental Business in Pacific Island Countries" was held.

Summary

　ICETT held the "2nd Study Session on Environmental Business Potential in Pacific Island Countries" on August 4, 2020, in Nagoya City, Japan, to support companies with excellent environmental conservation technologies in Pacific island countries in their efforts to promote plastic resource recycling.

　ICETT has so far held a "Seminar and Study Session on the Potential of Environmental Business in Pacific Island Countries" on February 4, 2020 in Nagoya City. ICETT also conducted a 14-day field survey from February 22 to March 6, 2020, on the current status and issues of waste management in the Republic of Fiji (Viti Levu), and on Japan's interest in waste plastic treatment technology. (Report on Seminars, Study Sessions and Pre-Surveys)

　The first part of this study session featured a report on the results of ICETT's field survey in Fiji. At the same time, Mr. Oi, a JICA Overseas Cooperation Volunteer, introduced more locally-grounded information on the waste management situation and environmental education in Palau.
　The second part of the meeting was devoted to the second Fiji field survey plan and the call for participating companies.
　In consideration of the spread of the new coronavirus, online participation via webcast was also available for this year's event. In addition, Mr. Ooi was able to participate via remote connection.

Date and Time: Tuesday, August 4, 2020, 2:00 p.m. - 4:10 p.m.

Location: NAGOYA INNOVATOR'S GARAGE
                     Collaboration Area (Nadia Park 4F, 3-18-1 Sakae, Naka-ku, Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture)

Hosted by: International Center for Environmental Technology Transfer (ICETT)

Supported by: Chubu Economic Federation
　　　　　　　　Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) Chubu Center
　　　　　　　　Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) Regional Management Center (Chubu)

Attendees: (Part 1) 7 at the venue, 8 on the web (Part 2) 6 at the venue, 6 on the web

                  Opening remarks by Mr. Minamikawa, Director, Business Planning Division, ICETT

[Part 1Report on the results of the Fiji field survey and introduction of activities in Pacific island countries

ICETT reported on the results of its field survey in Fiji. In addition, Mr. Oi, a JICA Overseas Cooperation Volunteer, presented more localized information on the waste management situation and environmental education in Palau.

1. "Report on the Results of ICETT's Field Survey in Fiji".
　　Koto Yanogawa, Business Planning Section, Global Environment Department, ICETT

　　Contents: Report on the results of the field survey conducted at the end of February 2020 on the theme of waste management situation and issues in Fiji and interest in Japan's waste plastic treatment technology.

2. "Waste Management and Environmental Education Activities in Palau"
　　Mr. Masumi Oi, JICA Overseas Cooperation Volunteer

　　Contents: The status of waste management and issues in Palau, introduction of environmental education activities that Mr. Oi is involved in locally, etc.

ICETT Business Planning Section YANOKAWA	Mr. Oi, JICA Overseas Cooperation Volunteer (remote speaker)

[Part 2Second Fiji Field Research Program Information and Call for Participating Companies

Information about the 2nd Fiji Field Survey Plan and Call for Participating Companies.

Second Fiji Field Survey Plan and Call for Participating Companies (Koto Yanogawa, Business Planning Division, ICETT)

　Description: Provide information on the next planned field research in Fiji, recruit companies involved in project formation, and provide information on relevant local organizations.

　In the post-event questionnaire, we received many positive responses such as "It was a very useful report for companies to know the specific recycling situation and current status of each resource. This was the first time for the Foundation to hold a webcast of the event. This was the first time for the Foundation to conduct a webcast, and the participants commented, "It was very smooth, not only in terms of the content, but also in the way it was facilitated with the use of Zoom. We received comments such as "It was very smooth, not only in terms of the content but also in the way it was conducted with Zoom.

　We would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who participated in the event, as well as all the organizations involved for their support and cooperation in publicizing the event.