[Theme2] Designing a Future Society in Harmony with Marine Ecosystems
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As marine pollution and overfishing become increasingly severe, achieving a sustainable coexistence between the ocean and humanity has become a major societal challenge. In recent years, climate change has further exacerbated these issues.
“Designing a Future Society in Harmony with Marine Ecosystems” will explore key themes such as “harmonizing marine development and environmental conservation,” “advancing the marine industry,” and “future challenges and solutions for the ocean.” Through workshops, participants will engage in concrete discussions to collaboratively design a future society that fosters coexistence with the ocean.
FY2025
Workshop on Building Sustainable and Resilient Blue Economies in the Pacific––Sharing Effective Solutions: Sendai Session
- Date: Wednesday, March 11, 2026 9:30–14:30
- Venue: Espace, Katahira Kitamon Commons, 2F, Katahira Campus, Tohoku University
- Speakers:
Peter Bryant (Program Director for Oceans, Builders Vision)
Sindre Østgård (Partner, We Are Human (Co–Founders of Kahoot!))
Gakushi Ishimura (Professor of Ocean Economy and Policy, Graduate School of Environmental Studies, Tohoku University)
Yuta Kumo (Impact Officer, SIIF (Presenter and Moderator))
Yuki Tsuda (CEO, Fisherman Japan Marketing)
Representative from two Japanese Ocean Impact Startups
Workshop & Field trip
The 2025 Theme: Connecting Research on Nature with Society: Rethinking the Future of Oyster Aquaculture in Minamisanriku
- Date:
Saturday December 20 – Sunday December 21, 2025 (JST) - Venue:
Workshop: Minamisanriku Sea Visitor Center
Lodging: Manabi no Sato Iriyado - Speakers:
Akihiro Dazai (Director, Center for Sustainable Society)
Takashi Nakamura (Associate Professor, Institute of Science Tokyo)
Michio Kondo (Professor, Graduate School of Life Sciences / Unit leader, WPI–AIMEC, Tohoku University)
Shinya Goto & Shintaro Goto (Tokura SeaBoys) - Link: Connecting Research on Nature with Society: Rethinking the Future of Oyster Aquaculture in Minamisanriku (in Japanese)
FY2024
Workshop & Open Talk Event
The 2024 Theme: Creating a Future–Oriented Coastal Community—For the Coexistence of Humans and the Ocean
- Date:
The whole workshop: Saturday, February 22, 2025 9:30–18:00 (JST)
The open talk event only: Saturday, February 22, 2025 10:30–13:00 (JST) - Venue: Seminar Room, Advanced Institute for Materials Research (AIMR), Katahira Campus, Tohoku University
- Speakers:
Toshio Suga (Advanced Institute for Marine Ecosystem Change, Tohoku University and JAMSTEC)
Toyonobu Fujii (Advanced Institute for Marine Ecosystem Change, Tohoku University and JAMSTEC)
Yuki Tsuda (Fisherman Japan Marketing Co., Ltd.)
Alyne Delaney (Center for Northeast Asian Studies, Tohoku University)
Michael C. Huang (Ocean Policy Research Institute, Sasakawa Peace Foundation) - Link: The 2024 Theme: Creating a Future–Oriented Coastal Community—For the Coexistence of Humans and the Ocean (in Japanese)