川崎市 国連グローバル・コンパクト コミュニケーション・オン・エンゲージメント 2015 UN Global Compact Communication on Engagement 2015 of Kawasaki
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川崎市 国連グローバル・コンパクト コミュニケーション・オン・エンゲージメント 2015 UN Global Compact Communication on Engagement 2015 of Kawasaki 川崎市は、2006年に「国連グローバル・コンパクト」の支 In addition to declaring its support for the UN Global Compact back in 2006, Kawasaki City also 持を表明するとともに、この「国連グローバル・コンパクト」 established its own original “Kawasaki Compact” in order to develop the ideal of the Global の理念を市内展開するため、かわさきオリジナルの「かわさ Compact within the city and is calling out for participation in it. The Kawasaki Compact consists きコンパクト」を定めて、参加を呼びかけています。「かわ of the “Business Compact” and the “Citizen’s Compact”, and continues its work to create a さきコンパクト」は、「ビジネスコンパクト」と「市民コン community where everyone can feel truly happy. パクト」から成り、誰もが幸せを感じられる川崎を目指した まちづくりを進めています。 As a city of 1.47 million that finds itself in a location blessed with such natural features as the 本市は、多摩川や多摩丘陵などの自然や、地域に根付いた Tamagawa River and Tama Hills area, a locally-rooted culture and sports, as well as such 文化やスポーツ、京浜工業地帯の一翼を担ってきた産業の集 potential as an accumulation of industries that play a major role in the Keihin Coastal Area and 積、首都圏の中心に位置する恵まれた立地条件などのポテン the city’s central placement in the Greater Tokyo Area, Kawasaki is steadily increasing its 川崎市長 シャルを兼ね備え、都市と産業が共生する人口147万人の presence. 大都市として存在感を増しています。 As one of the cities that helped propel the development of Japanese industry, Kawasaki has faced Mayor of Kawasaki City 日本の産業発展をけん引してきた川崎市は、深刻な環境問 a number of difficulties in the past—such as serious environmental issues—but the city has used Norihiko Fukuda 題など、これまで幾多の困難に直面し、知恵と工夫をもって、 課題解決に向け挑んできました。公害克服の過程では、優れ both wisdom and ingenuity in order to tackle these problems and successfully resolve them. In the た人材が培われるとともに産業の集積が進み、現在では、最先端の環境技術などをもつ世界的 process of overcoming its pollution problem, the city has cultivated superior human-potential and な企業や研究機関が数多く立地する国際的な産業・研究環境都市へ変貌を遂げるなど、苦難を the amassment of industries in the area has also progressed as a result. Today, as a site for many 乗り越え、ピンチをチャンスに転換して発展を成し遂げてきました。 global businesses/research centers who wield cutting-edge environmental technologies, Kawasaki 日々複雑化する社会状況の中、日本で唯一「国連グローバル・コンパクト」に参加している has succeeded in transforming itself into a city with a truly international environment for both 自治体である川崎市は、「世界をひき寄せる真のグローバル都市 川崎」を掲げ、多様な文化 industry and research and, in overcoming its hardships, has consistently turned “pinch” や価値観を受け入れながら、経済活動などをグローバルに展開しています。国際社会の一員と situations into “chance situations”, furthering the development of the city as a whole. して、気候変動などの環境問題への対応や社会福祉の向上などグローバルな課題を真正面から 捉え、我が国、アジア、世界の平和と繁栄に貢献し、この活気溢れる「最幸のまち かわさき」 In the midst of a societal situation that grows more complicated by the day—and as the sole を、未来を担う子どもたちに引き継いでいくため、成長と成熟が調和した持続的な発展に向け participant from Japan’s many local government bodies in the UN Global Compact—Kawasaki is て、挑戦し続けてまいります。 raising a banner declaring itself to be a truly global city capable of drawing in the rest of the world, and while taking in a number of different cultures and worldviews, is also aiming to orient its economic activities in a more global direction as well. As one member of the international society, Kawasaki will face such global problems as how to respond to climate change/other environmental issues and how to improve social welfare head on, and thereby contribute to the peace and prosperity of Japan, Asia, and the greater world. In order to pass on this vibrant, “most successful and happy city of Kawasaki” to the children who will shoulder the weight of the future, we will continue to push ourselves in pursuing an ever more sustainable form of development. 1960年代の川崎市の空 現在の川崎市の空 The sky over Kawasaki City in 1960s The sky over Kawasaki City at Present Charms of Kawasaki City Charms of Kawasaki City From Kawasaki to the Future, Delivering New Environmental Technologies to Future City of Culture and Arts Enriching Generations the Soul and Broadening the Mind Kawasaki City has many spots where people feel close to culture and the arts, such as the world class MUZA Kawasaki Symphony Hall , the Fujiko F Fujio Museum which showcases the cartoonist s world and messages to a wide-range of generations, and the Taro Okamoto Museum of Art which collects the works of a famous Kawasaki-born artist. As Haneda International Airport has underwent expansion and re-internationalization in 2010, there are ongoing MUZA Kawasaki Symphony Hall expectations of its possibilities as a gateway for Asia. Kawasaki Steam Net Making contributions to drastic energy saving and CO 2 reduction It originally opened as a symbol of Kawasaki-the City of Music , commemorating the 80th anniversary of the city's by supplying steam produced from the Kawasaki Thermal Power incorporation. Having its acoustics globally acclaimed, famous domestic and international orchestras and musicians, Plant to ten companies located in Chidori and Yakou districs. including the city's franchise, The Tokyo Symphony Orchestra, have given performances here. Nihon Minka-en As the c ore of the Keihin (Japan Open-Air Folk House Museum) Industrial Zone, Kawasaki City has helped spur on Japan's industrial development and has overcome many challenges of pollution in the past. In addition, the area continues This open-air museum mainly consists of reconstructed old to grow into a city of advanced houses of the Edo period. technology as it accumulates Fujiko .F.Fujio Museum Visitors can explore 25 historical buildings of cultural property, from the representative old folk houses in East Japan, to a high-tech companies, as well thatched water mill, an elevated warehouse, and an open-air as research and development theater for Kabuki plays. Minka-en also carries out various organizations. In command of Chemical Recycle workshops, exhibitions and plays throughout the year. its experiences and technical The museum exhibits original works of well-known cartoons created by Fujiko F capabilities, the city is creating Fujio, such as Doraemon and Perman. It is a cultural facility where the universe of his works as well as their messages are transmitted. systems and new technology to preserve the environment as it Pet Refine Technology Inc. , a plant that recycles used PET works to share this information The Kawasaki International Eco-Tech Fair introduces bottles, by means of chemical processing, into new PET bottles across the globe. environmental technology to the world of the same quality as those made from petroleum. Taro Okamoto Museum of Art Kawasaki City Museum Kawasaki Mega Solar Power Generation Plant Kawasaki Municipal Science Museum The Mega Solar Power Plants built in the coastal area of Ukishima and Ohgishima started their operation in 2011 as the leading Located in Ikuta Ryokuchi Park, which is blessed with abundant nature, the museum boasts one of the latest planetariums and features an exhibition of the facility in Japan. Kawasaki/Shinyuri Art Festival Kawasaki Art Center Promotion of technology transfers through international organizations, such nature of Kawasaki. Visitors can enjoy a variety of experiences related to science as UNEP and UNIDO and nature. ( Arte Ricca Shinyuri ) 4 5 Charms of Kawasaki City Charms of Kawasaki City Hosting a Diverse Range of Sporting Events Top teams based in Kawasaki, as Kawasaki Sports Partners, Higashi-Ohgishima East Park (Kawasaki Ward) have been contributing to establishing a town where people can enjoy sports, as well as to helping to improve the image of Kawasaki City. Many citizens take part in the Run Festa along the Tamagawa River. Ikuta Ryokuchi Rose Garden (Tama Ward) Yumemigasaki Zoological Park (Saiwai Ward) Ozenji Furusato Park (Asao Ward) Shimin Plaza (Takatsu Ward) Friendly sports classes : Skills coaching by top athletes for elementary and junior high school students of the city The logo for Kawasaki, the City of Sports Todoroki Ryokuchi Park (Nakahara Ward) In order to pass down a rich natural environment to the next generation, there are strong initiatives in place to foster and conserve precious natural areas such as the Tama Hills. In addition, natural areas for relaxation, parks, green areas, and River Enjoyment Spots are being promoted. There is also an encouragement for the Growth of Neighborhood Greenery through cooperation between citizens and the city administration. TOSHIBA Brave Areus (Baseball) TOSHIBA Brave Thunders Kanagawa (Basketball) Kawasaki International Tamagawa Marathon The Lush Greenery and Water Enriches Relaxing Time of Citizens Saginuma Fureai Hiroba , a community square (Miyamae Ward) Beach Volleyball The Kawasaki Beach Sports Club hosts a training academy to cultivate top athletes, a school in which ordinary people can NEC Red Rockets (Volleyball) FUJITSU Red Wave (Basketball) participate. Flag Football, which was invented based on American Football, is being introduced to many elementary school classes Kawasaki Mayor s Cup 2014 Kawasaki-based FUJITSU Frontiers (American football) Ikuta Ryokuchi Park International Trampoline Japan Open Tamagawa River playing in the top league. 6 7 To protect the lives of its citizens, the City of Kawasaki is promoting policies to create a disaster-resistant city through the comprehensive enhancement of fire-fighting competence and citywide earthquake resistance; to improve the emergency medical system; and to establish measures against infectious diseases. To enable citizens to enjoy vibrant lifestyles, the City is conducting such policies as building a community where senior citizens can live peacefully in their familiar environment even if they came to need care; creating an environment where persons with disabilities can lead an independent