UNESCO World Conference on Education for Sustainable Development

ESD Catchphrase

ESD, creating me From among 770 applications nationwide, this work by Noriko Kawamura (Toyota City) was awarded first prize. This catchphrase expresses the idea that it is I who should create a sustainable society toward the future, and it is EDS that that will create the future nurtures me.

Support Plan for Organizing the UNESCO World Conference on Education for Sustainable Development

that wil me l cre g at in e t th a e Logo of the host region Design concept e r f c u “ESD Flower That Connects, Grows and , t Blooms” D u This logo design is based on the concept that r ESD serves as a catalyst for connecting educa- S e tion concerning the environment, development, E human rights and various other social challenges with the thought and activities of individual local residents. This concept is expressed with a single line patterned on the “E” of Education. In addition, the four petals, embedded with the letters E, S and D, represent the ESD steps: notice, know, act and expand.

http://www.esd-aichi-nagoya.jp

Aichi-Nagoya Committee for UNESCO World Conference on ESD R FSC 認証用紙ユニバーサルデザインフォントこの印刷物は、FSC R 認証用視認性、判読性に優れたユニバーサルデザインフォント紙を使用しています。（書体）を使用しています。 Greetings Ⅰ Introduction

In November 2014, the UNESCO World Conference on Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) will be held in Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture. This Conference is of great signi cance, in that it will mark the end of the United Nations Decade of Education for Sustainable Development (DESD) (2005 – 2014), which was proposed by Japan. Under the 1. What is ESD? initiative of the United Nations, DESD activities have been implemented around the world since 2005. The Conference will bring together those engaged in ESD from Japan and abroad, mainly some 1,000 participants from 195 UNESCO ESD stands for Education for Sustainable Development. To be more speci c, the aim of ESD is to foster human member states, including cabinet ministers, government delegates and educators. They will engage in lively discussions resources who can play leading roles in creating a sustainable society. ESD activities have been promoted around on ESD, which is to Create a Better Future for the Planet,” review the achievements of the past decade and examine the the world, primarily by the United Nations, since the Earth Summit in 1992. direction to be taken beyond 2014. In this sense, this Conference is of crucial signi cance for us and for future generations. It is the healthy natural environment that sustains people’s living, economic activities and society. With this We of Aichi-Nagoya, which will serve as the Conference venue, in May of last year established a local committee comprising a wide variety of stakeholders, such as those from administrative agencies, the economic community and recognition, ESD aims to nurture individuals who can view the environment, society and economy in a educational institutions, in order to rmly support this important event. We have been vigorous in preparing various comprehensive and integrated manner, and can act toward realizing a sustainable society. In considering ESD, it support activities in coordination with the organizers of the Conference--UNESCO and the Government of Japan. In is essential to carry out education activities that will encourage people to think about how to maintain into the addition, as the venue of the Conference, Aichi-Nagoya will continue to encourage activities at UNESCO Associated future these three perspectives — the relationship between people and nature, the relationship between people Schools and Regional Centres of Expertise (RCEs) on ESD, to further promote ESD. and others, and the relationship between people and society. This support plan for organizing the Conference compiles local initiatives that Aichi-Nagoya will implement, in cooperation with ESD stakeholders, to ensure great success for the World Conference. We will strive to fully satisfy all those participating in the Conference. Our initiatives include Conference support programs intended to ensure that the Conference is run safely, securely, smoothly and comfortably, by establishing a 2. Outline of UNESCO World Conference on ESD system for providing security and rst-aid services, as well as promoting volunteer activities to support the Conference. We will also hold of cial receptions and excursion programs to offer our warm hospitality, provide local information and show the attractions of Aichi-Nagoya. Outline It is my hope that each of us will take advantage of this Conference to reaf rm and deepen public understanding of the importance of ESD, so as to realize and provide a sustainable society for the next generation. To this end, we will Organizers ｜ United Nations Educational, Scienti c and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), and organize public events open to many people of Aichi Prefecture and Nagoya City, and encourage diverse entities to the Government of Japan engage in ESD activities, thereby promoting ESD awareness and activities. Period ｜ November 10 – 12, 2014: High-Level Segment, plenary sessions etc. We are privileged to have hosted Expo 2005 Aichi Japan in 2005 and the tenth meeting of the Conference of Parties November 13, 2014: Follow-up meeting to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD-COP10) in 2010. Maximizing various experiences and expertise Various stakeholder meetings will be held in Okayama City. accumulated through these events, we at Aichi-Nagoya will mobilize all regional resources to make the Conference a Nagoya Congress Center (scheduled) great success. At the same time, we will take this opportunity to further develop and evolve Aichi-Nagoya, the venue for Venue ｜ the UNESCO World Conference on Education for Sustainable Development. Participants｜ Approximately several thousand participants are expected to attend, including some 1,000 invited participants such as cabinet ministers and members from governmental agencies in Japan and overseas * As of March 2013, there are 195 UNESCO member states.

Objectives ｜ To look back on activities implemented in the UN Decade of Education for Sustainable Development (2005 -2014) and discuss measures to be taken beyond 2014

March 2013 Hideaki Ohmura, Governor of Aichi Prefecture Chairman, Aichi-Nagoya Committee for UNESCO World Conference on ESD

CONTENTS

Greetings ・・・・・・01 Ⅲ Roles of Aichi-Nagoya ・・・・・・05 Ⅰ Introduction 1｜ Conference Support ・・・・・・07 1. What is ESD? ・・・・・・02 2 ｜ Showing Aichi-Nagoya’s Attractions ・・・・・・11 2.Outline of UNESCO World Conference on ESD ・・・・・・02 3 ｜ ESD Promotion and Awareness-Raising ・・・・・・13 Ⅱ Message from Aichi-Nagoya ・・・・・・03 4 ｜ Promoting ESD activities ・・・・・・15 Ⅳ Roadmap until 2014 ・・・・・・19 Nagoya Congress Center Ⅴ Organization Outline ・・・・・・21

01 Support Plan for Organizing 02 Ⅱ Message from Aichi-Nagoya

Aichi-Nagoya is determined to contribute to the creation of a sustainable society, by helping the Conference achieve success and by fostering human resources who can play leading roles in shaping a better future.

To bequeath our precious planet to future generations, people around the world must overcome various Environment Energy Human Rights challenges and issues concerning the environment, energy and human rights. It is vital that each of us learn the profound connection between global problems and everyday living, and act on that recognition.

The experiences of hosting Expo 2005 Aichi Japan in 2005 and CBD-COP10 in 2010 have enhanced and World reinforced regional residents’ awareness of the Heritages International importance of establishing a sustainable society. Understanding

On the occasion of the UNESCO World Conference on ESD, Aichi-Nagoya will further deepen this awareness among its local residents, redoubling its efforts to nurture individuals who will take the lead in building a more prosperous future, thereby helping create a sustainable society. Disaster Prevention

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Aichi-Nagoya will go all out to assist in successfully organizing the UNESCO World Conference on ESD, through activities in the following four pillar categories: Conference support, showing Aichi-Nagoya’s attractions, ESD promotion and awareness-raising, and promoting ESD activities.

ESD Promotion and 1｜Conference Support P7-10 3 ｜ Awareness-Raising P13-14

While securing coordination with the organizers, Aichi-Nagoya will enhance understanding of ESD Aichi-Nagoya will support the Conference so as and foster momentum toward the Conference, to ensure that it will be organized in a safe, through promotion and awareness-raising events secure, smooth and comfortable manner, by and other activities, by making effective use of making thoroughgoing preparations with the ESD logo and catchphrase. cooperation and support from the organizations concerned. ● ESD promotion using public relations tools Logo, catchphrase, promotional items and website ● Offering safety and secure environment Cooperation in security services, countermeasures ● Participation in large-scale exhibitions against disaster, hygiene control, ﬁrst-aid MESSE NAGOYA and other exhibitions preparedness and consideration for the environment ● Organizing ESD awareness-raising events ● Support for the Smooth running of the Conference One-Year Pre-Conference Event, ESD Year Kickoff Accommodations, volunteer activities, careful meal UNESCO World Event and Half-Year Pre-Conference Event services and responses to the press Going all out to assist Enhancing ● Provision of comfortable services in successful organizing Conference on Education for understanding of ESD Public transportation, transportation guide and barrier-free services of the Conference, by Sustainable Development and fostering momentum making thoroughgoing toward the Conference preparations (ESD)

Widely showing Aichi-Nagoya's Cooperating and deepening attractions throughout exchanges with a variety of entities, Japan and abroad so as to encourage ESD activities Promoting ESD Showing Aichi- 4 ｜ Activities P15-18 2 ｜ Nagoya’s Attractions P11-12 On the occasion of the Conference, Aichi- Nagoya, in cooperation with NPOs, educators, On the occasion of the Conference, we will companies, administrative agencies and other proactively provide opportunities for people from various local entities, will further promote around the world to enjoy the diverse attractions activities toward realizing a sustainable society. of Aichi-Nagoya, and will show such attractions to the rest of Japan as well as to overseas ● Activities of Aichi-Nagoya Committee for countries. UNESCO World Conference on ESD ESD Aichi-Nagoya Partnership Project, Children’s Hospitality ● Conference and ESD Exchange and Dissemination Ofﬁcial welcoming events, Aichi-Nagoya Hospitality events in Aichi-Nagoya and Exhibition Area, welcoming decorations, volunteer activities and excursion programs ● Various entities conducting ESD activities Regional Centres of Expertise (RCEs), schools, Provision of regional information ● universities, companies and administrative agencies An information counters, distribution of regional guidebooks etc. ● Regional activities

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1 ｜ Conference Support

Aichi-Nagoya will engage in region-wide efforts to make the UNESCO World Conference on ESD a great success, by establishing carefully thought-out systems.

Nagoya Congress Center

Offering a Safe and Secure environment ● Hygiene control Through cooperation with public health centers, the Nagoya Congress Center and other We will take all possible measures to offer a safe and secure environment for Conference organizations concerned, Aichi-Nagoya will ensure hygiene control of the Conference venue’s participants, from their arrival to the closure of the Conference, through such means as security indoor conditions, eating and drinking facilities etc. cooperation, countermeasures against disaster, hygiene control and rst-aid preparedness. ● First-aid preparedness ● Security cooperation We will establish a rst-aid system capable of appropriate treatment for emergency cases at In coordination with Conference venue security services to be provided by the organizers, the venue and prompt ambulance transport of such cases, in cooperation with medical Aichi-Nagoya will establish a reliable security system to safely guide visitors and conduct institutions and other relevant organizations. patrols in and around the venue. ● Consideration for the environment ● Countermeasures against disasters Aichi-Nagoya will help organize the Conference in an environmentally friendly manner, through Aichi-Nagoya will work together with local re departments, public health centers and other strict implementation of measures to offset greenhouse gas emissions associated with running pertinent organizations to build up a system for coping appropriately with re, earthquake or the Conference and to practice 3Rs (Reduce waste generation, Reuse and Recycle waste other emergency. materials) by sorting waste into multiple categories.

Scene from a meeting Baggage inspection First-aid facility Waste separation at Conference venue

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1 ｜ Conference Support

Support for the Smooth Running of the Conference Provision of Comfortable Services

Aichi-Nagoya will provide support for the organizers, UNESCO and the Government of Japan, so Aichi-Nagoya will provide comfortable services for participants, to help them concentrate on the that the Conference can be smoothly organized. Conference.

● Accommodations ● Public transportation To ensure that Conference participants from overseas countries can enjoy a smooth and We will establish a mechanism to ensure that all Conference participants can smoothly move comfortable stay in our region, we will provide them with information on accommodations and between their accommodations and the Conference venue, using public transportation. establish an accommodations arrangement system. ● Transportation guide ● Volunteer activities At the airport and major railway stations, volunteers will provide transportation guide in foreign Aichi-Nagoya will invite volunteers to help organize the Conference. For example, they will be languages, to help the Conference participants from overseas nations comfortably stay and stationed at the information desk to provide venue guidance and information concerning the move in and around Aichi-Nagoya. Conference. ● Barrier-free services ● Careful meal services We will work to design a venue that is friendly to all Conference participants, including We will strive to create an environment in which meal service can be offered in accordance wheelchair users, in both tangible and intangible terms. with the religious restrictions and food cultures of all participants.

● Response to the press We will establish a mechanism for providing the press with a variety of information, such as the progress of the Conference.

Information desk Volunteer guides at venue People having meals Use of public transportation means Transportation guidance

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2 ｜ Showing Aichi-Nagoya’s Attractions

Aichi-Nagoya has long served as one of Japan’s leading manufacturing centers, yet is the most environmentally advanced region in the country. It is blessed with a rich natural environment and characterized by distinctive history and culture, as well as the world’s most advanced manufacturing technologies. We will provide people of the world with opportunities to realize rsthand these attractions of Aichi-Nagoya, and will widely show them to throughout

Japan and to overseas countries. Nagoya Castle

Hospitality ● Excursions Excursion programs will be held for Conference participants, enabling them to witness and Our region has experience in hosting Expo 2005 Aichi Japan, and the tenth meeting of the realize Aichi-Nagoya’s brilliant natural environment, history, tradition, culture, industrial Conference of Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD-COP10). Through these technologies etc. events, we have cultivated the spirit of hospitability with which we will warmly welcome those from around the world who will be attending the UNESCO World Conference on ESD. ● Ofﬁcial receptions Provision of Regional Information We will hold welcome receptions to extend our cordial welcome to Conference participants, We will provide various information on sightseeing spots, cultural facilities and restaurants in the and will introduce our region’s food culture, represented by Nagoya’s unique cuisine called surrounding region, which will be useful for Conference participants in enjoying their free time. “Nagoyameshi.” ● Aichi-Nagoya Hospitality and Exhibition Area ● Information counter Within the Conference venue, we will set up an Aichi-Nagoya Hospitality and Exhibition Area, An information counter will be set up within the Conference venue to provide participants with showcasing the region’s various attractions, including cutting-edge manufacturing and information on sightseeing, shopping and restaurants. environmental technologies, as well as local tradition and culture. ● Welcoming decorations (city dressing) ● Distribution of a regional guidebook etc. At major railway stations and the airport, Aichi-Nagoya will create decorations to welcome All Conference participants will be provided with a guidebook and other brochures that visitors, using banners and other items. introduce the historical and cultural assets, industrial sightseeing spots and other must-see ● Volunteer activities landmarks of Aichi-Nagoya. We will invite interpreters/translators and other volunteers to help organize the Conference. These volunteers will introduce tourist spots and other attractive features of the region and provide guidance for the event venue, while offering warm hospitality to Conference participants.

Ofﬁcial receptions Exhibits in Conference venue City dressing Excursion Information counter Distribution of regional guidebook

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3 ｜ ESD Promotion and Awareness-Raising

On the occasion of the World Conference, we will deepen public understanding of ESD and widely publicize ESD activities. Together with residents of Aichi Prefecture and Nagoya City, we will work to foster momentum toward the Conference.

ESD booth

ESD promotion using public relations tools Organizing ESD awareness-raising events

By using a variety of public relations tools, we will actively publicize ESD. To mark important time points such as one year before the Conference and commencement of the "ESD Year," Aichi-Nagoya will organize events to promote and raise awareness of ESD. ● Promotion using ESD logo and catchphrase In cooperation with NPOs, municipalities in the Prefecture, companies and various other ● One-Year Pre-Conference Event entities, Aichi-Nagoya will promote ESD activities through effective use of logo and To mark one year before the Conference, we will hold events in which participants from catchphrase as well as through the ESD Aichi-Nagoya Partnership Project. children to adults can enjoy experiencing ESD, so as to foster momentum toward the Conference.

● Promotion using various promotional items Period Around autumn of 2013 We will use pin badges, posters, brochures and other promotional items to widely publicize the Place Three locations in Aichi Prefecture (Nagoya, Owari and Mikawa districts) World Conference and ESD activities.

● Information dissemination via the website ● ESD Year Kickoff Event We will proactively disseminate information on the Conference, various ESD activities and Designating 2014 “ESD Year,” we will organize the ESD Year regional data compiled for Conference participants, through the website of the Aichi-Nagoya Kickoff Event. Committee for the UNESCO World Conference on ESD. Period January 2014 Place Nagoya City

Participation in large-scale exhibitions Awareness-raising event ● Half-Year Pre-Conference Event By participating in various events as an exhibitor, we will To mark a half year before the Conference, we will organize publicize ESD activities and the World Conference to events to further strengthen the groundswell of organizing companies, organizations and visitors to these events. ESD. the Conference.

Period Around May 2014 ● ESD promotion at exhibitions Place Undecided We will set up an exhibition booth to promote ESD at

MESSE NAGOYA and other large-scale exhibitions. MESSE NAGOYA 2012 Hands-on workshop

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4 ｜ Promoting ESD activities

Aichi-Nagoya’s experiences in hosting Expo 2005 Aichi, Japan and CBD-COP10 in 2010 have resulted in high levels of environmental awareness among residents of the region, where various ESD activities are under way, centering around environmental protection. With the UNESCO World Conference on ESD as motivation, we will further develop and augment ESD activities, accelerating our efforts to create a sustainable society.

Promotional Event

Activities of Aichi-Nagoya Committee for UNESCO World Conference on ESD ESD Activities at Schools Various ESD activities are under way in kindergartens as well as elementary, junior-high and high schools, with UNESCO Associated Schools*1 - which serve as a base for ESD promotion - playing a pivotal role. Aichi-Nagoya will push further forward ESD Aichi-Nagoya Partnership Project with ESD activities at schools, with the aim of enlarging the membership*2 of UNESCO Associated Schools. To fostering momentum toward the Conference, the Aichi-Nagoya Committee for UNESCO World Conference on ESD will *1 UNESCO Associated Schools practice peace and international cooperation in order to realize the ideals of UNESCO as set forth in its Constitution. There are more than 9,000 UNESCO Associated Schools in 180 countries and regions around the world (as of March 2013). promote the ESD Aichi-Nagoya Partnership Project. Under the Project, programs and events can be registered to help *2 In Aichi-Nagoya, 27 schools have joined UNESCO Associated Schools as of March 2013. However, the number is estimated to be more publicize the Conference and promote ESD, in coordination with the Committee. Approved events and programs will be than 150, if schools currently or planning to apply for membership are included. recognized as part of the Aichi-Nagoya Partnership Project. Through this Project, Aichi-Nagoya will encourage ESD activities by a wide variety of entities, such as NPOs, companies and government agencies. ESD Activities at Universities Aichi University of Education assists other institutions/schools in Aichi Prefecture in joining UNESCO Associated Schools. The Children’s Conference University, as a UNESCO Associated School, also implements various activities. Beginning in AY2013, Nagoya City University In conjunction with the UNESCO World Conference on ESD, Aichi-Nagoya will organize the Children's Conference. The key will reorganize its School of Humanities and Social Sciences so as to offer ESD subjects, with the aim of realizing “Education players of the Conference are children, who in future will take the lead in creating a sustainable society. Through this event we for Sustainable Development of human well-being in glocal [global and local] societies.” Chubu University established the will foster human resources who can contribute to the betterment of Aichi-Nagoya's future. International ESD Center in 2009, and has held international symposiums. As per the above examples, it is encouraging to see Period November 2014 (scheduled) Place Undecided various ESD activities being carried out at universities. Content Excursion, workshops, general meeting, presentation of achievements etc. ESD Activities at Companies As one of the world’s leading manufacturing centers, Aichi-Nagoya is home to many companies that conduct corporate Aichi-Nagoya ESD Promotional Events activities in consideration of sustainability, as exempli ed by the development of eco-friendly products. These companies also To further advance ESD activities implemented by diverse entities in Aichi-Nagoya, we will hold events a forum where promote human resource development incorporating ESD perspectives, environmental learning programs in cooperation with organizations working in various elds will gather to deepen mutual exchange and disseminate their ESD activities, in NPOs and schools, and other CSR activities, which are compiled into their sustainability reports. In this way, companies are conjunction with the Conference. working on various initiatives relating to ESD. Period November 2014 (scheduled) Place Undecided Content Presentations on stage, booth exhibitions, workshops etc. ESD Activities at Administrative Agencies In February 2013, to develop human resources who can take the lead in creating an environmentally sustainable society, Aichi Prefectural Government formulated the Aichi Prefectural Action Plan for Environmental Learning etc., in accordance with the Act on Enhancing Motivation on Environmental Conservation and Promotion of Environmental Education (Environmental ESD Activities Conducted by Various Entities Education Law). Aichi was the rst prefectural government in Japan to establish this kind of plan. In addition, the Prefecture is planning to draw up the 4th Aichi Environmental Basic Plan. On the basis of these plans, the Aichi prefectural government will provide environmental education, incorporating ESD perspectives, in households, schools, local communities and various Activities of RCEs other settings. RCE Chubu is an RCE* in the Chubu region (Central Japan), co-chaired by Chubu University and Nagoya University. Its ESD By formulating the 3rd Basic Environmental Plan of Nagoya City, the Nagoya municipal government has implemented exten- activities are classi ed by type of entity into the following three categories: Companies and NPOs, school education and the sive ESD activities, primarily in the environmental eld, through such means as preservation and effective use of the Fujimae region, and university education. RCE Chubu is implementing the RCE Chubu 2014 Project, with the aim of helping de ne the Tidal Flat, management of the Nagoya Biodiversity Center and promotion of the Nagoya Environment Day and the Nagoya direction global ESD should take for the 2014 UNESCO World Conference on ESD and beyond. Open University of the Environment.

* RCE stands for Regional Centre of Expertise on Education for Sustainable Development. RCEs are authorized by United In addition to the above, municipalities and NPOs in Aichi Prefecture conduct various ESD-related activities, including environmental Nations University. As of March 2013, there are 116 RCEs around the world (including six RCEs in Japan) education programs and seminars to improve international understanding.

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List of UNESCO Associated Schools in Aichi Prefecture Regional Activities ■ Chubu University Daiichi High School (Authorized in August 2008) As major regional activities, this section introduces programs and events that have been certi ed Nagoya University School of Education Af liated Upper and Lower Secondary School (Authorized in July 2010) and registered under the 2012 ESD Aichi-Nagoya Partnership Project, and lists UNESCO Associ- ■ ated Schools in Aichi Prefecture. ■ Higashiura Town Ogawa Elementary School (Authorized in November 2011)

ESD Aichi-Nagoya Partnership Project ■ Nagoya Municipal Higashitsukiji Elementary School (Authorized in April 2012)

■ ESD Forum for Mutual Learning in Aichi-Nagoya — People and Connections Sustain the Future of the Earth!— ■ Aichi Prefectural Toyota Higashi High School (Authorized in April 2012) This forum comprised a panel discussion and presentations of activities conducted by various regional organizations working to realize a sustainable society. (Organized by: Ministry of the Environment, Nagoya University and the Council of ■ Okazaki Municipal Ryunan Junior High School (Authorized in June 2012) RCE Chubu) ■ Okazaki Municipal Umezono Elementary School (Authorized in July 2012) ■ Human Rights Heartful Festival The Festival features the ceremony for presenting awards to the winners of the National Contest of Human Rights Essay for ■ Anjo Municipal Satomachi Elementary School (Authorized in July 2012) Junior High School Students in Aichi, as well as a lecture, concert and panel exhibition for raising human rights awareness. (Organized by: Aichi Prefectural Government Prefecture etc.) ■ Okazaki Municipal Tokiwaminami Elementary School (Authorized in August 2012)

■ Fujimae Tidal Flat Exchange Day in 2012 to Commemorate the 10th Anniversary of Accession to the Ramsar Convention ■ Okazaki Municipal Jonan Elementary School (Authorized in August 2012) In commemoration of the 10th anniversary of Fujimae Tidal Flat’s accession to the Ramsar Convention, this event was held to publicize the importance of Fujimae Tidal Flat, one of Japan's largest stopovers for migratory birds. (Organized by Fujimae ■ Nishio Municipal Nishio Elementary School (Authorized in August 2012) Tidal Flat Exchange Day Executive Committee) ■ Aichi Prefectural Chigusa High School (Authorized in August 2012) ■ World Collaboration Festival 2012 At this international exchange event, NGOs in the Tokai region gathered to give presentations regarding their activities on ■ Aichi Prefectural Kariya Senior High School (Authorized in August 2012) stage and at exhibition booths, on such themes as international exchange, international cooperation and multicultural coexistence. (Organized by: World Collaboration Festival Executive Committee) ■ Okazaki Municipal Otogawa Elementary School (Authorized in October 2012)

■ ESD Consortium for High School Students in Aichi ■ Okazaki Municipal Shinkayama Junior High School (Authorized in October 2012) Under the catchphrase “First Step in High School Students’ Efforts toward a Sustainable Society,” high school students gave presentations on their daily ESD activities, which were shared with other high schools. (Organized by: Aichi ESD ■ Nagoya Municipal Aichi Elementary School (Authorized in December 2012) Consortium for High School Students and the Council of RCE Chubu) ■ Nagoya Municipal Yaguma Elementary School (Authorized in December 2012) ■ International Understanding Education Seminar in Nagoya 2013 At this seminar, through workshops participants considered the connection between global environmental issues and ■ Nagoya Municipal Arimatsu Elementary School (Authorized in December 2012) everyday living, from the perspective of food, which is integral to daily life. (Organized by: Executive Committee for International Understanding Education Seminar in Nagoya) ■ Ama Municipal Jimokuji Elementary School (Authorized in December 2012) Nagoya Biodiversity Forum—To Preserve the Connection of Life into the Future— ■ Nagoya Primary School attached to Aichi University of Education (Authorized in December 2012) The aim of the Forum is to convey ongoing efforts to preserve biodiversity through reports from the Eleventh meeting of the ■ Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity (COP 11) and local activities. A special lecture was also ■ Sugiyama Jogakuen University Af liated Primary School (Authorized in December 2012) delivered to encourage participants to do what they can to conserve biodiversity. (Organized by: Nagoya City and Nagoya Open University of the Environment) ■ Nagoya Municipal Sasashima Junior High School (Authorized in December 2012) Environmental Seminar for Residents: ESD and Fair Trade ■ Nagoya Municipal Marunouchi Junior High School (Authorized in December 2012) On the theme of “ESD and Fair Trade,” a seminar was held for the public, to provide all with an opportunity to consider the ■ establishment of a sustainable society, and the mechanism for fair trade that is friendly to people and the environment. ■ Nagoya Municipal Shioji Junior High School (Authorized in December 2012) (Organized by: Shinshiro City) ■ Nagoya City Yamada Senior High School (Authorized in December 2012) ■ Presentation and Exchange Meeting for Ise-Mikawa Bay Watershed ESD Lecture Series The plenary presentation session and exchange meeting were held to recapitulate the Ise-Mikawa Bay Watershed ESD Kindergarten Attached to Aichi University of Education (Authorized in December 2012) Lecture Series, held in 36 locations with cooperation from various organizations and schools addressing the problems speciﬁc ■ to the basin of rivers ﬂowing into the Ise-Mikawa Bay. (Organized by: Ai-Chikyu Platform and the Council of RCE Chubu) ■ Aichi University of Education (Authorized in December 2012) In addition to the above, many other programs and events are under way as ESD Aichi-Nagoya Partnership Projects, with the * UNESCO Associated Schools in Aichi Prefecture as of March 2013 are listed in order of authorization. cooperation of the Aichi-Nagoya Committee for UNESCO World Conference on ESD.

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Aichi-Nagoya will engage in region-wide efforts to make the UNESCO World Conference on ESD a great success.

FY2013 FY2014 April May June July August September October November December January February March April May June July August September October November December November 4-8 Stakeholder meetings November 10 -12 (in Okayama City) Overall schedule One year Half a year High-Level Segment , plenary sessions etc. before the before the November 13 Conference Conference ESD Week (November 6 -12) Follow-up meeting ESD Year (January ~ December 2014)

Cooperation and coordination with UNESCO, the Government of Japan and organizations concerned Conference support by establishing carefully Offering safe and thought-out systems. secure environment Formulating detailed implementation plans (for security, disaster prevention, first-aid preparedness etc.) Establishing security, disaster prevention and first-aid systems Security cooperation, first-aid preparedness etc.

Support in smooth running Establishing a support system for organizing the Conference Support in smooth running of the Conference Formulating detailed implementation plans (for accommodations, volunteer activities etc.) of the Conference and preparing for implementation of the system Accommodations, volunteer activities etc.

Conference Support Provision of comfortable Provision of comfortable services Coordination with public transportation operators Preparation for implementation services Public transportation, transportation guide etc.

Official receptions Hospitality Review of the plan and coordination with pertinent organizations Preparation for implementation Aichi-Nagoya Hospitality and Exhibition Area, excursions etc. Showing Provision of regional Provision of regional information Review of the plan and coordination with pertinent organizations Preparation for implementation information Information counters, regional guidebook Aichi-Nagoya’s Attractions

Activities to promote and raise awareness of ESD, using logos, catchphrases and various promotional items ESD promotion using public relations tools Information dissemination via the website Promoting ESD activities Fostering momentum toward the Conference Participation in large-scale ESD promotion at exhibitions exhibitions Awareness-Raising ESD Promotion and Organizing ESD One-Year Pre-Conference ESD Year Half-Year Pre- awareness-raising events Event Kickoff Event Conference Event

ESD Aichi-Nagoya Coordination and cooperation with NPOs, companies, administrative agencies and various other entities Promoting ESD activities implemented by diverse entities Partnership Project

Organizing Children's Presentations and prior learning about ESD activities; review of program content Preparation for implementation Conference Children's Conference

Aichi-Nagoya ESD Review of forum content Preparation for implementation Aichi-Nagoya ESD Promotional Events Promotional Events

Promoting ESD activities at schools ESD activities at schools Promoting ESD activities at UNESCO Associated Schools and other schools

Promoting ESD Activities (e.g., by increasing the number of UNESCO Associated Schools)

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Name Committee Aichi-Nagoya Committee for UNESCO World Conference on ESD Members Advisors

Chairperson Governor, Aichi Prefecture Chairperson, Aichi Prefectural Assembly Established on Deputy Mayor, City of Nagoya Chairperson, Nagoya City Assembly Chairperson Chairman, Nagoya Chamber of Commerce & Vice-Chairperson Industry May 25, 2012 Vice-Chairperson Chairman, Chubu Economic Federation Representative, Aichi Association of University Presidents Objectives Representative, Chubu Regional Centre of Expertise on Education for Sustainable Councilors Development The Committee aims to provide support in organizing the UNESCO World Conference on ESD, publicize ESD and Councillor, Cabinet Secretariat Cabinet Office, Government of Japan promote ESD activities, while securing coordination and cooperation with pertinent agencies and organizations, Director-General for Global Issues, Ministry of Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications Foreign Affairs thereby fostering momentum toward the Conference. Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Director-General for International Affairs, Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry Activities Technology Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism Director-General, Environmental Policy Bureau, KEIDANREN (Japan Business Federation) Ministry of the Environment, Government of The Japan Chamber of Commerce and Industry Communicate and coordinate with the United Nations Educational, Scienti c and Cultural Organization Japan (1) United Nations University (UNESCO), the Government of Japan, local public bodies concerned, relevant educational institutions, President, Aichi Association of City Mayors Gifu Prefecture economic organizations, NPOs etc., regarding the organizing of the Conference President, Aichi Prefectural Association of Towns and Villages Assemblies Mie Prefecture (2) Support and publicize the Conference; plan and implement events relating to the Conference Superintendent, Aichi Prefectural Board of (3) Promote and raise awareness of ESD; encourage ESD activities Education (4) Conduct other activities to achieve the objectives of the Committee Superintendent of Education, Nagoya City Board of Education Vice-Governor (in charge of Department of the Environmental Department), Aichi Prefecture Deputy Mayor (in charge of the Environmental Auditors History until Committee Establishment Affairs Bureau), City of Nagoya President, Nagoya Chamber of Commerce & Partner, Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu LLC Industry Member of the Board of Directors, Executive Director, Aichi Year and Month Event Director-General, Chubu Economic Federation International Association 2011 January Governor of Aichi declared prefecture’s bid to host UNESCO World Conference on ESD.

April Bid Committee Preparatory Panel launched.

June Bid Committee launched, submitted organizing proposal to the Government of Japan.

September Host region formally determined at relevant ministry liaison committee. At a UNESCO general meeting, the Government of Japan reported that Aichi-Nagoya would host Sub-Committee October the Conference. Members November Conference Support Preparatory Committee established. Chairperson Director-General, Department of the Director-General, Civic & Economic Affairs Secretary-General, Chubu Regional Centre of Environment, Aichi Prefectural Government Bureau, City of Nagoya Expertise on Education for Sustainable 2012 May Aichi-Nagoya Committee for UNESCO World Conference on ESD established. Deputy Chairperson Director-General, Environmental Affairs Director, Nagoya Chamber of Commerce & Development Bureau, City of Nagoya Industry Director, Chubu Regional Environment Office, Director-General, Department of Community General Manager Director, Planning Division, Ministry of the Environment Affairs, Aichi Prefectural Government Chubu Economic Federation Vice-Superintendent, Aichi Prefectural Board Director-General, Department of Industry and Secretary-General, Aichi Association of of Education Labor, Aichi Prefectural Government University Presidents Deputy Superintendent of Education, Nagoya City Board of Education

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