Ito International Research Center Conference
The University of Tokyo Policy Alternatives Research Institute 10th Year Anniversary Conference
The University of Tokyo Policy Alternatives Research Institute 10th Year Anniversary Conference
Sustainability and International Relations: Toward the Achievement of Sustainable Development Goals
| [Date] | Wednesday, February 14, 2018, 16:00-18:00 [Doors open at 15:30] |
|---|---|
| [Venue] | Ito Hall, Ito International Research Center, Hongo Campus of the University of Tokyo Map |
| [Organized by] | Policy Alternatives Research Institute, the University of Tokyo |
| [Language] | English / Japanese simultaneous interpretation |
Political conflicts in the Global South accentuate the urgency of addressing Sustainable Development Goals, a set of international development goals for eradicating extreme poverty, fighting inequalities and tackling climate change. Global warming not only causes climate change and poverty but also escalates political crises and violence in developing nations. Droughts, for instance, have caused massive migrations which in turn triggered conflicts. Understanding these complex mechanisms requires a global and interdisciplinary approach. This forum is an attempt to explore the challenges we face.
Program
| 16:00-16:05 | Opening Remarks Kiichi Fujiwara, Director, Policy Alternatives Research Institute |
|---|---|
| 16:05-16:15 | Keynote Speech1 Makoto Gonokami, President, The University of Tokyo |
| 16:15-16:25 | Keynote Speech2 David M. Malone, Rector, United Nations University |
| 16:35-17:40 | Panel Discussion Panelists G. John Ikenberry, Professor, Princeton University Hiroko Kuniya, Journalist Taikan Oki, Senior Vice-Rector, United Nations University Moderator Kiichi Fujiwara, Director, Policy Alternatives Research Institute |
| 17:40-18:00 | Q&A |