The University of Tokyo-UNIDO Joint Symposium
Young Wisdom, Innovation and SDGs
| [Date] | Monday, April 16, 2018 10:00-12:00 |
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| [Venue] |
Ito Hall (B2F), Ito International Research Center, Hongo Campus, The University of Tokyo MAP |
| [Language] | English (no interpretation) |
| [Fees] | Free / No registration required |
| [Organized by] |
The University of Tokyo United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) |
| [Supporters(TBC)] |
Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) United Nations University (UNU) United Nations Information Centre (UNIC), Tokyo |
In light of the growing interest in the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the University of Tokyo has established an university-wide initiative on research and education related to the SDGs. In order to achieve the ambitious SDGs, involvement of the younger generation and innovation are crucial. We invite guests from the UN agencies to discuss how to tackle SDGs in Japan and beyond, mainly from the perspective of the young generation. In this symposium, Director General of the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), which promotes the development of industrial infrastructure in developing countries, will discuss how to collaborate with universities. We welcome participation of interested people in all generations.
Program
| 10:00 |
Opening Remarks Dr. Makoto Gonokami (President, The University of Tokyo) |
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| 10:15 |
Keynote Address "Young wisdom for the realization of the SDGs" Mr. LI Yong (Director General, United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO)) |
| 10:40 |
Special Address "Your UNITED NATIONS: transforming our world through SDGs as CHANGEMAKER" Ms. Kaoru Nemoto (Director, United Nations Information Centre (UNIC), Tokyo) |
| 11:00 |
Panel Discussion "Young Wisdom, Innovation and SDGs" Moderated by Prof. Taikan Oki (Senior Vice-Rector, United Nations University (UNU); Assistant Secretary-General, United Nations) |
| 11:45 |
Presentation "Inviting young talent to UNIDO" |
Contact:
UNIDO ITPO Tokyo (Mr. Murakami)
Tel: 03-6433-5520
E-mail: itpo.tokyo@unido.org