Japan for Sustainability

<<< JFS WEEKLY DIGEST >>> 14 - 20 Oct. 2008

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English Guided Tour 2008 at Eco-Products Exhibition
Dec. 12-13, 2008 Tokyo, Japan
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At the Eco-Products Exhibition, Japan for Sustainability (JFS) and
EcoNetworks Co.(ENW) will hold an English guided tour of selected
exhibitors specially designed for foreigners who need a language
assistance, to show the new trend in Japanese environmental activities.
The tour will guide you through the exhibition and assist first-hand
discussions with industry experts.

English Guided Tour is scheduled:
December 12th (Fri) 13:30 - 14:30
December 13th (Sat) 13:30 - 14:30
For registration, please fill in the registration form.
http://www.japanfs.org/en/jfs/event/eco-pro2008/
For any inquiry, please contact ep-tour@japanfs.org

Eco-Product 2008
http://www.eco-pro.info/eco2008/english/index.html
About EcoNetworks Co.
http://www.econetworks.jp/en/

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Newly Arrived Articles from Japan for Sustainability
(14 - 20 Oct. 2008)
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JBIC Issues New Fiscal Investment and Loan Program (FILP) Agency bonds
To Support Global Environment

Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC) issued, on June 27 2008,
5-year FILP Agency bonds (non-government guaranteed bonds; called "JBIC
Environmental Support Bond") for 20 billion yen (about U.S.$190 million),
based on the concept of contributing to the global environment. The
proceeds will be used to finance projects aimed at environmental
conservation and improvement in the International Financial Operations
of JBIC.
http://www.japanfs.org/db/2226-e

Japanese Non-Profit Formed to Donate Recycled Books to Public Facilities

People in Hokkaido concerned with education established a group named
Hokkaido Book Sharing in January 2008 to promote reading and the
recycling of books. Over the six months since being founded, as of July
2008, the group had collected about 30,000 books and donated them to
small public facilities in need of reading materials such as children's
halls, child-support institutions, and community centers.
http://www.japanfs.org/db/2227-e

Japanese Firms Launch Electric-Assist, Low-Emission Transport Ship

The Japan Railway Construction, Transport and Technology Agency (JRTT)
announced July 11, 2008, the completion of the Kokuho-maru, a 1,000-ton
transport ship that uses electric propulsion to reduce fuel costs and
emissions. Suzuki Shipyard Co. finished construction of the 2,500-cubic
meter chemical tanker on June 30, in the city of Yokkaichi, Mie
Prefecture, and the ship's joint owner with the JRTT, Kokuka Sangyo Co.,
now operates it in the transport of chemical commodities.
http://www.japanfs.org/db/2228-e

Nagoya Launches System to Certify Green Developments

The city of Nagoya, in Japan's Aichi Prefecture, launched a new
certification system, called "Nice Green Nagoya," in July 2008, to
promote the creation of more green space around homes and offices.
Nagoya is using the system to evaluate and reward the greening efforts
of its citizens and local companies. Projects that achieve a high
ranking are awarded a certificate and permission to use the program's
logo, along with other economic perks.
http://www.japanfs.org/db/2229-e

METI Selects Winning Design for Green Energy Logo

The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) announced on May 29,
2008, its selection of the winning design for its Uniform Green Energy
Mark. By affixing the logo to a product, manufacturers can advertise
that their products are made using green energy under the green power
certification system. The ministry aims to increase public awareness of
its certification system and provide consumers with confidence when
buying products made with green power.
http://www.japanfs.org/db/2230-e

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Announcement from JFS Network Partner --

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Global Green Energy Awards: entries needed by 21 October 2008

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The Ashden Awards for Sustainable Energy are seeking inspirational and
innovative local sustainable energy projects based in countries with
developing economies. Entry is free, and up to seven winners will
receive GBP20,000 each in prize money for project development, with one
Energy Champion awarded GBP40,000. The Awards will be presented in
London in June 2009.

Awards are given for the service to communities provided by the use of
sustainable energy, rather than for the technology used. Award-winning
work will provide services in one or more of the following areas: food
security; health, education and welfare; light and power for homes and
businesses; enterprise.

Information and application forms:
http://www.ashdenawards.org/int_awards or contact info@ashdenawards.org

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"Assessing and Managing Cumulative Environmental Effects"
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
6-9 November 2008
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Many practitioners believe that cumulative effects are increasing in
severity and across larger scales in time and space. In some cases,
this is connected to global or world-wide changes, such as climate
change and biodiversity loss, through processes and interactions that
are not well understood. This IAIA special meeting will:

a.. Bring together experts from 50+ nations in one place to take stock of
key trends, issues and approaches to cumulative effects.
b.. Identify areas of strength and weakness of current impact assessment
and resource management approaches in addressing cumulative effects.
c.. Document good practice and ways forward to improve and integrate the
institutions, science and practice of cumulative effects assessment
and management.

For information on registration, sponsorship and more, click the Special
Topic Meeting link at www.iaia.org or contact info@iaia.org.

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