About Our Activities
First General Meeting of 2026
Date and Time: Monday, September 7, 2026
■ Field Trip: 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Hands-on aquatic organism survey led by Mr. Tawa from the National Institute for Environmental Studies and Mr. Isogai from the University of Tokyo
Let’s all help Nasu Takuyo High School get registered on the “Living in Harmony with Nature” website!
We’ll put on waders, wade into ponds and streams, and learn how to collect aquatic organisms. You might even spot all kinds of creatures! We’re continuing our surveys with the goal of registering as a “Nature Coexistence Site” with the Ministry of the Environment. Please join us for the survey!
*Please bring your own rubber boots if you have them.
(Mr. Tawa will provide several waders.)
■ General Meeting: 1:30 PM – 5:30 PM
*Important: The location has changed!
- 1. NPNA’s Operational Structure
- 2. Introduction of New NPNA Members
■ Part 1: Report 1:
1:30 PM – 1:45 PM
- ・Recent Nature-Positive Initiatives by the Ministry of the Environment (Tentative)
Mr. Kohei Sasabuchi, Senior Planning Officer for Nature Conservation, Kanto Regional Environment Bureau, Ministry of the Environment - ・Minamisanriku’s Nature-Positive Initiatives (tentative)
Mr. Akihiro Taizai, Representative Director, Sustainability Center (General Incorporated Association)
https://drivemedia.etic.or.jp/65393/
https://m-sustainable.org/
■ Part 2: Recent Trends in Nature-Positive Initiatives and Case Studies from Other Regions
1:45 PM – 2:45 PM
We will hear from the Ministry of the Environment on recent trends, followed by a presentation from Mr. Taizai of Minamisanriku, who is leading a community-wide effort to advance sustainability and nature-positive initiatives.
- 3. Activity Report for the First Half of Fiscal Year 2026 and Future Plans
[Activity Reports and Future Directions for Subcommittees, Study Groups, and Research Teams; NPNA and Members]
Scheduled: Coexistence with Nature Subcommittee, Tourism Subcommittee, Education Subcommittee, Climate Change Subcommittee, Groundwater and Spring Water Research Team, Aquatic Organisms Team
[Disaster Prevention Team]
Numahara Wetland Activities, Nature Tech Team, etc.
- 4. Future Schedule
■ Part 2: Report 2:
3:00 PM – 4:30 PM
■ Part 3: Open Discussion on Our Vision and Future Activities:
4:30 PM – 5:30 PM
■ Networking Event:
6:00 PM–