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First UNU Global Seminar - Okinawa Session
“Environmental Issues: Local, Regional and Global Dimensions”
The United Nations University (UNU) is accepting applications for the First UNU Global Seminar – Okinawa Session, to be held from 14 December to 17 December 1999. The central theme of this seminar will be “Environmental Issues: Local, Regional and Global Dimensions,” with individual sessions focusing on “Regional Environment and its Sustainability,” “Environment and Literature,” “Environment and Governance,” and “Ocean Environment: Coral Reef and Mangrove.”
Keynote speakers for the UNU Global Seminar – Okinawa Session will be UNU Rector Hans van Ginkel and President Moshin Morita of the University of the Ryukyus. Scheduled lecturers include Prof. Taizo Yakushiji, Keio University; Director Tarcisio Della Senta, UNU Institute of Advanced Studies; Vice President Eiki Senaha, Meio University; Prof. Katsunori Yamazato, University of the Ryukyus; Prof. Kiyoshi Yamazato, Meio University; Prof. Yoshihiro Kohda, Professor emeritus, University of the Ryukyus; and Dr. German Velasquez, Programme Coordinator of the UNU Global Environment Information Centre. The 14 December opening session, in the auditorium of the Okinawa Women’s Comprehensive Center “Tiruru” in Naha, will be open to the public. A preliminary programme is attached here.
Undergraduate (junior year and above) and postgraduate students or professionals with a college degree are invited to apply for the December Okinawa Session. The application form should be sent to the seminar secretariat at the adddress below. The application deadline is 12 October 1999. Applicants must understand both English and Japanese languages. There is a participation fee of ¥30,000, which may be waived for students from developing countries. Approximately 50 applicants will be selected to participate in the four-day course. Applications will be reviewed by the seminar programme committee, the result of which will be made available by around 20 October 1999.
The UNU Global Seminar is an annual programme designed to increase understanding among college students and young professionals in Japan about global issues facing mankind today and the role of the United Nations. Seminars have been held each year in the Kanto area since 1985 (UNU Global Seminar – Shonan Session) and in the Kansai area since 1995 (UNU Global Seminar – Kobe Session). The UNU Global Seminar – Okinawa Session will be jointly organized with Okinawa Prefecture.
Secretariat:
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