The United Nations University Institute of Advanced Studies (UNU/IAS) and Japan Management Association (JMA) will hold a press briefing on Friday, 30 October 1998, from 15.00–17.00 hours, concerning the 3rd Japan Zero Emissions Network UNU Conference to be held from Thursday, 12 November to Friday, 13 November 1998 at the UNU Headquarters.

It has been five years since the United Nations University launched UNU Zero Emissions Research Initiative as a practical approach toward “Sustainable Industrial Society.”

UNU/IAS, in cooperation with JMA will hold a conference to discuss Zero Emissions initiatives for Japan. The theme of this conference is “New trends of Zero Emissions from Industries and Regions.” The scope of applying zero emissions is extended to include regional communities as well as industries. Thus, new cases of Zero Emissions activities based on partnership among industrial sectors, national and local governments, research institutes and citizens will be introduced. The conference will be an important focal point for promoting active discussions on how to implement sustainability.

Media representatives are cordially invited to attend the press briefing. English-Japanese interpretation will be provided.

Date:	Friday, 30 October 1998, 15.00–17.00 hours
Venue:	United Nations University Institute of Advanced Studies First Floor Seminar Room
Subject:	The 3rd Japan Zero Emissions Network UNU Conference

*     *     *     For further information, please contact:
    UNU Public Affairs Section
    Tel.: (03) 5467–1243, –1246
    Fax: (03) 3406–7346.

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The 3rd Japan Zero Emissions Network UNU Conference

P R O G R A M M E

Date:	12–13 November 1998
Venue:	The United Nations University Headquarters International Conference Hall
Organized by:	The United Nations University Institute of Advanced Studies (UNU/IAS) and Japan Management Association (JMA)
Supported by:	Ministry of International Trade and Industry (MITI), Environment Agency, Ministry of Construction, Japan Environment Corporation, Japan Junior Chamber of Commerce, Nihon Keizai Shimbun and NHK

Thursday, 12 November 1998
Keynote Session:“New Trends toward Zero Emissions”
        Keynote speech by Dr. Keizo Yamaji, Chairman of Nihon Tetra Pak
        Panel discussion: Coordinated by Prof. Takashi Gunjima, Doshisha         University
        Panellists from MITI, Environment Agency, Ministry of Construction,         Keio University and UNU/IAS

Session 1:

“Local Initiatives” Speech by Mr. Yukio Aoshima, Governor of Tokyo, Mr. Hiroya Masuda, Governor of Iwate and Mr. Taketoshi Sugimoto, Vice Governor of Ishikawa Panel discussion by panellists from Joetsu City, Kita-Kyushu City, NTT and JMA Research Institute

Friday, 13 November 1998
Special Session: Speech by Prof. Hans van Ginkel, UNU Rector

Session 2:	“Academic Research on Zero Emissions” Panel discussion: Coordinated by Prof. Motoyuki Suzuki, UNU Vice-Rector Panellists from Toyohashi Institute of Technology, Hokkaido University, Oita University and Osaka Prefectural University
Session 3:	“Zero Emissions and ISO 14001” Panel discussion: Coordinated by Mr. Takashi Yoshida Panellists from Sumieito, Yokokawa Electronics, Fuji Xerox, JR Research Institute and JMA
Session 4:	“Zero Emissions toward 21 Century” Panel discussion: Coordinated by Mr. Tadahiro Mitsuhashi, Nihon Keizai Shimbun Panellists: Mr. Yoshio Hirayama, Senior Managing Director of Ebara, Mr. Masatsugu Taniguchi, Senior Managing Director, Taiheiyo Cement and Prof. Mikoto Usui, Adjunct Professor of UNU/IAS

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