Speech and discussion at the 1st Matsuyama SDGs Cafe in 2021
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Since the Matsuyama City SDG’s Promotion Council establishment in July 2020, it has grown more than 180 organizations that are working to create a sustainable community. On 25th June, the Matsuyama SDGs Promotion Council held the “Matsuyama SDGs Café”, with 48 council member organizations participating. The first part was a keynote speech, and the second part was a panel discussion and workshop.
As an observer, Mr. Uchida, Executive Director of ICLEI Japan, gave a keynote speech on “Global Issues including Climate Change and Japan” and participated in a panel discussion on the theme of “Balancing Business and Social Issues” as a panelist.
In the workshop, participants were divided into 8 groups and discussed what they could do to solve local issues.
Link to Matsuyama City’s page