Building a Sustainable Future: Integrating Consumption, Finance, and Education

This workshop delves into the interconnected issues of sustainability, sustainable consumption, sustainable finance and education which collectively form a holistic approach to creating a more balanced and resilient world. Sustainable consumption encourages mindful choices to minimize waste and environmental impact, while sustainable finance directs capital toward environmentally friendly and socially responsible investments. Together, they create a powerful framework that fosters innovation, promotes responsible resource management, and drives positive social and environmental outcomes, paving the way for a sustainable and prosperous future.

Tentative Programme

14:00               Welcome Remarks
Markus HECKEL (German Institute for Japanese Studies)
Laura BLECKEN (German Center for Research and Innovation Tokyo, DWIH)

14:15               Sustainable Consumption
Chair: Shinji HASEGAWA (Waseda University)

Corporate Perspectives on Sustainable Consumption and Marketing Strategies
Markus HECKEL (German Institute for Japanese Studies)

Sustainable Consumption of Young People in Japan and Germany: Behaviour and Influencing Factors
Carsten HERBES (University Nurtingen-Geislingen)

Environmental Awareness in Germany and Japan
Nobuyuki KINOSHITA (Advisor, Keiaistar Real Estate)

15:45               Coffee Break

16:00               Sustainable Finance
Chair: Markus HECKEL

Education for Sustainable Finance
Jutaro KANEKO (Hakuoh University)

Green Bonds
Maiko MORISHITA (Institute for Global Environmental Strategies, IGES and Climate Bonds Initiative)

Connecting Corporate Sustainability and Sustainable Finance

Emi ONOZUKA (Director of Future Design Initiative by Science and Finance, FDSF)

17:30               Closing Remarks
Markus HECKEL (German Institute for Japanese Studies)

17:45               Buffet Reception