The certification of “Noto Satoyama-Satoumi” as a Globally Important Agricultural Heritage System (GIAHS) by FAO is approaching its fifth anniversary, and the revision of the action plan has been undertaken. Reflecting on the progress and various initiatives that have taken place over the past years, we look forward to the next five years.
We are welcoming Dr. Kazuhiko Takeuchi, Senior Vice-Rector of the United Nations University, who has been deeply involved in the launch of the Global Agricultural Heritage System. He will speak about the history of the Global Agricultural Heritage initiative, its future outlook, and the potential of Noto Satoyama-Satoumi.
In the panel discussion, we will explain the newly revised action plan and engage in an exchange of opinions with participants from various fields, aiming to utilize the Global Agricultural Heritage as a regional platform. We invite many participants to join us in discussions on how to enhance the value of the Noto Satoyama-Satoumi brand across the entire region.
Program (Tentative)
- 13:30 Opening
- 13:30-13:45 Opening Remarks
- 13:45-14:30 Keynote Speech: “Noto Satoyama-Satoumi: Its Past and Future Potential”
- Dr. Kazuhiko Takeuchi, Senior Vice-Rector of the United Nations University
- 14:30-14:50 Coffee Break
- 14:50-16:20 Panel Discussion: “Utilizing the Global Agricultural Heritage as a Platform for Noto”
- Coordinator: Tsunao Watanabe, Director of UNU IAS OUIK
- Panelists:
- Hiroyuki Yamashita, Director of Wajima City Exchange Policy Division, Secretariat of the Global Agricultural Heritage Promotion Council
- Kiyotaka Nagase, President of Noto Rice Producing Association
- Akinori Moriyama, President of Mihashigawa Corporation
- Tomoyo Onishi, City Development Support Staff, Suzu City
- Evonne Yiu, United Nations University IAS OUIK
- 16:20-16:30 Closing Remarks: Koji Nakamura, Visiting Professor at Kanazawa University
- 16:30 Closing
We look forward to your participation!
