Event Outline

Philippines-Japan ENVIRONMENT WEEK

Date 13-15 January 2025
Venue Dusit Thani Manila|Manila, Philippines

Japan

Ministry of Environment

Japan

Ministry of Environment

Japan

Ministry of Environment

Japan

Ministry of Environment

Japan

Ministry of Environment

PURPOSE and PARTICIPANTS

The objective of this event is to facilitate understanding on the environmental and related concerns and challenges and identification of potential opportunities in the growing green business between the Philippines and Japan, with a view to building a decarbonized and resilient society.
A total of 600 participants from a wide range of stakeholders including the Philippines and Japanese governments, local government, private sector, research/academic institutions, international/regional organizations and NGOs are expected to attend the three-day event.

PROGRAMME AT A GLANCE

CONTENTS

14th January

OPENING and PLENARY SESSIONS
Collaboration Opportunities toward Climate-Resilient and Sustainable Philippines
OPENING SESSION
Opening Remarks
  • H.E. Maria Antonia Yulo Loyzaga
    Secretary, Department of Environment and Natural Resources, Philippines (DENR)
  • Hon. KOBAYASHI Fumiaki, State Minister, Ministry of the Environment, Japan (MOEJ)

Welcome Remarks
  • H.E. ENDO Kazuya, Ambassador, Embassy of Japan in the Philippines
  • Consul Enunina V. Mangio, President, Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI)
  • SHIMODA Shigeru, Vice President, The Japanese Chamber of Commerce & Industry in the Philippines, Inc. (JCCIPI)
PLENARY SESSION
Keynote Speech
Keynote Speech
Panel Discussion
Collaboration Opportunities toward Climate-Resilient and Sustainable Philippines

Panelists

SESSION 1
Promoting Transition to Environmentally Friendly Business Practices and Financial Support
OPENING
Welcome Remarks and Introduction of Objective
  • TAKEMOTO Kazuhiko, President, OECC
KEYNOTE PRESENTATIONS
Contributions to Powering Business Opportunities by Harmonized Carbon Pricing Market Towards a Net Zero Emissions and Sustainable Society
Mapping Study on Environmental Disclosure and ESG Finance in the ASEAN Region and Introduction of Japanese Initiatives on Green Finance
PANEL DISCUSSION
Guiding Presentation
Outlook of ESG Finance in the Philippines
Discussion
How the Financial Sector Can Support Environmentally Friendly Business Activities?

Moderator:

  • Junkyu Lee, Director, Finance, Finance Sector Office (SG-FIN), Sectors Group (SG), ADB

Panelists:

SESSION 3
Improvement of Water Environment
OPENING
Opening Remarks
  • KUDO Shunsuke, Assistant Director, Ministry of the Environment, Japan (MOEJ)
  • NAKAMURA Kazuo, Executive Director, Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) Manila
PRESENTATIONS
BUSINESS PITCHES
Nippon Koei's Activities Related to Water Environment Improvement and Climate Change Mitigation
Organic Wastewater Treatment Technology using MBR and Johkasou
Real-time Stormwater Management System
Save the Planet! Revolutionary Oil Spill Cleanup Technology
Effective Development of Sewer Infrastructure with Decentralized Wastewater Treatment Technology
CLOSING
Closing Remarks
  • KUDO Shunsuke, Assistant Director, MOEJ

15th January

SESSION 4
Climate Change Mitigation・JCM
OPENING
Opening Remark
  • NAMEKI Mimi, Director for International Strategy on Climate Change, Ministry of the Environment, Japan (MOEJ)
PRESENTATIONS: Climate Change Mitigation Measures in the Philippines
PH-JPN JCM & Updates on PH NDC
Sustainability Reporting: Strengthening Corporate Resilience and Investor Confidence
PRESENTATIONS: Introduction of Joint Crediting Mechanism (JCM)
Outline of the JCM
Japan Fund for the JCM (JFJCM)
How to Develop JCM Project
Introduction of JCM Projects in the Philippines and Potential Area
Pioneering 100% Green Trucking Operations: A Sustainable Future with Mober
Kasambuhay for Good
Q & A
BUSINESS PITCHES
Kanadevia Group's Environmental Solutions Contribute to Climate Change Mitigation
Addressing Climate Finance through JCM
Achieving Energy Savings through Improved Cooling Efficiency
SESSION 5
E-Waste
OPENING
Opening Remarks
  • Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR)
    Environmental Management Bureau (EMB)
  • MATSUURA Ko, Assistant Director, Office for Promotion of Sound Material-Cycle Society, Environmental Regeneration and Material Cycles Bureau, Ministry of the Environment, Japan (MOEJ)
PRESENTATIONS
Status of E-waste Management in the Phillipines
Bilateral Cooperation between the Philippines and Japan on Sustainable E-waste Management and Recycling
E-waste Management Philippines: Learning from EPR Mandates & Compliance towards Circular Economy & Zero Waste to Nature 2030
Circular Economy in Action: Transforming E-waste Recycling in the Philippines
Initiatives for E-waste Recycling
CLOSING
Closing Remarks
  • Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR)
  • Ministry of the Environment, Japan (MOEJ)
SESSION 6
Circular Economy / Waste Management
PRESENTATION
Circular economy & Waste Management
Transforming the Philippine Industry: Embracing Circular Economy for a Sustainable Future
BUSINESS PITCHES
Riverine Litter Monitoring Technology for Green City and Blue Ocean
Plastic and Residual Waste Recycling Project
"GARAHeco" by EN Tsumugi : the Philippines’ First Japan-Standard End-of-Life Vehicle (ELV) Proper Dismantling Project for Circular Economy
Introduction of EJEC and Our Consultation Services in Waste Management
Environmental Solutions by CircuLite
Waste to Wealth - Eliminate Food Loss by Extending 10x Shelf-Life for Vegetables and Fruits
LIMEX Material for a Greener Tomorrow with Less CO2 and Plastic
SESSION 7
Climate Change Adaptation
PRESENTATIONS
Engaging with private sector for adaptation measures
Quezon City Climate Change Adaptation: Driving Circular Economy and Nature Based Solutions
Enhancing Synergies through Nature based solutions
Activating Synergies with Nature-based Solutions: Lessons from Indonesia’s Palm Sugar Industry
A CLIMATE PREPARED FUTURE: SM Prime’s Strategy
Nature-Based Solutions for Climate Resilience in the World Bank Portfolio
  • Agnes Balota, Senior Environmental Specialist, World Bank
PANEL DISCUSSION
  • All Speakers
BUSINESS PITCH
Cloud-based Disaster Risk Reduction OS: RisKma
Weather and Climate Innovation for a Climate-Resilient Future
SESSION 8
CEFIA: Micro-Grid Flagship
OPENING REMARKS
  • SUMITOMO Yojiro, Global Environmental Affairs Office, Inustrial Science, Technology and Environmental Policy Bureau, Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI)
PRESENTATIONS
“Overview of Microgrids with Renewable Energy in ASEAN” CEFIA Flagship Project - Microgrids
Case Study of K-EMS Approach to Microgrid Stabilization
20-Year-Life Lead-Acid Battery for Renewable Energy
Microgrid Design & Operation – TMEIC Proposal
BUSINESS PITCH
Introduction of Solar Cell Fault and Detection Tester SOKODES
  • DATE Hiroshi, Chairman & CTO, System JD Co., Ltd.
Q & A

13th January

SIDE EVENTS 1
Promoting Quality Corporate-Level GHG Measurement and Reporting as a Business Opportunity
REGISTRATION OPEN [9:30]
OPENING [10:00]
Opening Remarks
  • Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR)
  • OGAWA Makako, Deputy Director-General, Global Environment Bureau, Ministry of the Environment, Japan (MOEJ)
Objectives of the Workshop
  • KOBAYASHI Kunihiko, Researcher, Overseas Environmental Cooperation Center, Japan (OECC)
Understand the Context Surrounding Corporate GHG Measurement and Reporting
International Trends on GHG Measurement and Reporting including Supply Chain Management with a View of Incentives for Business
  • NARUSE Hiroshi, Technology Specialist, OECC
Status of Corporate-Level GHG Accounting and Reporting in Japan, and Introduction of Joint Crediting Mechanism (JCM)
  • TANAKA Junya, Assistant Director, MOEJ
Overview of NDC Implementation Plan in the Philippines
  • Government of the Philippines
Q & A
COFFEE BREAK [11:10-11:25]
Share the Experiences and Practices
Status of Companies’ GHG Measurement & Reporting Activities in the Philippines
  • Albert A. Magalang, Head, Climate Change Service, DENR
Presentation and Discussion
Sharing the Experiences on GHG Measurement & Reporting, and Reduction 
  • Moderator
    Bonar Laureto, CAaSS Principal, SVG
  • Presenters
    Companies
LUNCH [12:25-14:00]
Deepen Understanding of Philippines’ Commitments to Environmental Disclosure
SEC Sustainability Reporting and Small Medium Industries and Large Enterprises Embracing Sustainability (SMILEES)
  • Rachel Esther Gumtang-Remalante, Director, Securities and Exchange Commission Philippines (SEC)
The Philippines’ Commitments on GHG Reporting and Tracking of NDC Progress with Demonstration of GHG Calculation
  • Rolando Abad Jr., Climate Change Service, DENR
Q & A
CLOSING
  • MOEJ, DENR
SIDE EVENTS 2
Workshop on Circular Design
Unwrapping Sustainable Packaging with Promotion of Circular Design in the Philippines
REGISTRATION OPEN [11:30]
LUNCH GATHERING AND EXCHANGE [12:00]
OPENING [12:30]
Opening Remarks
  • Chairat Liengkajornkiet, Director of Programme Operations, ASEAN-Japan Centre
Welcome Remarks
PRESENTATIONS
Trend of EPR in Japan and Result of Tokyo Pack 2024 and Japan Packaging Contest 2024 (TBC)
Trend and Private Sectors’ Challenge towards EPR in the Philippines
  • Speaker from the Philippines
“CO-CREATING A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE”
Q & A
WORKSHOP
Workshop on Sustainable Packaging Design
  • Short Presentation by Japanese Designer
  • Group Discussion
CLOSING
Wrap-Up
  • Design Center of the Philippines
Closing Message