UNU Global Seminar 2nd Tohoku Session Global Environment and Regional Development �¡DATE: 27- 30 July 2003 (Sun. - Wed.) �¡VENUE Keynote lectures: Akita City Culture Hall Plaza Seminar & Group Discussion: Akita University �¡Organized by United Nations University �¡Supported by Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology, Ministry of the Environment, Akita Government, Akita city, Tohoku Economic Federation, The Tohoku Federation of Chambers of Commerce and Industry, The Federation of Akita Prefecture Chambers and Commerce of Industry �¡Cooperating Universities Akita University, Tohoku University, Hirosaki University, Iwate University, Yamagata University, Fukushima University, Miyagi University of Education, Tohoku Gakuin University, Akita Prefectural University, Akita Keizaihoka University, Akita Prefectural University, Akita Keizaihoka University �¡Sponsored by Tohoku Electric Power Co., Ltc , The 77 Bank Ltd, IRIS OHYAMA INC., KAMEI CORPORATION, Kajima Corporation Tohoku Branch �¡Deadline for application: Sunday, 22 June 2003

Objectives The United Nations University (UNU) Global Seminars are aimed at deepening the understanding among students and young professionals in Japan of pressing issues that are the concern of the United Nations, its Peoples and Member States. Following the establishment of annual seminars in the Shonan, Kobe, Hokkaido, Okinawa, Shimane and Kanazawa areas, the first UNU Global Seminar-Tohoku Session was held in Sendai in 2002. This year, the second Tohoku Session will take place in Akita City. This year�fs theme is �gGlobal Environment and Regional Development.�h In the previous century, these two notions were often thought of as being in opposition to each another. The twenty-first century, however, requires a new perspective - one that harmonizes environmental conservation and regional development. On the first day, two keynote lectures will provide an overview of the key issues of the seminar. This will be followed by four lectures (including discussion) over the second and third days; themes include �gSustainable Development and Local Communities,�h �gEnvironmental Conservation and Multicultural Societies,�h �gWorld Heritage: the Shirakami Mountain Region�h and �gEco-cities.�h By examining these topics, participants will consider how regional development and environmental conservation might proceed in a balanced and sustainable manner. This four-day seminar brings together distinguished scholars and practitioners from both Japan and abroad who will give lectures as well as engage in an active exchange with the participants. The format will consist of keynote speeches, lectures and group discussions. We welcome applications from throughout Japan from those who are interested in issues of global concern or are pursuing international or local community service-based careers. On the first day, the opening ceremony and keynote lectures will be open to the general public.

Advisory Committee Prof. Takashi YOSHIMOTO President, Tohoku University (Chairperson) Prof. Masahiko Endo President, Hirosaki University Prof. Kenichi HIRAYAMA President, Iwate University Prof. Isao Kuramatsu President, Tohoku Gakuin University Prof. Akira Miura President, Akita University Prof. Fujiro Sendo President, Yamagata University Prof. Yoshikazu Usui President, Fukushima University Prof. Kaoru Yokosuka President, Miyagi University of Education Mr. Toshiaki Yashima Chairperson, Tohoku Economic Federation Mr. Iwao Muramatsu Chairperson, The Tohoku Federation of Chambers of Commerce and Industry Prof. Akiko Yamanaka Visiting Professor, United Nations University

Members of the Programme Committee �iin alphabetical order�j Prof. Takuo SUGAWARA Akita University Prof. Michihiro HARA Iwate University Prof. Yoshiaki HARA Yamagata University Prof. Shintaro HAYASHI Akita University Mr. Yoshihiko KITAGAWA Dep. of Urban Development, City of Akita Mr. Yutaka KOBAYASHI Dep. of Living Environment and Culture, Akita Prefecture Prof. Hideo KOJIMOTO Hirosaki University Prof. Atsushi SATO Akita Prefectural University Prof. Hiroshi SUZUKI Fukushima University Prof. Isamu WATANABE Akita Keizaihoka University Prof. Nakamichi YAMASAKI Tohoku University Prof. Akiko YAMANAKA United Nations University

Lecturers �iin order of presentations�j Prof. Motoyuki SUZUKI Former Vice-Rector, Special Programme Advisor, United Nations University Mr. Yasushi AKASHI Former Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations, Representative of the Government of Japan on Peace-Building, Rehabilitation and Reconstruction in Sri Lanka Dr. Tadahiro NAGATA Director of Food Safety and Quality Division, National Food Research Institute Mr. Kenichi KAWAMURA Director, Research Associates Sustainable Community Prof. Yoshihiko IMAI Emeritus Professor, Kochi University Prof. Tetsu SADOTOMO College of Law, Nihon University Prof. Hajime MAKITA Faculty of Agriculture and Life Science, Hirosaki University Prof. Masaaki KOUMARU Faculty of Policy Studies, Iwate Prefectural University Dr. Peter J. MARCOTULLIO Research fellow, United Nations University Institute of Advanced Studies Prof. Takehito TAKANO Graduate School, Tokyo Medical and Dental University

Seminar Programme

7/27 �iSun.�j   PM Opening Keynote lectures (Public lectures) Lecture 1 �gThe Global Environment and Preventing Global Warming�h Prof. Motoyuki SUZUKI Lecture 2 �gThe Asian Region and Ethnic Problems�h Mr. Yasushi AKASHI Orientation Reception 7/28 �iMon.�j AM Session A �g Sustainable Development and Local Communities�h - Food and Security- Lecture 1 : Dr. Tadahiro NAGATA Lecture 2 : Mr. Kenichi KAWAMURA PM Session B �g Environmental Conservation and Multicultural Societies�h - Role of Traditional Culture- Lecture 3 : Prof. Yoshihiko IMAI Lecture 4 : Prof. Tetsu SADOTOMO Guidance for those wishing to work in the United Nations system Group discussion 7/29 �iTue.�j AM Session C �gWorld Heritage: The Shirakami Mountain Region�h - Ecological Understanding of Nature- Lecture 5: Prof. Hajime MAKITA Lecture 6: Prof. Masaaki KOUMARU PM Session D �g Eco-cities�h - Design for the 21st Century Civilization- Lecture 7: Dr. Peter J. MARCOTULLIO Lecture 8: Prof. Takehito TAKANO Group discussion 7/30 �iWed.�j PM Group presentations Closing ceremony Farewell Lunch �iSeminar programme is subject to change.�j

Application Information
Requirements for participation:	The seminar is open to Japanese or foreign students enrolled at Japanese universities (undergraduate and graduate students), irrespective of their major. Young professionals interested in the seminar theme are also welcome, although those working in the subject area are not admissible. Participants are required to understand both English and Japanese, as lectures will be delivered in either language. Simultaneous interpretation will be provided only of the public keynote lectures.
Date:	Date: 27-30 July, 2003 (Sun.-Wed.) The seminar starts on 27 July at 13.00 hours with the opening ceremony and ends on 30 July after lunch. Participants are required to register at the auditorium at the time of the opening ceremony and stay for the entire duration of the seminar.
Venue:	Opening ceremony and Keynote speeches: Akita City Culture Hall 7-3-1 Sannou, Akita city Tel: 018-865-1191 / Fax: 018-865-1195 Lectures, Group discussions and Closing ceremony: Akita University 1-1 Tegatagakuen machi, Akita city Tel: 018-889-2270 / Fax: 018-832-5364 Welcome Reception and Accommodation: Akita Park Hotel 4-5-10 Sannou, Akita city Tel: 018-862-1515 / Fax: 018-865-1684
Number of participants:	‚T‚O
Fee:	The participation fee of Yen 25,000 covers accommodation, meals, and seminar documentation, but does note include travel expenses to and from the seminar site. Foreign students who do not receive a full scholarship for their study in Japan may apply for a waiver of the participation fee.
Certificate:	Each participant will receive a UNU certificate upon successful completion of the seminar.
Application:	Please complete the enclosed application form [MS WORD/PDF], writing a grief essay on its reverse, and send it to the following address by post, Fax, or e-mail. The form can also be downloaded from the UNU website.
Secretariat:	Tohoku Global Seminar Secretariat United Nations University 5-53-70, Jingumae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 150-8925, Japan TEL: 03-3499-2811 FAX: 03-3499-2828 E-mail: gstohoku@hq.unu.edu Homepage: http://www.unu.edu/globseminar/index.htm Office hours: Monday - Friday    AM 9:30 - 13:00/PM 14:00 - 17:30
Deadline for application :	Sunday, 22 June 2003
Notification of Selection :	Applications will be reviewed by the Programme Committee. Successful candidates will be notified by the beginning of July.

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