UNU Global Seminar 3rd Tohoku Session Think Globally, Act Locally �| for SUSTAINABLE SOCIETY�| DATE: 31 July - 3 August 2004 (Sat. - Tue.) VENUE CORASSE fukushima Organized by United Nations University Supported by Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology, Ministry of the Environment, Fukushima Prefectural Government, City of Fukushima, Tohoku Economic Federation, The Tohoku Federation of Chambers of Commerce and Industry, The Federation of Fukushima Prefecture Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Association for Higher Education in Fukushima Cooperating Universities Fukushima University, Tohoku University, Hirosaki University, Iwate University, Akita University), Yamagata University, Miyagi University of Education), The University of Aizu, Fukushima Medical University) Sponsored by Tohoku Electric Power Co., Ltd, THE TOHO BANK 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�Fgstohoku@hq.unu.edu HP�F 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, 20 June 2004

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 UNU Global Seminar-1st Tohoku Session was held in Sendai City in 2002. Following the 2nd Tohoku Session held in Akita City in 2002, the 3rd Tohoku Session will take place in Fukushima City this year. With the rapid development of globalization, approaches to our cities, local communities and lifestyles have come into serious question. Continuing on the success of last year's Tohoku Session, "Global Environment and Regional Development," this year's seminar aims at a sustainable society including concepts such as a recycling-oriented society, sustainable cities, community regeneration, local production for local consumption, and slow-life. We would like to explore sustainable society and the co-existence of globalization and localization based on global and local perspectives. 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 those throughout Japan who are interested in issues of global concern or are pursuing international or local community service-based careers. The opening ceremony and keynote lectures will be open to the general public on the first day.

Advisory Committee Members 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

Programme Committee Members     (in alphabetical order) Prof. Hiroshi SUZUKI Fukushima University (Chairperson) Prof. Tetsuhito FUKUSHIMA Fukushima Medical University Prof. Shinobu GOTO Fukushima University Prof. Michihiro HARA Iwate University Prof. Shintaro HAYASHI Akita University Prof. Daisuke HIGAKI Hirosaki University Mr. Katsutoshi KUROSAWA Director, General Department, City of Fukushima Prof. Kazuyuki MIKAMI Miyagi University of Education Prof. Takashi SUZUKI Yamagata University Prof. Shigeki TSUNOYAMA Vice President, The University of Aizu Mr. Masao UCHIBORI Director, Planning and Coordination Dept., Fukushima Prefectural Government Prof. Atsushi YOSHIMOTO Tohoku University Prof. Akiko YAMANAKA United Nations University

Steering Committee Members Prof. Yoshikazu USUI President, Fukushima University (Chariperson) Prof. Toshio KONNO Vice President, Fukushima University Prof. Akira WATANABE Fukushima University Prof. Masao ONOHARA Fukushima University Prof. Koji NAGAHATA Fukushima University Prof. Shinobu GOTO Fukushima University Prof. Hiroshi SUZUKI Fukushima University Mr. Kenji SUZUKI Planning and Coordination Dept., Fukushima Prefectural Government Mr. Tetsuhiko WATANABE Planning and Policy Section, City of Fukushima Mr. Makoto SATO General Section, Fukushima University

Lecturers    �iin order of presentations�j Mr. Gregory CLARK Vice-President, Akita International University Mr. Eisaku SATO Governor, Fukushima Prefecture Prof. Katumi MUSIAKE Professor, Faculty of Administration and Social Sciences, Fukushima University Prof. Akiko OKABE Assistant Professor, Faculty of Engineering, Chiba University Mr. Syunsaku KOKUBUN President, KOKUBUN NOJYO. CO. Ms. Ayako FUJII Executive Director, Environmental Co-op Union Shiga Prof. Hisatake KATO President, Tottori University of Environmental Studies Prof. Fumikazu YOSHIDA Professor, Graduate School of Economics and Business Administration, Hokkaido University

Seminar Programme

7/31   PM Opening Keynote lectures (Public lectures) Lecture 1: Gregory CLARK Lecture 2: Eisaku SATO Orientation Reception 8/1 AM Session A �gRecycling-oriented Society: Theory and Practice�h Lecture 1 : Katsumi MUSIAKE Lecture 2 : Akiko OKABE PM Session B "Towards Sustainable Society: Collectively Creating Local Communities" Lecture 3 : Syunsaku KOKUBUN Lecture 4 : Ayako FUJII Guidance for those wishing to work in the United Nations system Group discussion 8/2 AM Session C "Coexistence and Justice in a Recycling-oriented Society" Lecture 5: Hisatake KATO Lecture 6: Fumikazu YOSHIDA PM Field Trip Group discussion 8/3 AM 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 for the public keynote lectures.
Date:	31 July - 3 August, 2004 (Sat.-Tue.) The seminar starts on 31 July at 13.00 hours with the opening ceremony and ends on 3 August 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:	Seminar: CORASSE fukushima 1-20 Mikawaminami-machi, Fukushima city Tel: 024-525-4089 / Fax: 024-525-4036 URL: http://www.corasse.jp/ Accommodation: Fukushima Rich Hotel 2-36 Sakae-machi, Fukushima city Tel: 024-521-1711 / Fax: 024-524-0292 URL: http://www.rich-hotels.co.jp/
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, 20 June 2004
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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