[Nov. 9, 2024 | Hybrid Event | Registration Required] Symposium: “Building a Symbiotic Society between Humanity and the Earth through the Planetary Health Framework”

Event Overview

Planetary Health emphasizes that the health of humanity and the health of the Earth are interdependent. We aim to achieve the best possible health, well-being, and fairness by examining the political, economic, and social structures. But are we not already taking action within the framework of our individual Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)? How does Planetary Health relate to and contribute to these existing initiatives? To explore this, we are honored to welcome Dr. Samuel Myers, founder of the Planetary Health Alliance, who will discuss the relationship between Planetary Health and three key areas: “Nature Restoration (Nature Positive),” “Carbon Neutrality,” and “Circular Economy.” He will be joined by leading panelists from each field for an engaging discussion.

Organizers

• Center for the Planetary Health and Innovation Science, The IDEC Institute, Hiroshima University
• Environmental Risk Committee of The Science Council of Japan

Co-organizer

• Planetary Health Alliance Japan Hub

Event Details

• Date and Time: Saturday, November 9, 2024, 1:00 PM – 4:15 PM
• Venue: Hiroshima University, Kasumi Campus, Ryoun Building (1-2-3 Kasumi, Minami Ward, Hiroshima City)
  * Note: On-campus parking (paid) is reserved for hospital visitors, so please use public transportation.
• Participation: Onsite or online (registration required)
• Language: Japanese and English (simultaneous interpretation available)
• Audience: Open to all

Keynote Lecture

Samuel Myers, MD, MPH

Dr. Samuel Myers is the Founding Director of Planetary Health Alliance with support from The Rockefeller Foundation. He received his BA from Harvard College, his MD from Yale Medical School, and received his MPH from the Harvard School of Public Health. He oversees multi-institutional efforts focused on understanding and quantifying the human health impacts of global environmental change and translating that understanding into action globally.

Program

• Opening Remarks:
  • TANAKA Junko – Executive Vice President, Hiroshima University
  • NAKAMURA Keiko – Chair, Subcommittee on Environmental Risk, Science Council of Japan, Professor, Tokyo Science University
• Overview of the Event:
  • KASHIMA Saori – Director, Planetary Health Innovation Science Center, the IDEC Institute, Hiroshima University

Keynote Lecture

• “Planetary Health: Safeguarding human health on very rapidly changing planet”
  • Dr. Samuel Myers – Founding Director of Planetary Health Alliance and Johns Hopkins Institute for Planetary Health, Professor of Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
• “Human Ecology Perspectives and Planetary Health Practices in Japan”
  • Dr. Watanabe Chiho – Professor, Nagasaki University Graduate School of Planetary Health

Panel Discussion：Building a Symbiotic Society between Humanity and the Earth

• Moderators:
  • SANBONGI Yoshihiro – Professor, Hiroshima University
  • KASHIMA Saori – Associate Professor, Hiroshima University
• Panelists:
  • “For a Planet We Can Pass on to Future Generations: Responsibility for Biodiversity and Planetary Health”
    • AKE Kanako – Representative, Rooting Our Own Tomorrows (ROOTs)
  • “Challenges and Initiatives Toward a Carbon-Neutral Society”
    • MASUI Toshihiko – Director, Social Systems Division, National Institute for Environmental Studies
  • “Smart Mobility Platforms and Healthy Aging Cities”
    • FUJIWARA Akimasa – Professor, Hiroshima University
  • “Regional Food Circulation”
    • CHOMEI Yosuke – Associate Professor, Hiroshima University
    • UNO Maki – PhD Candidate, Hiroshima University
  • “Co-Benefits of Mitigation and Health – Toward Sustainable Well-being”
    • HASHIZUME Masahiro – Professor, University of Tokyo
       

• Closing Remarks
  • TBD