We are pleased to report that our SDG activities have been recognized in two cases.
(1) At the "Kansai SDGs Caravan in Hyogo
At the "Kansai SDGs Caravan in Hyogo," we made a presentation on our case study titled "Fisheries Technology from Himeji to Timor-Leste.
Hyogo Prefecture: "Kansai SDGs Caravan in Hyogo"
Date and Time: June 6, 2018 (Wednesday) 15:00-17:00
Place: Conference Room 1, 14F, Kobe Commerce and Industry Trade Center Building
Hosted by: METI-KANSAI, Hyogo Prefecture, Hyogo-Kobe International Business Square
Co-sponsored by: Kansai SDGs Platform
Participants: 129 persons
Program
Opening remarks by Director General of METI-KANSAI, Hyogo Pref.
Keynote comment: "Kobe University's approach to the SDGs" by Dr. Masato Ogawa, Executive Vice President, Kobe University
Case Study Presentation 1: "ASICS's CSR and Sustainability Activities
Mr. Ryuichi Tsukita, CSR and Sustainability Department, CSR Division, ASICS Corporation
Case Study Presentation 2: "Contributing to Women's Social Advancement and Employment Expansion in Bangladesh
Mr. Toru Aoki, Advisor, Production Department, Sasame Trading Co.
Case Study Presentation 3: "Bringing Fisheries Technology from Himeji to Timor-Leste" by Ms. Hiromi Mukai, Harima Ocean Farm Ltd.
(2) Participation in the fisheries industry infrastructure in Timor-Leste was recognized as a contribution to the SDGs.
Overview of efforts to contribute to the SDGs
Fishery Industry Promotion in Timor-Leste
The Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste achieved independence from Indonesia in 2002 after a civil war, but has not developed any industries other than those related to oil and coffee. Surrounded by the sea, Timor-Leste is a maritime country similar to Japan.
However, its fisheries and fish processing industries are underdeveloped, and the country is unable to take full advantage of its abundant marine resources. This is due to the lack of knowledge and experience of the fishermen in the country.
Based on the knowledge and experience of Harima Ocean Farm, we aim to improve the capacity and income of the fishery processing industry and related people in the country and promote the fishery industry by developing business with fishery related people in the country. In addition, the project aims to contribute to other SDGs such as the eradication of hunger and sustainable economic growth.