The Department of Environment and Natural Resources and the Ministry of the Environment of Japan kick off today the three-day 2nd Philippines-Japan Environment Week at the Dusit Thani Manila in Makati City.

The event co-organized by the Japanese Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Philippines and the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry showcases Filipino and Japanese green technologies and solutions for building a decarbonized and resilient society.

It will also facilitate understanding on environmental and related challenges and identify potential opportunities for cooperation between the Philippines and Japan in the growing green business.

Expected to participate in the event are 600 stakeholders including from the Philippines and Japanese governments, local government, private sector, research/academic institutions, international/regional organizations and non-government organizations.

The plenary session will feature a keynote speech and a panel discussion with the theme of “Collaboration Opportunities toward Climate-resilient and Sustainable Philippines.”

In the thematic session, the respective seminar organizers will present the theme of the event, followed by short presentations (business pitch) by representatives of Philippine and Japanese companies showcasing technologies and solutions.

Side events on corporate level GHG measurement and reporting and sustainable design will also be held on 13 January, prior to the main Environment Week program.

During the main Environment Week program on 14 and 15 January, business networking space is provided to create new business opportunities, find new business partners and expand businesses between Philippine and Japanese companies/organizations.

Twenty to 30 Japanese and Philippine companies/organizations will showcase their technology and innovative business, as well as facilitate business matchmaking.

Also supporting the event are the ASEAN-Japan Center, Embassy of Japan in the Philippines, Embassy of the Philippines in Japan, JETRO Manila Office, JICA Philippines Office, Japanese Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Cebu Inc., Japanese Chamber of Commerce of Mindanao, Japan Platform for Redesign: Sustainable Infrastructure, Overseas Environment Cooperation Center and the Securities and Exchange Commission.