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DAY110.8(Tue)
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DAY210.9(Wed)
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DAY310.10(Thu)
[The Path] Movements in Japan and Asia: Tracing the 10-year path and mapping the path to 2030 - Part1
[Markets] Minimize the impact of overfishing and environmental destruction in the seafood market in Japan and Asia: Environmental due diligence approaches and supply chain engagement
Companies are implementing the plan to comply with their sustainable procurement policy to ensure the sustainability of seafood by introducing various tools, including certification schemes. On the other hand, in order for corporate procurement activities to contribute to reducing global overfishing and the impact of the destruction of the marine environment, it is expected that the companies accelerate taking approaches to have effective initiatives based on a medium to long-term perspective and in collaboration with diverse stakeholders. In this session, we will explore the functions of ratings, companies’ voluntary audits, and improvement projects used in the market, in addition to certification schemes, when considering environmental due diligence in the seafood business.
[Markets] Mitigating IUU risks from the seafood market in Japan and Asia: Establishment of interoperable full-chain traceability and improving transparency
IUU fishing is a common challenge in the international seafood industry. Many measures have been taken so far, such as the establishment of legal frameworks by countries and regions and the introduction of traceability by companies. There are, however, new challenges including the need for interoperable traceability systems across the entire supply chain and discussions on increasing transparency are progressing in the international community. Therefore, in this session (panel), we will examine the ideal form of traceability systems that will be needed in the future, as well as the challenges of achieving interoperability, ensuring transparency, and verifying the collected information, while reviewing the roles of companies and governments.
[Markets] Addressing risks of human rights labour rights violation risks in the seafood market in Japan and Asia: Promoting robust human rights due diligence
In recent years, discussions on human rights due diligence have been increasing in Japan and other Asian countries. In Japan, there are already cases in which companies are setting up systems for this. However, discussions about improvements, remediations, and remedies for issues and risks identified through audits and risk assessments are still in the process of development. Therefore, in this session (panel), we will discuss improvements, remediations, and remedies through the supply chain that can be effective in reducing problems and risks at the sea and facilities, and we will also explore the form of "worker-driven social responsibility”.
[The Path] Movements in Japan and Asia: Tracing the 10-year path and mapping the path to 2030 - Part2
[Production] Where is Japan's seafood industry heading?
Five years have passed since the new Fisheries Law was enacted for the sustainable utilization of seafood resources. What are the signs of recovery that have emerged in Japan's seafood industry and local communities? We look back at the history of reforms in the seafood industry and envision a roadmap to 2030.
[Production] Contributing to Achieve Nature Positive and International Food Security through Japanese and Asian Fisheries and Aquaculture: Eliminating IUU Fishing and Labor Human Rights Violations
Two years have passed since Japan became the first Asian country to enact a law to prevent IUU fishery-origin seafood from entering the market. Are the seafood markets in Japan and the Asian region protecting honest fishermen from unfair price competition? Are they protecting the human rights of workers in the supply chain? In order to design a production system that meets international demand, we will assess the current status and future of IUU fishing and human rights violation countermeasures in Japan, Asia, and the rest of the world.
[Production] Building a production, processing, and export system in Japan and Asia to participate in the growing sustainable seafood market
The pursuit of environmental sustainability and social responsibility is becoming a requirement for entering the growing global seafood market. We will discuss the establishment of responsible production, processing, and export systems in Japan and the Asian region to enter this growing market.
[The Path] Movements in Japan and Asia: Tracing the 10-year path and mapping the path to 2030 - Part3
[Finance] Attracting ESG investment and financing for sustainable growth in the seafood industry: Establishment of due diligence system and disclosure movement in environmental and human rights
Responsible investment and sustainability finance in the seafood sector are showing signs of activity in Japan as well. We will learn about the forms of due diligence and disclosure that the world's leading financial institutions are now demanding from seafood companies, and discuss the financing necessary for the sustainable growth of the seafood industry in Japan and the Asian region.
[Finance] Blue finance: Engagement with seafood companies by financial sector
The global seafood industry still faces several risks that threaten responsible businesses, including overfishing, IUU fishing, labor rights abuses, and the loss of biodiversity. Following the TSSS2023, this session will focus on investor engagement and joint engagement to address these issues and discuss forms of collaboration between financial institutions and seafood business companies in Japan and Asia.
[Design] Summary: Mapping the path to the 2030 goal of "Win the Mainstream" with sustainable seafood
As the world faces severe food shortages, there is hope through sustainable seafood. To begin with, marine ecosystems and seafood resources are the property of all humankind and are borrowed from future generations. We will design a future model of multi-stakeholder collaboration in Japan and the Asian region that is necessary to realize nature positivity in the seafood industry.
