Transitioning Japan’s Seafood Industry toward a Nature-Positive Economy

SUMMARY

SPEAKER

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  Nissui Corporation　
  General Manager

  Akihiko Nishi

  "Joined Nippon Suisan Kaisha, Ltd. (now Nissui Corporation) in 1993. After many years working in the marketing and sales divisions for frozen foods, he transitioned in 2020 to the CSR Department, now the Sustainability Department, where he is responsible for sustainability-related initiatives.
  Currently, he leads the planning and implementation of sustainability strategies aimed at driving the Nissui Group’s sustainable growth and enhancing corporate value through addressing social and environmental challenges. In addition, he is actively engaged in various initiatives to help resolve fisheries sustainability challenges, while also promoting dialogue and information disclosure with stakeholders, including investors and financial institutions."

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  Planet Tracker　
  Head of Nature

  Francois Mosnier

  François brings 15 years of experience working across finance, nature conservation and sustainable food production. At Planet Tracker, he oversees the Nature team, driving change at corporates dependent on or impacting nature, using finance as a lever. He previously managed the ocean team, whose research focuses on fishing, aquaculture and deep sea mining, demonstrates the financial materiality of ecosystem health to investors, and advises them on what changes they need to ask companies to protect future returns. Prior to joining Planet Tracker, François was a financial analyst at Exane BNP Paribas and Capital Group, and a conservation finance specialist at Conservation Capital.

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  Norinchukin Research Institute / Norinchukin Bank　
  Senior researcher

  Naohito Okazoe

  Born in a family of small-scale fish farmer. In 2006-23, as a FAJ or MOFA staff, engaged in the fisheries coordination at RFMOs, FAO and IWC, as well as in the policy debate of marine biodiversity. Currently at Norinchukin Research Institute, provides sustainability consulting mainly to food and agriculture companies, while working as a fisheries analyst. Also supports the corporate sustainability of Norinchukin Bank as a staff member. Master of Agriculture (Marine Biology) / Master of Public Policy.

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  Ministry of the Environment
  Office for Business and Biodiversity
  Nature Conservation Bureau
  Deputy Director

  Yukio Fukaya

  Yukio Fukaya joined the Ministry of the Environment in 2008. He has worked on the protection and management of national parks and measures to address invasive alien species, including the red imported fire ant, at the Ministry’s headquarters. He has also served as a ranger at Sanriku Fukkō National Park and Towada-Hachimantai National Park, and was seconded to the Ogasawara Village Office and Nagasaki Prefectural Government. Since April 2026, he has served in his current position, where he is responsible for policy development and multi-sector collaboration, including with businesses, to advance the transition to a nature-positive economy based on Japan’s Transition Strategy toward Nature-Positive Economy and that Roadmap.

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  Seafood Legacy　
  Founder/CEO

  Wakao Hanaoka

  After spending over 15 years of his youth in Southeast Asia, Wakao moved to the USA and graduated from the Florida Institute of Technology’s Department of Ocean Engineering and Marine Sciences. His illustrious journey in sustainable seafood began in the Maldives and Malaysia. In 2007, he took the helm at Greenpeace Japan, launching and leading the Sustainable Seafood Project with vision and dedication.
  
  
  
  Upon establishing his independence, in July 2015, Wakao founded Seafood Legacy Co., Ltd. in Tokyo, marking a new chapter in his mission to preserve the legacy of abundant seafood, a testament to the vital interconnections of marine ecosystems, economy, and society.

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  Seafood Legacy　
  Business Engagement
  Officer

  Moderator：Yuka Ogata

  At Seafood Legacy, Yuka supports companies in developing and implementing sustainable seafood sourcing policies, with a focus on linking sustainability to competitiveness and corporate value. Her career spans aquaculture research, local fisheries administration, and fisheries practices in Japan. She holds a Ph.D. in Agricultural Science from The University of Tokyo.

OUTLINE

Date & Time

October 20, 2026 (Tue) 13:30-15:00

Venue

AZUR Takeshiba, Room: Akebono（曙）

1-11-2, Minato Ward, Tokyo Prefecture 105-0022

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How to Apply

Registration is required to attend the Sustainable Seafood Summit 2026.
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Organizer

Seafood Legacy

Notes

This event is intended for gathering information through attending sessions, exchanging opinions, conducting business discussions, and networking. Please note that individuals whose purpose of attendance does not align with these objectives may be asked to refrain from participating.

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