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"Campus Changemakers Summit 2024" for Students Interested in Environmental Issues!

To accelerate sustainable reforms in schools and universities across Japan, mymizu and the UTokyo GX Student Network will once again co-host the "Campus Changemakers Summit 2024"! This event brings together high school and university students who are either actively involved in, or passionate about, environmental initiatives on their campuses. Participants will have the opportunity to learn about environmental issues, share innovative ideas, and connect with like-minded peers.

This year’s theme is "Plastic Waste." During the morning session, attendees will learn from leading researchers and activists about environmental issues related to plastic. In the afternoon session, they will participate in a "Climate Fresk", a game-based workshop that explains the science of Climate Change in a fun and engaging way.

Through interactive learning, let's level up our efforts to address environmental challenges together!

*Check out highlights from last year's event here.


Event Overview

Date
Saturday, October 12th, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Location
University of Tokyo, Komaba I Campus, 21 KOMCEE East, Room K211 (Nearest station: Komaba-todaimae Station)

Format
In-person only

Target Audience

  • High school and university students working on or wanting to engage in projects to make their schools more sustainable

  • Teachers interested in making their schools more sustainable (Note: Teachers can participate as observers only)

Recommended for those who want to

  • Connect with like-minded young leaders

  • Gain new perspectives on solving plastic waste and climate change

  • Get inspired by sharing ideas, success stories, and challenges

  • Co-create concrete action plans to enhance campus sustainability

  • Learn scientific knowledge and effective solutions for reducing plastic waste and tackling environmental issues

Capacity
40 participants (Application will close once capacity is reached)

Please apply using the "Application Form" at the bottom of this page.

Participation Fee
Free

Language
Morning sessions will be in Japanese, afternoon sessions will be bilingual (Japanese & English).



How to apply

Program Details

Theme: Plastic Waste

Morning session with theme 「プラスチックごみ」(in Japanese, but students who are not fluent in JP are still encouraged to join)

  • 「アイデアをアイデアで終わらせない 〜Water Server Project 4年間のあゆみ〜」by UTokyo GXSN members Keina Hamaguchi and Ikuto Nakaya

  • 「サーバー式自販機開発プロジェクトの紹介」by UTokyo GXSN member Ayaka Shu

  • 「サステナビリティとプラごみ問題『共創』の力で解決」by communications and community associate at mymizu: Mare Kasuga

  • 「リサイクルだけでは解決しないプラスチック問題と東京農工大学プラスチック削減5Rキャンパス」by Professor Hideshige Takada from TUAT

  • 「プラスチック問題を「ライフサイクル」で考えよう」by Professor Jun Nakatani from UTokyo

After a lunch break, in the afternoon session, participants will learn about the causes and consequences of climate change through the interactive Climate Fresk workshop facilitated by Mahi Patki, Nanako Mizuno, Jess Peng, Ikuto Nakaya and Daiki Yamaguchi from UTokyo GXSN in both Japanese and English. Dive into a collaborative climate quest with the Climate Fresk, a global movement empowering 1.7 million participants across 157 countries. This engaging workshop utilizes a set of 42 science-backed cards depicting the causes and consequences of climate change, from greenhouse gas emissions to the impact on ecosystems and human societies. Foster a shared understanding within your team, boost motivation for individual and collective change, and pave the way for ambitious decarbonization plans. The Climate Fresk is climate action, gamified!

*Application Deadline - October 10th

For any questions regarding the event, please feel free to contact us at events@mymizu.co.


Co-hosted by : UTokyo GX Student Network, mymizu

We look forward to seeing you there!