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As part of Sekisui's 60th Anniversary program, based on the themes of 'Environment', 'Next Generation', and 'Global', the 1st Global Children's Eco Summit was held from July 29th to August 4th.
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The 23 children from 9 countries met at Narita Airport.
Details of Participation :
23 children of Sekisui Chemical Group employees from 9 countries gathered for the event.
 
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Experiencing the Sekisui Nature Study Course and appreciation of Japanese drums at Sekisui's Yakurai Resort (Kami-gun, Miyagi Prefecture)
The children experienced nature in the environs of Mount Yakurai in northeastern Japan. In Yakurai the children compared the features of the natural world in Japan with their own countries to study the differences between diverse natural environments and life forms in different regions. In addition, the children were able to observe the lifestyle in traditional Japanese farm houses, providing them with an excellent opportunity to think about lifestyles based on sustainability and recycling.
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Opening of the "Global Children's Eco Summit"
Held at the U Thant International Conference Hall, United Nations University (Shibuya-ku, Tokyo)
During the Eco Summit that formed the main event of the program, all 23 children made presentations on issues they perceived as problems in their own countries based on the themes of "Water," "Pollution," "Waste" and "Destruction of the Environment." This was followed by a group discussion on "Ideas to Protect the World in 2030" during which the children exchanged opinions and views on "Improvements in the Environment for the Future." The discussions were moderated by Ms. Mitsuyo Kusano, a freelance newscaster who served as the master of ceremonies, and environmental management consultant Peter D. Pedersen. Among the ideas suggested by the participants were "Corporate support of the 3 Rs of water (Reuse, Reduce, Recycle)," "We will try to make a law for 'cut one, plant one' (trees)" and "Establishment of no-car days."
The finale of the event was a group song with folk singer and UNEP Special Envoy, Ms. Tokiko Kato. In the reception following the Global Children's Eco Summit, Sekisui Chemical Co., Ltd. President Naotake Okubo and the presidents of the 3 Divisional Companies mingled with the 23 Summit participants and families from Sekisui Chemical Group Companies in Japan.
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Statement Presentation Ceremony at Sekisui Chemicals, Tokyo Head Office
Based on the summit held on August 2, the children presented their resolutions as statements to President Okubo. Among the resolutions presented were "Heightening our awareness of the environment and taking care of the world" and "Making every car a hybrid automobile and every home a solar house."
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The children stayed at the homes of Sekisui Chemical employees where they were able to experience Japanese lifestyle and culture.
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Globai Children's Eco Summit 2007
In Tokyo
Building a Bridge to the Future
Our Commitment toward 2030
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We will raise our awareness and appreciate the Earth
We will not take actions that destroy nature
We will use less water
We will only take as much food as we can eat
We will not use pet bottles or other disposable trays and containers
We will separate garbage and be mindful about recycling
We will change our lifestyle (AC/car use,etc.) to use less energy
We will donate our help to environmental foundations
We will collect money nation-wide to make all cars hybrid, all houses solar
We will try to make a law for "cut one,plant one"
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