Bonds catalyze financing for ¡®blue economies¡¯
Mobilizing financial resources is one of the key policy pillars for promoting sustainable ¡°blue economies.¡± A number of innovative financing mechanisms and approaches have been explored around the world. One such approach is the issuance of bonds for blue economies, commonly known as ¡°blue ...
Coral destruction and bleaching are among the adverse consequences of the warming of ocean waters, the increasing intensity of typhoons, the development of coastal lands and worsening marine pollution. The Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework, adopted in 2022, calls for action to restore at least ...
Fish stocks are being depleted for multiple reasons, one of which is the destruction of fish habitats and spawning grounds. A venture company based in Okayama called Kaiyo Kensetsu ¡ª which means ¡°ocean construction¡± ¡ª? has been promoting innovative approaches to restoring these critical ...
Charting a new future with the Blue Ocean Dome
The oceans, covering over 70% of our planet, are the foundation of life on Earth. They provide essential resources ¡ª food, oxygen, climate stability ¡ª and support countless industries and cultures worldwide. Yet today, they face escalating threats: Pollution, climate change and overexploitation are ...
Mitsui O.S.K. Lines leads way in sustainable shipping
Ships carry around 90% of internationally traded goods, by volume. Safe, timely and efficient maritime transportation is essential for delivering food, energy, medicine and other vital items to people across the globe, thereby supporting livelihoods and economic development. Maritime transportation experienced a sharp decline during ...
Bunka Suginami Canadian International School offers a unique double-diploma opportunity to study in both the Japanese and Canadian curricula. We integrate the strengths of Canadian education ¡ª built on the rigorous British Columbia (BC) curriculum, recognized for top global student performance ¡ª with the ...
Trailblazer in industrial scales weighs packing sector¡¯s future
Yamato Scale Co. Ltd., the global leader in weighing technology, has over 100 years of history, starting as Kawanishi Machine Works in 1920. Recognizing the potential of weighing technology, founder Seibei Kawanishi established a Weighing Equipment Department within the company, which laid the foundation ...
FOOMA Japan 2025, an exhibition bringing together companies and technologies in the food processing business, will be held at Tokyo Big Sight¡¯s East Exhibition Halls in Koto Ward from June 10 to 13. The exhibition, organized by the Japan Food Machinery Manufacturers¡¯ Association, will showcase ...
Sanyo Shokai Ltd., a Japan-based apparel manufacturer and retailer with a history of over 80 years, confirmed in its reports for the fiscal year ended in February that it hit its targets for operating profit margin and return on equity. In a recent interview ...
Having properly aligned teeth is important not just for appearance but also for overall health and hygiene. Many people consider orthodontic treatment to improve their smile and chewing ability or prevent dental problems. This article explains why teeth alignment matters and explores different treatment ...
This year, the 42nd Niwano Peace Prize will be awarded to Musawah, an international, nonprofit, nongovernmental organization in special consultative status? with the Economic and Social Council of the United Nations. This is in recognition of Musawah¡¯s immense efforts to strengthen citizenship and peaceful ...
Last year, three friends in their mid-60s started Ruriko Co., not with products or services to sell, but with a mission to preserve and demonstrate the Japanese culture and lifestyle they grew up with during the postwar reconstruction era when people¡¯s bonds were thought ...
