The "Sea in Shibuya Project" is organized by SWiTCH, a general incorporated association that is a public partner of Future Design Shibuya, and is an exhibition event with the aim of reaffirming the connection between urban areas and the sea and promoting concrete actions for environmental issues, including marine issues. This project is part of the Nippon Foundation's "Sea and Japan Project," which connects people through the sea in order to pass on a rich and beautiful sea to the next generation.
The purpose of the "Feel the Sea in Shibuya Project"
Even though you can't see it right in front of you, Shibuya is connected to the sea. We tend to have the misconception that cities are unrelated to nature, but in fact, it is cities that have a huge impact on nature. This project provides an opportunity to feel the connection between Shibuya and the sea, and raises environmental awareness among city dwellers. We also aim to contribute to a sustainable future by encouraging the practice of concrete environmental actions that can be taken in the city.
Artwork Exhibition <Giant circular art made from 100% discarded fishing nets appears in underground space>
Date and time: Saturday, August 17, 2024 to Saturday, August 31, 2024
Venue: Shibuya Station East Exit Underground Plaza / In front of UPLIGHT COFFEE
Participating companies and organizations in the "Feel the Sea in Shibuya Project"
Co-organized by: Shibuya Station Area Management General Incorporated Association
Sponsors: Meiji Co., Ltd., Toyota Tsusho Corporation, NEC Corporation
Sponsored by: Shibuya City, Shibuya City Board of Education, Future Design Shibuya
Supported by: Mitsubishi UFJ Bank, Patagonia Japan, Ellange Inc., The Plankton Society of Japan, Bunka Fashion Graduate University, Rinkawa Elementary School, Sasazuka Junior High School, ISCA TOKYO
Supported by: Nippon Foundation Sea and Japan Project
The "Sea in Shibuya Project" will see elementary, junior high, and high school students, companies, local governments, and academia work together to implement a variety of projects that will have a positive impact on the environment, with Future Design Shibuya as the stage for the project. A talk session will also be held in collaboration with Carbon Neutral Urban Design (CNUD), which is jointly organized by Shibuya Future Design and the general incorporated association SWiTCH.
Talk session overview
＜Feel the sea in Shibuya. Project "The future of coexistence between the sea and humans"＞
Date and time: Friday, August 23, 2024 16:30~18:30
Location: Shibuya Scramble Square 15th floor SHIBUYA QWS
Format: Hybrid (face-to-face and online)
Content: "Coexistence of the ocean and humans" We will hold a dialogue on "coexistence of the ocean and humans" with companies working on marine issues and marine-related academia.
Speakers
・Kenji Shino (Brand Responsibility Manager, Environmental and Social Affairs Department, Patagonia Japan Branch)
・Kohei Takahashi (Toyota Tsusho Corporation, Sustainable Fashion Department)
・Kotaro Seki (CEO, ELLANGE INC.)
- Nina Yasuda (Professor, Graduate School of Agriculture and Life Sciences, The University of Tokyo)
- Mr. Takashi Kawaguchi (Principal of Shibuya Municipal Rinkawa Elementary School)
Details and application
https://switch.bio/challenge-15/event/gxshibuya2024/
