MANILA, Philippines – To facilitate understanding on environmental and related challenges, and identifying potential opportunities for cooperation between the Philippines and Japan in the growing green business, both countries will take part in the second Philippines-Japan Environment Week, set to happen on Monday (Jan. 13, 2025).
In a media release, the Embassy of Japan in the Philippines revealed that a total of 600 participants from a wide range of stakeholders from the Philippine and Japanese side are expected to attend the three-day event, with the aim of “building a decarbonized and resilient society.”
Organized by the Ministry of the Environment, Japan (MOEJ) and the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), together with the Philippine Chamber of Commerce (PCCI), Japanese Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Philippines, Inc. as its co-organizers, the focus is to seek opportunities for cooperation, business development and engagement throughout the Environment Week.
“In the opening session, representatives from the Government of the Philippines and Japan and the co-organizers will deliver their opening remarks. The plenary session will feature a keynote speech and a panel discussion with the theme of “Collaboration Opportunities Toward Climate Resilient and Sustainable Philippines,” the Embassy of Japan mentioned.
“In the thematic session, the respective seminar organizers will present the theme of the event, followed by short presentations (business pitch) by representatives of Philippine and Japanese companies showcasing technologies and solutions,” the Embassy added.
Side events on corporate level GHG measurement and reporting and sustainable design will also be held on January 13, prior to the main Environment Week program, the Embassy mentioned.
During the main Environment Week program on January 14 and 15, business networking space is provided to create new business opportunities, find new business partners and expand their businesses between Philippine and Japanese companies/organizations.
According to the Embassy, 20 to 30 Japanese and Philippine companies/organizations will showcase their technology and innovative business, facilitating business matchmaking.
The Second Philippines-Japan Environment Week is also supported by ASEAN-Japan Center, Embassy of Japan in the Philippines, Embassy of the Philippines in Japan, JETRO Manila Office, JICA Philippines Office, Japanese Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Cebu, Inc., Japanese Chamber of Commerce of Mindanao, Japan Platform for Redesign: Sustainable Infrastructure (JPRSI), Overseas Environment Cooperation Center (OECC), Philippine Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
For more information, visit the official event website: https://jprsi.go.jp/ew2025ph/en/index
