Toward the 20th Anniversary of the Kyoto Model Forest Movement
In recent years, corporate environmental initiatives have come to significantly impact social reputation and corporate value. Among these, efforts focused on biodiversity and decarbonization through forest resources are gaining attention as concrete actions. As the “Kyoto Model Forest Movement” prepares for its 20th anniversary next year, participating companies are showing increased interest in environmental conservation through forests, including registration for “OECM” (Other Effective area-based Conservation Measures) / “Other Effective area-based Conservation Measures” sites.
This seminar provides easy-to-understand information to help corporate representatives navigate practical themes such as OECM registration, utilizing the J-Credit scheme, and promoting timber utilization.
Overview
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Date & Time: Friday, March 13, 2026 | 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM (JST)
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Venue: Online (Zoom Webinar)
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The link will be sent to registered participants at a later date.
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Target Audience: Corporate representatives considering environmental and social contribution through forest resource utilization and biodiversity conservation.
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AI Subtitles: Real-time English subtitles will be available via Zoom’s auto-translation feature to assist your viewing. Please note that accuracy is not guaranteed as they are AI-generated.
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Q&A: Please be advised that the Q&A session will be conducted in Japanese only. Questions submitted in English may not be addressed.
Language: This seminar will be conducted in Japanese only.
Please note: This webinar is primarily for Japanese domestic audiences. For overseas participants, registration is for viewing purposes only, and English support or translated materials will not be provided.
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Program
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Presentation I: “Registration and Application for OECM Sites”
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Mr. Tsutomu Tamura, Director, Nature Conservation Department, Environmental Restoration and Conservation Agency (ERCA)
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Mr. Yosuke Taga, Manager, Examination Division, ERCA
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Presentation II: “Forest Management and Utilization of the J-Credit Scheme”
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Mr. Yoshiro Sato, Senior Staff & Unit Leader, Forestry Promotion Division, Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, Kyoto Prefectural Government
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Presentation III: “The Appeal of Timber and the Significance of its Utilization”
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Mr. Masayoshi Saito, Assistant Section Chief, Forestry Promotion Division, Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, Kyoto Prefectural Government
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Organization
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Co-host: Kyoto Model Forest Association (KMFA)
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Support (Planned): National Greenery Foundation, Kyoto Industrial Association, Kansai SDGs Platform
Registration
Registration for the seminar is now closed.
Joining Guidance
You can join the webinar from your device by clicking the link below:
Join Zoom Webinar
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85773257357
Webinar ID: 857 7325 7357
### Important Notes for International Participants Please keep the following points in mind as this seminar is primarily designed for a Japanese domestic audience:
AI Subtitles: We will provide real-time English subtitles using Zoom’s auto-translation feature. Please note that since these are AI-generated, accuracy cannot be guaranteed.
Q&A Session: The Q&A will be conducted in Japanese only. Questions submitted in English may not be addressed.
- Archive recordings and presentation materials will only be shared with those who have pre-registered.
### How to Enable English Subtitles
Click the “Show Captions” (CC) button at the bottom of your Zoom window.
In the “Speaking Language” setting, ensure Japanese is selected (this tells the AI what to translate from).
In the “Translation” or “Subtitle Language” setting, select English.
Subtitles will then appear at the bottom of your screen.
