【Free Participation】Prepare Before This Summer's Heatwave Arrives – 'Climate Change Adaptation and Regional Development' ~Learning 'Adaptation Actions' of Local Governments and Companies from Advanced Cases~ | Online Webinar (Held on May 21)

The Japan Management Association (Headquarters: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo; Chairman: Takahisa Takahara), Local Government Comprehensive Fair Secretariat, will hold an online webinar titled "Climate Change Adaptation and Regional Development: Learning 'Adaptation Actions' of Local Governments and Companies from Advanced Cases" on Thursday, May 21, 2026.

This webinar is positioned as a pre-event for the Local Government Comprehensive Fair to be held in July, with the aim of connecting "adaptation" to climate change with action starting this year. Participation is free and the format is online, so you can participate from anywhere in the country.

▶Event Details and Participation Application (Free)

Event details: https://www.noma-lgf.com/module/booth/337494/420715

Click here to apply for the webinar (Free)

■ Background and Purpose of the Event

As another nationwide heatwave is expected this year, "adaptation" to climate change has become an urgent issue for both local governments and companies. Risks directly linked to the daily lives of local residents and business continuity, such as heatstroke countermeasures, wind and flood damage, and wildlife damage, are becoming more serious year by year. There is a strong demand for venues to learn practical adaptation measures through collaboration between administration and the private sector.

This webinar will invite experts from the National Institute for Environmental Studies and the Environmental Restoration and Conservation Agency (ERCA) to share the latest practical examples and scientific trends from Japan and abroad. We will discuss topics divided into "actions that can be started today" and "themes to consider in the future," providing a learning platform where participants can connect to actions starting tomorrow.

【Target Audience】

・Local government officials (Environment Department, Crisis Management Department, Planning and Policy Department)

・Private company employees (General Affairs, HR, Crisis Management, CSR)

・Those interested in climate change adaptation, heatstroke countermeasures, and disaster prevention

■ Speakers

・Keynote Speech

Mr. Kazutaka Oka, Climate Change Impact Observation Research Office, Climate Change Adaptation Center, National Institute for Environmental Studies

・Case Study Presentation

Mr. Takayuki Nakata, Manager, Heatstroke Countermeasures Department, Environmental Restoration and Conservation Agency (ERCA)

・Moderator

Ryotaro Shibata, Local Government Comprehensive Fair Secretariat, Japan Management Association

■ Time Schedule

Time (Planned)

Content

Speaker

11:00

Opening

Ryotaro Shibata (Japan Management Association)

11:05

Learning the Latest Trends in Climate Change ~Future Changes and Required Roles~

Mr. Kazutaka Oka (National Institute for Environmental Studies)

11:30

Actual Adaptation Actions from Latest Cases ~Introduction of Regional Revitalization x Climate Change Adaptation Cases~

Mr. Takayuki Nakata (ERCA Heatstroke Countermeasures Manager)

11:45

Discussion ~Actions that can be taken immediately and things to consider for the future~

All

11:55

Guidance on the Local Government Comprehensive Fair and Closing

Ryotaro Shibata (Japan Management Association)

■ Event Outline

・Date and Time: Thursday, May 21, 2026, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

・Format: Online Zoom Webinar

・Participation Fee: Free

・Target: Local government officials nationwide (Environment, Crisis Management, Planning and Policy Departments),

Private company employees (General Affairs, HR, Crisis Management Departments)

・Capacity: 100 people

・Organizer: Japan Management Association (NOMA) Local Government Comprehensive Fair Secretariat

・Event Details: https://www.noma-lgf.com/module/booth/337494/420715

▶Click here to apply for participation

https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_4jferHpeTruPtpEGVieLCw

■ About "Local Government Comprehensive Fair"

The Local Government Comprehensive Fair is a comprehensive exhibition for local governments organized by the Japan Management Association (NOMA).

Local government officials from all over the country and private companies that support the solution of administrative issues gather together to learn about the latest solutions and advanced cases.

This year, a new organizer's planning area with the theme "Safety and Security of Residents" has been established, and this webinar will be held as a related pre-event.

【Local Government Comprehensive Fair】Details here

■ Inquiries regarding this matter

Japan Management Association (NOMA) Local Government Comprehensive Fair Secretariat, Contact: Shibata

Mail: lgf@noma.or.jp

About Japan Management Association

Since its establishment in 1949 as the "Japan Office Management Association," it has consistently focused on raising awareness and disseminating information for the modernization and efficiency of Japanese management.

Basic Philosophy:

NOMA contributes to the development of a sustainable society by promoting harmony among management, humanity, and science.

Reason for Existence:

Continuously innovate Japan's management with customers for the future.

Japan Management Association HP: https://www.noma.or.jp/