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Session 1: Environmental Problems and Energy

Coordinator: Prof. Toshihisa Ueda

The mitigation of environmental problems is discussed within the context of minimizing and dealing with the inevitable global warming. In this session, we discuss mitigation efforts within the energy sector. Discussion on the mitigation of environmental and energy problems for minimizing global warming's impact, and how to adapt to its effects.

Speakers
Prof. Toshihisa Ueda (Keio University)
Prof. Epaminondas Mastorakos (Cambridge University, UK)
Prof. Chung K. Law (Princeton University, USA)
Prof. Yoshiyasu Takefuji (Keio University)
Prof. Kenji Yasuoka (Keio University)
Panel discussion

Session 2: ICT Disaster Management and Climate Change

Coordinator: Prof. Uehara Keisuke (Keio University)

Environmental problems that are rooted in climate change have already become inevitable future disasters. In this session, we discuss how to decrease risk, and mitigate these disasters from the perspective of ICT.

Speakers
Prof. Keisuke Uehara (Keio University)
Guest (to be determined)
Dr. Ali Ridho Barakbah (Electronics Engineering Polytechnic Institute of Surabaya (EEPIS-ITS), Indonesia)
Mrs. Tjatur Sesulihatien (EEPIS-ITS, Indonesia)
Mrs. Arna Fariza (EEPIS-ITS, Indonesia)
Dr. Achmad Basuki (EEPIS-ITS, Indonesia)
Panel discussion

Session 3: Climate Change and Energy Management

Coordinator: Hiroaki Nishi

It is now widely known that greenhouse gas emissions are causing the advance of global warming. In this session, we seek to deepen understanding of the realities of global warming and debate future direction.

Speakers
Assoc. Prof. Hiroaki Nishi (Faculty of Science and Technology, Keio University))
Prof. Wanglin Yan (Faculty of Environment and Information Studies, Keio University)
Prof. Friederich Kupzog (Vienna University of Technology, Austria)
Prof. Seung-Ho Hong (Hangyang University, Korea)
Panel discussion

Session 4: The Global Environment and the Ubiquitous Information Society

Coordinator: Yasushi Kiyoki

In terms of mitigation and adaptation policies, information technology and communications are vital tools for understanding the environment and sharing information quickly. In this session, we will debate information and communication platforms with a focus on specific examples such as agriculture.

Speakers
Prof. Yasushi Kiyoki (Graduate School of Media and Governance, Keio University)
Prof. Hideyuki Tokuda (Graduate School of Media and Governance, Keio University)
Prof. Hannu Jaakkola (Tampere University of Technology, Finland)
Prof. Dadet Pramadihanto (Electronics Engineering Polytechnic Institute of Surabaya (EEPIS-ITS), Indonesia)
Prof. Virach Sornlertlamvanich (National Electronics and Computer Technology Center (NECTEC), Thailand)
Dr. Thatsanee Charoenporn (NECTEC, Thailand)
Mr. Sapa Chanyachatchawan (NECTEC, Thailand)
Prof. Atsushi Shinjo (Faculty of Environment and Information Studies, Keio University)
Panel discussion

Special Presentation

Prof. Nobuo Mimura (Center for Water Environment Studies, Ibaraki University)

Session 5: Climate Change, Health and Medicine

Coordinator: Kaneko Ikuyo

The world has already reached the stage where global warming is unavoidable. In recent years, there has been an increase in awareness of the importance of mitigation policies to help minimize global warming and adaptation policies to help the world prepare for the adverse effects of climate change. In this session, we consider the effects of global warming on human health and debate adaptation policies.

Speakers
Prof. Kaneko Ikuyo (Graduate School of Media and Governance, Keio University)
Prof. Paul Wilkinson (London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, UK)
Prof. Toru Takebayashi (School of Medicine, Keio University)
Mr. Isamu Sato (Mayor, Kurihara City)
Panel discussion

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