On Sunday, March 2, 2025, Youth Econet held an exchange meeting centered around theme-based presentations and table talks at “3×3 Lab Future” in Otemachi, Tokyo.
Approximately 30 participants joined the event. After presentations on four different themes, participants engaged in interactive table talks, exchanging ideas freely.
Theme-Based Presentations
The following four themes were set, and multiple presenters spoke for each theme.
Theme 1: “Food”
- Akiko Fukuyama: “The Possibilities of Sustainable Food Choices that Can Change the Future”
- Yuma Ono (Youth): “What is ‘Food Loss’?”
Theme 2: “Forests and Nature”
- Hisashi Suzuki: “Visiting the Achuar People Who Coexist with the Rainforest”
- Maki Oshiro (Youth): “Marine Issues”
Two others
Theme 3: “Recycling and Resources”
- Yutaka Kida (Japan Fiber Recycling Promotion Association)
- Mie Usuba (MC Planning): “The Possibilities of ESD in Regional Circulating and Ecological Spheres”
One other
Theme 4: “Sustainability”
- Keiko Oshima (Moribijou): “Sustainability in the Jewelry Industry”
- Kyoko Katatsu (NHK Enterprises): “The 1.5°C Promise Campaign”
Four others
What Emerged from Dialogue and Exchange
After the presentations, participants were divided into tables based on themes and held table talks.
Perspectives beyond age and fields intersected, leading to diverse insights and new connections.
Among the participants were not only youth, but also practitioners and researchers who have been active in the field for many years.
Listening to each individual’s voice became a valuable time for thinking about a better future.
Presenters and Participants (honorifics omitted)
Facilitator：穂積裕太
Presenters (in no particular order)：生駒芳子、福山明子、小野佑真、鈴木核、西原智昭、舞はるり、大城万季、木田豊、中島彰良、薄羽美江、大島恵子、山口真奈美、長谷川真之、堅達京子、緒方悠詠、中嶋夏月
Youth Auditors：井原孝治、中嶋夏月、穂積裕太、青木一由、山崎鮎美
Other Youth Econet members also participated.
People from diverse backgrounds came together to talk about the possibilities of the future.
We will continue to cherish such moments.
To all youth interested in environmental issues—why not join us?
Let’s learn, connect, and build the future together!