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Kesennuma City and Tokyo University of Marine Science and Technology Collaborative Project ““Living with the Sea” Continuous Fisheries Seminar” 9th season 1rd session will be held

2022/ 11/ 25

　Our university concluded a partnership agreement with Kesennuma City, Miyagi Prefecture at the end of 23, and has implemented various initiatives until now. Starting in May of the following year, we have been holding the ``Umi to Ikiru'' Series of Fisheries Seminars about five times a year for fishermen and fisheries-related businesses.

We would like to inform you that we will be holding the 9th Season 1st.

We are still accepting online participation for this season.We look forward to the participation of everyone from a wide range of regions.

[Holding schedule, etc.]

■Theme: “How do we face the new era of fisheries eco-labelling?” 』

■ Lecturer: Mr. Naoya Kakizoe (Chairman of Marine Eco-Label Japan Council,Former president of Nippon Suisan Kaisha, Ltd., former director of Tokyo University of Marine Science and Technology)

Date and time: December 4, 12 (Monday) 5:3 pm to 5:XNUMX pm

■Venue: Kesennuma Fisheries Training Center and Online

■Abstract: Mankind is facing “unprecedented changes” such as the environment, resources, climate change, infectious diseases, and armed conflicts.In the midst of this, there is growing interest in consumption activities that are considerate of people, society, and the environment = "ethical consumption*XNUMX", ushering in a "new era of fishery eco-labelling".
At MEL*XNUMX, we aim to achieve international standardization step by step, based on Japan's geographical, biological, and cultural diversity, and to become a globally recognized seafood eco-label originating in Japan.We hope to continue to evolve together with everyone in Kesennuma.

■Footnotes: *XNUMX Ethical consumption: Consumption activities that consider people, society, and the environment, including regional revitalization and employment (Ministry of the Environment).Fair trade, eco-label, violation of human rights, local production for local consumption, etc.
*XNUMX MEL: Marine Ecolabel Japan.It is a fishery eco-label standard and certification system that corresponds to the actual situation of Japan's fishery industry, where small businesses use a wide variety of fish species, and covers fishery, aquaculture, and distribution processing.Formulated and operated by the Marine Eco-Label Japan Council.

[Sponsored]

Kesennuma City, Tokyo University of Marine Science and Technology

[How to apply]

Please register from the following URL

https://tumsat.webex.com/weblink/register/r43d3248f4702fd4cbc767c0e2063f974

We are also accepting applications at the local Sanriku satellite. (Application by FAX) *Please download the attached application form, fill in the necessary information, and send it by FAX to the contact information below.9th 1nd class application form.docx

[Contact/Inquiries] Tokyo University of Marine Science and Technology Sanriku Satellite TEL/FAX: 0226-29-6719
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