Peace, Human Security and Dignity Week
What can we do to continue enjoying chocolate sustainably in the future?
Japan International Cooperation Agency
With high school students, using the example of cocoa, the aim is to raise awareness of the issues in the supply chain of various products, including food, and to think about and put into practice consumer behavior that promotes sustainable production. In this event, young people will present their ideas for a sustainable cocoa industry, and together with guests, participants in the venue, and online participants, they will think about the future of the cocoa industry.
Discussion
- Child labor and forced labor
- Poverty
- Ethical consumption
| Transmission of simultaneous interpretation | Provided |
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| Language of interpretation | Japanese and English |
Reservations are required for this programme.
Booking typically opens with the '2-month advance lottery.' Click below for details.
* Arrive early; latecomers may not be admitted.
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Participation Programme
- * Programme times and content are subject to change. Any changes will be announced on this website and via the ticket booking system.
- * The schedule is subject to change depending on the organiser's circumstances.
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2025.08.10[Sun]
10:30 ～ 12:00
(Venue Open 10:00)
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- Venue
- Theme Weeks Studio
©Governance and Peace building Department
Programme details
Schedule: (90 minutes)
●Introduction:
1. Opening talk
2. Video introducing the cocoa production (explanation of how cocoa becomes chocolate, video of local voices, activities to eliminate child labor)
●Content:
1. Explanation of the theme of the presentation (ideas for solving the issues facing the cocoa industry and passing them on to the next generation)
2. Introduction of companies' initiatives related to sustainable cocoa
3. Short presentations by junior high and high school students and university students on their initiatives to solve the problem
4. Feedback on the presentations, questions about the presentations and answers from the students
5. Greetings: Overall message
Cast
Moderator
CHOCOLATE PLANET
YOSHIMOTO KOGYO HOLDINGS CO., LTD.
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Students from Osaka prefecture
TAKATSUKI HIGH SCHOOL
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Students from Osaka prefecture
TOKAI UNIVERSITY OSAKA GYOSEI SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
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Yoko KOTOURA
Japan International Cooperation Agency
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Takeshi HAREYAMA
Meiji Holdings Co., Ltd.
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Tomoharu IIDA
LOTTE CO., LTD.
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Ai GOTO
FUJI OIL CO., LTD.
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Peace, Human Security and Dignity Week
What can we do to continue enjoying chocolate sustainably in the future?
With high school students, using the example of cocoa, the aim is to raise awareness of the issues in the supply chain of various products, including food, and to think about and put into practice consumer behavior that promotes sustainable production. In this event, young people will present their ideas for a sustainable cocoa industry, and together with guests, participants in the venue, and online participants, they will think about the future of the cocoa industry.
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2025.08.10[Sun]
10:30～12:00
(Venue Open 10:00)
- Theme Weeks Studio
- * Programme times and content are subject to change. Any changes will be announced on this website and via the ticket booking system.
- * The schedule is subject to change depending on the organiser's circumstances.
©Governance and Peace building Department
Reservations are required for this programme.
Booking typically opens with the '2-month advance lottery.' Click below for details.
* Arrive early; latecomers may not be admitted.
For more information about making a reservation to watch a programme.
Please watch the Virtual Studio if you are outside the venue.
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