Necessities of Life: Food, Clothing and Shelter Week
"Towards a world where we can continue to enjoy delicious coffee"
— What the public sector, private companies, producers, and consumers can do together to support sustainable coffee production —
United Nations
Introducing the "Sustainable Coffee Production Project in Tanzania", a collaborative initiative between the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries of Japan, UCC Ueshima Coffee Co., Ltd., and Marubeni Corporation, and discussing the future and sustainability of the coffee industry, which has been becoming vulnerable due to complex issues like climate change. Also, there will be a Tanzanian coffee tasting social organized by UCC. Please join us!
Discussion
- Smart agriculture/forestry/fisheries industry
- Food culture
- Ethical consumption
| Transmission of simultaneous interpretation | Not provided |
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| Language of interpretation | Japanese and English |
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Track 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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Date of
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2025.06.06[Fri]
13:00 ～ 14:00
(Venue Open 12:50)
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- Venue
- Pavilion
- UN Pavilion
Programme details
In September 2024, the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) - a specialized United Nations agency, the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries of Japan (MAFF), UCC Ueshima Coffee Co., Ltd., and Marubeni Corporation launched a collaborative project that supports coffee producers in Tanzania. It is the first project launched under the “Enhanced Linkages between Private sector and Small-scale producers (ELPS) Initiative”, established by the MAFF under Japan's G7 Presidency in 2023.
In this event, we will discuss the future and sustainability of the coffee industry, which has become vulnerable in recent years due to complex issues like climate change, through explaining details of the the ""Sustainable Coffee Production Project in Tanzania"", holding an interactive panel discussion, as well as a coffee tasting social that involves the audience.
Let's think together about what governments, private companies, producers, and consumers can do together to create a world where we can continue to enjoy delicious coffee!
Cast
Moderator
Mariko Kato
Representative, International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) Japan Liaison Office
Mariko Kato was appointed to her current position in January 2021, following her work in the field of education in Japan, at the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) Philippines Office, the UNICEF Offices in Kyrgyzstan, and the UNICEF Private Fundraising and Partnerships Division (outposted in Tokyo). She is responsible for strengthening partnerships between IFAD and various stakeholders, including government, the private sector, academia, and the media. She holds a master’s degree in International Relations, with a specialization in International Educational Development.
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Speakers
Ron Thomas Hartman
Director, Global Engagement, Partnerships and Resource Mobilization, IFAD
Ron Hartman is IFAD’s Director for Global Engagement, Partnerships and Resource Mobilization. He is responsible for leading IFAD's global engagement and multilateral relations including with the private sector; south-south and triangular cooperation, resource mobilization and funds management. Prior to his current position, Hartman served as IFAD Country Director and Representative at its South East Asia and the Pacific sub-regional office in Jakarta.
With over 25 years of professional experience, including over 18 years with the United Nations, Hartman has acquired an extensive managerial and operational experience in over 25 countries. He has specialized knowledge in promoting sustainable socio-economic development and poverty reduction, public policy and partnerships. In 2011, Hartman was awarded the IFAD Presidential Award for outstanding performance.
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Shingo Futami
Global Technical Specialist (Markets & Value Chains), IFAD
Shingo Futami joined Japan’s Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF) in 2012. After working on legislative reforms including the Act on Price Adjustment of Sugar and Starch, was seconded to the Agency for Cultural Affairs, where he contributed to the revision of the Law for the Protection of Cultural Properties as Deputy Director in charge of gastronomy and food culture . From 2021, served as Deputy Director for United Nations in the International Strategy Division, leading partnerships with international organizations such as FAO, WFP, IFAD and the Asian Development Bank. Assumed current position in February 2024. Holds a Master’s degree in International Public Policy from Sciences Po Paris.
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Ritsuko Yoneda
Director, International Strategy Division, Export and International Affairs Bureau, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries of Japan
Ritsuko Yoneda joined the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries of Japan in 1999. Since then, she was engaged in forestry, fisheries and livestock policies. In the International Strategy Division, Export and International Affairs Bureau, she served as a Director (OECD, G7, G20) and has participated in various environmental negotiation, including the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD). She also has an experience as a consultant in the headquarters of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO). She has been in her current position since July 2023. She holds a Ph.D. in Environmental Studies.
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Naomi Nakahira
Manager, Agri-Research Center, Sustainability Management Division, UCC Japan Co., Ltd.
Naomi Nakahira joined UCC in 1991. In 2002, he became the first person to receive the UCC in-house certification "UCC Coffee Adviser". After that, he obtained the international certifications including "CQI Certified Q Grader" and "SCAA Certified Cupping Judge". Since 2007, he has been a full-time instructor at the "UCC Coffee Academy". He has been serving in the current position since 2018.
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Michiyuki Tsushi
Manager, Coffee Sec., Beverage Dept., Marubeni Corporation
Michiyuki Tsushi joined Marubeni in 2009. When he belonged to Grain Department, he was stationed at a grain trading company in New York, USA. In 2019, he moved to Beverage Department and engaged in trading coffee beans. In 2021, he served as Financial Director of IC producer in Brazil and has been serving in the current position since April 2025.
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Kotoha Nagata
Leader, IFAD Youth Club Japan (IYCJ)
Kotoha Nagata is a junior student at Kyoto University, majoring in Food and Environmental Economics. She developed an interest in food-related issues through her experience in the Model United Nations. She currently studies food system analysis at the university. She has been the leader of IYCJ since its establishment in 2024.
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International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD)
Necessities of Life: Food, Clothing and Shelter Week
"Towards a world where we can continue to enjoy delicious coffee"
— What the public sector, private companies, producers, and consumers can do together to support sustainable coffee production —
Introducing the "Sustainable Coffee Production Project in Tanzania", a collaborative initiative between the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries of Japan, UCC Ueshima Coffee Co., Ltd., and Marubeni Corporation, and discussing the future and sustainability of the coffee industry, which has been becoming vulnerable due to complex issues like climate change. Also, there will be a Tanzanian coffee tasting social organized by UCC. Please join us!
-
2025.06.06[Fri]
13:00～14:00
(Venue Open 12:50)
- Pavilion
- * 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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