Program

16:00

Opening
Mr. Roger DUBACH, Ambassador-Designate of Switzerland to Japan

16:05

Artistic and Sonic Intervention
Dr. Marcus MAEDER, Artist, Researcher and Composer of Electronic Music

16:20

Key Note
Prof. Dr. Michael SCHAEPMAN, President, University of Zurich

16:30

Panel 1 - Biodiversity at a Crossroads: Navigating Evolving Standards, Targets and Incentives

● Mr. Hirotaka HIDESHIMA, Counsellor on Global Strategy, The Norinchukin Bank
● Prof. Dr. Koichi KURIYAMA, Professor and Vice Dean of Graduate School of Agriculture, Kyoto University
● Dr. Hiroshi SUETSUGU, CEO, sustainacraft, Inc.

Moderation: Ms. Yoko SETO, Senior ESG Account Manager, RepRisk Japan Limited

17:10　

Coffee Break

17:25

Observations - Biodiversity as a Global Risk and Opportunity (online)

Ms. Nicole SCHWAB
Co-Head, Nature Positive Pillar, Member of the Executive Committee, World Economic Forum

17:30

Panel 2 - From Commitment to Action: Challenges, Opportunities and Innovation in Regenerating Nature

● Dr. Shogoro FUJIKI, CEO, Biome Inc.
● Ms. Jun HASHIMOTO, Manager, Environmental Strategies Office, Green Infrastructure Department, Shimizu Corporation
● Ms. Anja RUNDQUIST, Chief Commercial Officer, InvestConservation
● Prof. Dr. Michael SCHAEPMAN, President, University of Zurich

Moderation: Mr. Michiaki MATSUSHIMA, Head of Editorial Content, WIRED JAPAN

18:10

Observations - Evidenced based Science and Tech for Regeneration

Prof. Dr. Martin VETTERLI, President, EPFL Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Lausanne

18:15

Integrative Summary

Mr. Peter BAKKER, President and CEO, World Business Council for Sustainable Development

18:30

Dinner Reception

Greetings by Mr. Thomas BRODBECK, President, Swiss Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Japan (SCCIJ) / Head of Technical Service, Sika Japan Ltd.