CP – Sophia University
FPD – Miranda Schreurs/Toshi H. Arimura
June 4, 2010
Theme: Environment, Climate Change and Energy Security
Key points of discussion: 1. Overview of what the private and public sectors are doing in the U.S. and Japan to tackle climate change 2. Energy security issues – immediate and potential energy security threats both regionally and internationally 3. Possible areas of bilateral cooperation to slow global warming and ensure environmental stability in the Asia-Pacific region
Participants: students from Sophia university, and other universities, etc.
June 4 (Fri)		PROGRAM
1430		Arrive at Sophia University, briefing with interpreters, Professor Arimura, and U.S. Embassy staff
1500 – 1700		Discussion program on climate change at Sophia University Conference Room 911, Library Building with 25 students and young professionals
	1500	Introduction by Prof. Arimura
	1503	Brief remarks by US Embassy EST Officer Mieczyslaw Boduszynski
	1505	Presentation by Prof. Schreurs [10 – 15 minutes]
	1520	Presentation by Prof. Arimura [10 – 15 minutes]
	1535	Discussion
	1650	Summary of Discussion by Profs. Arimura and Prof. Schreurs
	1700	Closing
	Co-sponsor	Sophia University