What is SPP?
Recently unplanned development and rapid urban growth is a major issue in a number of countries which has highlighted the need for spatial/territorial planning. The Spatial Planning Platform (SPP) was established by the government of Japan and the UN Habitat in 2018 as a platform, enabling a variety of stakeholders to share experiences and knowledge relating to the formulation and implementation of improved spatial plans. This platform also aims to create a network of stakeholders and to support the formulation and implementation of more effective spatial plans.
Background and Objective
The SPP is a mechanism for realizing the basic principles of the New Urban Agenda (hereinafter referred to as NUA), through the promotion of national spatial planning which is an international collaborative initiative. The first meeting was held in 2018 with the participation of several governments, regions, and relevant organizations, and it has been held annually since then. In this 4th meeting, the academic community, local governments, and the private sectors will be invited to deepen the discussion in response to the new historical context, and to demonstrate Japan's global contribution in national land policy in general.
The main theme of the conference is “Towards achieving the SDGs and realising the NUA through the formation of smart regions and resilient society”, with focusing on “Creating sustainable urban life through smart regions” (Theme 1) and “Resilient Society through Disaster Risk Reduction” (Theme 2).
It will also serve as a preparatory meeting for a side event (or networking event) at WUF11 to be held in Katowice, Poland in June 2022.
Interpretation
English/Japanese interpretation will be available on the Zoom platform.
Note: The meeting will be recorded for the Secretariat's purposes only.
Registration
We invite you to register in advance for the meeting via the following link:
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email. Note that only registered participants will receive the access details (web link) to join the meeting.
Preliminary Agenda
Towards achieving the SDGs and realising the NUA through the formation of smart regions and resilient society
Opening remarks
- Mr. Ichiro Aoyagi
- Director-General, National Spatial Planning and Regional Policy Bureau, MLIT, Japan
- Ms. Maimunah Mohd Sharif
- Under-Secretary-General and Executive Director, UN-Habitat
Keynote speech
- Mr. Atsushi Koresawa
- Regional Representative, UN-Habitat Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific
16:30 -
Main session
This session will present the role that smart regions can play in achieving the SDGs and to realize NUA in the post-Corona era by couple of speakers who give talks related to smart regions, and will also introduce advanced examples and case studies.
The moderator of the theme 1 will ask questions to deepen the discussion and explore developments leading to WUF11.
In the last of the session, shott movies about Japanese technologies to solve urban challenges in other countries will be presented as tools to achieve the SDGs.
Presentation and discussion
< Moderator >
- Dr. Fumihiko Seta
- Associate Professor, Faculty of Engineering, University of Tokyo
< Panelists >
- Mr. Ryoichiro Orii
- Executive Director of Development Cooperation Department, International Affairs Bureau, City of Yokohama
- Co-creating Smart City ~Yokohama Partnership of Resources and Technologies (Y-PORT Project)~
- Mr. Yoji Kawamura
- Senior Consultant, RECS International. Inc
- Application of Alternative socio-economy model and appropriate technologies in National Comprehensive Development Plan in Mongolia
- Prof. Dr.-Ing. Lutz Gaspers
- Stuttgart University of Applied Sciences
- Smart2Charge: Smart grid enabled BEV charging infrastructure for rural areas
Introduction of “Smart City related advanced technologies”
Lectures on Resilient Society through Disaster Risk Reduction towards the realization of the NUA, especially in line with the targets of SDG Goal 11: “Create a city where people can continue to live” and the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015-2030, will be given by three speakers. In addition, this second session will present the role of spatial planning with advanced examples and case studies.
The moderator of the theme 2 will ask questions to deepen the discussion and explore developments leading to WUF11.
In the last of the session, shott movies about Japanese technologies to solve urban challenges in other countries will be presented as tools to achieve the SDGs.
Presentation and discussion
< Moderator >
- Mr. Masaaki Nakagawa
- Executive Director, Asian Disaster Reduction Center
< Panelists >
- Dr. Satoru Nishikawa
- Professor, Disaster Mitigation Research Center, Nagoya University
- Identification of Risks to enable Preventive Investment - the Japanese Experience -
- Mr. Ryouichi Hashiura
- Senior Director, Disaster-Resilient and Environmentally-Friendly City Promotion Office, City of Sendai
- Bosai & Beyond: Building Disaster Resilient Cities
- Mr. Ferdinand Alamo Tamulto
- Chief, Policy Development and Planning Section Office of Civil Defense - CAR, Department of National Defense of the Philippines
- Post-Disaster Land Use and Spatial Development Challenges: The Case of Itogon, Benguet in Northern Philippines
Introduction of “Advanced Technologies for Disaster Risk Reduction and Resilient Society”
General overview
- Dr. Fumihiko Seta
- Associate Professor, Faculty of Engineering, University of Tokyo
- Mr. Masaaki Nakagawa
- Executive Director, Asian Disaster Reduction Center
Closing remarks
- Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism
19:05 -
Interaction Salons
The “Interaction Salon” from 19:05 to 19:30 will be an opportunity for anyone who has questions about Sessions, etc., or who would like to participate in a peer-to-peer exchange, to freely exchange opinions.