Activities planned for Aichi-Nagoya on 22 May 2009

Aichi-Nagoya COP 10 CBD Promotion Committee

Aichi-Nagoya COP 10 CBD Promotion Committee will hold an enjoyable outdoor event for citizens to show the importance of biological diversity and promote the COP 10 on October 2010 intensively. Concurrently, in commemoration of the International Day for Biological Diversity, it will host a seminar, focused on “Invasive Alien Species,” which is the Day’s theme for 2009.

Aichi Prefecture

From now on, Aichi Prefecture will actively propel tree planting campaigns. As a kick-off event, it will hold a tree planting ceremony at the EXPO 2005 Aichi Commemorative Park, the EXPO’s site. “The 2005 World Exposition Aichi, Japan” was held under the theme of “Nature’s Wisdom” in Aichi Prefecture. This EXPO has been regarded as the first world exposition, which earnestly addressed the environmental issues. Some elementary schools within Aichi Prefecture will plant trees at 10 a.m. so that the spirit of the “Green Wave” proposed by the SCBD is put in practice.

City of Nagoya

Nagoya Higashiyama Zoo and Botanical Gardens will hold a few programs related to biological diversity in which citizens can participate and experience the wonder of nature. These programs consist of a zoo tour, guided by the zoo director, and tours exploring the botanical garden. Participants of the programs will directly feel the link to living things and understand the importance of biological diversity. Concurrently, a digital photo class, in which parents and children  can learn photography techniques and actually take photos of flora and fauna, will be held.