SEMINAR TIMETABLEAccelerating Synergistic Solutions to The Triple Planetary Crisis -The Power of Business-

At the sixth session of the United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA-6) in February 2023, the Government of Japan submitted and secured adoption of a landmark resolution on synergies.
Building on this momentum, MOEJ and IGES, in collaboration with ESCAP, ADB and UNEP, announced at APFSD 2025 the launch of the Asia-Pacific Synergy Report. Co-led by ESCAP, ADB and UNEP, the report marks a regional milestone; its first authors’ meeting was convened in Manila in July 2025, and it will be submitted to the ESCAP Committee on Environment and Development (CED-9) in Bangkok in July 2026.
This seminar will spotlight the vital role of business in advancing synergistic solutions to the triple planetary crisis. Business leaders at the forefront of innovation will share insights and experiences, offering practical pathways and inspiration for collective action. Looking ahead, the Government of Japan intends to table a follow-up resolution on synergies at UNEA-7 in December 2025. Join us to help shape this global agenda - where business leadership and international policy converge to accelerate transformative change.

Opening Remarks

DOI Kentaro｜Vice-Minister for Global Environmental Affairs, MOEJ

Welcome Remarks

MIYAZAKI Katsura｜Executive Senior Vice President / CSO, JICA

Special Address

VIOLETTI Daniele｜Senior Director, Programmes Coordination, UNFCCC
SEYEDI Bahareh｜Senior Energy and Climate Advisor, UNDESA
Hongpeng Lei｜Chief of the Mitigation Branch, Climate Change Division, UNEP

Progress on the Preparation of the Asia-Pacific Synergy Report

FUJINO Junichi｜Principal Synergy Coordinator, Strategic Management Office, IGES

Example of a Synergistic Solution (1)

KATO Taku｜Leader, Sustainability Promotion, Culture Transformation Department, Sompo Japan Insurance Inc.

Example of a Synergistic Solution (2)

NAGASAWA Makoto｜Representative Director, President and CEO, FRUTA FRUTA, Inc.

Example of a Synergistic Solution (3)

OTSU Eri Co-Representative, O2Farm (Video Message)

Example of a Synergistic Solution (4)

STORMYR Bernhard｜Head of Sustainable Management, Yara International

Perspectives of ADB

WATANABE Yoko｜Director for Environment, ADB

Comment (1)
Comment (2)

BERGER Khulan｜Director of Development, CLIMATE BRIDGES
TADOKORO Haruno｜ Leader of Energy Policy Field, Climate Youth Japan

At the opening, Doi (MOEJ) stressed that integrated solutions and synergies are vital for tackling the three planetary crises, highlighting Japan’s role in the UNEA-6 synergy resolution and work toward UNEA-7. Miyazaki (JICA) noted that the Asia-Pacific Synergy Report (APSR), developed after UNEA-6 with JICA input, features cases such as Tamil Nadu’s afforestation improving climate, ecosystems, and livelihoods.
From the UN, Violetti (UNFCCC), Seyedi (UNDESA), and Lei (UNEP) emphasized that fragmented action is inadequate and that synergies offer more effective pathways. Fujino (IGES) reported progress toward 100 APSR cases and its importance for the post-2030 agenda.
In the second half, moderated by Watanabe (ADB), speakers shared practical approaches. Kato (Sompo Japan) highlighted climate-risk insurance and OECM support. Nagasawa (Fruta Fruta) linked forest regeneration with Scope 3 reductions. Otsu (O2Farm) described farmers’ renewable-energy use and low-pesticide practices. Berger (Climate Bridges) and Tadokoro (Climate Youth Japan) stressed the need for cross-generational collaboration. Watanabe concluded that business will be central to scaling synergies and innovation.