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THEME FOR SEPTEMBER
SDGs: CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES

In this month’s Feature, we look at how Japan’s public and private sectors are working to promote and achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), a UN initiative aimed at “Transforming Our World Ethat lays down a set of seventeen “Global Goals Ewith 169 targets between them.

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Private Sector Drives Japan’s SDGs

An interview with Keio University Professor Norichika Kanie, a member of the SDGs Promotion Roundtable Meeting

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“Defense Eas a Business Opportunity for “Offense EWorking to achieve

SDGs can create new opportunities for global companies.

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For the Health of All People

Takeda Pharmaceutical is contributing to improved health conditions in Africa and Asia through its support of international NGOs.

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Geothermal Power Generation

Benefits All Three Parties Itochu’s geothermal power projects benefit seller, buyer and society alike.

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Ultrasound Imaging Device for Safe Deliveries

Lequio Power Technology is working with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) to distribute ultrasonic scanners in Sudan.

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e-Learning with Ninjas

A Japanese e-learning system is helping children in developing countries get to grips with basic maths.

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SDGs as a Yardstick: Shiga-based Efforts to Be Expanded Internationally

An interview with Taizo Mikazuki, governor of Shiga Prefecture.

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Civil Society “Transforming Our World

Civil Society platform SDGs Japan is assisting Japanese NGOs and NPOs in their efforts to promote SDGs.

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PRIME MINISTER'S DIARY
Japan-Russia Summit Meeting

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SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
Solving Global Food Problems with Ethanol

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MY WAY
From Nagoya to Samurai City

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SMEs OVERSEAS
Glass Soil Conditioner Enables Sustainable Agriculture in Arid Regions

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WASHOKU
The Pride of Kochi

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NATIONAL PARKS
Nikko: Power Spot

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