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【JWF News Vol. 252】18 June 2025
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◇ Contents ◇
・Announcement from the Japan Water Forum
– JWF Fund 2025 is now open for applications!
・Report from the Japan Water Forum
– Implementation of the “Flood Fighting Exercise Embassy Tour 2025”
– IYGP Tajikistan High Level Meeting – HKH Side Event
– Feeding Asia’s Future: Rethinking Water-Food Systems – Discussion and Key Messages from the session in Asia and the Pacific Water and Urban Development Forum 2025 (AWUF 2025) –
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・Announcement from the Japan Water Forum
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– JWF Fund 2025 is now open for applications!
The Japan Water Forum is calling for applications for the JWF Fund 2025. The application period is from 10:00 on 2nd June to 18:00 on 30th June, 2025 (JST). Around five organizations will be selected. To apply for the fund, please read through the guidelines beforehand and use the official application form. Please visit the following website for the guidelines and application form.
Please visit the following website for details
https://www.waterforum.jp/en/news/23397/
(Reported by Takejiro Suzuki, Project Manager)
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・Report from the Japan Water Forum
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– Implementation of the “Flood Fighting Exercise Embassy Tour 2025”
On Saturday, May 17, 2025, the 73rd Tone River System Federation Comprehensive Flood Prevention Exercise was held in Kinu River Basin of Utsunomiya City, Tochigi Prefecture.
The Flood Prevention Exercise Embassy Tour is an event that introduces Japan’s flood disaster countermeasures to ambassadors and representatives from embassies and international organizations stationed in Japan on behalf of countries around the world. This year marks the 14th time the event has been held.
In recent years, due to the rapid changes in climate, there has been a growing global concern about water-related disasters. Despite the unfavorable weather conditions, we were honored to have a greater number of ambassadors and high-ranking officials attend the event.
Please visit the following website for details
https://www.waterforum.jp/en/what-we-do/water-events/
(Reported by Tomohito Amano, Project Manager)
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– IYGP Tajikistan High Level Meeting – HKH Side Event
As part of the 2025 International Year of Glaciers Preservation (IYGP), the Asia-Pacific Water Forum (APWF) Secretariat co-organized a side event titled “Science Diplomacy for Glacier Conservation and Transboundary Water Resource Resilience in the Hindu Kush Himalaya (HKH) Region” in Dushanbe, Tajikistan. The hybrid event brought together key partners to address glacier melt risks and promote regional cooperation. Discussions emphasized science-policy collaboration, glacier monitoring, and inclusive dialogue as essential tools for resilience in the HKH region. Read on for highlights and key recommendations.
Please visit the following website for details
https://www.waterforum.jp/en/news/23409/
(Reported by Yumiko Asayama, Chief Manager)
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– Feeding Asia’s Future: Rethinking Water-Food Systems – Discussion and Key Messages from the session in Asia and the Pacific Water and Urban Development Forum 2025 (AWUF 2025) –
At AWUF2025, the “Feeding Asia’s Future” session explored transforming Asia’s agrifood systems through water-smart, nature-based, and resilient approaches. Experts emphasized shifting from water control to cooperation, integrating ecological and cultural values, and promoting innovations in governance, finance, and technology. The session highlighted the urgency of systemic change to address water scarcity, climate impacts, and food insecurity, calling for multi-stakeholder collaboration to build a sustainable, food- and water-secure future for the region.
Please visit the following website for details
https://www.waterforum.jp/en/news/23431/
(Reported by Yumiko Asayama, Chief Manager)
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【Volleyball Nations League 2025 Chiba Tournament】
Organizer：International Volleyball Federation (FIVB)／
VNL2025 Chiba Organizing Committee
Schedule：Women’s: July 9th (Wed) – July 13th (Sun), 2025 (5 days)
Men’s: July 16th (Wed) – July 20th (Sun), 2025 (5 days)
Venue：Chiba Port Arena (1-20 Toiyacho, Chuo-ku, Chiba City, Chiba Prefecture)
URL：(Official website) https://www.live-link.life/online/vnl2025
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【JWF News Vol. 252】18 June 2025
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