Health and Global Policy Institute (HGPI) hosted the Planetary Health Expert Meeting “Building the Future of Healthcare: A Vision for Sustainable and Resilient Health Systems” together with the Global Green and Healthy Hospitals (GGHH) network last November 5, 2024.

GGHH, in which HGPI is officially a member of, is an international organization with over 2,000 members from more than 80 countries that is dedicated to transforming the healthcare sector to achieve a healthier and more sustainable future. GGHH encourages hospitals, healthcare facilities, and health systems to reduce their environmental impact while promoting public and environmental health.

This symposium brought together leading experts from Japan and abroad to share international insights and explore strategies to reduce the environmental impact of Japan’s healthcare system while identifying opportunities for collaboration with the global community.

[Event Overview]

• Date & Time: Tuesday, November 5, 2024; 15:00-16:50 JST
• Format: In-person
• Venue: Global Business Hub Tokyo, Grand Cube 3F, Otemachi Financial City, 1-9-2, Otemachi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
• Language: Japanese and English (with simultaneous interpretation)
• Participation Fee: Free
• Host: Health and Global Policy Institute (HGPI)
• Co-host: Global Green and Healthy Hospitals (GGHH)
• Supported by: Japan Zero Carbon Welfare Council, Green Practice Japan

[Program] (Titles omitted, listed in alphabetical order)

15:00-15:10 Opening Remarks

Nick Thorp (Network Director, Global Green and Healthy Hospitals (GGHH))

15:10-15:50 Keynote Speeches

Ming-Nan Lin (Vice Superintendent, Dalin Tzu Chi Hospital)
Motohisa Kojo (Chairman, Hakuhokai Group)

16:00-16:45 Panel Discussion

Ming-Nan Lin (Vice Superintendent, Dalin Tzu Chi Hospital)
Motohisa Kojo (Chairman, Hakuhokai Group)
Mara Medrano (Regional Engagement Manager, Health Care Without Harm Southeast Asia)
Yuko Kidoguchi (Vice President, Corporate Affairs, AstraZeneca K.K.)

16:45-16:50 Closing Remarks