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The 2nd HAI-FES International Workshop
“Building Bridges between Arctic and Asia””
(You can find the flyer here)
We are grateful to announce the 2nd HAI-FES International Workshop. HAI-FES (Hokkaido University Arctic Initiative for Future Earth and SDGs) project aims at forming a network of researchers who are engaged in problem-solving interdisciplinary and trans-disciplinary research in the Arctic, and this workshop, bringing together those researchers and institutions in mid-latitudes especially in Asia, is to discuss issues and points to keep in mind for doing those researches in the Arctic.
| Date&Time | February 27, 2024, 09:30-17:30 |
| Format | Hybrid of face-to-face and online |
| Venue | FMI Multipurpose Hall, Hokkaido University, Sapporo, Japan https://www.fmi.hokudai.ac.jp/en/access/ |
| Language | English (no interpretation) |
| Participation | Open to all , Free of charge (advance registration required) |
| Registration form | https://forms.gle/FGZTgdhamWFD7htc7 Deadline of registration: Monday, February 26, 2024 |
| Organizer | HAI-FES, Arctic Research Center, Hokkaido University, Hokkaido University Future Earth Consortium (HUFEC) |
| Contact | HAI-FES_v2(at)arc.hokudai.ac.jp |
Program (tentative): as of Feb.26,2024
| 09:30- | Opening Remarks: Yasushi Fukamachi (Arctic Research Center, HU) |
| 09:35- |
Keynote Speech 1: Ilan Chabay (Arizona State University, USA) “Shared meaning making for decision making on sustainable futures in the Arctic (and elsewhere)” |
| 10:05- | Session 1: Panel Discussion on “Social Change for a Better Future – Lessons Learned from the Arctic” Moderated by Fujio Ohnishi (ARC, HU) Panelist: Ria Lambino (Research Institute for Humanities and Nature) Paul Arthur Berkman (Science Diplomacy Center, USA) Tetsuzo Yasunari (Research Institute for Humanities and Nature) Ilan Chabay (ASU, USA) |
| 11:30- | Keynote Speech 2: Meiji Honda (Niigata University) “Impacts of Arctic climate change on mid-latitudes and preparedness” |
| 12:00- | Lunch |
| 13:00- | Session 2: “Initiatives of Arctic Research in Asian Countries and Region” Moderated by Natsuhiko Otsuka (ARC, HU) Speakers: Vijay Kumar (Ministry of Earth Sciences, India) “India’s Scientific Activities in Arctic” Hwa Chien (Polar Research Center, Central University of Taiwan) “Introduction to Ongoing Arctic Research in Taiwan and Its Challenges” Hyoung Chul Shin (Korea Polar Research Institute) “Observers’ Arctic science goes beyond just observing” |
| 14:45- | Break |
| 15:00- | Keynote Speech 3: Paul Arthur Berkman (SDC, USA) “Science Diplomacy with Informed Decision-making Empowers Arctic Sustainable Development” |
| 15:30- | Session 3: “Networking between Researchers and Stakeholders” Moderated by Juha Saunavaara (ARC, HU) Speakers: Ria Lambino (RIHN, Japan) “Transdisciplinary Research Networks: Potentials and Pitfalls – Insights from outside the Arctic” Nicholas Parlato (University of Alaska Southeast, USA) “Community-Driven Research and Co-Production of Knowledge with Arctic Indigenous Peoples” Natsuhiko Otsuka (ARC,HU) “Concept of Arctic Area Study-Toward the Integrated Arctic Study” |
| 17:15- | General Discussion |
| 17:25- | Closing Remarks: Natsuhiko Otsuka (ARC, HU) |
* Please note that the program is not a final draft and may be updated without notice.
GX and DX at North・北方圏におけるGXとDX
(The poster is here)
“GX and DX at North・北方圏におけるGXとDX” event will be organized on November 20-22, 2023 at Hokkaido University. HAI-FES project will organize this event together with Hokkaido University Arctic Research Center, ArCS II: International Relations program, Hokkaido University Advanced IT Prototyping Laboratory, Hokkaido Nutopia Data Center Study Group, VTT Technical Research Center of Finland, and Hokkaido Government.
This international forum approaches GX and DX from the context of the North, which is often associated with features ranging from cold climate to sparse population. Yet, northern regions have also pioneered in the research and development of products, services and infrastructures that are globally valued and lean on the local assets.
| Date&Time | Monday, November 20, 2023 – Wednesday, November 22, 2023 |
| Place | FMI Hall , Hokkaido University, Sapporo |
| Type of event | On-site event | Registration | Please register using the form at https://forms.gle/YmkbgiLJnpqZAEvD7 (Deadline: November 16) |
| Participation fee | Free of charge |
| Language | English and Japanese with simultaneous interpretation |
| Format | Free of charge, pre-registration needed |
For more information on the program and other details, please visit the event’s website.
HAI-FES International Workshop
“Building Bridges between Arctic and Non-Arctic”
(You can find the flyer here)
This workshop aims to form a network of researchers who are engaged in problem-solving, interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary research in the Arctic region, and will bring together researchers who are currently working on such projects to discuss the issues and points to keep in mind when conducting such research.
| Date&Time | March 13, 10:30-17:00 |
| Format | Hybrid of face-to-face and online |
| Venue | Main Conference Room, 5F, Creative Research Institution Building, Hokkaido University https://www.cris.hokudai.ac.jp/contact-us (Japanese） |
| Language | English (no interpretation) |
| Participation | Open to all (advance registration required) |
| Registration | https://forms.gle/eb74YZ36GMdf8KMQ8 Deadline: Thursday, March 9, 2023. Please kindly understand that the number of participants is limited. |
Capacity | 50 at the venue, 300 online (first-come, first-served) |
| Organizer | HAI-FES |
| Co-organizer | Arctic Research Center, Hokkaido University Hokkaido University Future Earth Consortium (HUFEC) |
| Supporter | Research Institute for Humanity and Nature (TBC) |
| Contact | HAI-FES_v2(at)arc.hokudai.ac.jp |
Program
| 10:30-11:10 | Opening Session Welcome Greeting: Director of Arctic Research Center, Hokkaido Univ. Keynote Speech: “Future Earth” Perspective Tetsuzo Yasunari (RIHN) |
| 11:10-12:40 | Session 1: Networking Session Introduction: Takafumi Hirata (Arctic Research Center, Hokkaido Univ.) Hajo Eicken (International Arctic Research Center, University of Alaska Fairbanks, USA) Making actionable science work with a network Yutaka Watanuki (Graduate School of Fisheries Sciences, Hokkaido Univ.) Migrating water bird study in temperate and Arctic region. Aileen Espiritu (UiT The Arctic University of Norway) The Arctic in Asia: enhancing transnational interests and commonalities. Stein Sandven (Nansen Environmental Remote Sensing Center, Norway) Developing collaboration between scientists and local communities in the Arctic Discussion |
| 12:40-13:40 | Lunch Break |
| 13:40-15:10 | Session 2: Problem-Solving Research in Practice Session Introduction: Shotaro Uto (Arctic Research Center, Hokkaido Univ.) Teppei J. Yasunari (Arctic Research Center, Hokkaido Univ.) Tackling measurements and assessments of the air quality affected by transboundary air pollution transport to Hokkaido. Mayuko Otsuki (Graduate School of Fisheries Sciences, Hokkaido Univ.) Title: Studying the coastal marine ecosystem with the local community in Greenland Kazuyuki Saito (Japan Agency for Marine and Earth Science and Technology) Food Life History and Natural Cold Storage in the North Discussion |
| 15:10-15:20 | Break |
| 15:20-16:50 | Session 3: Ethical Conduct of Research in the Arctic － Panel Discussion Moderated by Fujio Ohnishi (ARC, Hokkaido Univ.) Aileen Espiritu (UiT The Arctic University of Norway) Hajo Eicken (International Arctic Research Center, University of Alaska Fairbanks, USA) Kaori Ishii (Tohoku U.) |
* Please note that the program is not a final draft and may be updated without notice.
The 3rd HAI-FES Seminar
“Practice of Transdisciplinary Research and the Role of Science in Society”
(You can find the poster here)
In the Arctic region, rapid global warming and various environmental changes are occurring. These problems faced by Arctic societies are expected to be encountered in non-Arctic regions as well. Science is expected to contribute to the realization of sustainable solutions to these issues through cross-disciplinary collaboration and by responding to newly emerging social issues and demands. HAI-FES, a project to promote the strengthening of Hokkaido University’s capabilities, will periodically hold seminars to provide knowledge and information that will lead to solutions to Arctic issues and provide opportunities for discussion. The 3rd seminar will feature lectures by Dr. Masato Taniguchi, Future Earth Japan Committee member and Vice Director of the Research Institute for Humanity and Nature, Dr. Yoshihiro Iijima of Mie University, who teaches Future Earth Studies, and Dr. Hirofumi Kato of the Center for Ainu and Indigenous Studies, Hokkaido University. These three will then serve as panelists for a panel discussion on “Practice of Transdisciplinary Research and the Role of Science in Society“ moderated by Fujio Ohnishi of the Arctic Research Center. This is an open seminar open to everyone. We hope many of you, especially students and graduate students, will attend.
| Date&Time | Friday, February 3, 2023, 13:10-16:45 |
| Type of event | Online only (A link to zoom will be provided to registered participants.) |
Registration | Please register using the form at https://forms.gle/HeNQd1opf2LpXpyQ6 (Deadline: February 2, 12:00) |
| Participation fee | Free of charge |
| Language | Japanese |
| Organized by | HAI-FES https://www.arc.hokudai.ac.jp/en/hai-fes/, Arctic Research Center https://www.arc.hokudai.ac.jp/en/ |
| Co-organized by | Hokkaido University Future Earth Consortium https://hufec.arc.hokudai.ac.jp/en/ |
Program
Lecture:
| 13:10-13:15 | Rationalization |
| 13:15-14:00 | Masato TANIGUCHI (Vice Director, Research Institute for Humanity and Nature, Japan; Member, Future Earth Japan Committee) “Interdisciplinary Research on Humanities-Science Fusion and Science in Society” |
| 14:00-14:45 | Yoshihiro IIJIMA (Professor, Graduate School of Bioresources, Mie University) “Future Earth Studies and its Practice -Transdisciplinary Approach to the Phenomena of Permafrost Degradation” |
| 14:45-15:30 | Hirofumi KATO (Professor, Center for Ainu and Indigenous Studies, Hokkaido University) “Indigenous Peoples and Cultural Diversity Studies” |
Panel Discussion:
| 15:45-16:45 | “Practice of Transdisciplinary Research and the Role of Science in Society” Facilitator: Fujio Ohnishi (Associate Professor, Arctic Research Center, Hokkaido University) Panelists: Masato TANIGUCHI, Yoshihiro IIJIMA, Hirofumi KATO |
The 2nd HAI-FES Seminar
~Sustainability Science’s Goal to Solve Arctic Challenges
(The poster is here)
The Arctic region is experiencing rapid warming and various environmental changes associated with it. These problems faced by Arctic societies are expected to be encountered in non-Arctic regions as well. Science is expected to contribute to the realization of sustainable solutions to these problems through interdisciplinary collaboration and by responding to newly emerging social issues and demands. HAI-FES, a project to promote the strengthening of university functions, will periodically hold seminars to provide knowledge and information that will lead to solutions to Arctic issues and provide opportunities for discussion.
We are pleased to announce the 2nd seminar as follows. In the second seminar, Professor Tetsuzo Yasunari, co-chair of the Future Earth Japan Committee, will present on science and society, and Dr. Ram Avtar will present on geospatial data for the implementation of the SDGs, including an introduction of the Future Earth Global Land Programme’s activities. Dr. Shiaki Kondo will talk about cultural anthropology and multi-species research as “slow science” with Fujio Ohnishi of the Center. Dr. Ohnishi will moderate a discussion on Future Earth activities with panelists Yasunari, Kondo, and Natsuhiko Otsuka of the Center.
| Date | Thursday, August 4, 2022, 09:25-12:20 |
| Type of event | Hybrid Online Venue: Main Conference Room, 5F, Sousei Research Building, Hokkaido University Online: A link to zoom will be provided to registered participants. |
Registration | Please register using this form. (Deadline: August 3, 12:00) |
| Participation fee | Free of charge |
| Language | Japanese (some parts are English, no interpretation into Japanese) |
| Organized by | HAI-FES, Arctic Research Center https://www.arc.hokudai.ac.jp/en/hai-fes/ https://www.arc.hokudai.ac.jp/en/ |
| Co-organized by | Hokkaido University Future Earth Consortium https://hufec.arc.hokudai.ac.jp/en/ |
Considering the recent surge in corona cases, the 2nd HAI-FES Seminar will be held online only. However, the program will remain unchanged. (8/1/2002)
Program
Lecture:
| 09:25-09:30 | Overview |
| 09:30-10:10 | Tetsuzo Yasunari, (Director, Kyoto Center for Climate Change Adaptation, Research Institute for Humanity and Nature / Co-Chair, Future Earth Japan Committee) “On Science and Society: How Should We Face Global and Regional Challenges?” |
| 10:10-10:50 | Ram Avtar (Associate Professor, Division of Integrated Environmental Sciences, Faculty of Global Environmental Sciences, Hokkaido University / Director, Future Earth Global Land Programme Japan Nodal Office) “Geospatial Data for Implementation of SDGs” |
| 10:50-11:30 | Shiaki Kondo (Lecturer, Graduate School of Intercultural Studies, Kobe University) “What is Multispecies Research? Toward a Dialogue between Natural Sciences and Humanities” (in dialogue with Dr. Ohnishi) |
Panel Discussion:
| 11:30-12:15 | “Sustainability Science for Problem Solving” Facilitator: Fujio Ohnishi (Associate Professor, Arctic Research Center, Hokkaido University) Panelists: Tetsuzo Yasunari (previously mentioned), Shiaki Kondo (previously mentioned), Natsuhiko Otsuka (Arctic Research Center, Hokkaido University, Specially Appointed Professor) |
| 12:15-12:20 | Closing |
The 1st HAI-FES Seminar
HAI-FES (Hokkaido University Arctic Initiative for Future Earth and SDGs) is an inter-departmental initiative of researchers in the Arctic region of Hokkaido University, with the aim of realizing sustainable use of the Arctic region in response to the rapid environmental and social changes that are affecting the entire planet. The goal of the HAI-FES seminar series is to build a center where researchers in the Arctic region of Hokkaido University can come together across departmental boundaries to conduct comprehensive, problem-solving research on various issues in the Arctic region, and to utilize the framework and results for contributing to the UN SDGs and for graduate school education.
Therefore, the HAI-FES seminar series invites researchers and others who are engaged in academic research as well as utilization and dissemination activities in the Arctic and its surrounding regions as lecturers, and introduces their activities to form a network of people who are working on various issues in the Arctic and its surrounding regions.
| Date | Wednesday, March 23, 2022, 10:50-12:20 |
| Format | Online | Registration | Please register using this form. (Deadline: March 22, 12:00) |
| Registration Fee | Free |
| Language | Japanese |
| Organized by | HAI-FES, Arctic Research Center https://www.arc.hokudai.ac.jp/en/hai-fes/ https://www.arc.hokudai.ac.jp/en/ |
| Co-organized by | Hokkaido University Future Earth Consortium https://hufec.arc.hokudai.ac.jp/ |
Program
| 10:50-11:05 | Opening, Explanation of purpose, Introduction of HAI-FES project |
| 11:05―11:35 | “Challenge of Future Earth under global environmental crisis” Dr. Fumiko Kasuga, Global Hub Director-Japan, Future Earth/ Senior Fellow, National Institute for Environmental Studies |
| 11:35―11:55 | “Multiple benefit of building energy efficiency in cold climate area” Dr. Taro Mori, Associate Professor, Faculty of Engineering, Hokkaido University |
| 11:55―12:15 | “Arctic Marine Ecosystem Vulnerability Assessment and Remote Ocean Observation” Dr. Takafumi Hirata, Specially Appointed Associate Professor, Arctic Research Center, Hokkaido University |
Notice: The 2nd HAI-FES seminar will be held inviting lecturers from overseas in late June 2022. The language will be English. Please stay tuned.
