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17 GOALS TO TRANCEFORM OUR WORLDLetʼs think about a “peaceful” and prosperous world!
Leader of Diet Members Supporters Club /House of Representatives

Katsunobu KATO
Hi everyone. I’m Katsunobu Kato,
the leader of Diet Member Supporters Club of the 3rd Children’s Co
nference of the Future in Supportof the United Nations.
Congratulations on holding the 3rdChildren’s Conference of the Futu
re in Support of the United Nations, where future generations of children will gather from around theworld to think about the themes ofthe SDGs.
The SDGs are set to be achieved by 2030 and you all will beco
me an adult in the 2030s. Through this conference, you will havea chance to communicate with people of your generation from around the world. Please think about what kind of future you wantto have with friends from different countries.
Imagine the future more specifically. Think about what you want
to do in the future. Then, solve problems one by one with a strong
will to realize your dreams. I am sure that you have a bright future
ahead of you. We adults will also support you and do our best to
help you. Please work hard to realize your dreams.

＜MEMBERS＞

Yasuhide NAKAYAMA（Special Adviser/
Former State Minister of Defense）

Shinji INOUE（House of Representatives /The 3rd ChildrenʼsConference of the Futurein Support of the United Nations
Sunday, March 19, 2023

Former Minister for the World Expo 2025）

Hayato SUZUKI（ House of Representatives）
Kenji WAKAMIYA（House of Representatives /Former Minister for the World Expo 2025）

Akihisa NAGASHIMA（House of Representatives /Former State Minister of Defense）【Organizer】／ BEYOND 2020 NEXT FORUM Executive Committee【Certiﬁcation & Support】
Cabinet Oﬃce ／ Ministry of Foreign Aﬀairs ／ Tokyo Metropolis〈Sponsors〉

Yuko NAKAGAWA（House of Representatives ）Masahisa MIYAZAKI（ House of Representatives /Special Advisor to Secretary-General of the Liberal Democratic Party）

Masaaki TAIRA（House of Representatives /Acting Chairperson, Headquarters for the Promotion of a DigitalSociety, Policy Research Council, Liberal Democratic Party）

Rui MATSUKAWA（House of Councillors）
Aiko SHIMAJIRI（ House of Representatives /Former Minister of State for Okinawa and Northern Territories Affairs）〈Cooperation〉／ Foreign Embassy in Japan
Waseda University Global Consolidated Research Institute for Science Wisdom ／Beyond 2020 Next Project ／ ESG-IREC OSIPP Osaka University

The 3rd Children’s
Conference of the Futurein Support of the United Nations【Date & Time】March 19, 2023 (Sun.) 13:00-17:35

Program【Venue】WORLD LAB, 3F SMALL WORLDS TOKYO (Ariake Butsuryu Center, 1-3-33 Ariake, Koto-ku, Tokyo)

13:00～ “Opening ceremony ”
13:20～“Opening and Introduction”- Presentation by representatives from different areas

13:40～

1st Part:“SDGs learning ”– SDGs lecture themed around Peace

14:05～

2nd Part :“Group workshop”
1.Self-introduction using Well-being cards
2. Think about Peace
3. Create display boards for presentation
3rd Part :“Presentation”- Each group presents its ideas

17:00～

4th Part :“Music session”- Collaborative music session
by Nataliya Gudziy and Kiyotaka Tendo

17:35

End

*Please note that the details of the program and time are subject to change. Depending on the situation on the event day, the ending time
may be extended.
【Notes】Please note that this event will be featured in news, articles and on the radio. If you don’t want to be filmed, please inform our staff.
＜Notes on visits Please be sure to read the following regarding participation in this event against COVID-19.＞
・Please wear a mask before coming to the venue.
・Please check the temperature and disinfect with alcohol at the reception.

Performer

Jun HORI

Journalist／
Representative chairpersonof 8bitNews

Chigusa

Radio・Personality

Nataliya GUDZIY
Singer・Banduris

Kiyotaka TENDOSinger-Songwriter

Yuriko KOIKE

Governor of Tokyo Metropolis

Hello, everyone. I’m HAYASHI Yoshimasa,
Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan.
Today, I would first like to congratulate you onhosting the 3rd Children’s Conference of theFuture in Support of the United Nations. I wou
ld also like to express my sincere respect for
the efforts of each and every one of you involved in organizing this event.
We are now facing global issues, such as the COVID-19 pandemic and clima
te change, as well as food and energy issues triggered by Russia’s aggressi
on against Ukraine.
The year 2023 is the halfway point in the efforts to achieve the SDGs, adopt
ed in 2015 and meant to be achieved by 2030. The G7 Hiroshima Summit, chaired by Japan, will be held in May, and the SDG Summit –which takes place
every four years – will be held in September, showing an increasing interestin the SDGs both in Japan, and around the world.
Now is the time for the world to unite as one and accelerate efforts to achieve the SDGs in order to realize a society that “ｌeaves no one behind”.
I hope today’s discussion will focus on what we as humanity should do for
the future. This is the spirit of “We the peoples”, the opening line of the Char

Today’s theme is Goal 16 of theSDGs, “Promote just, peaceful and inclusive societies.”
The global community is seriously fee
ling the huge impact of Russia’s inva
sion of Ukraine, including energy, food, and the soaring costof living.
Climate change, natural disasters, and infectious diseases
are also urgent issues facing us.
No one must be left behind. Peace and justice form the indis
pensable foundation for a sustainable society.
It is the responsibility of all of us here now, to work tirelessly
to build a peaceful and affluent society and pass it on to gen
erations to follow.
I hope you, who have gathered from around the world, will
have a lively exchange of views from a broad perspective tohelp create a better future.

ter of the United Nations. I look forward to everyone’s future success.

Rahm EmanuelJustin Hayhurst

My big thanks to the Peace Communication Foundation for hosting the thirdChildren’s Conference of the Future in
Support of the United Nations. This year’s theme, SDG 16, is crucially important – for a peaceful world,countries must have strong, democratic institutions that promo
te the rule of law and provide the freedom for all citizens to exp
ress themselves and reach their full potential. As we’ve seenfrom Russia’s brutal invasion of Ukraine, peace is not easy. Democracies are under threat around the world from forces that
seek to undermine them, so we must be vigilant. As leaders ofthe future, I hope the children at this conference will learn that
we must all play an active role in supporting our democratic societies. Stay informed of the news, vote in your local elections,and campaign for the ideas you value. That is how democracy
thrives and how we ensure that our societies remain peacefuland stable for our children and future generations.

I am pleased to support the Children’s Conference of the Future in Suppo
rt of the United Nations, an initiative
to engage children with the importa
nt mandate of the Sustainable Development Goals. Throughparticipating in this Conference, I hope that the participants
develop an appreciation of how crucial it is to work together
with people of diverse linguistic, cultural, and national backgr
ounds to achieve progress. Australia is a strong advocate of
the rules-based multilateral system and we work closely with
our extensive network of international partners to ensure collective security and prosperity for the future. Good work inthis field, particularly in forums like the G20, requires a broad
understanding of the different people in the world, and theneed for engagement. I hope this event equips its participants to become future leaders. Thank you to the organisers ofPeter TAN Hai Chuan

Koichiro MATSUMOTOof Singapore

Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan

Ambassador of the United States
to Japan

16:00～MCYoshimasa HAYASHI

Minister for Foreign Affairs

Ambassador Ambassador Extraordina
ry and Plenipotentiary of the Republic

Hello everyone. I am Peter from Singapore.
Singapore’s development journey as anation was founded on a commitment to the rule of law. It remai
ns a core principle that guides the way we operate. We firmly believe in building strong, effective and inclusive public institutions
that are able to carry out their functions in a just, transparent
and accountable manner. Having such institutions foster trust wi
thin society and confidence in our country.
I am glad that all of you are here today to discuss Sustainable
Development Goal 16, which aims to promote peaceful and inclu
sive societies by ensuring access to justice and through building
effective, accountable and inclusive institutions. Let us continue
to work together to uphold the rule of law. Let us continue to bui
ld trust and contribute towards peace in the world.

Ambassador-Designate of Australia
to Japanthis important Conference.

Director of Global lssues Cooperation Di

vision International Cooperation Bureau