Report

12th

Asia Smart City
Conference

November 13 (Monday) - November 15 (Wednesday), 2023

Asia Smart City Conferencein YOKOHAMA

CONTENTS
001 Overview of the 12th Asia Smart City Conference (ASCC)
001 Background of the Asia Smart City Conference (ASCC)
001 Features of the 12th ASCC
001 The 12th ASCC at a Glance
002 The 12th ASCC Schedule

003 Result of the 12th ASCC
003 Opening and Keynote Speech
004 Main Session: Joint Declaration for Zero Carbon in Asia
005 Thematic Session 1
City Management to Achieve Carbon Neutrality
006 Thematic Session 2
Designing Livable and Thriving Cities
007 Thematic Session 3
Case Studies of Well-Being Indicators and Policy Case Studies throughIndustry-Academia-Government Collaboration
008 Thematic Session 4
Inclusive Transition towards Decarbonized and Attractive Living
009 Thematic Session 5
Sustainable Development Led by Public Private Partnership towards Zero
Carbon in Japan and Overseas
010 Thematic Session 6
Promoting the SDGs through City Networks -Starting with VLR011 GX Business Exchange
014

Youth Event
Research Presentation on Urban Issues by Japanese and International
University Students

015 Networking Event

016 Pre-Conference Event | Site Visit of Urban Infrastructure Facilities
017 Tour A1
MM21｜Promotion of Green Energy
018 Tour A2
MM21｜R&D Hub and Liveliness
019 Tour A3
MM21｜Eco-Friendly MICE and PPP
020 Tour B
Advanced Technology of Water Circulation

021 Appendix
021 Yokohama Declaration | Asian Cities together towards Zero Carbon
023 Participating Cities and Organizations
024 ASCC List of Speakers
028 GALERIO Planning Committee
029 Result of Questionnaire on Decarbonization in Cities

Overview

The 12th Asia Smart City Conference (ASCC)
Background of the Asia Smart City Conference (ASCC)The Asia Smart City Conference (hereinafter referred to as “ASCC”) is an international conference that brings together
representatives from Asian cities, national governments, international organizations, academic institutions, and privatecompanies, aiming to discuss on the realization of a sustainable city where economic growth and a favorable urban
environment are compatible. At the conference, representatives from cities present their visions for growth as well as theircurrent challenges and needs; private companies and academic institutions propose innovative solutions; internationalorganizations offer programs to support efforts by cities and private companies; and best practices from around the world
are shared. Furthermore, we offer an occasion for participants to find new business opportunities.
This year’s 12th ASCC, for the first time in four years, was held face-to-face with the main theme of “Asian cities together
towards Zero Carbon”. We shared knowledge, know-hows and best practices about urban development that society iscurrently seeking. We also aimed to provide a meeting place for a wide range of key players and create further business
opportunities for the creation of economically, socially, and environmentally sustainable cities.

Features of the 12th ASCCThe 12th ASCC was held as the main conference of Y-SHIP 2023, launched by the City of Yokohama. Y-SHIP is aninternational convention that aims to achieve open innovation by inviting professionals and businesses involved in Green
Transformation (hereinafter referred to as “GX”) from across Japan and the world to come together in Yokohama. By holding
the ASCC in unison with Y-SHIP 2023, we powerfully communicated the vision of a sustainable city from the City of
Yokohama to the world as a showcase of a new society through green innovation in preparation for GREEN×EXPO 2027.
In collaboration with the Asian Development Bank / Asian Development Bank Institute and World Bank TDLC, the coorganizers of ASCC, 44 international cities and government agencies participated in the conference and shared theirdecarbonization practices.

Basic Information of the 12th ASCC
[Dates] November 13 (Mon) through 15 (Wed), 2023

*Pre-conference Event was held on November 13.
[Venue] PACIFICO Yokohama North[Theme] Asian cities together towards Zero Carbon[Planning]

GALERIO Planning Committee (alphabetical order)
Asian Development Bank Institute (ADBI) / Japan[Organizer] City of YokohamaInternational Cooperation Agency (JICA) / Smart City

[Co-organizers] Asian Development Bank Institute (ADBI),

Institute Japan (SCI-Japan) / World Bank Tokyo

World Bank Tokyo Development Learning Center (TDLC)

Development Learning Center (TDLC) / Institute for[Supporters]

Global Environmental Strategies (IGES) / YOKOHAMA

Cabinet Office, Government of Japan/ Ministry of Foreign

URBAN SOLUTION ALLIANCE (YUSA) / Yokohama

Affairs, Japan/ Ministry of Finance, Japan/ Ministry of

National University / Yokohama City University /Economy, Trade and Industry, Japan/ Ministry of Land,

International Affairs Bureau, City of Yokohama

Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, Japan/ Ministry of[Number of Countries]

the Environment, Japan / CITYNET / Japan International

45 regions and countries (Y-SHIP)

Cooperation Agency (JICA) / UNDP Representative Office[Number of Participants]

in Japan / Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO)

Around 2,000 on-site and 700 online (Y-SHIP)

1The 12th ASCC Schedule
The 12th ASCC focused on the main theme of “Asian cities together towards Zero Carbon,” with sessions aimed to discuss
how to realize an effective decarbonized society, how to create a city with hope through decarbonization, and how to expand
the city network of decarbonization.
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Main session: Yokohama led the joint declaration for decarbonization of Asian cities.

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Thematic session: To share best practices and to discuss future directions among cities⚫

GX business matching sessions and exhibition: To create business opportunities for companies between
Japan/Yokohama and overseas in conjunction with thematic sessions⚫

Youth event: To foster the next generation through presentations and discussions of research by students
Date and Time

Nov.13 (Mon)

Program

13:00-17:00

Site Visit of Urban Infrastructure Facilities

10:00-11:00

Opening and Keynote Speech

11:00-12:30[Youth Event]Research Presentation on Urban Issues by Japanese andInternational University Students[Thematic Session 1]
City Management to Achieve Carbon Neutrality

Nov. 14 (Tue)13:00-15:30[Thematic Session 2]
Designing Livable and Thriving Cities

15:30-17:30[GX Business Matching]Philippines and Japanese Companies’ Business Matching

17:30-19:00

Reception

10:00-10:30

Greetings from the Organizer

10:30-11:30[Main Session]
Joint Declarationt for Zero Carbon in Asia

11:00-12:30[Thematic Session 3]
Case Studies of Well-Being Indicators and Policy throughIndustry-Academia-Government Collaboration

11:30-12:45[Thematic Session 4]
Inclusive Transition towards Decarbonized and Attractive Living

13:00-14:30[Thematic Session 5]
Sustainable Development Led by Public Private Partnershiptowards Zero Carbon in Japan and Overseas

13:00-15:00[Thematic Session 6]
Promoting the SDGs through City Networks -Starting with VLR-

15:00-16:45[GX Business Matching]
Vietnamese and Japanese Companies’ Business Matching

17:00-17:10

Closing Remarks

Nov. 15 (Wed)GX Business Exchange /Exhibition

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November 14 (Tue) 10:00-11:00

Opening and Keynote SpeechOpening Nov. 14 (Tue) 10:00-10:30
At the opening of Y-SHIP 2023, Mayor Yamanaka, the 12th ASCC organizer, highlighted Yokohama’s potential as a global
business hub, its attractiveness as a source of innovation, and initiatives to realize a carbon neutral city.
Furthermore, Deputy Chief of Mission Raymond F. Greene of the U.S. Embassy & Consulates in Japan, spoke about theimportance and the roles of cities in building an inclusive and sustainable society. Mr. Hiroyuki Matsuzawa from the
Ministry of the Environment also delivered a lecture on the Japanese government's efforts and future plans towards achievingcarbon neutrality, along with expectations for Yokohama.
[Speakers]
Takeharu Yamanaka, Mayor, City of Yokohama
Raymond F. Greene, Deputy Chief of Mission, The U.S Embassy & Consulates in Japan
Yutaka Matsuzawa, Vice Minister for Global Environmental Affairs, Ministry of the Environment of Japan

Keynotes Speech Nov. 14 (Tue) 10:30-11:00
Experts from Japan and abroad shared their expectations for Yokohama as a global business hub in relation to GX anddecarbonization.
[Speakers]
F. Cleo Kawawaki, Principal Director and Head of Office of Markets Development and Public Private Partnership,
Asian Development Bank
Bernice Van Bronkhorst, Global Director of Urban, Resilience and Land Global Practice of World Bank
Hideaki Tanaka, Executive Officer, General Manager, Hydrogen Business Department, ENEOS Corporation

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November 15 (Wed) 10:30-11:30

Main Session
Joint Declaration for Zero Carbon in Asia
In the presence of 44 global cities and institutions, Mayor Yamanaka, together with the Governor of Bangkok
Metropolitan Administration Chadchart Sittipunt, jointly declared a strong partnership with Asian cities for decarbonization.
Support messages were received from Japan and abroad, including Mr. Yutaka Matsuzawa from the Ministry of theEnvironment of Japan, Mr. Ming Zhang from World Bank, Ms. F. Cleo Kawawaki from ADB and Ms. Naoko Ueda from
OECD Tokyo Centre.
[Speakers]
Takeharu Yamanaka, Mayor, City of Yokohama
Chadchart Sittipunt, Governor, Bangkok Metropolitan Administration
Yutaka Matsuzawa, Vice-Minister for Global Environmental Affairs, Ministry of the Environment of Japan
Ming Zhang, Practice Manager for Urban, Disaster Risk Management, Resilience, and Land in the East Asia and Pacific region,
World Bank
F. Cleo Kawawaki, Principal Director and Head of Office of Markets Development and Public Private Partnership,
Asian Development Bank
Naoko Ueda, Head of OECD Tokyo Centre

Abigail Binay, Mayor, Makati City (Video Message)

See Appendix for full text of the Joint Declaration (P21)4November 14 (Tue) and 15 (Wed)

Thematic Sessions

Session1

City Management to Achieve Carbon Neutrality Nov. 14 (Tue) 11:00-12:30

Organizer: Asian Development Bank (ADB) / Asian Development Bank Institute (ADBI)[Moderator / Keynote Speech]
Satoshi Ishii, Director, Strategy and Partnerships Team, Water and Urban Development Sector Office, Sectors Group, AsianDevelopment Bank
[Emcee]Joy Blessilda Sinay, Capacity Building and Training Economist, Asian Development Bank Institute[Panelists]
Giorgi Ebanoidze, ADB-Financed Project Coordinator, Tbilisi Development Fund, Tbilisi City, Georgia
Hon. Zairil Khir Johari, State Executive Councilor for Infrastructure and Transport, Penang State Government, Malaysia
Joseph Michael Espina, City Planning and Development Coordinator, Cebu City, Philippines
Yuya Shibuya, Associate Professor, Center for Spatial Information Science, University of Tokyo
Yoshiyuki Yamamoto, Director for Environmental Energy, Environmental Conservation Department, Environmental Planning Bureau,
City of Yokohama

Cities are vital in addressing climate change and the challenge to limit global warming to 2°C. Over half the global
population lives in urban areas, especially in Asia and the Pacific. Although urban areas cover just 2% of the land, they
produce 75% of global carbon emissions, over 50% of which come from this region. Rapid urbanization requires energy,
which exacerbates fossil fuel consumption and thus, leading to climate change. Despite these challenges, climate threat canbe an opportunity to adopt low-carbon resilient measures to generate economic benefits, employment, and healthimprovements. Cities need to adapt and innovate, and to implement appropriate policy reforms to achieve carbon neutrality.
This session focused on measures taken by city governments in the region towards carbon neutrality.

Key Points⚫ Tbilisi outlined its city’s carbon-neutral strategy, Penang presented sustainable initiatives for carbon neutrality, Cebu
introduced zero-carbon measures, the University of Tokyo's research center discussed establishing a digital twin platform andcitizen involvement in zero-carbon initiatives, and the Environment Planning Bureau of the City of Yokohama updated on theirefforts in the Yokohama City Action Plan for Global Warming Countermeasures.
⚫ The importance of establishing a national vision for urban decarbonization efforts first, taking into account the impact on local
communities, was reconfirmed.
⚫ Accurate data availability, stakeholder engagement and setting common goals to achieve decarbonization were identified as
key factors for leveraging advanced technologies.
⚫ It was confirmed that the main challenge in infrastructure development in developing countries is financing, and that there isa continued demand for funding and investment programs provided by governments, private sector, and foreign cities.

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Session 2

Designing Livable and Thriving Cities Nov. 14 (Tue) 13:00-15:30

Organizer: World Bank Tokyo Development Learning Center (WB TDLC)[Openings]
Christopher Pablo, Senior Urban Specialist and TDLC Team Lead, World Bank
Anna Wellenstein, Regional Director for Sustainable Development, East Asia and the Pacific Region at the World Bank
[Moderator]
Ming Zhang, Practice Manager for Urban, Disaster Risk Management, Resilience, and Land in the East Asia and Pacific region,
World Bank
[Speakers]
Megha Mukim, Senior Economist, World BankMark Roberts, Lead Urban Economist, World Bank
[Panelist]
Benjamin Magalong, Mayor, City of Baguio
Beng Hong Socheat Khemro, Director General, Land Management and Urban Planning, Ministry of Land Management, Urban
Planning, and Construction, Cambodia
Helmy Budiman, Head of the Development and Planning Agency, City of Makassar
Toru Hashimoto, Director General, International Affairs Bureau, City of Yokohama

The World Bank Tokyo Development Learning Center’s session presented the key findings and the climate action policy
tools from two World Bank publication: 1) Thriving: Making Cities Green, Resilient and Inclusive in a Changing Climate
and 2) Unlivable: What the Urban Heat Island Effect Means for East Asia’s Cities. The first report uses data from 10,000
cities worldwide to explore the relationship between growth of cities and the impact on the climate. The second reportsampled 100 East Asian cities to understand the impact of urban heat effects on cities and outlines the options for policy
action that reduce local temperatures and better prepare residents for heat waves. These reports are intended to help local
and national policymakers utilize policy instruments revolving around information, incentives, insurance, integration, andinvestments, to design green, resilient, and inclusive cities.

Key Points⚫

The World Bank and Asian cities led a discussion on urban greening, resilience, and inclusiveness toward livable cities.

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The World Bank presented data-based urban impacts and policy actions on climate change and the heat island effectassociated with urban prosperity.

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The World Bank, Baguio, Cambodia, Makassar, and Yokohama held a panel discussion on each administration’s policy
instruments for climate change, countermeasures to address the urban heat island effect, and the nature of administrative
support.

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In general, the participants confirmed the importance of action on the part of governments, active cooperation with citizens,and coordination among governments in their efforts to decarbonize their cities.

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The main challenge in addressing the heat island effect, especially in developing countries, is the limited access for accurate
data and funding.

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As an example of Japan’s effort to encourage the development of urban green spaces, an incentive mechanism wasintroduced where the maximum floor-area ratio regulation of buildings is eased for development plans that secure public
spaces and parks.

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The importance of peer to peer collaboration to share and learn about the efforts of each city and country was emphasized.

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Session 3

Case studies of Well-being Indicators and Policy through IndustryAcademia-Government Collaboration Nov. 15 (Wed) 11:00-12:30

Organizer: Smart City Institute Japan (SCI-J)[Speaker／Moderator]
Takehiko Nagumo, Executive Managing Director, Smart City Institute Japan[Speakers]
Tomoyuki Miyazaki, Professor, Yokohama City University / Group Head, Center for Promotion of Research and Industry-Academic
Collaboration
Makoto Kuroki, Professor, Graduate School of Data Science, Yokohama City University
Shumpei Komura, Head of the Education Innovation Center, Benesse Education Research Department

Japan's smart cities are entering the implementation phase, and there is a need to reexamine the purpose of smart cities
and explore how technology enhances the well-being of citizens. The Liveable Well-being City Index (LWCI) measures thelivability and well-being of citizens through both subjective and objective measures, and the results for all municipalities
and prefectures are available to public for free. In particular, a major social issue nowadays with significant impact on wellbeing is difficulties young people face in life, as evidenced by the increase in depression and the high suicide rate. To createa society where young people can achieve well-being, it is necessary to improve their self-characteristics and acquire a
resilient mind.
In this session, the discussion covered LWCI’s potential to enhance citizens' well-being, initiatives to alleviate difficulties
young people face, and how the efforts contribute to citizens’ well-being.

Key Points⚫

Support measures for young people utilizing the metaverse through government-academia-private sector collaboration
were introduced, and discussions took place on improving citizens' well-being through the synergy of data and digitaltechnologies.

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SCI-J shared comprehensive analytical results using indicators on the current state of well-being among Yokohama citizens.

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Yokohama City University presented the initiatives of COI-NEXT with a focus on creating well-being indicators and addressing
societal issues identified through these indicators. Additionally, various applications of well-being indicators in government,
academia, and private sector were introduced.

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Benesse Educational Research & Development Institute introduced the characteristics of the current generation and thefuture form of education.

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The panel discussion focused on the direction which City of Yokohama should take in the future to improve the well-beingof young generation, and the roles required from the government, academia, and private sector.

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Session 4

Inclusive Transition towards Decarbonized and Attractive Living
Nov. 15 (Wed) 11:30-12:45

Organizer: Climate Change Policy Headquarters, City of Yokohama / Institute for Global Environmental Strategies (IGES)[Moderator]
Atsushi Watabe, Programme Director, Sustainable Consumption and Production Area, Institute for Global Environmental
Strategies (IGES)[Panelists]
Kazuaki Takahashi, Executive Director, Planning and Coordination Department, Climate Change Policy Headquarters, City of
Yokohama
Pornphrom Vikitsreth, Advisor to Governor of Bangkok, Bangkok Metropolitan Administration
Takeshi Konishi, Senior Managing Director, GUUN Co., Ltd.

This session focused on the critical theme of maximizing the utilization of local resources, which encompasses renewableenergy and digital transformation (DX) to cultivate a sustainable lifestyle that enhances well-being. It underscores thesignificance of fostering partnerships between governmental bodies, businesses, and citizens to facilitate positivetransformations in urban living.
Throughout this session, four panelists representing local governments and businesses discussed the collaborative efforts
required from government, businesses, and citizens to collectively address the challenge of establishing sustainable lifestyles
that leverage the potential of local resources. This approach is aimed to ensure well-being for all while effectively reducing
resource consumption, energy usage, and greenhouse gas emissions (GHGs).

Key Points⚫

Discussions took place on the direction and challenges of promoting a shift to attractive lifestyles that contribute todecarbonization and waste recycling, while addressing the challenges of urban management, such as aging, disaster
preparedness and providing employment opportunities.

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City of Yokohama and Bangkok Metropolitan Administration introduced government initiatives to address climate change
and how citizens and private sectors are involved. In addition, Guun Co., Ltd, a company in Yokohama, introduced its waste
recycling project in the Philippines and its initiatives to raise recycling awareness among local citizens.

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During the panel discussion, the roles required from the government, citizens, and the private sector were discussed toachieve a decarbonized and attractive city. In particular, it was emphasized that in implementing decarbonization measures,the government needs to ensure sufficient accessibility for residents to these policies and engaging with appropriate key
partners and individuals is important.

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Furthermore, a mutual understanding was formed that initiating the decarbonization process with small-scale measures andgradually expanding the number of participants among citizens and private enterprises, as well as the scope of target areas,
can ultimately lead to drastic changes for decarbonized society.

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Sustainable Development Led by Public Private Partnership towards Zero
Carbon in Japan and Overseas Nov. 15 (Wed) 13:00-14:30

Organizer: International Affairs Bureau, City of Yokohama[Moderator]
Setsuko Saya, Vice President for International Business, Urban Renaissance Agency[Panelists]
Takeshi Ishikawa, Director General of Climate Change Policy Headquarters, City of Yokohama
Tri Dewi Virgiyanti, Acting Deputy Minister of National Development Planning for Regional Development, Ministry of National
Development Planning (BAPPENAS), Indonesia
Jannarong Takumi Saga, Assistant Director, Eastern Economic Corridor Office of Thailand
Eiichi Tanabe, Deputy CEO, Amata Corporation
Yasuhiro Yamaguchi, Advisor, YOKOHAMA URBAN SOLUTION ALLIANCE (YUSA)

In order to decarbonize cities, it is important to leverage the overall urban development by implementing and practicing
decarbonization initiatives. In Southeast Asia countries, there are many examples of development that actively introduce
carbon neutral technology through public-private partnerships (PPPs) and private-sector-led urban development that have
served as model districts of decarbonization for neighboring regions.
In this session, government organizations and major developers from Thailand and Indonesia were invited to introduce
advanced case studies as well as practical examples of Yokohama’s decarbonization leading area and information on also
on the business development of Japanese private companies in Southeast Asia through public-private partnerships.
Furthermore, key players working on large-scale urban development projects discussed ways to achieve decarbonized urban
development, with a view to further expanding partnerships between cities and private companies that resonate with smart
city development / decarbonization / sustainability initiatives.

Key Points⚫

The participants shared their cases of urban planning including Minato Mirai 21, a decarbonization leading area, anddiscussed how to plan and implement public-private partnerships to lead the decarbonization of cities.

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Presentations on climate change and decarbonization initiatives, as well as collaboration with the private sector, weredelivered by public institutions such as the City of Yokohama, Ministry of National Development Planning of Indonesia, andEastern Economic Corridor Office of Thailand.

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Amata, a private developer, introduced climate change solutions by private enterprises and the development ofdecarbonized smart cities, such as in industrial parks.

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YUSA, which is formed mainly by companies in the City of Yokohama, presented examples of decarbonization technologies
possessed by YUSA member companies, as well as examples of cooperation between YUSA and overseas companies.

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The panel discussion was on the challenges in realizing decarbonized initiatives and the key points in realizing projects. The
discussion revealed that five key points are important for successful public-private partnerships: (1) having a long-term
vision, (2) public sector financing, (3) private sector investment, (4) developing a communication platform linking citizens,public sector and private sectors, and (5) implementing public-private partnerships on an international scale.

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Promoting the SDGs through City Networks -Starting with VLRNov. 15 (Wed) 13:00-15:00

Organizer: CITYNET SDGs Cluster[Opening]
Minatoｍiraihoncho Elementary School
Hirotoshi Shiro, Deputy Mayor, City of Yokohama[Keynote Speech]
Sanjeevani Singh, Economic Affairs Officer, Sustainable Urban Development Section, Environment and Development Division,
UNESCAP[Moderator]
Yatsuka Kataoka, Programme Director, City Taskforce, Institute for Global Environmental Strategies (IGES)[Speakers]
Takuya Endo, Executive Director for SDGs Future City Promotion Climate Change Policy Headquarters, City of Yokohama
Xuanxuan Kumazawa, World Horticultural Exhibition Promotion Division, Kamiseya Development and World Horticultural
Exhibition Promotion Office, Urban Development Bureau, City of Yokohama
Nor Nazariah binti Kamardin, Senior Deputy Director, Administration Department, Kuala Lumpur
Le Minh Tuong, Vice Director of Department of Planning and Investment, Da Nang City
Naoki Ishii, President, Ishii Zouen Landscape Co., Ltd.
Noboru Okazaki, Deputy Manager, Overseas Administration Department, JFE Engineering Corporation[Closing]
Rumi Kurita, Head of Office, CITYNET Yokohama Project Office

With the increasing global interest in SDGs and decarbonization, local governments worldwide are voluntarily conducting
Voluntary Local Reviews (VLRs) to assess progress towards sustainable development goals, and CITYNET supports
member cities in creating VLRs. This session featured presentations from CITYNET member cities, internationalorganizations, private companies, and elementary school students from Yokohama city, showcasing their efforts towards
SDGs and decarbonization. Besides, toward promotion of SDGs and decarbonization in Asia Pacific area, the discussion
will also explore the potential for VLR expansion making use of CITYNET's network.
*VLR (Voluntary Local Review): A process in which local and regional governments (LRGs) voluntarily initiate an assessmentof their progress of implementation of the 2030 Agenda and its SDGs.

Key Points⚫

CITYNET member cities, international organizations, private companies, and academic institutions introduced their SDGs
and decarbonization initiatives.

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At the opening of the seminar, the elementary students of Yokohama Minatomiraihoncho elementary school delighted theaudience with a school song with an SDGs theme, created last year.

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During SDGs initiatives presentation session, the representatives from CITYNET member cities including Yokohama, Kuala
Lumpur, Vietnam as well as private companies such as Ishii Zouen Landscape Co., Ltd. and JFE Engineering Corporation,
showcased their efforts towards SDGs and decarbonization.

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The moderator initiated the discussion by asking questions to the participating members on two topics (1) VLR/ review
process and how to utilize the results, and (2) collaboration between actors on SDGs. The discussion concluded with thepositive outcomes including encouraging statements from government representatives and others expressing acommitment to start tracking SDGs implementation.
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November 14 (Tue) and 15 (Wed)GX Business Networking Event
Philippines and Japanese Companies’ Business Matching Nov. 14 (Tue) 15:30-17:30
YOKOHAMA URBAN SOLUTION ALLIANCE (YUSA) organized a business matching event between the Philippines
and Japanese companies. Eleven companies (5 from the Philippines, 6 from Japan) with strong interests in wastewater
treatment, solid waste management and energy saving delivered sales pitches, followed by individual business meetings.
Company List (alphabetical order)
Philippine Companies

Japanese Companies⚫

Aqua terra integrated solutions, Inc⚫

AMCON INC. Japan⚫

Netforce International Incorporated⚫

Geosphere Environmental Technology Corp.

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Pacific⚫

MIKUNIYA Corporation

Consultancy, Inc.

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Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd⚫

Richetec RSA⚫

T.K.K Evolution Co., Ltd⚫

Testech, Inc.

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TRiPAC Corporation

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Spectrum

Environmental

ResearchandVietnamese and Japanese Companies’ Business Matching Nov. 15 (Wed) 15:00-16:45
YUSA organized a business matching event between 6 Vietnamese and 6 Japanese companies interested in wastewater
treatment, solid waste management and energy saving, followed by individual business matching.
Company List (alphabetical order)
Vietnamese Companies

Japanese Companies⚫

EPS Trading and Technology., JSC⚫

CarbonFree Consulting Co., Ltd.

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Happy House Vietnam Japan Co., Ltd⚫

ENERES Co., Ltd.

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Nal Solutions., JSC⚫

Guun Co., Ltd⚫

STPOWER., JSC⚫

iFORCOM Co., Ltd.

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Tam Nguyen Group⚫

MURATA Keisokuki Service Co., Ltd.

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Vconnex Technology., JSC⚫

STANLEY ELECTRIC Co., Ltd.

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GX Business Exhibition Nov. 14 (Tue) and 15 (Wed)In order to promote business matching and networking, booths were exhibited by the speakers, embassies, domestic andinternational companies and organizations, and local companies (YUSA member companies, GX-related companies in
Yokohama, start-up companies, etc.). The four key themes for this years’ booth exhibits were GX, cutting-edge technology,
solutions to urban issues, and innovation.
Company List (alphabetical order)⚫

AMCON INC.

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Kajima Corporation⚫

ChopValue Manufacturing Japan⚫

KDDI Corporation⚫

Economic and Investment Section (BOI Tokyo Office),⚫

Liquitous Inc.

Royal Thai Embassy⚫

LOOVIC Inc.

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Eight-Japan Engineering Consultants Inc.

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Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd.

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ELEKS Japan⚫

MYAKU Inc.

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Embassy of Botswana⚫

NEC Networks & System Integration Corporation⚫

ENERES Co., Ltd.

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Nekotronic Inc.

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Geosphere Environmental Technology Corporation⚫

Sansei Corporation⚫

HealthCareGate.inc⚫

ShinMaywa Industries, Ltd.

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iFORCOM Co., Ltd.

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Sports Culture and Dynamic City Development Bureau,⚫

TerraCycle Japan G.K.

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Japan Association for the International Horticultural⚫

Takenaka Corporation

Expo 2027, Yokohama⚫

Toshiba Infrastructure Systems & Solutions Corporation⚫

Japan India Industry Promotion Association (NPO)⚫

Tripac Inc.

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JFE Engineering Corporation

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City of Yokohama

November 14 (Tue) 11:00-12:30

Youth Event
Research Presentation on Urban Issues by Japanese andInternational University Students
Yokohama City University actively engages in the ASCC, with students and faculty contributing to collaborative urban
challenges. They collaborated with universities in Southeast Asia through the International Academic Consortium for
Sustainable Cities (IACSC). In the summer of 2023, Yokohama City University students, along with IACSC members likeThammasat University in Thailand, the National University of Vietnam, and Hasanuddin University in Indonesia, organizeda workshop on urban growth and suburbanization challenges at Thammasat University Rangsit Campus.
In this session, students shared insights and proposals for sustainable city development based on the workshop's outcomes.
JICA staff also participated as commentators, offering expertise from the standpoint of international cooperation and urban
development.
[Moderator]
Nakanishi Masahiko, Professor, Yokohama City University Graduate School of Urban Social and Cultural Studies / Leader for Urban
Planning Unit, Global Cooperation Institute for Sustainable Cities (GCI)
Marina Kitahara, Project Assistance Professor, Global Cooperation Institute for Sustainable Cities (GCI)[Speaker]
Akio Onishi, Professor, Yokohama City University Graduate School of Data Science / Director of GCI / Leader of Environmental Unit,
Global Cooperation Institute for Sustainable Cities (GCI)[Presenter]5 students from Yokohama City University[Commentators from JICA]
Masanori Abe, Senior Deputy Director, Team 2, Urban and Regional Development Group, Infrastructure Management Department
Takahiro Mizukami, Assistant Director, Team 2, Urban and Regional Development Group, Infrastructure Management Department
Takuya Akiba, Associate Expert, Team 2, Urban and Regional Development Group, Infrastructure Management Department

14November 14 (Tue)Networking Event
Reception Nov. 14 (Tue) 17:30-19:00
Participants of Y-SHIP 2023 gathered to acknowledge the purpose of this international convention and to share recent
activities, issues, and initiatives.

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November 13 (Mon) 13:00-17:00

Pre-Conference Event
Site Visit of Urban Infrastructure Facilities
Site visit tour of urban infrastructure facilities in Yokohama was conducted for invited cities and organizations. There werefour types of tour as listed in the table below, with a total of 100 participants from 20 countries. Tour A focused on advanced
business district of Minato Mirai 21 (MM21), recognized as a “Decarbonization Leading Area” by the Government of Japan.
Tour B showcased a wastewater treatment plant and sludge recycling facility in Tsurumi Ward that utilizes circular-oriented
technologies.
CourseTour A1 Minato Mirai 21
Promotion of Green Energy

Tour A2 Minato Mirai 21
R&D Hub and Liveliness

Tour A3 Minato Mirai 21
Eco-Friendly MICE and PPPTour B
Advanced Technology of Water
Circulation

Visited Facilities[Yokohama City Hall] The City of Yokohama opened its new city hall in 2020 with aconcept of Zero-Energy Building (ZEB) that exhibits the highest level of energy saving
performance and promotes local consumption of renewable energy.
[Mulabo!] Mulabo! is a Research and Development (R&D) center operated by Murata
Manufacturing that features hand-on exhibits teaching the basics of electricity.
[Yokohama Landmark Tower] Highest building in Yokohama that adopts renewableenergy sources and promotes waste recycling and wastewater reuse.
[PACIFICO Yokohama] World-class convention complex committed to turning all waste
generated in facility into resource. A circular economy is achieved by supplying electricity
generated from industrial waste and biomass power from food waste to the neighboring
district.
[Wastewater Recycling Center] Promotes water cleaning, flood prevention, and thepreservation of water quality.
[Sludge Treatment Center] Generates electricity from digestion gas of sewage sludge
and improved soil for landfill.

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MM21｜Promotion of Green Energy

The delegation visited Yokohama City Hall, which was built with the concept of a Zero Energy Building (ZEB) to
promote the highest level of energy-saving performance and local production and consumption of renewableenergy within MM21.
Yokohama City Hall

The participants observed architectural environmental technologies such as double-skin curtain walls and ecovoids, as well as electrical facilities such as fuel cell and solar power to generate power to be used in the municipal
building. Moreover, hybrid seismic isolation which combines seismic isolation device and motion control device
was introduced, which was implemented as a Business Continuity Plan (BCP) measure to ensure business
continuity even during disasters.

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Tour A2

MM21｜R&D Hub and Liveliness

The participants visited Mulabo! operated by Murata Manufacturing, and the Landmark Tower, which promotes
the usage of renewable energy, waste recycling and the use of reclaimed water from wastewater.
Mulabo!

At Mulabo!, the purpose of establishing an R&D center at MM21, case study of traffic counter system in Bangkok,
and environmental sensor system were introduced. The participants also experienced hands on exhibits thatteach basics of electricity under the theme of 'visible science'.

Yokohama Landmark Tower

At Yokohama Landmark Tower, the participants were briefed on the history of urban planning in Yokohama andthe building's features, such as its symbolism in the city center. They also observed recent environmentallyfriendly initiatives such as introducing renewable energy, waste recycling, and reuse of wastewater.

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Tour A3

MM21｜Eco-Friendly MICE and PPP

The participants visited PACIFICO Yokohama, one of the largest convention complexes in the world, and observed
initiatives to realize a circular economy by converting waste generated in the facility into resources and supplying
electricity generated from industrial waste and biomass electricity generated from food waste to neighboring
districts.

19Tour B

Advanced Technology of Water Circulation

The participants visited the wastewater treatment plant in Tsurumi Ward. At the center, the group toured asewage treatment plant that utilizes circular technology for water purification, flood prevention and water quality
conservation and a sludge treatment plant that reuses sewage sludge for digestion gas power generation andlandfill soil.

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Appendix

Joint Declaration for Zero Carbon in Asia

Yokohama Declaration
Asian Cities together towards Zero Carbon
November 15, 2023

We, the cities of Asia, commend each other for overcoming the challenges of city management amidst the COVID
pandemic. We have once again gathered at the Asia Smart City Conference in the City of Yokohama. Here, we declare oursolidarity to co-create a sustainable and resilient zero-carbon future. This commitment stems from the valuable experiencesof each city overcoming urban issues such as environmental pollution and transportation problems. Through diverse policy
approaches, we improve the quality of life for our citizens. Participating cities will share, learn from one another, innovatewith the private sector, and grow together.
Cities are at the forefront of experiencing and addressing the impacts of climate change, witnessing an increase in flooding
and energy issues. Achieving zero carbon is essential for building sustainable and resilient cities that prioritize the wellbeing of all citizens, including those with disabilities, and celebrate diversity.
The City of Yokohama declared its goal of achieving carbon neutrality by 2050 in 2018. Bangkok Metropolitan
Administration announced its goal of carbon neutrality by 2050 in 2021. These cities are frontrunners in their respective
countries, having declared their goals early on, and are working together towards realization of carbon neutrality.
The Asia Smart City Conference is a universal platform to share knowledge, innovative technologies, and future visions
for a carbon neutral society.
We call upon all cities, municipalities, the private sector, and international partners to join us in this platform, the Asia
Smart City Conference. Together, we will continue to adapt, learn, and grow, pursuing higher sustainability, inclusivity, andresilience in the face of a rapidly changing world.
This declaration is hereby proposed in the City of Yokohama, Japan on November 15 of 2023, by the representatives of
Yokohama and Bangkok and is endorsed by the participating cities.
[Proposing Cities]
Mayor of the City of Yokohama
Takeharu Yamanaka, Ph.D.

Governor of the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration
Mr. Chadchart Sittipunt

Note: This joint declaration is a commitment by participating cities at the 12th Asia Smart City Conference to work together towards
a sustainable, resilient, and inclusive future based on the following key concepts and themes discussed:
1.

Sustainable and Resilient Urban Development

Cities will integrate green infrastructure and renewable energy, enhancing resilience and reducing carbon footprint for current andfuture generations.
2.

Community Engagement and Capacity Building

Cities will emphasize community involvement and capacity building, nurturing a sense of shared responsibility and fostering
corporations and individuals for a zero-carbon urban future.
3.

Inclusive and Citizen-centric Approach

Cities will ensure inclusivity, respect diversity, and focus on the well-being of all citizens in the design, planning, and managementof our cities.
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[Participating Cities and Organizations]
Armenia
Ministry

MaldivesofTerritorial

Administration

andInfrastructure
Azerbaijan
The State Committee on Urban Planning andArchitecture
Bangladesh
Khulna City Corporation
Cambodia
Ministry of Economy and Finance

Ministry of Environment, Climate Change andTechnology
Mongolia
Ulaanbaatar
Nepal
Ministry of Urban Development
Papua New Guinea
Port Moresby
Philippines

Ministry of Land Management, Urban Planning and

Department of Human Settlements and Urban

Construction

Development

Cook Islands
Ministry of Finance and Economic Management
Georgia

Department of Science and Technology
TourismandEnterprise

Zone

Authority

Ministry of Finance

BaguioTbilisi

BayuganTbilisi Development Fund

ButuanIndonesia

Infrastructure

Cabadbaran

Ministry of National Development Planning /Cebu

National Development Planning Agency

Danao

Ministry of Public Works and Housing

IloiloBalikpapan

Mandaue

Jakarta

Naga

Makassar

Santa Rosa

Samarinda

Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System

Kyrgyz Republic
Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic
Lao PDR
Ministry of Public Works and Transport
Malaysia
Kuala Lumpur
Penang

Samoa
Ministry of Works, Transport, and Infrastructure
Samoa Water Authority
Sri Lanka
ColomboThailandEastern Economic Corridor OfficeAmata Corporation
VietnamThua Thien Hue Province(alphabetical order)

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Participating Countries
Armenia, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, Benin, Bhutan, Botswana,
Cambodia, Canada, China, Cook Islands, Democratic Republic of the Congo,
Egypt, Germany, Georgia, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Japan, Kyrgyz
45 Countries and Regions

Republic, Lao PDR, Malaysia, Mauritania, Mongolia, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan,(Y-SHIP)

Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Portugal, Samoa, Singapore, South Africa, South
Korea, Sri Lanka, Tanzania, Thailand, Ukraine, United Kingdom, United States ofAmerica, Vietnam(alphabetic order)

Sector Representation (Y-SHIP)

Others7%
Academic Sector
11%

Overseas City andGovernment
22%Japanese City andGovernment
15%
Private Sector
41%International
Organization
4%

ASCC List of Speakers (honorifics omitted)
November 14 (Tue) Opening
Role

Name

Affiliation

Organizer

Takeharu Yamanaka

Mayor, City of Yokohama

Raymond F. Greene

Deputy Chief of Mission, the U.S. Embassy & Consulates in Japan

Yutaka Matsuzawa

Vice-Minister for Global Environmental Affairs, Ministry of theEnvironment of Japan23

Keynote Speech
Role

Name

Affiliation

F. Cleo Kawawaki

Principal Director and Head, Office of Markets Development andPublic Private Partnership, Asian Development Bank

Bernice Van Bronkhorst

Global Director, Urban, Resilience and Land Global Practice WorldBank

Hideaki Tanaka

Executive Officer, General Manager, Hydrogen Business
Department, ENEOS Corporation

Role

Name

Affiliation

Moderator

Masahiko Nakanishi

Professor, Yokohama City University Graduate School of Urban
Social and Cultural Studies /Leader of Urban Planning Unit,
Global Cooperation Institute for Sustainable Cities (GCI)

Moderator

Marina Kitahara

Project Assistant Professor, Global Cooperation Institute for
Sustainable Cities (GCI)

Speaker

Akio Onishi

Professor, Yokohama City University Graduate School of Data
Science, Director of GCI / Leader of Environmental Unit, Global
Cooperation Institute for Sustainable Cities (GCI)

Youth Event

Presenter5 students from Yokohama City University

ReactorMasanori Abe

Senior Deputy Director, Team 2, Urban and Regional
Development Group, Infrastructure Management Department,
JICA

ReactorTakahiro Mizukami

Assistant Director, Team 2, Urban and Regional Development
Group, Infrastructure Management Department, JICA

ReactorTakuya Akiba

Associate Expert, Team 2, Urban and Regional Development
Group, Infrastructure Management Department, JICA

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Thematic Session 1
Role

Name

Affiliation

Moderator/
Keynote Speech

Satoshi Ishii

Director, Strategy and Partnership, Water and Urban
Development, Asian Development Bank

Facilitator

Joy Blessilda Sinay

Capacity Building and Training Economist, Asian Development
Bank InstitutePanelist

Giorgi Ebanoidze

ADB-Financed Project Coordinator, Tbilisi Development Fund,
Tbilisi City, Georgia

Panelist

Hon. Zairil Khir JohariState Minister, Penang State Executive Councilor for
Infrastructure, Penang State Government, Penang City, Malaysia

Panelist

Joseph Michael Espina

City Planning and Development Coordinator, Cebu City,
Philippines

Panelist

Yuya Shibuya

Associate Professor, Center for Spatial Information Science,
University of Tokyo

Panelist

Yoshiyuki Yamamoto

Director for Environmental Energy, Environmental Conservation
Department, Environmental Planning Bureau, City of Yokohama

Role

Name

Affiliation

Moderator /Welcome Remarks

Christopher Pablo

Senior Urban Specialist and TDLC Team Lead, World Bank

Opening Remarks

Anna Wellenstein

Regional Director for Sustainable Development, East Asia andthe Pacific Region at the World Bank

Speaker

Megha Mukim

Senior Economist, World Bank

SpeakerMark Roberts

Lead Urban Economist, World Bank

Moderator

Ming Zhang

Practice Manager for Urban, Disaster Risk Management,
Resilience, and Land in the East Asia and Pacific region, WorldBank

Panelist

Benjamin Magalong

Mayor, City of Baguio

Panelist

Beng Hong Socheat Khemro

Director General, Land Management and Urban Planning,
Ministry of Land Management, Urban Planning, andConstruction, Cambodia

Panelist

Helmy Budiman

Head of the Development and Planning Agency, City ofMakassar

Panelist

Toru Hashimoto

Director General, International Affairs Bureau, City of Yokohama

Thematic Session 225

November 15 (Wed)

Opening

Role

Name

Affiliation

Organizer Greeting

Takeharu Yamanaka

Mayor of City of Yokohama

Sibi George

Deputy Chief of Mission, the U.S. Embassy & Consulates in Japan

Sanjay Sarma

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Name

Affiliation

Takeharu Yamanaka

Mayor, City of Yokohama

Chadchart Sittipunt

Governor, Bangkok Metropolitan Administration

Yutaka Matsuzawa

Vice-Minister for Global Environmental Affairs, Ministry of theEnvironment of Japan

Ming Zhang

Practice Manager for Urban, Disaster Risk Management,
Resilience, and Land in the East Asia and Pacific region, WorldBank

F. Cleo Kawawaki

Principal Director and Head, Office of Markets Development andPublic Private Partnership, Asian Development Bank

Naoko Ueda

Head of OECD Tokyo Centre

Role

Name

Affiliation

Speaker /Moderator

Takehiko Nagumo

Executive Managing Director, Smart City Institute Japan

Speaker

Tomoyuki Miyazaki

Professor, Yokohama City University / Group Head, Center for
Promotion of Research and Industry-Academic Collaboration

Speaker

Makoto Kuroki

Professor, Graduate School of Data Science, Yokohama City
University

Speaker

Shumpei Komura

Head of the Education Innovation Center, Benesse Education
Research Department

Main Session
Role

Thematic Session 3

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Thematic Session 4
Role

Name

Affiliation

Moderator

Atsushi Watabe

Programme Director, Sustainable Consumption and Production
Area, Institute for Global Environmental Strategies (IGES)

Panelist

Kazuaki Takahashi

Executive Director, Planning and Coordination Department, Climate
Change Policy Headquarters, City of Yokohama

Panelist

Pornphrom Vikitsreth

Advisor to Governor of Bangkok, Bangkok Metropolitan
Administration

Panelist

Takeshi Konishi

Senior Managing Director, GUUN Co., Ltd.

Role

Name

Affiliation

Moderator

Setsuko Saya

Vice President for International Business, Urban Renaissance Agency

Panelist

Takeshi Ishikawa

Director General of Climate Change Policy Headquarters, City of
Yokohama

Panelist

Tri Dewi Virgiyanti

Acting Deputy Minister of National Development Planning for
Regional Development, Ministry of National Development Planning(BAPPENAS), Indonesia

Panelist

Jannarong Takumi Saga

Assistant Director, Eastern Economic Corridor Office of Thailand

Panelist

Eiichi Tanabe

Deputy CEO, Amata Corporation

Panelist

Yasuhiro Yamaguchi

Advisor, YOKOHAMA URBAN SOLUTION ALLIANCE (YUSA)

Name

Affiliation

Thematic Session 5

Thematic Session 6
Role
Opening

Minatoｍiraihoncho Elementary School

Organizer Greeting

Hirotoshi Shiro

Deputy Mayor, City of Yokohama

Keynote Speech

Sanjeevani Singh

Economic Affairs Officer, Sustainable Urban Development Section,
Environment and Development Division, UNESCAP

Moderator

Yatsuka Kataoka

Programme Director, City Taskforce, Institute for Global
Environmental Strategies (IGES)

Speaker

Takuya Endo

Executive Director for SDGs Future City Promotion Climate Change
Policy Headquarters, City of Yokohama

Speaker

Xuanxuan Kumazawa

World Horticultural Exhibition Promotion Division, Kamiseya

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Development and World Horticultural Exhibition Promotion Office,Urban Development Bureau, City of Yokohama
Speaker

Nor Nazariah binti Kamardin

Senior Deputy Director, Administration Department, Kuala Lumpur

Speaker

Le Minh Tuong

Vice Director of Department of Planning and Investment, Da Nang
City

Speaker

Naoki Ishii

President, Ishii Zouen Landscape Co., Ltd.

Speaker

Noboru Okazaki

Deputy manager, Overseas administration department, JFE
Engineering Corporation

Closing Remark

Rumi Kurita

Head of Office, CITYNET Yokohama Project OfficeName

Affiliation

Toru Hashimoto

Director General, International Affairs Bureau, City of Yokohama

Closing
Role

GALERIO Planning Committee
In order to enhance its role as an information hub for sustainable city development in Asia, GALERIO Planning
Committee was launched by the experts from public, private and academic sectors. The contents of each session
in this conference were planned by the GALERIO Planning Committee. IN cooperation with internationalorganizations and academic institutions, the committee will lead the promotion of smart cities acrossorganizational boundaries.
[Member of GALERIO Committee (alphabetic order)]Tetsushi Sonobe, CEO, Asian Development Bank InstituteYatsuka Kataoka, Programme Director of City Taskforce, Institute for Global Environmental Strategies
Tatsuhiro Mitamura, Deputy Director General of the JICA Yokohama Center, Japan International Cooperation Agency
Takehiko Nagumo, Executive Managing Director, Smart City Institute Japan
Christopher Pablo, Senior Urban Specialist and TDLC Team Lead, World Bank TDLC
Masahiko Nakanishi, Professor, School of International Liberal Arts・Graduate School of Urban Social and Cultural
Studies, Yokohama City University
Satoru Sadohara, Honorary Professor, Yokohama National University
Kazunari Doi, Representative Director, Yokohama Urban Solution Alliance (YUSA)
Norio Tomioka, Executive Director of Development Cooperation, City of Yokohama
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Result of Questionnaire on Decarbonization in Cities
In order to gather information on decarbonization needs of participating cities at the ASCC, we conducted aquestionnaire. The following four items were asked in advance and interviews were held during the ASCC, withresponses received from a total of 41 cities and organizations.
[Question Items]A) Basic information (City and country, Contact person)
B) Status of Decarbonization Plan Development (Status of Decarbonization Plans, Goals or vision, Initiatives, Challenges)C) Interest in Solutions for Decarbonization (Urban Planning and Urban Development, Water Supply and Sewage, Energy, Waste
Management, Transportation)D) Other Expectations for the ASCC
List of Respondents (alphabetical order)
Oceania[Cook Islands] Ministry of Finance and Economic Management [Samoa] Ministry of Works, Transport andInfrastructure / Samoa Water Authority

Central Asia

[Kyrgyz Republic] State Agency of Architecture, Construction and Housing and Communal Services under
the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic [Mongolia] Ulaanbaatar

South-East Asia

[Cambodia] Ministry of Land Management, Urban Planning and Construction [Indonesia] Communication
and Informatics Department, Bandung / Makassar / Ministry of National Development Planning (National
Development Planning Agency) / Ministry of Public Works and Housing / Regional Development Planning
Agency, Balikpapan / Samarinda [Lao PDR] Department of Water Supply, Ministry of Public Works andTransport [Malaysia] Subang Jaya [Philippines] Bayugan / Butuan / Cabadbaran / Cebu / City Environment
and Parks Management Office, Baguio / Danao / Department of Science and Technology / Iloilo / Mandaue/ Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System / Naga / Santa Rosa / Tourism Infrastructure and Enterprise
Zone Authority [Thailand] Bangkok Metropolitan Administration / Eastern Economic Corridor Office (EECO)[Vietnam] Thua Thien Hue Provence

West Asia[Armenia] Ministry of Territorial Administration and Infrastructure / Yerevan [Azerbaijan] State Committee
on Urban Planning and Architecture [Georgia] Ministry of Finance

South Asia

[Bangladesh] Khulna [India] Ahmedabad Study Action Group (NGO, answered for Chennai) [Maldives]
Ministry of Environment, Climate Change and Technology[Nepal] Ministry of Urban Development[Sri

Lanka] Colombo
Other

World Bank (answered for Samoa and the Philippines)

Q. Status of Decarbonization Plan Development
Among 39 organizations that responded, 18 have already developed and been published, 12 are in the processof development, and 9 had not developed a decarbonization plan.
Status of Decarbonization Plans and Climate Change Action Strategies
Response: 39 organizations

Already
Developed
18 (46%)Not
Developed
9 (23%)
Under
Development
12 (31%)

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The 9 organizations that had not yet developed a plan identified ”limited financial resources“ and ”lack ofinstitutional capacity“ as big challenges in developing decarbonization and climate change action plans, followedby ”lack of social and political acceptance,“ ”insufficient data and information,“ and ”insufficient international
cooperation.“
Challenges in Developing Decarbonization Plans and Climate Change Strategies(Multiple answers)
Response: 9 organizations that has not developed plan
Limited Financial Resources8

Lack of Institutional Capacity

6

Lack of Social and Political Acceptance4

Insufficient Data and Information

4

Insufficient International Cooperation

3

Q. Interest in Solutions for Decarbonization
Regarding the challenges of decarbonization and the sectors in which specific solutions are being considered for
implementation, broad interests across sectors are raised: "urban planning and urban development," "watersupply and sewage," "energy," "waste management," and "transportation" (multiple answers). As for individual
solutions, over 30 organizations expressed interest in "sustainable urban development," "water treatment
facilities," "renewable energy," "sorting garbage and recycling," "improvement of public transportation network."
At the business matching venue during the ASCC, questionnaire results were used to facilitate business exchange
between participants and companies with solutions of high interest.
Urban
Planning/
Water Supply/Sewage Development

Interest in Solutions for Decarbonization (Multiple answers)
34

Sustainable Urban Development

29

Eco-Friendly Urban Design

21

Net Zero Energy House (ZEH) / Net Zero Energy Building (ZEB)

30

Water Treatment Facility

26

Sewage Collection and Wastwater Treatment

24

Rainwater Storage and Usage

13

Non-Revenuse Water Management

24

Renovation Improving Facility's Energy Efficiency

40

Renewable Energy

7

EnergyHydrogen Energy

5

Co-Generatioon Plant

14

Smart Grid

7

Dirstrict Heating and Cooling

9

Carbon Dioxide Capture and Utilizationg (CCU)

Waste
Management

Virtual Power Plant (VPP)

2
27

Waste to Energy Plant

33

Sorting Garbage and Recycling

22

Air Quality Management System

35

Transportation

Improvement of Public Transportation Network

14

MaaS (Mobility as a Service)

25

Traffic Management

27

Electric Vehicle
Autonomous Vehicle

230

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