Japan Biochar Research Center／Japan Biochar Consortium at Ritsumeikan University
SYMPOSIUM in 2024
Biochar task of usage and global movement
Date：Wednesday February 28th ~ Thursday February 29th
Host： Japan Biochar Research Center, Ritsumeikan University
co-host： The Society of Business Administration of Ritsumeikan University
Supporters Support：The Japan Carbonization Research Society, Japan Biochar Association（JBA）
For various activities aimed at reducing carbon dioxide emissions, Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) through biochar application is globally recognized as a convenient method to significantly reduce the absolute amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. To implement and promote this reduction method in society, the existence of a research promotion organization that integrates comprehensive knowledge from natural and social sciences has become increasingly important.
In response to this situation, last year in November of the 4th year of Reiwa, the Japan Biochar Research Center was established within Ritsumeikan University. The center will operate as an international research hub, gathering researchers in the field of biochar from both inside and outside the university, and simultaneously fostering talent in related areas.
Furthermore, to accelerate the social implementation of biochar storage both domestically and internationally, we have established the Japan Biochar Consortium, a collaboration between industry, government, academia, and the public, within the research center. This consortium will create and operate a social platform contributing to Carbon Minus (Carbon Negative) through the utilization of carbon isolation technology with biochar. By recruiting a diverse range of participants, it aims to realize a business ecosystem. Through mutual collaboration in the consortium, we also intend to discover and address social issues, contributing to regional revitalization, agricultural promotion, and various other challenges.
As part of these activities and for public awareness, outreach, and gathering of stakeholders, we will hold a kick-off symposium according to the following schedule. We sincerely invite the participation of a wide audience.
About this SYMPOSIUM
Date：Wednesday, February 28 - Thursday, February 29, 2024
Location：Ritsumeikan University Osaka Ibaraki Campus, Building B, 3rd Floor, Colloquium + Online (Zoom)
Transportation Access & Floor Guide
Host： Ritsumeikan University Biochar Study Center
Co-Host： The Society of Business Administration of Ritsumeikan University , Japan Biochar consortium, The Japan Carbonization Research Society, Japan Biochar Association（JBA）
Sponsor： The Japan Carbonization Research Society
Participation fee : Free（Limited to Consortium members on the 2nd day）
Registration Method: Please register here (Online application) (To be opened later)
Ritsumeikan University Biochar Study Center
Click here for the press release regarding the establishment of the Ritsumeikan University Japan Biochar Research Center
Table of Contents ＊click to page
Day 1（2/28）Time schedule＊Updated regularly
Opening address 13:00～13:20
Prof. Akio Tokuda Vice -President at Ritsumeikan University /Vice Chancellor at the Ritsumeikan Trust
Yasuo Yamamoto Director,
Office of Market Mechanisms, Environment and Economy Division, Minister's Secretariat
Ministry of the Environment, Japan
Iwao Kitagawa Program Officer
Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Research Council Secretariat Senior
Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries（MAFF）
Lecture
Lecture①13:20-13:55 Dr.Ayaka W. Kishimoto Principal Scientist, National Agriculture and Food Research Organization
“Exploring Diverse Use of Biochar and Japanese Standards″
Lecture②13:55ｰ14:35 Prof.Eiji Nishihara Department of Agricultural, Life and Environmental Sciences, Faculty of Agriculture, Tottori University
"Biochar improves crop production and reduces environmental impact "
Lecture③14:35-15:05 Shota Takahashi Junior Staff
Office of Northern and Coastal Regional Promotion, Department of Homeland Promotion, Iwate Prefecture
"The case of regional development activities involving the collaboration of industry, government, and local residents in Iwate Prefecture through the biochar utilization "
15:05ｰ15:20 Break Time
Lecture④15:15ｰ15:30 Yuichi YODA Professor, Ritsumeikan University Vice Director, Japan Biochar Research Center
Yasuyuki OKIMORI Visiting Professor, Japan Biochar Research Center
"Introduction of European researchers and background of invitation"
‘‘Biochar J-Credit Certification Performance and Operational Challenges”
Lecture⑤15:30ｰ15:50 Fumihiro Ozawa Visiting Researcher at Ritsumeikan University/ Japan Cool Vege Association ・General Incorporated Foundation
‘‘Biochar J-Credit Certification Performance and Operational Challenges”
Lecture⑥15:50-16:15 Seiji Nakano Asuene Inc. Carbon EX Manager
"The latest trends in the carbon credit market and an overview of the emission trading platform 'Carbon EX'"
Lecture⑦16:15-16:40 Mr.Johannes Meyer Ithaka zu Drewer Institute for Carbon Strategies Doctoral Researcher
"Pyrogenic Carbon Capture and Storage(PyCCS)"
Lecture⑧16:40-17:05 Mr.Marcel Eichler Carbonfuture GmbH Head of Project Management
"Biochar a Pathway to Permanent Carbon Removal"
17:30-19:00 Information Exchange Meetings
Location：OIC Cafeteria (Same Building)
Fee：5000yen
Day 2（2/29）Time schedule＊Updated regularly
Lecture
Report①9:30ｰ9:45 Study Report
9:45ｰ9:55 Question Time
Report②9:55-10:10 Study Report
10:10-10:20 Question Time
10:20-10:35 Break Time
Workshop ⑴ 10:35-12:05 Farmland application study group・regional model study group
① Kouta Fujiwara Mori no Energy Research Institute Co., Ltd.
"Gasification power generation (The current status of national biochar suppliers, the largest providers)"
②Nako Kawamura the Chief of the Sales Department
Shimokawa Transportation Co., Ltd
"The Regional Utilization of Biochar and Agricultural Product Branding in Shiokawa Town, Hokkaido "
③Takeyori Mino Asagiri Co., Ltd CEO
"Asagiri (Regional example of excellence)"
12:05-12:25 Question Time
12:25-13:25 Lunch Time
Workshop ⑵ 13:25-15:00 International Carbon Credit Research Association
①Mr.Johannes Meyer Ithaka zu Drewer Institute for Carbon Strategies Doctoral Researcher
"Pyrogenic Carbon Capture and Storage(PyCCS)"
②Marcel Eichler Carbonfuture GmbH Head of Project Management
"Biochar a Pathway to Permanent Carbon Removal"
③Question Time
15:00-15:20 Question Time
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Office
About Japan Biochar consortium
＊Please contact the secretariat for information on membership and other matters related to the consortium.
Contact
Ritsumeikan University Research Department OIC Research Office （Okamoto・Ayagi・Kudou）
Number 072-665-2570
Mail rbrc@st.ritsumei.ac.jp