Toyama, 18 June 2017. Annual event organized by the Toyama Prefectural Government focused on a theme on local actions for environment conservation "Eco Life Act" was held in the center of Toyama City, Japan. NOWPAP Senior Coordinator was invited as a guest speaker and talked about the importance of sustainable development goals and local action along with the Governor of Toyama Prefecture, Mr. Ishii. Coordinator highlighted the importance of regional cooperation on marine litter in the framework of NOWPAP, including the work of the NOWPAP Special Monitoring and Coastal Environmental Assessment Regional Activity Center (CEARAC).
The exhibition panels at the venue introduced various activities of NOWPAP and its Regional Activity Centers. Outstanding achievements by Toyama individuals on various environment conservation activities were highlighted during the event as well as the awards ceremony was held to recognize environmental leaders and school kids who won the drawing competition. The month of June is designated as a month for the environment in Toyama Prefecture.
