Network University of the Green World
The 6th Seminar on
the Future-Oriented Complexity and Adaptation Systems
August 6 - 9, 1998
at the Higashiura Sunshine Hall
Higashiura-cho (East Coast), Awaji Island
Hyogo Pref., Japan
Program
August 6, Thursday
- Seminar 1 (9:00 - 12:00)
A) What is FOCAS (Future-Oriented Complexity and Adaptation Studies)?
Dr. Kaoru Yamaguchi, Osaka Sangyo University
B) Dr. Roger Sperry (Nobel Laureate) and FOCAS Seminar Series
Dr. Theodore J. Voneida, Northeastern Ohio University, College of Medicine
- Seminar 2 (13:30 - 16:30)
A) A Turning Point of the 20 Century's Civilization
Dr. Koyu Furusawa, Kokugakuin University, Tokyo
B) Micronesia Futures in Asia and the Pacific
Dr. Dirk A. Ballendorf, University of Guam, Micronesian Area Research Center
August 7, Friday
- Seminar 3 (9:00 - 12:00)
A) Rural Communities in China under a Socialist Market Economy
Prof. Qin Linzheng, Chinese Academy of Social Sciences
B) Our Challenge to Sustainable Development
Dr. Yoshitaka Nitta, Central Research Institute of Electric Power Industry
- Seminar 4 (13:30 - 16:30)
A) Sustainable Community Modeling in Noosa, Austraila
Prof. Tony Stevenson, Queensland University of Technology
B) An Introduction to a Systems Thinking and System Dynamics
- A Report from the International System Dynamic Conference, Quebec, Canada -
Dr. Kaoru Yamaguchi, Osaka Sangyo University
(Resour People and Their Families)
August 8, Saturday
- Seminar 5 (9:00 - 12:00)
A) Recent Advancement of Chaos and Complexity Studies
Dr. Kazuyuki Aihara, University of Tokyo
B) The Impact of Population Explosion on Global Environment
Dr. Theodore J. Voneida, Northeastern Ohio University, College of Medicine
- Seminar 6 (13:30 - 16:30)
A) Building a Sustaibale Culture in Local Communities
Prof. Kazuo Mizuta, Kyoto Sangyo University
B) Souvenir and Community Development
Japan Souvenir Association
Dinner party with all seminar participants (Aug. 8. '98)
August 9, Sunday
FOCAS Open Seminar
- Opening a World-longest Bridge
and Futures of Awaji Island -
- Opening Speeches (9:00 - 9:30)
Mr. Khyoichi Nioka, Mayor of Higashiura-cho
Dr. Hisao Onoe, Chairman of the Network Univ. Committee
Mr. Mitsugu Saito, Chief Administrator, the Network Univ. Committee
- Opening Lecture (9:40 - 10:10)
Dr, Hisao Onoe, Professor Emeritus, Kyoto University
- Keynote Lecture 1 (10:10 - 11:00)
Noosa Experience of Sustainable Community Development in Australia
Dr. Tony Stevenson, President of the World Futures Studies Federation
- Keynote Lecture 2 (11:10 - 12:00)
Awaji as a Global Park Island
- From a Landscape Planning in Northern Awaji
Mr. Ken-ichiro Ishihara, Counselor of Urban Housing Dept., Hyogo Pref.
- FOCAS Higashiura Forum (13:30 - 17:00)
Opening a World-longest Bridge and Futures of Awaji Island
A) Toward a Sustainable Future Island in Awaji (13:30 - 14:00)
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Proposals for Sustainable Awaji Island
(Combining Primary and Tertiary Industries)
- Solar Energy Independence
- Water Recycles
- Self-Sufficiency of Food
- New Industrialization of Media, Informatin and Ecology
- Ecological Farm Stay
- Network University of the Green World
- Establishing a Higher Educational Institution
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Executive Committe
of the Network University of the Green World |
B) Roundtable for the Futures of Awaji Island (14:00 - 16:00)
Paneliests
Mr. Khyoichi Nioka, Mayor of Higashiura-cho
Prof. Tony Stevenson, WFSF President
Mr. Ken-ichiro Ishihara, Counselor of Urban Housing Dept., Hyogo Pref.
Prof. Koyu Furusawa, Kokugakuin University
Mr. Mitsugu Saito, Former Mayor of Goshiki-cho
Ms. Miyoko Hata, Chair of the Even-Awaji Association
Simultaneous English Translation is offered this year.
FOCAS Seminar Series