Okayama Biodiversity Forum to Protect and Connect Okayama's Nature with the Community for the Future - Held on July 29 (Wed), Seeking Corporate Participants

Ryobi Holdings Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: 2-10-12 Shimoishi, Kita-ku, Okayama City, Okayama Prefecture; COO: Takeo Miyake | https://www.ryobi-holdings.jp/), in collaboration with Chugoku Financial Group, Inc. and Biome Inc., will hold the "Okayama Biodiversity Forum ~A New Regional Economic Ecosystem Brought by Nature Positive~" on July 29, 2026 (Wed).

In recent years, terms like "biodiversity" and "nature positive" have gained attention in the field of corporate management. "Biodiversity" is a term that indicates how various living things are interconnected, supporting rich nature and our lives. "Nature positive" is the concept of stopping the loss of nature and restoring it.

For companies, protecting regional nature has become an important theme supporting future business and lives. However, many companies find it difficult to understand "where to start," "how it relates to their business," or "how to engage in initiatives within the region."

This forum will provide clear insights into how Okayama's companies can participate in biodiversity conservation through explanations of the latest trends by experts, introductions to initiatives by leading companies and organizations, and a panel discussion involving government, financial institutions, and regional companies.

Protecting nature is also connected to protecting regional lives, industries, and future corporate value. We look forward to the participation of many companies and organizations as a first step in connecting Okayama's nature to the future through a collaborative framework that unites government, finance, research institutions, companies, and citizens.

<Background of the Event>

Biodiversity loss is now a global challenge. Changes in the natural environment can potentially affect various industries such as agriculture, food, tourism, manufacturing, and logistics, and are by no means unrelated to companies.

On the other hand, initiatives for biodiversity tend to be perceived as specialized and difficult. Especially for regional companies, it is often unclear "what environmental activities to undertake" or "how to link them to management and regional development."

Therefore, this forum aims to create an opportunity for companies, government agencies, financial institutions, research institutions, and citizens in Okayama to connect and concretely move forward with initiatives to protect and nurture regional nature.

Event Overview

Okayama Biodiversity Forum ~A New Regional Economic Ecosystem Brought by Nature Positive~

Date & Time: July 29, 2026 (Wed) 13:00 - 16:00 (Reception opens at 12:30)

Venue: Mori no Machi Grace Office Square 3F (2-10-12 Shimoishi, Kita-ku, Okayama City, Okayama Prefecture)

Format: On-site and Online (Hybrid)

Participation Fee: Free

Capacity: 50 participants on-site (first-come, first-served)

Organizers: Ryobi Holdings Co., Ltd., Chugoku Financial Group, Inc., Biome Inc.

Sponsor: Okayama City

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Program:

- Keynote Speech: "Latest Domestic and International Trends in Biodiversity Response and the Role Required of Regional Companies"

Speaker: Taku Kadoya, Director, Laboratory of Biodiversity Assessment and Prediction, Department of Biodiversity, National Institute for Environmental Studies

- Advanced Case Study Introduction: "Challenges for Nature Positive in Land and Sea"

Presenting Companies/Organizations: Biome Inc., Inoca Inc., Okayama Prefectural Environmental Preservation Association

- Panel Discussion: "Working Together for Future Regional Coexistence and Sustainable Forms"

Participating Companies/Organizations: Okayama City, Chugoku Financial Group, Inc., Okayama Prefectural Environmental Preservation Association, Fuji Clean Co., Ltd.

Facilitator: Ryobi Holdings Co., Ltd.

- Networking (Participant Exchange)

Inquiries regarding this matter:

Ryobi Holdings Co., Ltd. Ryobi Group Sustainability Division Email: [email protected]

Ryobi Holdings