1st beyond ecology FORUM to be held on July 14 - What can civil society and corporations do for a future with life?

Act Beyond Trust (abt) (Location: Setagaya-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director: Jun Hoshikawa) will hold the dialogue event "1st beyond ecology FORUM -- Thinking Together About the Future Beyond Ecology: What can civil society and corporations do for a future with life?" on Tuesday, July 14, 2026. This hybrid event, held both in-person and online, will bring together participants from diverse backgrounds, including corporate representatives, NPOs/NGOs, researchers, and students, to consider a sustainable future.

In recent years, environmental issues such as climate change, loss of biodiversity, and pollution have become increasingly serious. These are intricately intertwined with social issues like inequality, poverty, health concerns, and the decline of local communities. In such times, it is crucial to view environmental issues not as isolated problems but in relation to society, the economy, and justice.

With this awareness, abt has adopted "beyond ecology" as its concept for its activities in fiscal year 2026. This represents a new perspective for considering the future of society from the intersection of "society x environment x justice." This forum is held as a platform for sharing this concept widely and fostering dialogue among diverse stakeholders.

Background of the Event

Even within corporations, as efforts towards decarbonization and sustainability advance, the question is no longer just about environmental measures, but how to contribute to the sustainability of society as a whole.

Since its establishment in 2010, abt has supported citizen initiatives in areas such as environmental conservation, sustainable food and agriculture, energy transition, and citizen exchange in East Asia. To date, it has provided 248 grants totaling approximately 282 million yen.

This forum will provide a space for civil society and corporations to engage in dialogue beyond their respective positions and consider together what can be done for a "future with life."

Featured Programs

Mr. Tetsuji Ida (Editorial Committee Member and Editorial Writer, Kyodo News / Special Visiting Professor, Gakushuin University)

Born in Tokyo in 1959. Graduated from the University of Tokyo, Faculty of Letters, in 1983 and joined Kyodo News. After serving as a correspondent (science) at the Washington Bureau, he covered environmental, energy, and development issues for many years. He currently serves as an editorial committee member at Kyodo News, responsible for environmental, energy, and development issues. His books include "Unagi: The Fish That Tells the Story of the Global Environment," "What is Biodiversity?" and "Avert the Next Pandemic."

Jun Hoshikawa (Representative Director, Act Beyond Trust)

Born in Tokyo in 1952. Residing in Yakushima, Kagoshima Prefecture, since 1982. He has authored and translated over 80 books and has been involved in citizen and environmental conservation activities for many years. After serving as Executive Director of Greenpeace Japan, an international NGO, he founded Act Beyond Trust in 2010. His books include "Tamashii" (Soul), "Democracy of the Soul," and "Navigator of the Stars."

Event Overview

Event Name

1st beyond ecology FORUM -- Thinking Together About the Future Beyond Ecology: What can civil society and corporations do for a future with life?

Date and Time

Tuesday, July 14, 2026, 17:30 - 19:30 (Reception from 19:30 - 20:00)

Format

In-person attendance + Online streaming

Venue

City Lab TOKYO (Tokyo Square Garden 6F, 3-1-1 Kyobashi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo)

Participation Fee

Free (Advance registration required)

Capacity

40 people (in-person)

Target Audience

Corporate representatives, NPO/NGO representatives, researchers, students, government officials, and individuals interested in sustainability and social issues.

Registration Page

https://beyond-ecology-forum1.peatix.com/

About Act Beyond Trust

Act Beyond Trust (abt) is a public interest incorporated association that supports concrete, effective, and creative actions by citizens and NPOs/NGOs to solve problems, aiming for "harmony between nature and human life." Through grant programs and information dissemination in fields such as environmental conservation, sustainable food and agriculture, energy transition, and East Asian citizen exchange, it strives to realize a just and sustainable society.

【Corporate Profile】

Corporate Name: Act Beyond Trust

Location: Setagaya-ku, Tokyo

Representative Director: Jun Hoshikawa

Contact for Media Inquiries

Act Beyond Trust, Mitsumasa Minobe

Mail: [email protected]

154-0005, 1-14-8 Mishuku, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo, Mishuku Bad School 308

TEL: 03-6661-7557 / Inquiry Form: https://www.actbeyondtrust.org/contact/

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