First Step Towards Achieving Nature Positive in Okayama: "Okayama Biodiversity Forum" to be Held on July 29, 2026

Chugoku Financial Group (Okayama City, President Sadanori Kato) will jointly hold the "Okayama Biodiversity Forum ~A New Regional Economic Ecosystem Brought by Nature Positive~" with Ryobi Holdings Co., Ltd. (Okayama City, Representative Director COO Ken-o Miyake) and Biome Inc. (Kyoto City, Representative Director Shogo Fujiki).

Many economic activities depend on natural capital, and efforts towards "Nature Positive," which means stopping and restoring natural loss, are becoming increasingly important.

This forum will be held as an opportunity for companies, citizens, government, finance, and research institutions to deepen their understanding of themes such as "biodiversity" and "Nature Positive" and to connect them to concrete actions.

Starting with this forum, we aim to achieve a balance between the environment and the economy by building a foundation for natural capital and biodiversity in the region, and by connecting it to the creation of a sustainable economic base.

1. Forum Overview

Name

Okayama Biodiversity Forum

~A New Regional Economic Ecosystem Brought by Nature Positive~

Date and Time

Wednesday, July 29, 2026, 13:00 - 16:00

Location

Morinoma-chi Grace Office Square, 3rd Floor Conference Room

(2-10-12 Shimoishii, Kita-ku, Okayama City)

Format

In-person and online (in-person capacity: 50 people)

Organizers

Chugoku Financial Group, Inc.

Ryobi Holdings Co., Ltd., Biome Inc.

Sponsors

Okayama City

2. Program

Keynote Speech

"Latest Domestic and International Trends in Biodiversity Response and the Role Required of Regional Companies"

Speaker: Taku Kajiya, Director, Biodiversity Assessment and Prediction Research Office, Biodiversity Division, National Institute for Environmental Studies

Advanced Case Studies

"Challenges for Nature Positive on Land and Sea"

Participating Companies/Organizations: Biome Inc., Innoce Inc., Okayama Prefectural Environmental Preservation Association

Panel Discussion

"Working Together: The Future of 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.

Business Card Exchange and Networking

3. How to Apply

Please apply using the leaflet or the QR code below.

Chugoku Financial Group, Inc.

Phone Number: 086-223-3110

Public Relations Center, Okajima (Ext. 2255)