The Model G8 Youth Summit 2008 Japan

Main Content

1. Outline of the Model G8 Youth Summit 2008 Japan
Hosted by: The Model G8 Youth Summit Committee of Japan
Representative, Yuki Watanabe (4th year level, Faculty of Policy Management, Keio University)

Main Sponsor: Lawson, Inc.
Sponsors: Simul International, Inc., CarriageWay Consulting, Yamagata Group, Omega-Com, Inc.
Supporters: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan, Keio University, City of Yokohama, Yokohama Chamber of Commerce & Industry

Dates: Tuesday 11 March – Saturday 15 March

Venues: Sangyou-Boueki Center Building 8 and 9F Yokohama Symposia (5 min. walk from Nihon-Odori Station No. 3 Exit, the Minatomirai Line)
Keio University Mita Campus (8 min. walk from Tamachi Station, JR Yamanote Line or Keihin-Tohoku Line, 7 min. walk from Mita Station, Toei Subway Asakusa Line or Mita Line, 8 min. walk from Akabanebashi Station, Toei Subway Oedo Line)
Keio University Yagami Campus (15 min. walk or 1km by taxi from Hiyoshi Station, Tokyu Toyoko Line)

・ Opening ceremony (12 March). Venue: Keio University, Mita Campus, East Building 8th Floor Hall
・ Simulated diplomatic international conference (12 March – 14 March). Venue: Sangyou-Boueki Center Building 8 and 9F Yokohama Symposia
・ Panel discussion (14 March) Venue: Sangyou-Boueki Center Building 9F (Audience seats are designated in the upper level) Yokohama Symposia, Assembly Hall
・ Dialogue with high school students (15 March) Venue: Keio University Yagami Campus Sousoukan B2F Multimedia room

2. Events

Simulated Diplomatic International Conference
Delegations from every G8 country will hold a simulated summit meeting just like the actual G8 Summit. However, the Youth Summit is intended to incorporate viewpoints of the youth. By taking the initiative in the discussions, students learn how other students of similar age view world affairs, how the difference of national origin affects their opinions and where these differences come from. Through these discussions, students gain invaluable experiences to become diplomatic leaders of the next generation, and getting acquainted with other students lead to creating human network in the future. At the same time, the results of the discussions are cemented as an announcement of communiqué. The announcement of communiqué will be presented to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and other parties related to the actual G8 Summit, and by actively announcing the announcement of communiqué to the society, the youth can deliver their message to the society on how they view world affairs.

Agendas of the Simulated Diplomatic International Conferences)
・ Prime Minister: climate change, finance (subprime loan)
・ Minister of Foreign Affairs: ensuring human security in development, refugee issue, independence of Kosovo
・ Minister of Internal Affairs: global police cooperation, drug issue
・ Minister of Economy: DDA (Doha Development Agenda) of WTO, energy resources, sovereign wealth funds
・ Minister of Defense: nonproliferation of weapons of mass destruction, Iraqi reconstruction, anti-terrorism policy
・ Minister of Education: development of elementary education in developing countries, gender equal education
・ Minister of Labor: immigration policy, labor security, gender issue, unemployment among young people
・ Sherpas from each country will coordinate the whole meeting.

Members of the Japanese Delegation
・ Prime Minister: Yuhei SUZUKI (Tokyo University, Faulty of Law, 1st year level)
・ Minister of Foreign Affairs：Mitsuru MUKOUGAWARA (Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Faculty of Medicine, 1st year level)
・ Minister of Internal Affairs: Hideya MATSUMOTO (Keio University, Faculty of Business and Commerce, 2nd year level)
・ Minister of Economy：Maiko FUSHIMI (Keio University, Faculty of Policy Management, 3rd year level)
・ Minister of Defense：Maria SAKAMOTO (Tokyo University, Faculty of Law, 2nd year level)
・ Minister of Education: Yukari TAGO (Keio University, Faculty of Law, 2nd year level)
・ Minister of Labor：Yuriko KAMATA (Waseda University, Faculty of International Liberal Studies, 4th year level)
・ Sherpa：Emi NAKAMACHI (Keio University, Faculty of Policy Management, 3rd year level)

Panel Discussion
The Panel Discussion will be discussed on environmental issues, which is the main theme of the Youth Summit. The concern for environmental issues rises internationally, and is being set as the main theme at the forthcoming G8 Hokkaido Toyoko Summit 2008. Panelists include leading figures from various fields and positions in expectation of reaching a conclusion as realistic as possible. The panel discussion will be open to the public.

Outline of Panel Discussion
Theme: Symbiosis of the Future Society
~Cooperation of the “Education-Government-Industry” for Environmental Problems~
Date: Friday 14 March
Time: 16:00 - 17:30 (door scheduled to open at 15:30)
Venue: Sangyou-Boueki Center Building 9F Yokohama Symposia, Assembly Hall
(5 min. from Nihon-Odori Station No. 3 Exit, the Minatomirai Line)
Panelists:
・ Chairman: Heizo TAKENAKA (Professor, Keio University)
・ Eishi OHNO (Project General Manager, Public Affair's Group, Environmental Affairs Dept. (DEPT), CSR & Environmental Affairs Div., Toyota Motor Corp.)
・ Norichika KANIE (Associate Professor, Tokyo Industry University)
・ Mika OBAYASHI (Director, Institute for Sustainable Energy Policies)
・ Shuichi ABE (Deputy Mayor, City of Yokohama)

Application: The panel discussion is open to the public, free of charge.
Capacity: 100 persons (Advanced application is required. Drawing will be held in case applications exceed capacity and the result will be announced one week prior to the convention.)
Please apply through the Youth Summit Japan website (http://www.modelg8japan.org/j/)
Application deadline: Monday 3 March

Dialogue with High School Students
The delegations of the eight countries will speak to high school students in regards with global issues, and hold discussions. The event is open to all high school students. By giving high school students the opportunity to discuss global issues with delegations from different countries, they will be able to understand various issues from a global point of view, and become more interested and aware of world affairs. This event was planned in hope that more young people will be involved in dealing with global issues in the future.

Outline of Dialogue with High School Students
Theme: Youth x Youth ~Door that leads to the World~
Date: Saturday 15 March
Time: 10:30 - 13:00 (door scheduled to open at 10:00)
Venue: Keio University Yagami Campus Sousoukan B2F Multimedia room
Application: Dialogue with high school students is open to the public, free of charge.