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Urban issues and solutions discussed at the 2024 Tokyo International City Summit
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- The "City Leaders Program" international conference held in Tokyo on May 16 discussed topics such as urban safety, inclusiveness, and the environment, promoting global cooperation.
- In particular, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government introduced "Tokyo Strengthening Project", "Tokyo Smart City Creation Project", and "Tokyo Metropolitan Government Global Warming Countermeasures", emphasizing efforts to address urban problems.
- Participants will share current issues and solutions in each city, and are expected to present specific cooperation plans in a joint statement on the 17th.
On May 16, 2024, the 'City Leaders Program' International Conference was held at a hotel in Tokyo, with representatives from over 40 cities in attendance. This conference was part of the 'SUSTech Tokyo 2024' event hosted by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government.
The conference focused on three main topics: 'Safe and Secure Cities', 'Inclusion and Fairness', and 'Environment'. The 'Safe and Secure Cities' session featured the Tokyo Metropolitan Government's 'Tokyo Strengthening Project', which aims to protect the city from floods by developing underground adjustment areas and raising the height of levees, among other measures.
The 'Inclusion and Fairness' session provided information on the 'Tokyo Smart City Creation Project', which utilizes advanced technologies to address urban challenges. The project was presented in detail.
The 'Environment' session featured the 'Tokyo Metropolitan Government's Global Warming Countermeasures', with a goal of achieving zero emissions within the Tokyo Metropolitan area by 2050.
The conference was attended by city leaders, as well as representatives from businesses and academia. The primary objective was to share challenges and solutions, fostering global collaboration. A joint statement is expected to be drafted on May 17, based on the content of the conference. This statement is anticipated to address the issues facing participating cities and outline concrete solutions.
Meanwhile, Japan experiences a high level of rainfall, exceeding the global average by two times, with large fluctuations. This means flood risk is present in all areas. In response, the 'Residential Height Increase Construction' project is actively underway to raise the height of residences. This construction not only helps minimize housing damage but also improves living conditions. By selecting a specialized contractor and receiving government subsidies, cost burdens can be reduced.
Efforts are also being made to reduce carbon dioxide emissions from power plants, buildings, and other sources. Increasing the use of renewable energy sources like solar and wind power, and reducing reliance on fossil fuels, are key strategies. This requires policy level initiatives, corporate solutions, and individual actions.
