What comes to mind when you hear the term "Zero Carbon"?

Join us for an interactive event where participants can gain a practical understanding of carbon neutrality and explore what it means for their daily lives and businesses.

 

[Event Overview]

Zero Carbon Meeting 2026 in Suwa

Information and Perspectives for Taking Climate Action

 

The Zero Carbon Meeting is an interactive dialogue event where people from diverse sectors of the local community come together to learn about climate change and discuss actions toward decarbonization.

• Date & Time: Monday, August 17, 2026, 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
• Venue: Station-front Exchange Terrace Suwa-Ciao, Meeting Rooms 3–5 (3F Arc Suwa, 1-6-1 Suwa, Suwa City, Nagano, Japan)
• Admission: Free
• Organizer: Suwa Regional Development Bureau, Environment Division, Nagano Prefecture
• Supporting Organizations: Suwa Regional Council for Creating a Beautiful Environment (Kurashi-futo Shinshu)
• Event Management & Facilitation: Yano Research Institute Ltd.

 

[Program]

Part 1 (1:00 PM – 4:30 PM)

"2050 Carbon Neutral" Simulation Card Game

How do our everyday activities and business decisions affect the global environment?

Participants will take part in an interactive business simulation game, negotiating with other teams while making decisions related to business operations and everyday consumption.

No prior knowledge of climate change or carbon neutrality is required.

The game offers an engaging and enjoyable way to learn while encouraging discussion and the exchange of ideas among participants.

Facilitator: Aiko Ito, Yano Research Institute Ltd.

 

Part 2 (4:30 PM – 5:00 PM)

Seminar for Businesses

Energy Efficiency and ZEB Subsidy Programs

 

This seminar introduces government subsidy programs for energy-saving renovations and Zero Energy Buildings (ZEBs) for non-residential facilities such as offices, hotels, and hospitals.

The session is recommended for organizations considering:

• Upgrading HVAC or hot water systems
• Improving building insulation
• Installing solar photovoltaic systems
• Introducing battery storage systems

Speaker: Hideaki Tsujikawa, Zero Energy Support Co., Ltd.

 

[Registration]

Register here

Application Deadline: Friday, August 7, 2026

 

Please note:

• You may register for either Part 1 or Part 2 only, or attend both sessions.
• Participation in Part 1 is limited to 48 attendees. Registration may close once capacity is reached.

 

[Contact]

Suwa Regional Development Bureau, Environment Division, Nagano Prefecture

Tel: +81-266-57-2952 Business Hours: Weekdays, 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM(JST)