This week there was coverage ahead of the opening of COP31 and news on the review conference of the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons. Stories also turned to the people behind international cooperation, such as a piece remembering Dr. Tetsu Nakamura and posts from NGO staff.
The canal that seemed doubtful, completed by Dr. Tetsu Nakamura: words engraved in the heart of the chairman following in his footsteps [Fukuoka]
From the editors: The article tells of how Dr. Tetsu Nakamura completed the canal and the words carried by the chairman who follows his path. It invites reflection on support rooted in the field.
Review conference of the Nuclear Ban Treaty to open for the first time on the 30th, examining five years of efforts (Mainichi Shimbun)
From the editors: The article reports that the first review conference of the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons will open on the 30th to examine five years of efforts. Civil society interest is likely to grow.
COP31 opens in Türkiye tomorrow: will climate action reach agreement? Exceeding 1.5°C within a few years is unavoidable
From the editors: With COP31 about to open in Türkiye, the article says the focus is whether agreement can be reached on climate action. Attention is on the discussions among countries.
Braille Mainichi: Know the rights of your own body — SRHR exhibition in Tokyo
From the editors: The article reports that an exhibition on SRHR, about knowing the rights of one’s own body, was held in Tokyo. It is an effort to broaden understanding of sexual and reproductive health and rights.
From four landscapes to the same question | Masaya Onimaru – note
From the editors: A post by NGO practitioner Masaya Onimaru on considering the same question from four landscapes. It seems to offer a chance to touch the perspective of people working in the field.
Lagarde, who stressed the need for international cooperation, on uniting middle powers: “We want to work together, including with Japan” (Yomiuri Shimbun Online)
From the editors: The article reports that Lagarde stressed the need for international cooperation and spoke of uniting middle powers. It offers material for thinking about the significance of countries working together.
Please support our campaign | Tinker Bell Secretariat [Official] – note
From the editors: The Tinker Bell Secretariat is asking for support for its campaign. If you are interested, please check the organization’s posts.
[First in Wakayama] Two more organizations obtain the Good Giving Mark, which makes NPO credibility “visible” (Excite)
From the editors: The article reports on a Good Giving Mark initiative, which makes NPO credibility visible, in Wakayama for the first time. It could help donors when choosing organizations.
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