Institute for the Advancement of Sustainability established

On August 1, 2021, Hokkaido University established the Institute for the Advancement of Sustainability, led by the president of the University. The new organization consists of two offices: a newly established SDGs Initiative Office, tasked with vigorously advancing SDG-related programs, and the previously existing Sustainable Campus Management Office. Based on the close cooperation of these two offices, the Institute will strive to create a smart, green, sustainable campus.

Executive Vice-President Atsushi Yokota at the press conference.

In the run-up to the launch of the Institute, a press conference was held on July 29, where Executive Vice­President Atsushi Yokota, who leads the SDGs Initiative Office, explained the background and purpose of the Institution's establishment and its activities going forward.

Speakers at the press conference, and Executive Vice-President Hiroshi Yoshimi (From left: Executive Vice-President Hiroshi Yoshimi, Executive Vice-President Atsushi Yokota, Professor Makoto Demura, Professor Kazunori Iwabuchi, and Director of the URA Station Hiroshi Abe)

Bearing in mind that background as well as the history of the University's development, we at Hokkaido University are committed to contributing to the achievement of the SD Gs by making the most of our beautiful campus, our vast experimental forests, and other physical and intellectual property.

Hokkaido University X SDGs official website