The Commemorative Lectures by the 2026 Blue Planet Prize recipients will be held at the following times and venues. Please refer to the details provided at the end of this page.
Science that uncovers hidden risks and economics that reveals the overlooked value of nature. Drawing on their respective perspectives, the two laureates will explain in accessible terms how we can protect the global environment and build a healthy and prosperous future.
We warmly welcome your active participation.
Program
Part One
- Lecturer :
- Dr. Linda S. Birnbaum
- Title :
- Persistent Pollutants: The Case for Control
- Q&A :
- Moderator : Professor Noriko Osumi
Visiting Professor, Tohoku University/
Executive Director, The Japan Society for the Promotion of Science
Part Two
- Lecturer :
- Professor Edward Barbier
- Title :
- The Green Race: Balancing Prosperity and Sustainability
- Q&A :
- Moderator : Professor Kenji Takeuchi
Professor, The Graduate School of Global Environmental Studies, Kyoto University
- Admission：Free
- Simultaneous interpretation between English and Japanese will be provided.
The lecture videos will be available on our website around December.
Registration and Enquires
If you wish to attend the lectures, please register using the Registration Form below.
We encourage you to register at the earliest opportunity, as registration will close once capacity is reached.
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Tokyo
Date & Time: October 29, 2026, 16:00 - 18:20 (Doors are open at 15:30)
Venue：The Tokyo Shoken Kaikan 8F
(1-5-8 Nihonbashi Kayaba-cho,Chuo-ku, Tokyo, Japan)
Kyoto
Date & Time: October 31, 2026, 13:20 - 15:40 (Doors are open at 12:50)
Venue：Event Hall, the Kyoto International Community House
(2-1 Torii-cho, Awataguchi, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto, Japan)