National Level Coordination Structure of Agenda 21 Actions

1. Key National Sustainable Development Coordination Mechanism(s)/Council(s). (a) Japan Council for Sustainable Development (b) Council of Ministers for Global Environment Conservation Contact point (Name, Title, Office): (a) Ms. Miwako Kurosaka Environmental Partnership Office (b) Mr. Kazuyoshi OKAZAWA, Director Environment Agency Planning Division, Global Environment Department Telephone: (a) +81-3-3406-5180 (b)+81-3-3580-1375 Fax: (a)+81-3-3406-5190 (b)+81-3-3504-1634 e-mail: (a) (b) kazuyoshi_okazawa@eanet.go.jp Mailing address: (a) Cosmos Aoyama Building, 5-53-67 Jingu-Mae, Shibuya-ku, TOKYO 150 (b) 1-2-2 Kasumigaseki, Chiyoda-ku, TOKYO 100 2. Membership/Composition/Chairperson (a) The council is consisted of the members from Government, Industry sector, Non-profit organization and JTUC-Rengo. 2a. List of ministries and agencies involved: (b) Prime Minister (Chairperson) and other designated Ministers concerned with global environment conservation. 2b. Names of para-statal bodies and institutions involved, as well as participation of academic and private sectors: (b) None. 2c. Names of non-governmental organizations: (b) None. 3. Mandate role of above mechanism/council: (a) To promote the work for sustainable development by facilitating communication among the government, business sector and non-profit organizations. (b) To promote effective and comprehensive measures for global environment conservation by ensuring close contact of relevant ministries and agencies. 4. If available, attach a diagram (organization chart) showing national coordination structure and linkages between ministries: (a)(b) Not available Submitted by (Name): Mr. Kazuyoshi OKAZAWA Signature: Title: Director Date: 1996 Ministry/Office: Planning Division, Global Environment Department, Environment Agency Telephone: +81-3-3580-1375 Fax: +81-3-3504-1634 e-mail: kazuyoshi_okazawa@eanet.go.jp