About ISAP

The International Forum for Sustainable Asia and the Pacific (ISAP) is held annually to share information and facilitate diverse discussions on sustainable development in Asia and the Pacific, with the participation of front-line experts and diverse stakeholders from international organisations, governments, business and NGOs. The Forum has been providing venues for up-to-date discussions with experts and diverse stakeholders from international organisations, governments, business and NGOs and knowledge/information sharing with a wide range of practitioners.

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Plenary sessions
29 July 2025

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Opening Session (OP)
  • 29 July 2025
  • JST 9:00 - 9:20 (GMT+09:00)
  • 503 + Online
  • Simultaneous interpretation

Opening remarks from organiser and partners

Keynote Speech (KN)
  • 29 July 2025
  • JST 9:20 - 9:30 (GMT+09:00)
  • 503 + Online
  • Simultaneous interpretation

Keynote Speech

Plenary 1 (PL-1)
  • 29 July 2025
  • JST 9:30 - 10:30 (GMT+09:00)
  • 503 + Online
  • Simultaneous interpretation

Synergistic Responses to the Triple Planetary Crisis in the Asia-Pacific

Plenary 2 (PL-2)
  • 29 July 2025
  • JST 10:50 - 11:50 (GMT+09:00)
  • 503 + Online
  • Simultaneous interpretation

Accelerating Climate Action through a Synergistic Approach: Delivering on Net-Zero and Sustainable Development at COP30

Plenary 3 (PL-3)
  • 29 July 2025
  • JST 13:20 - 14:20 (GMT+09:00)
  • 503 + Online
  • Simultaneous interpretation

Just and Inclusive Transition towards Net-Zero and Resilient Societies in ASEAN

Interactive Session 1 (IS-1)
  • 29 July 2025
  • JST 13:20 - 14:50 (GMT+09:00)
  • 501 On-site Only
  • Japanese Only

Collaborative Pathways to Meaningful Youth Engagement in Environmental Sustainability

Plenary 4 (PL-4)
  • 29 July 2025
  • JST 14:40 - 15:40 (GMT+09:00)
  • 503 + Online
  • Simultaneous interpretation

Mobilising Private Sector Engagement in the Circulating and Ecological Sphere for Synergistic Local Climate Actions and Sustainability

Interactive Session 2 (IS-2)
  • 29 July 2025
  • JST 15:10 - 16:40 (GMT+09:00)
  • 501 On-site Only
  • English Only

Fostering SDGs Youth Leaders – Learning from Japanese Frontrunner Cities

Plenary 5 (PL-5)
  • 29 July 2025
  • JST 16:00 - 17:00 (GMT+09:00)
  • 503 + Online
  • Simultaneous interpretation

Leveraging Co-Benefits for Healthy Net-Zero Transitions in Japanese and Other G7 Cities

Closing Session (CL)
  • 29 July 2025
  • JST 17:20 - 17:50 (GMT+09:00)
  • 503 + Online
  • Simultaneous interpretation

Wrap-Up and Key Messages

On-site Only

Poster Session by IGES Researchers (12:30-13:20)

  • 29 July 2025
  • JST 11:50 - 13:20 (GMT+09:00)
  • Foyer
  • English / Japanese
On-site Only

Networking Session hosted by ICLEI×IGES

  • 29 July 2025
  • JST 12:00 - 13:00 (GMT+09:00)
  • 501
  • Japanese Only
The ISAP2025 Secretariat would like to kindly remind all prospective participants that we are unable to provide support for visa or immigration matters, nor can we offer any financial assistance to attend ISAP2025. We appreciate your understanding.

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