[January 2024] New Year Greetings from CLAIR Sydney

On behalf of all the staff at CLAIR Sydney, I would like to wish all our readers a Happy New Year.

Looking back on last year, we believe that face-to-face exchanges between Japan and Australia/New Zealand have resumed in earnest. Specifically, the number of delegations from Japan increased significantly compared to 2023. We had many opportunities to participate in various events, where we reconnected with our partners, confirmed our collaborations, and built new networks. We hope that the flow of exchanges will become even more active this year. We will make all efforts to accomplish our mission.

Bushfires and floods have caused great damage in various places in Australia and New Zealand. In Japan, natural disasters occur almost every year, and a large earthquake hit the Noto Peninsula on New Year’s Day this year. We believe that not only the national government but also local governments have an important role to play in daily preparation for disasters, prevention, and recovery/reconstruction measures. We believe it is meaningful for local government officials from Japan and Australia/New Zealand to exchange information and opinions regarding disaster measures. This aligns with the theme of this year’s CLAIR Forum, scheduled for early March. We will send out another newsletter once the details are finalised. Your attendance will be highly appreciated.

We hope that you will take care of yourself and that you, your family, and the wider communities around you will stay well and healthy in 2024.

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  • To investigate environmental countermeasures, a student and her chaperone from Hikone Technological High School of Shiga Prefecture visited Australia from late July to early August. CLAIR Sydney conducted a briefing on 29 July about Australia’s culture and customs, and accompanied the group to a company visit in Brisbane on 31 July, where the company, known for producing products using a type of seaweed called Asparagopsis, shared insights into their research and production processes.

    During the visit, they received information on efforts to reduce methane emissions from livestock using Asparagopsis, viewed from a carbon-neutral perspective. The student’s proactive participation in the meetings, driven by a desire to engage in environmental initiatives in the future, was impressive.

    In addition to the briefing and accompaniment, we also reached out to the company to request a representative to discuss their Asparagopsis research. CLAIR Sydney will continue to support the activities of Japanese local governments conducting research on topics related to Australia.

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