Kyoto University is now compiling its Environmental Report for 2015. In order to have the report reflect the views of as wide a range of KU stakeholders as possible, including students and residents of communities surrounding the university's campuses, applications are now being accepted from those interested in becoming members of the Stakeholder Committee.
Anyone willing to express opinions on how the university should take action to attract attention to environmental issues on campus, as well as regarding garnering public understanding for these efforts, is welcome to apply.
1. Committee member roles
Members of the Committee are to be expected to express their views on KU's commitment to environmental challenges from the perspective of a stakeholder.
The activities of the 2014 committee can be found in the "Kyoto University Environmental Report 2014" on this website:
http://www.esho.kyoto-u.ac.jp/?p=1470
2. Eligibility requirements
Those who have knowledge and interest in environmental issues, and can attend a meeting (held in Japanese) from 16:00 on Monday 17 August 2015.
3. Anticipated number of committee members
Around 10
4. How to apply
Please prepare a statement including the reason you are interested in joining the committee, your opinions or proposals related to environmental issues, along with the following information, either by email, fax, or post to the address below. There is no defined format. Your personal information will be kept in strictest confidence, and only be used for the purpose of administering the committee.
- Name
- Mailing address
- Phone number
- Email address
- Affiliation/Occupation
- Age (in case you are a student, your affiliation and grade)
5. Application deadline
Tuesday 21 July 2015
6. Selection
The 2015 Kyoto University Environmental Report Working Group will screen applications, making selections based on reasons for participation, the opinions presented, a balance among the membership, and other considerations. Applicants will be notified of the results.
7. Other remarks
Transportation expenses will be provided to those not affiliated with the University, but no honorarium will be paid.
Send inquiries and applications to:
Environmental Report Group, Office for a Sustainable Campus, Environment, Safety, and Health Division, Facility Department, Kyoto University
Yoshida-honmachi, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto 606-8501 Japan
phone 075-753-2365
/ fax 075-753-2355
email <ecokyoto(at)mail2.adm.kyoto-u.ac.jp>, replacing (at) with @
