Activities of the JEA
�@ In view of the importance of environmental education for people,
particularly children who will be the leader of the next generation, to think
and act toward realizing a sustainable society and environmentally sound lifestyles,
the Japan Environment Association (JEA) implements the following educational
programs: Junior Eco Club program aimed at promoting children�fs environmental
awareness and voluntary activities, Environment Minister of My Home program
aimed at promoting all the family member�fs environmental activities, Junior
Eco Counsel program aimed at replying to questions concerning environmental
issues from children and Star Watching
Network program aimed at deepening people�fs understanding toward the importance
of the preservation of clean air.
To make people better aware of the complicated environmental
issues of today, the Japan Environment Association (JEA) compiles and distributes
pamphlets and other materials explaining environmental problems plainly, and
lends out videos and films, and operates the environment Society and Environment
Learning Club on membership systems.
To support individuals and companies who active in environmental
issues, the Japan Environment Association (JEA) registers environmental experts
as Environment Counselors and manages the F. Michiko Environmental Fund aimed
at providing grant for regional environmental activities.
To promote environment-friendly lifestyles through wise product
choice, the Japan Environment Association (JEA) manages the Eco Mark Program
aimed at certifying and spreading Eco-friendly products. The JEA also serves
as the general affairs office for the Global Ecolabelling Network, composed
of organizations from 20 some countries that are implementing ecolabelling
programs.
To promote activities for preventing global warming, the Japan
Center for Climate Change Actions (JCCCA) collects and provides available information
on global warming, and support various efforts. The JCCCA also operates the
Stop-Ondankan, a learning facility of global warming.
To promote soil contamination countermeasures, the Japan Environment
Association (JEA) manages the Soil Contamination Countermeasures Fund aimed
at providing assistance for restoration of soil environment and the Supporting
Fund for Environmental Restoration and Generation aimed at providing aid of
a part of the interests for the business who implements countermeasures to
soil or groundwater contamination.
Green Purchasing is an essential step in creating a sustainable
society, by leveraging spending power and purchasing environmentally preferable
goods and services. To promote Green Purchasing, the Japan Environment Association
(JEA) serves as the secretariat of the Green Purchasing Network, composing
of businesses, governments and consumers.
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