Organization
Scheduled update Professor
Position
Professor
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YOKOI Atsufumi
Degree
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M.Sc. in Urbanism ( 2008.6 Delft University of Technology )
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Master of Media and Governance ( 1998.3 Keio University )
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B.Eng. ( 1996.3 Tokyo Metropolitan University )
Research Interests
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Architectural Design
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Urban Planning
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Sustainable Development
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若者
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高等教育
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SDGs
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ユネスコ
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国際教育
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ESD
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国際連合
Research Areas
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Social Infrastructure (Civil Engineering, Architecture, Disaster Prevention) / Architectural planning and city planning
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Humanities & Social Sciences / Tertiary education
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Humanities & Social Sciences / International relations
Education
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Harvard University The Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health Executive Education for Sustainability Leadership (EESL)
2021.9 - 2021.12
Country： United States
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The University of Tokyo 大学院工学系研究科先端学際工学専攻（都市環境システム）博士後期課程単位取得満期退学
2010.4 - 2013.3
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The University of Cambridge The Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership (CISL) Executive Education for Sustainability Practitioners Programme
2012.5
Country： United Kingdom
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Delft University of Technology Faculty of Architecture and the Built Environment Master of Science in Architecture, Urbanism and Building Sciences programme
2006.9 - 2008.6
Country： Netherlands
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Keio University 大学院政策・メディア研究科 政策・メディア専攻修士課程
1996.4 - 1998.3
Country： Japan
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Tokyo Metropolitan University 工学部一部 建築学科
1992.4 - 1996.3
Country： Japan
Research History
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Okayama University Global Engagement Center Director
2025.4
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Okayama University Educational and Research Management Field (Global Engagement Center) Professor
2025.4
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Massachusetts Institute of Technology MIT Office of Sustainability (MITOS) Visiting Scholar
2025.2
Country：United States
Notes：Visiting Scholar, The Scaling Climate Action & Sustainability in Higher Education Program, hosted by Director Dr. Julie Newman of MIT Office of Sustainability
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Okayama University Vice President, Planning and General Affairs (Global Engagement)
2023.4
Country：Japan
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Okayama University Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences, International Society Division Professor
2021.10
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Okayama University Global Engagement Office Director and Professor
2021.10 - 2025.3
Country：Japan
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Okayama University Senior Vice President, Global Engagement Strategy
2021.4 - 2023.3
Country：Japan
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Okayama University Vice President, Global Engagement Strategy
2018.9 - 2021.3
Country：Japan
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Okayama University Vice Executive Director, International Affairs
2017.4 - 2018.9
Country：Japan
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Okayama University Institute of Global Human Resource Development Senior University Global Administrator
2015.6 - 2021.9
Country：Japan
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The University of Cape Town African Centre for Cities (ACC) Visiting International Researcher 松下幸之助国際スカラシップ奨学生
2011.10 - 2013.9
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The University of Tokyo The University of Tokyo Cooperative Program for the Execution of Doctoral Research Researcher
2010 - 2013
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Keio University Keio Research Institute at SFC Visiting Researcher
2004.4 - 2005.3
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Takenaka Corporation 大阪本店設計部
1998.4 - 2003.6
Country：Japan
Professional Memberships
Committee Memberships
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Beyond 2030 Agenda Committee Committee member
2026.4
Committee type：Other
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Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) Advisor
2026.4
Committee type：Government
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UN’s Higher Education Sustainability Initiative (HESI) Member of Action Group on Futures of Higher Education and Artificial Intelligence
2024.11
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UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN) Japan Leadership Council Member
2024.4
Committee type：Other
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The UNU SDG–Universities Platform (SDG-UP) Subcommittee Leader (Sustainable Campus)
2023.4
Committee type：Other
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The Royal Society of Arts (RSA), U.K. Fellow (FRSA)
2022.5
Committee type：Academic society
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Earth Charter International (ECI), UN-UPEACE Earth Charter International Council member
2020.6
Committee type：Other
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UNESCO Chairholder, UNESCO Chair in Research and Education for Sustainable Development
2019.5
Committee type：Other
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US Department of State’s Critical Language Scholarship (CLS) Program (Japanese), Okayama University Executive Director
2019.1
Committee type：Government
Books
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SDGsの原点「地球憲章」を考える
地球憲章日本委員会, 広中和歌子, 廣野良吉, 高橋一生, 松下和夫, 竹内恒夫, 久山純弘, 有馬利男, 杉村美紀, 田中敏裕, 小池雅代, 横井篤文, 猪又忠徳, 他（ Role： Joint author , 第３部地球憲章の新たな役割;第１５章統合的に地球憲章とESDを取り組む現代的意義, pp173-193）
三省堂書店/創英社 2022.11 （ ISBN:4879231673 ）
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Humanistic futures of learning: perspectives from UNESCO Chairs and UNITWIN Networks Reviewed
Charles Hopkins, Gerd Michelsen, Ilga Salite, Alexander Siegmund, Daniel Wagner, Atsufumi Yokoi, D. Fischer, Katrin Kohl, Dzulkifli Abdul Razak, Kate Tilleczek（ Role： Joint author , Chapter 2: Responsible citizenship: Sustainability as a purpose on the new path of learning for the future, pp58-62）
UNESCO 2020 （ ISBN:9789231003691 ）
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Trends in the Sciences Reviewed
（ Role： Contributor）
2018.8
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Understanding African Urbanization: Discourse, Representation and Actuality, Sustainable Urban Regeneration (SUR)
Shima, N, Kidokoro, T, eds（ Role： Joint author , Chapter 4: People in Action, pp85-102）
Center for Sustainable Urban Regeneration, The University of Tokyo 2013.3
Presentations
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Roundtable Discussion: “ Breakthrough or Breakdown: Planetary Consciousness and Transformative Politics” Invited International conference
Atsufumi Yokoi
44th Peace BAR Festival in Commemoration of the UN International Day of Peace 2025.9.19 Kyung Hee University
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Seeds of Change: Innovative approaches to Education with the Earth Charter Invited International conference
Atsufumi Yokoi
Earth Charter +25 Event 2025.7.3 Earth Charter International
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Leveraging the campus as a test bed for sustainability: Catalyzing innovation, imagination, and impact Invited International conference
Atsufumi Yokoi, Julie Newman
Commission on Science and Technology for Development (CSTD), 28th Session 2025.4.8 ECOSOC, UNCTAD
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Opening Speech: CSTD Exhibition Reception Invited International conference
Muhammadou M.O. Kah, Rebeca Grynspan, Atsufumi Yokoi
Commission on Science and Technology for Development (CSTD), 28th Session 2025.4.7 ECOSOC, UNCTAD
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Opening Session: Educating for Sustainability Action Invited International conference
Atsufumi Yokoi
International Conference: Educating for Sustainability Action 2025.1.9 Centre for Environment Education: CEE
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Roundtable: Sustainability trajectory of universities SDGs in Higher Education: commitments, terminology and progress in the processes Invited International conference
Atsufumi Yokoi
Sustainable University Leadership and Governance Program 2024.10.3 UNESCO-IESALC
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Delegate of UNESCO-IESALC at UN Summit of the Future, Action Days Invited International conference
Atsufumi Yokoi
UN Summit of the Future, Action Days 2024.9.20 United Nations
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The 35th Workshop of the United Nations University SDG-Universities Platform (SDG-UP) Invited
co-diercted by, Atsufumi Yokoi
The United Nations University SDG-Universities Platform (SDG-UP) 2024.9.4 The United Nations University SDG-Universities Platform (SDG-UP)
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One Young Worldグローバル・サミット2024モントリオール大会岡山県高校生派遣最終選考 Invited
横井篤文
One Young Worldグローバル・サミット2024モントリオール大会岡山県高校生派遣最終選考会 2024.6.29 岡山県教育委員会
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Opening Remarks
Atsufumi Yokoi
Opening Ceremony of the US Department of State Critical Language Scholarship Program （CLS） 2024.6.14 Okayama University, American Councils, US Department of State
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UNESCO Chair in Research and Education for Sustainable Development at Okayama University Invited International conference
Atsufumi Yokoi
Kangwon National University and UNESCO Chair International Conference; The Future of Education and Global Citizenship Education 2024.6.3 Kangwon National University and UNESCO Chair
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UNESCO Chairs and UNITWIN University Networks Workshop Invited International conference
Atsufumi Yokoi
UNESCO Chairs and UNITIWIN University Networks Workshop 2024.5.27 UNSECO HQ
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Subcommittee on Sustainable Campus
Atsufumi Yokoi
UNU SDG Universities Platform (SDG-UP) 2024.5.21 United Nations University Institute for the Advanced Studies of Sustainability (UNU-IAS)
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The Official Side Event on UNCTAD-Okayama University Joint Research and Training Programme Invited International conference
Atsufumi Yokoi
The 27th Session of the UN Commission on Science and Technology for Development (CSTD) 2024.4.17 UNCTAD, The Permanent Mission of Japan to the International Organizations in Geneva, Okayama University
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地球社会の共創の時代へ：地域と地球のウェルビーイングに貢献する人材へ Invited
横井篤文
新入社員研修 2024.4.4 ナガセヴィータ株式会社
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サステナブル・キャンパス分科会：議論の概要と今後の展開 Invited
横井篤文
国連大学SDG-UP公開シンポジウム 2024.3.29 国連大学サステイナビリティ高等研究所（UNU-IAS）
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地球沸騰化時代の到来とサステナビリティの行方：COP28の概要と今後の展開 Invited
横井篤文
長瀬産業株式会社 役員セミナー 2024.3.19 長瀬産業株式会社
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地域と地球のありたい未来の共創－ユースと共にウェルビーイングな地球社会を拓く－
横井篤文
岡山大学スーパーグローバル大学創成支援事業総括シンポジウム 2024.3.15
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地球社会のためのイノベーションの鍵となる ”Women & Girls in Science & Tech” Invited
横井篤文
岡山市市民協働事業 【国際女性デー記念講演】世界における女性の活躍や若者に対する支援のあり方から見える日本の未来 2024.3.2 （一社）大学女性協会岡山支部・岡山市
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SDGsを考える：みんなで地域と地球の未来を共創しよう！ Invited
横井篤文
レスポンシブル・ケア岡山地区第13回地域対話 2024.2.8 一般社団法人 日本化学工業協会 レスポンシブル・ケア委員会
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Plenary Session: Toward "Okayama High School Students' Well-being Declaration 2024" Invited International conference
Atsufumi Yokoi
Summit for “Well-being”in Okayama 2024 2024.2.3 Okayama Prefecture
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講義「グローバル社会から地球社会の時代へ」 Invited
横井篤文
初任者研修講座（高等学校） 2024.2.1 岡山県総合教育センター
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競争から共創へ：地球社会のための地球人の人材育成へ Invited
横井篤文
令和５年度ＷＷＬ（ワールド・ワイド・ラーニング）コンソーシアム 構築支援事業「第３回Well-beingセミナー」 2024.1.20 岡山県
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International Forum of Experts of SDGs Invited International conference
Atsufumi Yokoi
2023.12.13
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Invited as Climate Leader to attend the COP28 Climate Action Innovation Zone Invited International conference
Atsufumi Yokoi
Sustainable Innovation Forum 2023.12.4 COP28
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競争から共創へ：地球社会のための地球人の人材育成へ Invited
横井篤文
卒業生講演「大学出張講義」 2023.11.10 神奈川県立多摩高等学校
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セッションⅢ「Planetary Wellbeing through Intergenerational Solidarity in Action（多世代の連帯行動を通じた地球全体のウェルビーイングへ）」
横井篤文
シンポジウム「共生の地球社会へ：地球憲章の目指すインクルーシブな世界」 2023.9.28 地球憲章日本委員会・岡山大学
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Roundtable for “Post-SDGs” Invited International conference
Atsufumi Yokoi
The 42nd Peace Bar Festival 2023 2023.9.21 Kyung Hee University
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Closing Remarks
Atsufumi Yokoi
Closing Ceremony of the US Department of State Critical Language Scholarship Program （CLS） 2023.8.8 Okayama University; American Councils; US Department of State
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Earth Charter +23: Emerging efforts towards planetary well-being and ecological civilization Invited International conference
Atsufumi Yokoi
Webinar: Earth Charter +23 2023.6.30 Earth Charter International at UN-UPEACE
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The UNESCO-Japan Prize on ESD Winning Project in Okayama, Japan: A Whole-City Approach to Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) Invited International conference
Atsufumi Yokoi
Civil 20: Fostering Educational Processes & Community Engagement: Dialogues for a Sustainable World 2023.6.28 Civil 20 of G20
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宣言「私たちで創り上げる理想の働きVA（場）」 ～デジタル×レジ リエンス×人財ウェルビーイング～ Invited
岡山大学・吉備中央町デジタル田園都市推進協議会・一般社団法人One Young World Japan Committee
G7広島サミット国際メディアセンター 2023.5.18 G7広島サミット
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Building a Career that is True to You: What is the Ideal Work-VA to Expand Your Potential? International conference
Atsufumi Yokoi
G7 Kurashiki Labor and Employment Ministers’ Meeting in Okayama Follow-up Event, “The Ideal Work-VA (work style and workplace) We Create” – Digital + Resilience + Human Assets Well-Being 2023.5.14
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”Women in STI” Exhibit: UNCTAD (Young Female Scientist Programme) Invited International conference
UNCTAD, Okayama University
UN STI Forum 2023.5.3 United Nations
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Highlights of Technical cooperation activities under the CSTD: UNCTAD-Okayama University Young Femal Scientist Programme Invited International conference
Atsufumi Yokoi
The 26th UN Commission on Science and Technology for Development's (CSTD) 2023.3.29 United Nations
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グローバル人材から「地球人としての人財」へ Invited
横井篤文
令和５年度ＷＷＬ（ワールド・ワイド・ラーニング）コンソーシアム 構築支援事業「Well-beingフォーラム」 2023.3.4 岡山県教育委員会
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トークセッション
横井篤文
アブゼ・ジグマ王女名誉博士称号授与式 2023.2.22 岡山大学
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Beyond SDGs: Toward Planetary Health-Intergenerational Solidarity in Action- Invited International conference
Atsufumi Yokoi
The Ship for World Youth Okayama Program 2023.2.17 The Cabinet Office, Japan
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次世代と共に拓く「ありたい地域と地球の未来」 Invited
横井篤文
日経SDGsフェス大阪関西 2023.2.16 日本経済新聞社、日経BP
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One Young Worldサミットの世界同時中継サテライトイベント誘致開催を活用した地域一体型の国際ユース・エンゲージメント協働事業 Invited
横井篤文
2022年度岡山大学SDGs推進表彰（President Award）表彰式&取り組み発表会 2023.2.2 岡山大学
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グローバル社会から地球社会の時代へ Invited
横井篤文
初任者研修講座（高等学校） 2023.1.12 岡山県総合教育センター
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基調講演「競争から共創へ～地球社会のための地球人の人材育成へ～」 Invited
横井篤文
令和７年度次世代おかやま「夢育」ネットワーク事業 第1回「Well-beingセミナー」 2025.9.27 岡山県教育委員会
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Human-Centered Approach to AI in Higher Education: Knowledge Exchange Between Asia and Japan Invited
Atsufumi Yokoi
Human-Centered Approach to AI in Higher Education: Knowledge Exchange Between Asia and Japan 2025.9.2 UNU-IAS, Asian Development Bank (ADB)
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UNU’s side event: Artificial Intelligence and Higher Education in Africa: Advancing Innovation for Sustainable Progress Invited International conference
Atsufumi Yokoi
The 9th Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD 9) 2025.8.20 United Nations University (UNU) and the Embassy of the Arab Republic of Egypt in Tokyo
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閉会の辞
閉校式：岡山大学・米国務省「重要言語奨学金（CLS）プログラム」 2025.8.6 岡山大学、アメリカンカウンシルズ、米国務省
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Creating the Ideal Workplace Together at the University Invited International conference
Yasutomo Nasu, Atsufumi Yokoi
The Gift for the future “Safety, Health & Well-being for All” 2025.7.18 GISHW: The Global Initiative for Safety, Health, and Well-being
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開会の辞
横井篤文
開校式：岡山大学・米国務省「重要言語奨学金（CLS）プログラム」 2025.6.12 岡山大学、アメリカンカウンシルズ、米国務省
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地球社会の共創の時代へ：地域と地球のウェルビーイングに貢献する人材へ Invited
横井篤文
新入社員研修 2025.4.4 ナガセ・ヴィータ株式会社
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第1部：分科会の活動紹介及び大学のサステイナビリティ活動紹介 Invited
横井篤文
国連大学SDG-UP公開シンポジウム 2025.3.25 国連大学サステイナビリティ高等研究所
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講義「グローバル社会から地球社会へ〜地球社会のための地球人の人財育成へ〜 Invited
横井篤文
初任者研修講座（高等学校） 2025.1.30 岡山県総合教育センター
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おかやまSDGsフォーラム2024パネルディスカッション Invited
横井篤文
おかやまSDGsフォーラム2024 2024.12.26 岡山市
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競争から共創へ：地球社会のための地球人の人材育成へ Invited
横井篤文
卒業生講演「大学出張講義」 2024.11.8 神奈川県立多摩高等学校
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UNU and its Role in Advancing SDGs Invited
Tshilidzi Marwala
United Nations University (UNU) - Okayama University Special Lecture 2024.10.28 Okayama University, UNU-IAS
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第五回SDGsセミナー Invited
横井篤文
第五回SDGsセミナー 2024.9.26 大阪医科薬科大学
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Closing Remarks
Atsufumi Yokoi
Closing Ceremony of the US Department of State Critical Language Scholarship Program （CLS） 2024.8.8 Okayama University, American Councils, US Department of State
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Subcommittee on Sustainable Campus: Report on the 17th ISCN Conference in Lausanne
Atsufumi Yokoi
UNU SDG Universities Platform (SDG-UP) 2024.7.30 United Nations University Institute for the Advanced Studies of Sustainability (UNU-IAS)
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グローバル社会の競争から地球社会の共創へ：地球社会のための地球人の人財育成へ Invited
横井篤文
Introduction to Global Leadership 2024.7.22 岡山大学グローバル人材育成特別コース
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基調講演「SDGsと企業経営」：地球社会における企業とサステナビリティ経営ー地球社会の共創時代へ：人類と地球のウェルビーイングに資するエンゲージメントと人的資本経営 Invited
Xアカデミーオープニング基調講演 2024.7.12 Xアカデミー
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基調講演「SDGsと企業経営」：地球社会とサステナビリティ経営－エンゲージメント向上と人的資本経営－ Invited
Xアカデミーオープニング基調講演 2023.7.11 Xアカデミー
Awards
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French order of social merit, "Officier de l'Ordre de l’Encouragement Public," recognized by the French government (founded in 1932)
2023.6
Atsufumi Yokoi
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Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts (FRSA)
2022.5 The Royal Society for the Encouragement of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce (RSA), founded in 1754
Atsufumi Yokoi
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President's Award for Excellence in Education (Grand Prize) of Okayama University SDGs Promotion Award
2022.2 Okayama University
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2020.12 Earth Charter International (UN-UPEACE)
Atsufumi Yokoi
Other research activities
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Registered Urban Planner (Urbanist), The Netherlands
2008.08 -
First-Class registered Architect, Japan
2005.02
Class subject in charge
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An Introduction to SDGs and Sustainable Society 2 （2025academic year） Year-round - その他
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An Introduction to SDGs and Sustainable Society1 （2025academic year） Year-round - その他
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Solving the Planetary Society Issue -Learning career paths from the World's Next-Generation Leaders- （2025academic year） 1st semester - 木7～8
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An Introduction to SDGs and Sustainable Society 2 （2024academic year） Prophase - その他
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An Introduction to SDGs and Sustainable Society1 （2024academic year） Late - その他
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Solving the Planetary Society Issue -Learning career paths from the World's Next-Generation Leaders- （2024academic year） Second semester - 木7～8
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An Introduction to SDGs and Sustainable Society 2 （2023academic year） Prophase - その他
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An Introduction to SDGs and Sustainable Society1 （2023academic year） Late - その他
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An Introduction to SDGs and Sustainable Society1 （2022academic year） Late - その他
Social Activities
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Board Advisor, World Road Inc.
Role(s)：Lecturer, Advisor, Planner
Tokyo, Japan 2022.10.1 - 2024.9.30
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Executive Advisor, ABABA Co., Ltd.
Role(s)：Advisor, Organizing member
Tokyo, Japan 2021.3.1 - 2023.3.31
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Executive Advisor, Nagase Viita Co., Ltd.
Role(s)：Lecturer, Advisor
Okayama, Japan 2020.9.1
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Director, One Young World Japan Committee
Role(s)：Advisor, Planner, Organizing member
Tokyo, Japan 2019.6 - 2025.3.31