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\n\n\t\t\tGeoparks Niigata International Forum
(Co-hosted with Niigata University)\t<\/h3>\n\n\t\t\tJoetsu University of Education\t<\/h2>\n\tJoetsu University of Education<\/b> has been an integral member of the Itoigawa Geopark Promotion Council since its establishment in 2008 (Heisei 20).\nIn June 2013, a tripartite Comprehensive Partnership Agreement<\/b> was signed between Joetsu University of Education, Itoigawa City, and the Council. This agreement aims to promote mutual growth through cooperation in various fields, including education, academia, the environment, and health promotion<\/b>.\nKey collaborative initiatives include:\n\n- \nExpert Dispatch:<\/b> Providing faculty members as lecturers for seminars and public events.\n<\/li>\n
- \nAcademic Research:<\/b> Engaging in joint research projects and scholarly exchange.\n<\/li>\n
- \nPublic Outreach:<\/b> Promoting the Geopark at university events, such as campus festivals.\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tJoetsu University of Education\n\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t
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University’s Culture Festival\t<\/h3>\n\n\t\t\tMinistry of the Environment\t<\/h2>\n\tThe Nagano Regional Environmental Office<\/b> of the Ministry of the Environment<\/b> has been an active member of the Itoigawa Geopark Promotion Council since its founding in 2008.\nItoigawa City is home to parts of two spectacular national parks: Chubu-Sangaku National Park<\/b> and Myoko-Togakushi Renzan National Park<\/b>. When planning events that feature these national parks or take place within their boundaries, the Council works closely in tandem with the Ministry.\nKey collaborative initiatives include:\n\n- \nExpert Dispatch:<\/b> Providing specialist lecturers for seminars and educational events.\n<\/li>\n
- \nPrograms & Tours:<\/b> Organizing nature-focused events and guided tours tailored for children and families.\n<\/li>\n
- \nInfrastructure Maintenance:<\/b> Cooperating on the upkeep of hiking trails and the installation of informational signage.\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMinistry of the Environment
Nagano Regional Environmental Office\n\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t![\"\"](\"https:\/\/geo-itoigawa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/education_kankyousyo_030-scaled.jpg\")
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“Become a Volcano Master!”\t<\/h3>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Cooperating Academic Institutions Itoigawa Geopark Council works closely with academic institutions to promote local education, development and capacity building activities. Niigata University Since 2010, the Faculty of Science at Niigata University has been an active member of the Itoigawa Geopark Council. In April 2016, Niigata University and Itoigawa City formalized this relationship by signing a Comprehensive Partnership Agreement aimed at fostering community development and nurturing future talent. Furthermore, in November 2020, the Fossa Magna Museum was officially designated as a Satellite Museum of the university’s Faculty of Science. Moving forward, both organizations will continue to collaborate systematically-not only in promoting Geopark activities but also across diverse fields including education, culture, […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"parent":50,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-851","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry","no-featured-image"],"acf":[],"aioseo_notices":[],"aioseo_head":"\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t
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- \nExpert Dispatch:<\/b> Providing faculty members as lecturers for seminars and public events.\n<\/li>\n
- \nAcademic Research:<\/b> Engaging in joint research projects and scholarly exchange.\n<\/li>\n
- \nPublic Outreach:<\/b> Promoting the Geopark at university events, such as campus festivals.\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tJoetsu University of Education\n\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t
\n\n\t\t\tPromotional Booth at the
University’s Culture Festival\t<\/h3>\n\n\t\t\tMinistry of the Environment\t<\/h2>\n\tThe Nagano Regional Environmental Office<\/b> of the Ministry of the Environment<\/b> has been an active member of the Itoigawa Geopark Promotion Council since its founding in 2008.\nItoigawa City is home to parts of two spectacular national parks: Chubu-Sangaku National Park<\/b> and Myoko-Togakushi Renzan National Park<\/b>. When planning events that feature these national parks or take place within their boundaries, the Council works closely in tandem with the Ministry.\nKey collaborative initiatives include:\n
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- \nExpert Dispatch:<\/b> Providing specialist lecturers for seminars and educational events.\n<\/li>\n
- \nPrograms & Tours:<\/b> Organizing nature-focused events and guided tours tailored for children and families.\n<\/li>\n
- \nInfrastructure Maintenance:<\/b> Cooperating on the upkeep of hiking trails and the installation of informational signage.\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMinistry of the Environment
Nagano Regional Environmental Office\n\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\tPartner Event
“Become a Volcano Master!”\t<\/h3>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Cooperating Academic Institutions Itoigawa Geopark Council works closely with academic institutions to promote local education, development and capacity building activities. Niigata University Since 2010, the Faculty of Science at Niigata University has been an active member of the Itoigawa Geopark Council. In April 2016, Niigata University and Itoigawa City formalized this relationship by signing a Comprehensive Partnership Agreement aimed at fostering community development and nurturing future talent. Furthermore, in November 2020, the Fossa Magna Museum was officially designated as a Satellite Museum of the university’s Faculty of Science. Moving forward, both organizations will continue to collaborate systematically-not only in promoting Geopark activities but also across diverse fields including education, culture, […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"parent":50,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-851","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry","no-featured-image"],"acf":[],"aioseo_notices":[],"aioseo_head":"\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t
- \nPrograms & Tours:<\/b> Organizing nature-focused events and guided tours tailored for children and families.\n<\/li>\n
- \nAcademic Research:<\/b> Engaging in joint research projects and scholarly exchange.\n<\/li>\n