On August 2, 2024, Shizuoka City hosted an online international exchange event for high school students to discuss Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) initiatives they have identified in their communities.

Fifty students from Shizuoka City (Japan), Taipei (Taiwan), Hue (Vietnam) and Hobart (Australia) presented the efforts being made in their respective cities and schools to their international peers.

The event aimed to promote a culture of action toward achieving the SDGs, with Shizuoka City leading the way in sharing information and initiatives with other cities as a Local2030 Hub. Additionally, it sought to strengthen relationships with international cities and increase local youth awareness of global issues, using English as a tool for communication rather than an end goal.

More information about the event is available here.