City News Shinagawa -- Learn the Basics of SDGs to Create a Better Future!

City News Shinagawa

Learn the Basics of SDGs to Create a Better Future!

The SDGs are being tackled all over the world. While most people approach the topic as a global issue, it is actually very closely related to our everyday lives.
Why not learn the basics of SDGs and start doing what you can to create a better future?

Inquiries: Unit in charge of SDGs, Planning Section
(Tel: 03-5742-7864, Fax: 03-5742-6870)

What Are SDGs?

“SDGs” is the abbreviation for Sustainable Development Goals, which were adopted unanimously by 193 nations at the 2015 UN summit. The agenda consists of seventeen primary goals established that focus on three aspects of the world—economic, social, and environmental. The purpose of these goals is to create a society by the year 2030 that leaves no one behind.
With its overall ideal expressed as “Shinagawa—Balancing the Economy with the Environment,” Shinagawa City is working on new economic, social, and environmental policies in a wide range of fields, and organizing programs designed to achieve the SDGs.

Some Programs Shinagawa City Conducts

Boosting the Number of Environment-Friendly ZEB-Certified Buildings

ZEB^*1 refers to buildings designed to achieve zero annual energy consumption that also conserve and even generate energy while maintaining a comfortable indoor environment.
Shinagawa City is working on acquiring ZEB certification for city-owned buildings to increase the number of environment-friendly facilities. The city currently has the most ZEB-certified buildings^*2 of all local governments in Japan.

*1 An abbreviation that stands for “net zero energy building.”
*2 From the “ZEB Leading Owner” list on the Sustainable Open Innovation Initiative website.

Introducing a Mobility Support Vehicle—MaaS

Multitask vehicles called MaaS^*3 have been introduced to assist residents who have difficulty coming to the City Office. These vehicles are equipped with support functions to handle My Number card application procedures, such as taking ID photos. The vehicle visits various places in the city.

*3 An abbreviation that stands for “Mobility as a Service.”

Using Deaf Sports to Create an Inclusive Society

The Deaflympics are held every four years for those with hearing disabilities. Working toward the 2025 Deaflympics in Tokyo, Shinagawa City is conducting various Deaf Sports Awareness events and support programs. The programs are meant to raise awareness of the attractive qualities of deaf sports and deepen understanding of people with hearing disabilities. They also have the overall goal of fostering an inclusive society where people respect and help each other.

Photo by: Sign Football Shinagawa