List of Environmental Education and Learning Contents

This page summarizes the content that will be supported when conducting environmental education at schools. Please use it in class etc.

Last Updated October 11, 2024

Learn in dispatch lecture/off site lecture

dispatch lecture/off site lecture implemented by Yokohama City

Yokohama Environmental Education dispatch lecture/off site lecture(Responsible: Green Environment Bureau, Decarbonization / GREEN × EXPO Promotion Bureau)

In order to deepen our understanding of environmental issues such as biodiversity and global warming, we conduct "Environmental Education dispatch lecture/off site lecture" for elementary and junior high schools and local residents in the city with specialized knowledge such as civic groups, companies, international organizations, and city halls.

Environmental Learning Program(in charge: Resources and Waste Recycling Bureau)

We conduct "environmental learning" for various generations to learn about environmental issues related to waste.
The Environmental Learning Program is designed for people who want to provide opportunities for learning about the environment, such as dispatch lecture/off site lecture and residents' briefings.

Consumer Education dispatch lecture/off site lecture (Ethical Consumption dispatch lecture/off site lecture)(in charge: Economic Affairs Bureau)

This course is designed so that instructors with specialized knowledge can communicate and practice the initiatives that can be started today to children who will be responsible for the future of Yokohama. .

dispatch lecture/off site lecture implemented by Kanagawa Prefecture

Environment and Energy School Dispatch Business "Kanagawa Environmental Class" (outside site)(Environment Division, Environment Department, Environment Department, Kanagawa Prefecture Environment and Agricultural Administration Bureau)

In order to deepen the understanding of the environment and energy through school education and foster "people who think and act on their own", elementary and junior high schools are provided to companies and organizations in the prefecture who have a wealth of knowledge and experience in the environment and energy. "Kanagawa Environmental Class" is being held in high schools, etc., where hands-on classes with experiments are conducted.

Learn from facility tours and nature experiences

※In order to prevent the spread of COVID-19, we may stop accepting tours and using facilities. Please be careful.
Location	Overview
Sewerage-related facilities	There are "Water Reclamation Centers" (11 locations in the city) that clean domestic wastewater, etc., and "Sludge Recycling Centers" (2 locations in the city) that recycle sludge generated during the process of sewage treatment. We accept applications for tours at any time.
Preservation and Research Center, City of Yokohama (Asahi-ku, Yokohama)	This facility was created for the purpose of researching and researching the breeding and breeding of rare wildlife and the preservation of species. Although it is not usually open to the public, it accepts tours of schools and other facilities.
Forest of Yokohama Nature Observation (Sakae-ku, Yokohama)	At the Yokohama Nature Observation Forest (outside site), you can observe various plants, insects, and wild birds. A ranger is stationed at the Nature Observation Center to introduce the beauty of nature and the expressions of flora and fauna every season. You can interact with and observe many familiar creatures living in nature, and learn how to interact with nature and humans.
Environmental Activity Support Center (Hodogaya-ku, Yokohama)	Environmental Activity Support Center is located in a green environment that is integrated with the elementary school studenｔ Amusement Park, Children's Botanical Garden and the Commonwealth Cemetery. We are promoting projects to support citizens' environmental activities, centering on human resource development in the field of green (forests, parks, agriculture).
Satoyama Exchange Center (outside site) in Shinjiriyama Park	Located as a base for a large green area in the northern part of Yokohama, Shinji Citizen's Forest, which has facilities such as the former Okutsu House, which boasts an area of 67 hectares, Shinji's nature and satoyama culture panel displays, observation sessions and nature experiences We hold events where you can do it.
Yokohama Hometown Village	Yokohama Hometown Village is located in Teraya (Aoba Ward) (outside site) and Maioka (Totsuka Ward) (outside site). The aim is to revitalize the conservation area of good rice fields and agricultural land, as well as to create a conservation landscape.

Behavior, participate and learn

Children "Eco Activity." Great strategy! 2024

The company will support elementary school students' environmental activities, and the company's sponsorship will be donated to tree-planting activities in Mindanao, Philippines through the United Nations WFP, a food support organization.: The aim of learning: Think about environmental issues from familiar actions in everyday life
Target: Elementary school students in the city (4th and 5th graders)
Contents: Have them take on various environmental actions, such as "frequent opening and closing of water taps" and "confirming the expiration date".
Initiatives Period: From July to August

Children's “Ikiiki” Creature Survey

Elementary school students conduct creature surveys throughout the city with the aim of raising interest in nature and living things in the region and acquiring basic data that contributes to biodiversity conservation. The aim of learning: Enhance interest in local nature and living things
Target: Elementary school students in the city (5th grade) Contents: Have them check out the creatures found near their homes and schools Initiatives Period: 1 year (from September last year to August this year)

Learn on the website

You can learn about environmental information and initiatives on our website.
Link	Explanation
What's going on? Environment in Yokohama	The main target is the upper grades of elementary school, and the status of the earth's environment and Yokohama's environmental initiatives are summarized in an easy-to-understand manner.
The old days of the environment in Yokohama	I would like to introduce how the environment has been improved by comparing the old days (around 1965) and the current environment in Yokohama.
Biodiversity in Yokohama	Biodiversity is "the rich personality and connection of living things." I would like to introduce our efforts for the conservation on biodiversity.
Sea Environment in Yokohama	Introducing our efforts to protect the rich sea that symbolizes Yokohama.
The heat of the city (heat island)	The heat island phenomenon is a phenomenon in which the temperature in urban areas is higher than in the suburbs. I would like to introduce the main factors and countermeasures.
Let's eat agricultural and livestock products from Yokohama (local production for local consumption)	Introducing the benefits of local production for local consumption and vegetables and fruits that can be obtained in Yokohama.
Let's learn about chemical substances	Chemicals make our lives convenient and enriched, but incorrect use can have a negative impact on humans, animals and plants. This section introduces what chemical substances are and how to interact well with chemical substances.
Role and Mechanism of Sewerage	Introduces the role and mechanism of sewerage to protect a sanitary and comfortable life.
Welcome Center Guidebook	A guidebook for creatures that introduce the welcome center and surrounding forests is posted. 　・Environmental Activity Support Center Kariba Hill Nature and Creature Guidebook 　・"Plants and Insects" of Maioka Hometown Village 　・Yokohama Nature Observation Forest Lively Forest Guide

Learn with video

The sea and sea creatures of Yokohama

Yamashita Park where you can play and learn

Let's know the sewer of Yokohama!

Kaba no Daichan's Sewer Classroom

Urban development in Yokohama that is resistant to heavy rains using green infrastructure
※Green Infrastructure: The concept of utilizing the functions of the natural environment to solve various issues in society.