UGG Lecture Course

As a member of the UNESCO Global Geoparks Network, Toya-Usu UNESCO Global Geopark provides the following programs for other geoparks and areas aimed at geopark certification. For details, please contact by e-mail.

Target

People involved in UNESO Global Geoparks or people in areas aimed at UNESCO Global Geoparks

Fee

We collect 1,000 yen per participant as a fee for materials

Points to note
  • Participants must arrange and pay for their own accommodation and transportation.
  • Concerning a guide, Toya-Usu UNESCO Global Geopark can provide advice or arrange a guide for participants.
  • Please pay fees for a guide, admission to facilities, ropeway, pleasure boat, parking and meals.
  • If you let us know about the following items when applying, we will be able to propose a suitable program for your guided tour.
    1. Schedule (including arrival and departure times)
    2. Hotel name
    3. Things you’d like to see, questions, etc.

Model plans ❶ Half a day

Classroom lectures
  • Characteristics and activities of Toya-Usu UNESCO Global Geopark (outline)
  • Standards for UNESCO Global Geoparks (outline)
  • Sustainable development (outline)
Field studies
  • Guided tour of the volcano and disaster remains
Facility visit
  • On-site base facility

Model plans ❷ One day

Classroom lectures
  • Characteristics and activities of Toya-Usu UNESCO Global Geopark
  • Standards for UNESCO Global Geoparks
  • Sustainable development (Disaster reduction education, Utilization of benefits from the volcano)
Field studies
  • Guided tour of the volcano and disaster remains
  • Educational tour for disaster reduction by a Volcano Meister
Facility visit
  • On-site base facility
  • Utilization of a geopark at private sightseeing facilities

Model plans ❸ Two days

Classroom lectures
  • Characteristics and activities of Toya-Usu UNESCO Global Geopark
  • Standards for UNESCO Global Geoparks
  • Sustainable development (Disaster reduction education, Utilization of benefits from the volcano)
Field studies
  • Guided tour of the volcano and disaster remains
  • Educational tour for disaster reduction by a Volcano Meister
  • Guided tour to experience benefits from the volcano
Facility visit
  • Base facility at the trailhead
  • On-site base facility
  • Research/archive base facility
  • Utilization of a geopark at tourist information/local product facilities
  • Utilization of a geopark at private sightseeing facilities
Past results (for overseas trainees)
1-4 November 2022, with 12 participants.JICA Volcanic Disaster Risk Reduction and Management for Central and South America
12-14 June 2019, with 8 participants.JICA Volcanic Disaster Risk Reduction and Management for Central and South America
14 June 2018, with 6 participants.JICA Volcanic Disaster Risk Reduction and Management for Central and South America
1 March 2018, with 4 participants.JICA Resource Link Programme (geothermal power)
1 February 2018, with 12 participants.JICA Capacity Building of Local Administrators (from Turkey)
1-2 November 2017, with 14 participants.JICA Community Development Plan Management Course
27-29 October 2017, with 7 participants.JCaP Invitation Programme for 7 Geopark-aspiring Asian Countries
16-19 October 2017, with 3 participants.Observation of Regional Leaders in Disaster Risk Mitigation from Indonesia Mt. Murapi Region
24 May 2017, with 13 participants.Observation of Jeonbuk West Coast Province, South Korea
20-21 April 2017, with 6 participants.Observation for Danyang Geopark (South Korea) Initiative
1 March 2017, with 15 participants.JICA Resource Link Programme (geothermal power)
1 February 2016, with 11 participants.JICA 2016 Capacity Building of Local Administrators (from Turkey)
22 November 2016, with 11 participants.JICA Course for Natural Disasters and Recovery
1 November 2016, with 13 participants.JICA Community Development Plan Management Course
29 June 2016, with 26 participants.Trainging for Long-term Development Plan of Yangpyong-gun Province, South Korea (2)
22 June 2016, with 21 participants.Trainging for Long-term Development Plan of Yangpyong-gun Province, South Korea (1)
14-18 June 2016, with 9 participants.JICA Capacity Building Course for Volcanic Disasters