On April 8, Minister Ito met with Frankie #frankiethedino, a #UNDP mascot which promotes #climateaction. The importance of climate action and the significance of cooperation between #Japan and UNDP was conveyed nationwide and globally. #undptokyo #undpclimate

I paid a courtesy visit to H.E. Mr. Shintaro Ito, the Minister of Environment in Japan 環境省. We discussed the importance of combatting the climate emergency together. Together we can do this! #DontChooseExtinction

Sho Sakurai, Hideko Hadzialic and I talked about the importance of individual climate action on news zero because we don’t have time #DontChooseExtinction ntv.co.jp/zero/kikikomi/…

What a great morning in Tokyo connecting with distinguished members of Parliament on the urgent need for #ClimateAction #DontChooseExtinction

📣 What do we want? #ClimateJustice! ⏲️ When do we want it? Now! UN Volunteers in Japan 🇯🇵 joined 国連開発計画（UNDP）駐日代表事務所 & Frankie The Dino, marching through the streets of Tokyo. In the spirit of volunteerism, they called for climate action, urging everyone to #DontChooseExtinction.

Today I met my extinct cousins at the National Museum of Nature and Science in Tokyo. Makoto Manabe, Collection Director and Paleontologist showed me around. We need to learn from the past en think about our future. #DontChooseExtinction

日本科学未来館でのイベントに #恐竜フランキー が参加！Future Earthの春日文子日本ハブ事務局長、浅川智恵子 #MIRAIKAN 館長と共に気候変動の深刻さ、そして私たち一人ひとりの行動の大切さを語りました。 フランキーはジオコスモス🌏に映された2100年に予想される地球の色に愕然🔥#絶滅を選ぶな

The 🇺🇳 Team in Japan was delighted to welcome Frankie The Dino 🦖who inspired us to raise our collective ambition on #ClimateAction. Big ThankU to Frankie for reaching out to people in 🇯🇵 and to 国連開発計画（UNDP）駐日代表事務所 & Hideko Hadzialic for tremendous leadership✨ #DontChooseExtinction #ActNow

At the National Museum of Emerging Science & Innovation 日本科学未来館 in Tokyo, I joined a demo on global warming with Director Asakawa, FutureEarth（公式日本語版） Dr. Kagusa & Hideko Hadzialic #DontChooseExtinction

At the Todaiji Temple in Nara I met Ueno Ueno says that harmony can only be achieved if all living things prosper together. I couldn’t agree more. #DontChooseExtinction

国連開発計画（UNDP）駐日代表事務所 Frankie The Dino UNDP climate campaign hero, Frankie visited Todaiji Temple. Frankie was briefed by a monk that Emperor Shomu built Great Buddha in the hope that not only human beings but also all living beings on this earth could coexist and live happily. #todaiji #frankie #undptokyo

Here are some highlights of my visit to Japan #DontChooseExtinction

This week I met a very special friend: #HelloKitty! So excited to see each other after a long time, we talked about the seriousness of climate change and our hopes for the future! Our video will be out soon…stay tuned! #DontChooseExtinction

1 Year to Go Before the Opening of Expo 2025 Osaka Kansai. Looking forward towards a brighter future for all! Especially loved meeting #myakumyaku! #EXPO2025 #DontChooseExtinction

At the Research Institute for Humanity and Nature (RIHN) my new friend ‘Chikyu-ken’ and colleagues are focused on finding solutions to global environmental problems humans created #DontChooseExtinction

1️⃣ more year to go for Expo! UNDP 🦖 Frankie The Dino presented #WeatherKids to show impact of climate change to friends and media in Osaka 🇯🇵 , with Myaku Myaku Expo2025 大阪・関西万博

While in Japan, the #WeatherKids campaign was featured on stage at the #EXPO2025 Osaka Kansai event. Take the pledge for climate action on Weatherkids.org #DontChooseExtinction

While in Japan, I met MYAKU-MYAKU #EXPO2025’s official character, and learned how the expo aims to address global issues and contribute to achieving the #SDGs. #DontChooseExtinction

From meeting dignitaries & appearing on TV, to teaching children about taking #ClimateAction, joining youth activists at a climate march & so much more. Thank you Japan 🇯🇵 and 国連開発計画（UNDP）駐日代表事務所 for this epic climate journey, spreading the message #DontChooseExtinction

Ready to change the weather forecast for good? Our #WeatherKids took over #TimesSquare in New York City urging everyone to take #ClimateAction for the children in your life. Sign our climate pledge NOW and learn more about what you can do for our 🌍 : weatherkids.org