The Asia-Pacific Research Forum for ICH Safeguarding, in conjunction with IRCI’s research project ‘Preliminary Research on Intangible Cultural Heritage and Ecosystems’, will host the 10th Online Seminar for Safeguarding ICH in the Asia-Pacific Region on 12 February 2026.

Associate Professor Aida Mammadova from Kanazawa University, Japan, is invited as a lecturer to share her insights on field-based learning for sustainable development in the Mount Hakusan region, Japan, conducted in connection with UNESCO’s Man and the Biosphere (MAB) programme. Drawing on her extensive fieldwork in the Mount Hakusan Biosphere Reserve, she will discuss how intergenerational learning and community-based living heritage practices contribute to the conservation of Biosphere Reserves and support sustainable local development.

The seminar is open to the public. Anyone interested in the topic is welcome to join upon registration.
We look forward to your participation.

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Date & Time:	Thursday, 12 February 2026, 15:00–16:30 (JST)
Platform:	Zoom Webinar
How to join:	Click HERE for registration (Registration deadline: 9 February 2026 (JST))
Title:	Intergenerational Learning for Sustainable Development
Lecturer:	Aida Mammadova (Associate Professor, Kanazawa University, Japan)
Language	English

 

Abstract (provided by lecturer):
Intergenerational learning plays a crucial role in advancing sustainable development by fostering knowledge exchange, mutual understanding, and shared responsibility between younger and older generations. This initiative explores intergenerational learning as a practical approach to sustainability education, focusing on how dialogue, joint activities, and community-based learning can strengthen social cohesion and support locally grounded sustainable practices. Drawing on experiences from UNESCO-designated sites such as Biosphere Reserves and Geoparks, the project highlights the value of combining traditional knowledge with youth-driven innovation. By creating structured opportunities for intergenerational collaboration, the initiative aims to empower communities, enhance youth engagement, and contribute to long-term sustainable development outcomes.

Lecturer’s Profile:
Aida Mammadova is an Associate Professor at the International Center for Research and Education of Japan Studies at Kanazawa University, Japan. Her research focuses on field-based ESD (Education for Sustainable Development) programmes for international students in the UNESCO Hakusan Biosphere Reserve, promoting sustainable local development while enabling students to learn local knowledge from community members. She is a UNESCO Chair holder in Intergenerational Learning for Sustainable Development and received the UNESCO MAB Young Scientist Awards in 2017. Her publications include Sustainable Development Goals, learning from Mount Hakusan Biosphere Reserve (Kanazawa University, International Student Center, Japan, 2018).

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Should you have any inquiries, please feel free to contact us.

IRCI Secretariat
TEL: +81-72-275-8050
Email: irci@nich.go.jp

↑ Click the photo above to see the flyer of the 10th Online Seminar