2017 Hiroshima International Cooperation Project Trainee

Trainee

Mr. Aloun Phengmany
Deputy Manager of the Environment Section of Champasack Province
Department of Natural Resources and Environment
Champasack Province
Lao People's Democratic Republic

Training Period

June 30 to August 28, 2017 (60 days)

Area of Focus

Through lectures and on-site learning (garbage disposal facilities, landfills) about waste management and countermeasures for air/noise pollution in Hiroshima City, he learned about many facets of environmental protection. He also recieved training seminars about public health and sanitation, sewage projects, city planning, and more.

Peace Education

Visit to the Peace Memorial Museum, participation in the Peace Memorial Ceremony, and participation in the Peace Bell Gathering (organized by Hiroshima UNESCO).

Exchange with Local Citizens

Three day, two night homestay; meeting with the Central Hiroshima branch of Soroptimist International.

Future Plans

Mr. Phengmany plans to use his training to contribute to envionmental monitoring in collaboration with local society, businesses, and educational organizations, as well as contribute to environmental education for the next generation.

Courtesy call to Mayor Matsui

Ōta-gawa River Headstream Forest (Waterworks Bureau)

Senda Water Resources Reclamation Center (Sewerage Bureau)

Speech at the Peace Bell

Inquiries regarding this page

Internationalization Division, Citizens Affairs Bureau
1-6-34 Kokutaiji-machi, Naka-ku, Hiroshima
Tel: +81-82-504-2106 // Fax: +81-82-249-6460
Email: kokusai@city.hiroshima.lg.jp