Environmental Event "Stories of Peter Rabbit and Beatrix Potter" - Natural Life lasting 100 years - to be held

August 11, 2006

On August 20 (Sunday) at Stop Ondankan (Minato-ku, Tokyo) held an event "Stories of Peter Rabbit and Beatrix Potter" - Natural Life lasting 100 years - sponsored by the Japan Center for Climate Change Actions.

This event takes place as a kick-off of "Peter Rabbit and Global Warming," which suggests a natural life effective to mitigating global warming, learning through the world of Peter Rabbit based on the lake district of England and its author Beatrix Potter (1866-1943)'s concern for conservation of natural environment, brought up by the fact that "Peter Rabbit" became a member of "Team minus 6%" in December 2005. Various events include a talk show with a Beatrix Potter specialist and a guest carrying out environment-friendly lifestyle, panel exhibition, and appealing to take part in signature panel for global warming mitigation.

1. Date & Time

August 20 (Sunday) 2006 14:00-15:30
(* Media Reception starts at 13:30)

2. Venue Stop Ondankan

(Davinchi Kamiyacho Building 1F. 1-11-9 Azabudai, Minato-ku, Tokyo)

3. Sponsor

Japan Center for Climate Change Actions
*Please refer to attachment 1 "Sponsor's Release" for event details.

4. Guest

Mr. Yoshihide KAWANO(Faculty of Daito Bunka University, Department of English and American Literature)
Ms. Maki OHASHI (Aroma therapist / Writer)

5. Coverage

Please apply with attachment 2 "Application Form for Coverage."

Attachment

• [Attachment 1] Sponsor Release/ Coverage Guideline
• [Attachment 2] Application Form for Coverage