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U.S. Department of Defense
Moderator)
Director, East-West Center in Washington
Members of Okinawa Governor Denny Tamaki s advisory group, the Bankoku Shinryō Council on U.S. Military Base Issues, discussed the findings and recommendations contained in their March 2021 report. After initial remarks by Governor Tamaki (English translation here), members of the Council addressed the following issues (PowerPoints available here): (1) the need to reconsider the Futenma Replacement Facility project at Henoko and eliminate the dangers from Futenma Air Station, (2) implications of US-China strategic competition for Okinawa, (3) new operational concepts of the US military and their implications for US bases in Okinawa, (4) Indo-Pacific diplomacy and Okinawa, and (5) the US-Japan Status of Forces Agreement and the impact of US military training on local communities in Okinawa and the rest of Japan.
Since the fatal
Havelock North campylobacter
outbreak in 2016, freshwater quality has rightfully been
a major political issue in Aotearoa New Zealand.
Pipes bursting
in Wellington, lead
contamination in Otago and concerns about tolerable levels
of nitrates in the country’s drinking water are all
signs of a system in crisis.
Ultimately, our use
of and access to freshwater resources come down to how they
are managed. To that end, the government is working on big
changes to freshwater governance structures.
The
so-called Three
Waters initiative includes a controversial proposal to
shift
control of water services from local authorities to
publicly owned multi-regional agencies.
Since the fatal Havelock North campylobacter outbreak in 2016, freshwater quality has rightfully been a major political issue in Aotearoa New Zealand.
Pipes bursting in Wellington, lead contamination in Otago and concerns about tolerable levels of nitrates in the country’s drinking water are all signs of a system in crisis.
Ultimately, our use of and access to freshwater resources come down to how they are managed. To that end, the government is working on big changes to freshwater governance structures.
The so-called Three Waters initiative includes a controversial proposal to shift control of water services from local authorities to publicly owned multi-regional agencies.
Financial News
The BNO scheme provides a direct route to UK citizenship for most Hong Kongers By Tuesday March 16, 2021 10:29 am
Hong Kong’s uncertain political future has led to a wave of departures over the past 18 months, with cities from Los Angeles to Vancouver seeing an increase in demand for residential property from residents of the city. But as the pace of Hong Kong emigration accelerates, London is emerging as a clear favourite destination, especially among high-net-worth individuals.
“The view is that while many global destinations provide strong appeal, the UK property market provides a safe haven with a track record of stability and growth,”.