Kumamoto Water Positive Design Center (WPDC) has published a white paper. This paper organizes the current status of Water Positive practices underway in Kumamoto, as well as the challenges and insights that have emerged toward implementation. Rather than presenting a completed model, it shares concepts for balancing natural capital and economic activities at the watershed level, as well as directions for further development going forward. Recharging the Future: The Kumamoto

**Date & Time:** 　Wednesday, July 15 　15:15 – 16:15 PM 　**Venue:** 　Kumamoto Castle Hall　　　 　(Location: GLOBAL NATURE POSITIVE SUMMIT 2026　Venue) 　 　**Admission:** 　Pre-registration and payment of participation fee are required 　 　**Overview:** 　This side event will feature a discussion on the multi-stakeholder approach— 　 collaboration among industry, government, academia, finance, and local communities—being promoted by the Kumamoto Water Positive Design Cent

We are pleased to announce the date and time for the Kick-off Event of the Kumamoto Water Positive Design Center. 　**Date & Time:** 　Wednesday, July 15 　11:50 AM – 12:10 PM 　**Venue:** 　Kumamoto Castle Hall, 1st Floor Exhibition Area 　(Location: “NATURE TECH!” Event Venue) 　 　**Admission:** 　Free (Pre-registration Required)　 　 [Click here to register] 　 　**Lecture Title:** “Expanding the Circle of Kumamoto Water Positive! 　　 — Nurturing Kumamoto’s Future with Water and Nat