the four following goals: Publishing the lessons of Minamata disease. Promoting effects inside and outside by developing personnel. Developing of a base for environmental learning. Establishment of natural environmental learning and excursion programs. In 1998, Minamata City set up an original certification system to support producers, which is called the “Environmental Meister Programme”. The “Environmental Meister Programme” certification focuses on environment and health, but not on a specific field of production, which is quite unique. This system guarantees that certain products are safe to use. In 2000, Minamata City obtained ISO14001 certification to reduce environmental burdens associated with service businesses for citizens. The city drew up a version of ISO, for various service businesses for citizens, such as an office, home, preschool and hotel. The city has the authority to do the assessment, the certification and the promotion of the ISOs. All of the 16 elementary and junior high schools in the city work on the school version of ISO to achieve the following goals: To conserve and pass on to the future generations the beautiful sea, mountains, rivers and air of Minamata. To grow the spirit to be proud of their home Minamata. To cooperate in family and community activities. At the first school that implemented the school version of environmental ISO, teachers and students made an action plan. Every two weeks, they reflect on their conduct, in order to achieve a lifestyle by which they can conserve and improve the environment. The aim of this project is to make the actions as practical as possible, so children can easily implement that in their everyday life. The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) established a training program in which participants can learn the lessons of Minamata. At the end of the program, the participants are expected to achieve the following: Being able to explain how serious, how difficult to overcome, and how important to prevent pollution damages through learning experiences of Minamata City and Japan. Being able to explain approaches towards sustainable society through collaboration with residents, enterprises, and governments, following Minamata City as a model. Being able to explain how local governments promote environmental mind, and how they collaborate with community to conduct environmental education. Being able to explain environmental policies in corresponding governorates. In Minamata itself, there are several environmental learning programs. At the Kumamato Prefecture Environmental Center, visitors can gain knowledge and understanding about environmental problems at