Aichi-Nagoya 2026: Promoting Global Citizenship and SDGs Through Social Good Games
- The 20th Asian Games, scheduled to take place in Aichi Prefecture and Nagoya City from September 19 to October 4, 2026, are organizing around a comprehensive sustainability framework...
- To minimize construction impacts and enhance efficiency, AINAGOC is utilizing existing facilities such as the Nagoya City General Gymnasium for gymnastics and the Aichi Sky Expo for breaking...
- AINAGOC has established a Code of Sustainable Procurement to govern the acquisition of goods, services, and construction materials for the 2026 Games.
The 20th Asian Games, scheduled to take place in Aichi Prefecture and Nagoya City from September 19 to October 4, 2026, are organizing around a comprehensive sustainability framework known as the “Beyond Aichi-Nagoya 2026 – A Bridge to Asia and the Future” concept, according to the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games Organizing Committee (AINAGOC). The event will feature 41 sports with up to 15,000 participating athletes, according to reporting by Rematch3, while integrating initiatives designed to reduce environmental impact, promote resource circulation, and foster social inclusion.
Environmental Strategies and Resource Conservation
To minimize construction impacts and enhance efficiency, AINAGOC is utilizing existing facilities such as the Nagoya City General Gymnasium for gymnastics and the Aichi Sky Expo for breaking and esports, as reported by Rematch3. The organizing committee is also deploying movable accommodations and leasing equipment to facilitate post-Games reuse. In addition, AINAGOC is implementing the Recycled Medal Project, which recovers metals from unused small electronic appliances—commonly known as urban mines—to manufacture award medals, aligning with Sustainable Development Goal 12 on responsible consumption and production, according to official committee documents.
Sustainable Procurement Standards
AINAGOC has established a Code of Sustainable Procurement to govern the acquisition of goods, services, and construction materials for the 2026 Games. Contractors working with the committee must make efforts to understand and comply with these standards during the fulfillment of their contractual obligations. This framework is designed to ensure that supply chains account for environmental protection, human rights, and fair trade practices throughout the preparation and operation of the international event.
Social Inclusion and Regional Legacy
The sustainability agenda extends into social programs, including volunteer operations structured to allow participation regardless of age, gender, nationality, or disability, according to AINAGOC planning details. Regional collaboration efforts involve local students and institutions through initiatives such as university-led AED hands-on experience booths and athlete committee school visits. These programs aim to educate younger generations on sports-related SDGs and international cooperation, providing a long-term civic legacy for the region that inherits the global citizenship awareness cultivated during the EXPO 2005 AICHI.