Collaboration Award

2023.03.05

Collaboration Award is for an impactful multi-stakeholder collaborative project which took an innovative approach to drive the change in Japan.

[Series] Part 4: CEOs of Nissui and Maruha Nichiro and the Fisheries Agency Director-General Discuss Sustainable Growth and Resource Management in Japan’s Fisheries Industry ［Originally published in The Daily Minato］

2025.04.09 COLUMN

[Series] Part 3: CEOs of Nissui and Maruha Nichiro and the Fisheries Agency Director-General Discuss Sustainable Growth and Resource Management in Japan’s Fisheries Industry ［Originally published in The Daily Minato］

[Series] Part 3: CEOs of Nissui and Maruha Nichiro and the Fisheries Agency Director-General Discuss Sustainable Growth and Resource Management in Japan’s Fisheries Industry ［Originally published in The Daily Minato］

2025.04.04 COLUMN

Five years in the making — what is the driving force behind the birth of Seven-Eleven’s first certified seafood products?（Part 2）

Five years in the making — what is the driving force behind the birth of Seven-Eleven’s first certified seafood products?（Part 2）

2025.03.31 INTERVIEW

[Series] Part 2: CEOs of Nissui and Maruha Nichiro and the Fisheries Agency Director-General Discuss Sustainable Growth and Resource Management in Japan’s Fisheries Industry ［Originally published in The Daily Minato］

[Series] Part 2: CEOs of Nissui and Maruha Nichiro and the Fisheries Agency Director-General Discuss Sustainable Growth and Resource Management in Japan’s Fisheries Industry ［Originally published in The Daily Minato］

2025.03.28 COLUMN

Five years in the making — what is the driving force behind the birth of Seven-Eleven’s first certified seafood products?（Part 1）

Five years in the making — what is the driving force behind the birth of Seven-Eleven’s first certified seafood products?（Part 1）

2025.03.27 INTERVIEW

[Series] CEOs of Nissui and Maruha Nichiro and the Fisheries Agency Director-General Discuss Sustainable Growth and Resource Management in Japan’s Fisheries Industry ［Originally published in The Daily Minato］

[Series] CEOs of Nissui and Maruha Nichiro and the Fisheries Agency Director-General Discuss Sustainable Growth and Resource Management in Japan’s Fisheries Industry ［Originally published in The Daily Minato］

2025.03.19 COLUMN

日本の水産業界のトレーサビリティーの遅れは重大なリスクー「FAIRR 水産物の透明性に関するエンゲージメント（Seafood Traceability Engagement）」の結果から

Traceability lags in the Japanese seafood industry are a serious risk - from the results of the FAIRR Seafood Traceability Engagement

2025.02.19 COLUMN

Joining Hands Across Borders to Protect Marine Resources in Asia

Joining Hands Across Borders to Protect Marine Resources in Asia（Part 2）

2025.02.13 IUU Fishing・Human Rights Issues

Joining Hands Across Borders to Protect Marine Resources in Asia

Joining Hands Across Borders to Protect Marine Resources in Asia（Part 1）

2025.02.10 IUU Fishing・Human Rights Issues

Considering Human Rights Issues Together with the ILO: How Companies Can Approach the Supply Chain

【2025 New Year's Dialogue】 Considering Human Rights Issues Together with the ILO: How Companies Can Approach the Supply Chain (Part 2)

2025.01.20 IUU Fishing・Human Rights Issues

Considering Human Rights Issues Together with the ILO: How Companies Can Approach the Supply Chain

【2025 New Year's Dialogue】Considering Human Rights Issues Together with the ILO: How Companies Can Approach the Supply Chain (Part 1)

2025.01.17 INTERVIEW

Seafood sustainability is complex, but solutions exist. Fish have no borders. Cross-country cooperation is needed

Seafood sustainability is complex, but solutions exist. Fish have no borders. Cross-country cooperation is needed.（Part 2)

Seafood sustainability is complex, but solutions exist. Fish have no borders. Cross-country cooperation is needed

Seafood sustainability is complex, but solutions exist. Fish have no borders. Cross-country cooperation is needed.（Part 1)

2024.12.13 2021

Completing a Massive Jigsaw Puzzle Spanning the Entire Society for Sustainable Seafood Worldwide

TSSS 10th Special Feature : Completing a Massive Jigsaw Puzzle Spanning the Entire Society for Sustainable Seafood Worldwide(Part 2)

2024.11.25 INTERVIEW

Completing a Massive Jigsaw Puzzle Spanning the Entire Society for Sustainable Seafood Worldwide

TSSS 10th Special Feature : Completing a Massive Jigsaw Puzzle Spanning the Entire Society for Sustainable Seafood Worldwide (Part 1)

2024.11.25 INTERVIEW

Building the Future after the Earthquake Disaster – A Story of a Leader Who Tries to Revive the Japanese Seafood Industry

Building the Future after the Earthquake Disaster - A Story of a Leader Who Tries to Revive the Japanese Seafood Industry (Part 2)

2024.09.20 INTERVIEW

Building the Future after the Earthquake Disaster – A Story of a Leader Who Tries to Revive the Japanese Seafood Industry

Building the Future after the Earthquake Disaster - A Story of a Leader Who Tries to Revive the Japanese Seafood Industry (Part 1)

2024.09.19 INTERVIEW

SeaBOS connects the world’s seafood companies with scientists to transform industry sustainability

SeaBOS connects the world’s seafood companies with scientists to transform industry sustainability (Part 2)

2024.08.23 INTERVIEW

SeaBOS connects the world’s seafood companies with scientists to transform industry sustainability

SeaBOS connects the world’s seafood companies with scientists to transform industry sustainability (Part 1)

2024.08.23 INTERVIEW

Looking Back on the Past Ten years and Looking Ahead to the Future with Key Persons in Japan’s Seafood Industry

TSSS 10th Special Feature:Looking Back on the Past Ten years and Looking Ahead to the Future with Key Persons in Japan’s Seafood Industry(Part 2)

2024.08.20 INTERVIEW

The growing importance of human rights due diligence. Fisheries companies should conduct human rights impact assessments throughout their value chains

The growing importance of human rights due diligence. Fisheries companies should conduct human rights impact assessments throughout their value chains (Part 2)

2024.08.09 INTERVIEW

The growing importance of human rights due diligence. Fisheries companies should conduct human rights impact assessments throughout their value chains

The growing importance of human rights due diligence. Fisheries companies should conduct human rights impact assessments throughout their value chains (Part 1)

2024.08.09 INTERVIEW

Why is the World’s Largest Canned Tuna Company Responsible for Fishing Activities despite Not Owning Fishing Vessels?

Why is the World's Largest Canned Tuna Company Responsible for Fishing Activities despite Not Owning Fishing Vessels?（Part 2）

2024.08.06 INTERVIEW

Why is the World’s Largest Canned Tuna Company Responsible for Fishing Activities despite Not Owning Fishing Vessels?

Why is the World's Largest Canned Tuna Company Responsible for Fishing Activities despite Not Owning Fishing Vessels?（Part 1）

2024.08.06 INTERVIEW

Looking Back on the Past Ten years and Looking Ahead to the Future with Key Persons in Japan’s Seafood Industry

TSSS 10th Special Feature:Looking Back on the Past Ten years and Looking Ahead to the Future with Key Persons in Japan’s Seafood Industry(Part 1)

2024.08.01 INTERVIEW

Transitioning from “Resource” to “Capital” — Investing for a Sustainable future and Seafood

Transitioning from “Resource” to “Capital” — Investing for a Sustainable future and Seafood (Part 1)

2024.07.08 INTERVIEW

Transitioning from “Resource” to “Capital” — Investing for a Sustainable future and Seafood

Transitioning from “Resource” to “Capital” — Investing for a Sustainable future and Seafood (Part 2)

2024.07.08 INTERVIEW

The Endeavors of the World’s Largest Salmon Farming Company- Nurturing the Future in the Ocean that Covers 70% of the Planet’s Surface

The Endeavors of the World's Largest Salmon Farming Company- Nurturing the Future in the Ocean that Covers 70% of the Planet's Surface (Part 2）

2024.06.18 INTERVIEW

The Endeavors of the World’s Largest Salmon Farming Company- Nurturing the Future in the Ocean that Covers 70% of the Planet’s Surface

The Endeavors of the World's Largest Salmon Farming Company- Nurturing the Future in the Ocean that Covers 70% of the Planet's Surface（Part 1）

2024.06.18 INTERVIEW

世界の水産企業30社のSDGs取り組みランキング　今後の課題と可能性とは

Assesing SDGs initiatives:Ranking 30 Global Seafood Companies and Exploring Future Challenges and Opportunities

2024.05.07 COLUMN

How will the TNFD change Japan’s fisheries? A financial specialist’s perspective on the potential for change

New Year's Dialogue: How will the TNFD change Japan's fisheries? A financial specialist’s perspective on the potential for change (Part 2)

2024.04.24 INTERVIEW

How will the TNFD change Japan’s fisheries? A financial specialist’s perspective on the potential for change

New Year's Dialogue: How will the TNFD change Japan's fisheries? A financial specialist’s perspective on the potential for change (Part 1)

2024.04.24 INTERVIEW

ASC’s CEO Talks about Japan’s Role and Vision of Aquaculture in the Future

ASC’s CEO Talks about Japan’s Role and Vision of Aquaculture in the Future (Part 2)

2024.04.09 INTERVIEW

ASC’s CEO Talks about Japan’s Role and Vision of Aquaculture in the Future

ASC’s CEO Talks about Japan’s Role and Vision of Aquaculture in the Future (Part 1)

2024.04.09 INTERVIEW

Turning local low-valued and less common fish into products! Nurturing high school students for the future fisheries

Turning local low-valued and less common fish into products! Nurturing high school students for the future fisheries(Part 2)

2024.02.15 INTERVIEW

Turning local low-valued and less common fish into products! Nurturing high school students for the future fisheries

Turning local low-valued and less common fish into products! Nurturing high school students for the future fisheries(Part 1)

2024.02.15 INTERVIEW

What is the Strengths of BAP Certification? Delving into the Reason Why All Eyes Are on

What is the Strengths of BAP Certification? Delving into the Reason Why All Eyes Are on (Part 2)

2023.12.25 INTERVIEW

What is the Strengths of BAP Certification? Delving into the Reason Why All Eyes Are on

What is the Strengths of BAP Certification? Delving into the Reason Why All Eyes Are on (Part 1)

2023.12.25 INTERVIEW

Sustainability strategy of marine products with suppliers from 30 countries around the world

Sustainability strategy of marine products with suppliers from 30 countries around the world

2023.12.01 INTERVIEW

A Revolution that Starts with Aquaculture Feed! New Challenges for a Global Feed Company at the Forefront of the Aquaculture Industry

A Revolution that Starts with Aquaculture Feed! New Challenges for a Global Feed Company at the Forefront of the Aquaculture Industry (Part 2)

2023.11.30 INTERVIEW

A Revolution that Starts with Aquaculture Feed! New Challenges for a Global Feed Company at the Forefront of the Aquaculture Industry

A Revolution that Starts with Aquaculture Feed! New Challenges for a Global Feed Company at the Forefront of the Aquaculture Industry (Part 1)

2023.11.30 INTERVIEW

Sustainable seafood in a school cafeteria for the first time in Japan! Behind the scenes of a Yokohama City University student project

Sustainable seafood in a school cafeteria for the first time in Japan! Behind the scenes of a Yokohama City University student project (Part 2)

2023.11.17 INTERVIEW

Sustainable seafood in a school cafeteria for the first time in Japan! Behind the scenes of a Yokohama City University student project

Sustainable seafood in a school cafeteria for the first time in Japan! Behind the scenes of a Yokohama City University student project (Part 1)

2023.11.17 INTERVIEW

UNEP FI and partners aim to improve seafood sustainability - Call for investors to join a collaborative engagement initiative

2023.10.18 COLUMN

Create Bountiful Ocean Future from Kita-Sanriku “Sea Urchin Ranch” : Clues on Visionary Fishery Model

Create Bountiful Ocean Future from Kita-Sanriku “Sea Urchin Ranch” : Clues on Visionary Fishery Model (Part 2)

2023.09.27 INTERVIEW

Create Bountiful Ocean Future from Kita-Sanriku “Sea Urchin Ranch” : Clues on Visionary Fishery Model

Create Bountiful Ocean Future from Kita-Sanriku “Sea Urchin Ranch” : Clues on Visionary Fishery Model (Part 1)

2023.09.27 INTERVIEW

How Can We Start to Improve the Urgent Issue of Improving Workers’ Human Rights?

How Can We Start to Improve the Urgent Issue of Improving Workers' Human Rights? (Part 2)

2023.09.11 INTERVIEW

How Can We Start to Improve the Urgent Issue of Improving Workers’ Human Rights?

How Can We Start to Improve the Urgent Issue of Improving Workers' Human Rights? (Part 1)

2023.09.11 INTERVIEW

Interview with Shingo Hamada, CEO Nissui Corp.: How the company is evolving, diversifying its approach to sustainability

Interview with Shingo Hamada, CEO Nissui Corp.: How the company is evolving, diversifying its approach to sustainability

2023.08.30 INTERVIEW

Behind the story of Japan’s first law regulating fishery products distribution

Behind the story of Japan’s first law regulating fishery products distribution (Part 2)

2023.08.09 INTERVIEW

Behind the story of Japan’s first law regulating fishery products distribution

Behind the story of Japan’s first law regulating fishery products distribution (Part 1)

2023.08.09 INTERVIEW

The Future of Japan’s Fisheries from the Perspective of a Leader in the Fight Against IUU

The Future of Japan's Fisheries from the Perspective of a Leader in the Fight Against IUU (Part 2)

2023.07.19 INTERVIEW

The Future of Japan’s Fisheries from the Perspective of a Leader in the Fight Against IUU

The Future of Japan's Fisheries from the Perspective of a Leader in the Fight Against IUU (Part 1)

2023.07.19 INTERVIEW

The story behind the first MSC certification for Chinese asari clams through collaboration with NGOs and Japanese companies

The story behind the first MSC certification for Chinese asari clams through collaboration with NGOs and Japanese companies (Part 2)

2023.06.22 INTERVIEW

The story behind the first MSC certification for Chinese asari clams through collaboration with NGOs and Japanese companies

The story behind the first MSC certification for Chinese asari clams through collaboration with NGOs and Japanese companies (Part 1)

2023.06.22 INTERVIEW

Japanese banks are uniquely positioned to drive sustainability improvements in the seafood industry, but they are not yet realizing their full potential

2023.06.08 COLUMN

The Behind of the World’s First BAP Certification for Red Sea Bream

The Behind of the World's First BAP Certification for Red Sea Bream

2023.06.07 INTERVIEW

The Sustainability of Fixed Net Fishery: A Two-way Fisherman/Researcher Explores Its Potential

The Sustainability of Fixed Net Fishery: A Two-way Fisherman/Researcher Explores Its Potential (Part 2)

2023.05.26 INTERVIEW

The Sustainability of Fixed Net Fishery: A Two-way Fisherman/Researcher Explores Its Potential

The Sustainability of Fixed Net Fishery: A Two-way Fisherman/Researcher Explores Its Potential (Part 1)

2023.05.26 INTERVIEW

Insights from a Sustainable Finance Professional: Transforming Japan’s Fisheries through ESG Investments

Insights from a Sustainable Finance Professional: Transforming Japan's Fisheries through ESG Investments (Part 2)

2023.04.26 INTERVIEW

Insights from a Sustainable Finance Professional: Transforming Japan’s Fisheries through ESG Investments

Insights from a Sustainable Finance Professional: Transforming Japan's Fisheries through ESG Investments (Part 1)

2023.04.26 INTERVIEW

Where the Japanese Seafood Industry Should Go – From an International Finance Specialist’s Perspective

Where the Japanese Seafood Industry Should Go - From an International Finance Specialist’s Perspective (Part 2)

2023.04.12 INTERVIEW

Where the Japanese Seafood Industry Should Go – From an International Finance Specialist’s Perspective

Where the Japanese Seafood Industry Should Go - From an International Finance Specialist’s Perspective (Part 1)

2023.04.12 INTERVIEW

Thoughts of a world-renowned chef on the future of the fishing industry and what chefs should strive to do

Thoughts of a world-renowned chef on the future of the fishing industry and what chefs should strive to do (Part 2)

2023.03.24 INTERVIEW

Thoughts of a world-renowned chef on the future of the fishing industry and what chefs should strive to do

Thoughts of a World-renowned Chef on the Future of the Fishing Industry and What Chefs Should Strive to Do (Part 1)

2023.03.24 INTERVIEW

The Path of Fisheries Reforms for Japan’s Bountiful Oceans and V-Shaped Recovery of the Seafood Industry

The Path of Fisheries Reforms for Japan’s Bountiful Oceans and V-Shaped Recovery of the Seafood Industry (Part 2)

2023.03.10 INTERVIEW

The Path of Fisheries Reforms for Japan’s Bountiful Oceans and V-Shaped Recovery of the Seafood Industry

The Path of Fisheries Reforms for Japan’s Bountiful Oceans and V-Shaped Recovery of the Seafood Industry (Part 1)

2023.03.10 INTERVIEW

A sustainability challenge: Becoming a lucrative fisherman with the help of a long-established tempura restaurant

A sustainability challenge: Becoming a lucrative fisherman with the help of a long-established tempura restaurant（Part 2）

2023.02.22 2022

A sustainability challenge: Becoming a lucrative fisherman with the help of a long-established tempura restaurant

A sustainability challenge: Becoming a lucrative fisherman with the help of a long-established tempura restaurant（Part 1）

2023.02.22 2022

Remaining Challenges for the Future: The Act on Ensuring the Proper Domestic Distribution and Importation of Specified Aquatic Animals and Plants

Remaining Challenges for the Future: The Act on Ensuring the Proper Domestic Distribution and Importation of Specified Aquatic Animals and Plants

2023.02.22 COLUMN

How does the Japanese seafood industry see enforcing the act for improving traceability?

How does the Japanese seafood industry see enforcing the act for improving traceability?

2023.02.22 COLUMN

Half a Century of Industry-wide Transformations: The Path to Survival for Japan’s Fisheries by Ensuring Sustainable and Vibrant Seas

Half a Century of Industry-wide Transformations: The Path to Survival for Japan’s Fisheries by Ensuring Sustainable and Vibrant Seas (Part 2)

2023.02.09 INTERVIEW

Half a Century of Industry-wide Transformations: The Path to Survival for Japan’s Fisheries by Ensuring Sustainable and Vibrant Seas

Half a Century of Industry-wide Transformations: The Path to Survival for Japan’s Fisheries by Ensuring Sustainable and Vibrant Seas （Part 1)

2023.02.09 INTERVIEW

“Respect the fish in the ocean”: A young fisherman protecting the Aso Sea where inherited from his grandfather

"Respect the fish in the ocean": A young fisherman protecting the Aso Sea where inherited from his grandfather (Part 2)

2023.01.27 2022

“Respect the fish in the ocean”: A young fisherman protecting the Aso Sea where inherited from his grandfather

"Respect the fish in the ocean": A young fisherman protecting the Aso Sea where inherited from his grandfather (Part 1)

2023.01.27 2022

Global Producer, Nissui’s Challenge: At the Front Lines of the SeaBOS Initiative for a Sustainable Seafood Industry

Global Producer, Nissui's Challenge: At the Front Lines of the SeaBOS Initiative for a Sustainable Seafood Industry (Part 2)

2023.01.12 INTERVIEW

Global Producer, Nissui’s Challenge: At the Front Lines of the SeaBOS Initiative for a Sustainable Seafood Industry

Global Producer, Nissui's Challenge: At the Front Lines of the SeaBOS Initiative for a Sustainable Seafood Industry (Part 1)

2023.01.12 INTERVIEW

Acquire Long-Desired MSC Certification for Clam Fishery in China – Five Years Cooperative Efforts by Businesses and NGOs

Acquire Long-Desired MSC Certification for Clam Fishery in China - Five Years Cooperative Efforts by Businesses and NGOs (Part 2)

2022.12.22 INTERVIEW

Acquire Long-Desired MSC Certification for Clam Fishery in China – Five Years Cooperative Efforts by Businesses and NGOs

Acquire Long-Desired MSC Certification for Clam Fishery in China - Five Years Cooperative Efforts by Businesses and NGOs (Part 1)

2022.12.22 INTERVIEW

A vision for the world and our future generations: Seafood industry that can protect our “global commons”

A vision for the world and our future generations: Seafood industry that can protect our "global commons"(Part 2)

2022.12.20 INTERVIEW

A vision for the world and our future generations: Seafood industry that can protect our “global commons”

A vision for the world and our future generations: Seafood industry that can protect our "global commons"(Part 1)

2022.12.20 INTERVIEW

Earth’s Oceans from the Perspective of Space Development, and Change of Aquaculture with New Technology

Earth's Oceans from the Perspective of Space Development, and Change of Aquaculture with New Technology (Part 2)

2022.12.15 INTERVIEW

Earth’s Oceans from the Perspective of Space Development, and Change of Aquaculture with New Technology

Earth's Oceans from the Perspective of Space Development, and Change of Aquaculture with New Technology (Part 1)

2022.12.15 INTERVIEW

A Michelin-star chef’s thoughts on the new movement that needs to take place across Japan’s seafood and food service industries

A Michelin-star chef's thoughts on the new movement that needs to take place across Japan's seafood and food service industries (Part 2)

2022.12.12 INTERVIEW

A Michelin-star chef’s thoughts on the new movement that needs to take place across Japan’s seafood and food service industries

A Michelin-star chef's thoughts on the new movement that needs to take place across Japan's seafood and food service industries (Part 1)

2022.12.12 INTERVIEW

Bridging the Gap for Sustainable Seafood – Initiatives that only a Food Service Company can undertake

Bridging the Gap for Sustainable Seafood - Initiatives that only a Food Service Company can undertake (Part II)

2022.11.28 INTERVIEW

Bridging the Gap for Sustainable Seafood – Initiatives that only a Food Service Company can undertake

Bridging the Gap for Sustainable Seafood – Initiatives that only a Food Service Company can undertake (Part I)

2022.11.28 INTERVIEW

Using ASC Certification and Market Collaboration to Nurture a Sustainable Aquaculture Industry

Using ASC Certification and Market Collaboration to Nurture a Sustainable Aquaculture Industry (Part 1)

2022.09.14 INTERVIEW

Using ASC Certification and Market Collaboration to Nurture a Sustainable Aquaculture Industry

Using ASC Certification and Market Collaboration to Nurture a Sustainable Aquaculture Industry (Part 2)

2022.09.14 INTERVIEW

Toyosu Market’s New Initiative Aiming for a Sustainable, and Bountiful Ocean

Toyosu Market's New Initiative Aiming for a Sustainable, and Bountiful Ocean (Part 2)

2022.09.07 INTERVIEW

Toyosu Market’s New Initiative Aiming for a Sustainable, and Bountiful Ocean

Toyosu Market's New Initiative Aiming for a Sustainable and Bountiful Ocean (Part 1)

2022.09.07 INTERVIEW

Fishermen connect across multiple prefectures to make pole and line fishing of skipjack tuna more sustainable

Fishermen connect across multiple prefectures to make pole and line fishing of skipjack tuna more sustainable（Part 2）

2022.08.18 2021

Fishermen connect across multiple prefectures to make pole and line fishing of skipjack tuna more sustainable

Fishermen connect across multiple prefectures to make pole and line fishing of skipjack tuna more sustainable（Part 1）

2022.08.18 2021

JCCU Launches a New Private Brand for Protecting Ocean with Consumers and Suppliers (Part 2)

2022.08.02 2021

JCCU Launches a New Private Brand for Protecting Ocean with Consumers and Suppliers (Part 1)

2022.08.02 2021

Conditions to Make Stock Management Possible: Continuing to Contemplate Japan’s Fishing Industry Issue

Conditions to Make Stock Management Possible: Continuing to Contemplate Japan’s Fishing Industry Issue (Part 2)

2022.07.15 INTERVIEW

Conditions to Make Stock Management Possible: Continuing to Contemplate Japan’s Fishing Industry Issue

Conditions to Make Stock Management Possible: Continuing to Contemplate Japan’s Fishing Industry Issue (Part 1)

2022.07.15 INTERVIEW

Aiming for the World’s Oceans Teeming with Life. Promoting MSC Certification in Japan

Aiming for the World’s Oceans Teeming with Life. Promoting MSC Certification in Japan (Part 2)

2022.06.30 INTERVIEW

Aiming for the World’s Oceans Teeming with Life. Promoting MSC Certification in Japan

Aiming for the World’s Oceans Teeming with Life. Promoting MSC Certification in Japan (Part 1)

2022.06.30 INTERVIEW

Preserving Edomae fishing tradition for 100 years – The Path of Japan’s First Fishery Improvement Project

Preserving Edomae fishing tradition for 100 years - The Path of Japan’s First Fishery Improvement Project (Part 2)

2022.06.16 INTERVIEW