Science and Technology Research Partnership

for Sustainable Development Program

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 Contents

Greetings 4

∼ Japan Science and Technology Agency and Sustainable Development Goals ∼ 5

SATREPS Projects World Map 6

SATREPS Interview 8

About SATREPS Program 10

Topics 14

Project Fields

Environment/ Energy (Global-scale Environmental Issues) 13 Projects 25

Environment/ Energy (Low Carbon Society/ Energy) 8 Projects 33

Bioresources 14 Projects 39

Disaster Prevention and Mitigation 10 Projects 47

Infectious Diseases Control 10 Projects 53

Index 60

Column 64

Access Map 66
 Greetings

~ Japan Science and Technology Agency and

Japan Science and Technology
Agency (JST)
President
Michinari Hamaguchi
Japan Agency for Medical Research
and Development (AMED)
President
Makoto Suematsu
Sustainable Development Goals ~
The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, consisting of 17 Sustainable
Development Goals (SDGs) and 169 targets, was unanimously adopted by the
United Nations General Assembly on September 2015. The SDGs encompass
challenges that affect all of humanity and our planet. For Japan, the resolution
Japan International of these issues is closely linked to the realization of Society 5.0 and the Fourth
Cooperation Agency (JICA) Industrial Revolution described in the Fifth Science and Technology Basic Plan,
President which is one of Japan’s growth strategies. They are also the basic principles
Shinichi Kitaoka of Japan’s contribution to developing nations and the international community
at large.

In June 2016 the United Nations held for the first time a forum focused on how
SATREPS is a joint research program between Japan and developing countries science, technology and innovation (STI) can help achieve the SDGs. There are
that aims to find solutions to issues of a global scale, such as global warming, strong expectations that STI can provide the scientific grounding for tackling
bio-resources, natural disasters, and infectious diseases. It is part of Japan’s various challenges concerning sustainability that humanity faces today and for
“science and technology diplomacy” collaboratively pursued by the science and making better policy decisions.
technology sector and the diplomatic sector to promote mutual development.
Global issues become more and more complex every year, and they tend to hit To enable STI to help realize the SDGs, it is vital to ensure collaboration among
developing countries particularly hard. They have gone beyond the stage where all the diverse stakeholders, such as government agencies, universities, research
they can be solved by any single country alone. Their solutions will require centers, non-government organizations, and business enterprises. The Japan
international innovations and research outcomes in science and technology to Science and Technology Agency will take advantage of all its many functions—
be fed back into the community, as well as the development of human resources including think tank, research and development, collaboration with industry
and upgrading of research capabilities. and academia, people development, and science communication—to contribute
actively to SDG initiatives in Japan.
In September 2015, the United Nations Sustainable Development Summit
was held at U.N. headquarters. This Summit culminated in the adoption of the
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), a collection of goals for the international
community to work together to achieve by 2030. The SDGs are an important
guideline for the elimination of pover ty and the realization of sustainable
growth by 2030. They emphasize the importance of global partnerships among
all parties working to achieve them. The intention of SATREPS is to contribute
to the international community as it aims to achieve sustainable development
through the SDGs, by having researchers from Japan and developing countries
work together on issues, creating new knowledge and technologies based on
local needs, which can be put to use in the actual community.

JST, AMED and JICA will continue to engage in global issues together with
developing countries and, by building strong bonds of trust, pursue the creation
of new values in science and technology.

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SATREPS Projects
Ukraine
Serbia
Turkey
Tunisia
Morocco
Egypt
Sudan
Burkina-Faso Ethiopia
p El Salvador
Ghana
Cameroon
Kenya
Gabon
Zambia
Madagascar
South Africa
Environment/Energy (Global-scale Environmental Issues)
Establishment of Environmentally Sound Management of Construction and
Demolition Waste and Its Wise Utilization for Environmental Pollution Control
and for New Recycled Construction Materials
Establishment and Implementation of an Innovative Forest Resource
Management Co-created in Collaboration between Ecological Methods and
Indigenous Knowledge
01 Development of Next-Generation Sustainable Land Management (SLM)
Framework to Combat Desertification
02 Comprehensive Assessment and Conservation of Blue Carbon Ecosystems
and Their Services in the Coral Triangle (Blue CARES)
03 Strengthening of the Environmental Radiation Control and Legislative Basis for
the Environmental Remediation of Radioactively Contaminated Sites
04 Development and Implementation of New Damage Assessment Process in
Agricultural Insurance as Adaptation to Climate Change for Food Security
05 Visualization of Impact of Chronic / Latent Chemical Hazard and Geo-Ecological
Remediation
06 Advancing Co-design of Integrated Strategies with Adaptation to Climate Change
07 Establishment of Environmental Conservation Platform of Tonle Sap Lake
08 Research on the Integration System of Spatial Environment Analyses and
Advanced Metal Recovery to Ensure Sustainable Resource Development
09 Hydro-microbiological Approach for Water Security in Kathmandu Valley, Nepal
10 Biodiversity Conservation in Amazon based on a New Concept of “Field Museum”
11 Development of Clean and Efficient Utilization of Low Rank Coals and Biomass
by Solvent Treatment
12 Sustainable Management of Coral Reef and Island Ecosystems: Responding to
the Threat of Climate Change
13 Development of the Atmospheric Environmental Risk Management System in
South America
Environment/Energy (Low Carbon Society/Energy)
E-Integrated Smart Transport to Dually Achieve CO2 Reduction and People’s
Well-Being to Support THAILAND 4.0
Geothermal Exploration by Thermoluminescence Technique Prospection
and Reservoir Evaluation by Integration of Geological, Geophysical and
Geochemical Data Analysis
14 Comprehensive Conversion of Biomass and Waste to Super Clean Fuels by
New Solid Catalysts
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Mongolia
Bhutan
Nepal
Bangladesh
Myanmar
India
Laos
Thailand Vietnam Philippines
Cambodia
Malaysia Palau
Indonesia
15 Smart Cities for Emerging Countries based on Sensing, Network and Big Data
Analysis of Multimodal Regional Transport System
16 Producing Biomass Energy and Material through Revegetation of Alang-alang
(Imperata Cylindrica ) Fields
17 Production of Biofuels Using Algal Biomass
18 Technology Development of Steam-spot Detection and Sustainable Resource
Use for Large Enhancement of Geothermal Power Generation in Indonesia
19 Sustainable Development of Rural Area by Effective Utilization of Bio-wastes
with Highly Efficient Fuel Cell Technology
20 Development of a Model System for Fluidized Bed Catalytic Gasification of
Biomass Wastes and Following Liquid Fuel Production in Indonesia
21 Promotion of Green Economy with Palm Oil Industry for Biodiversity
Conservation
Bioresources
Characterization of Fish-Killing Algae Bloom Holobiome and the Development
of a Detection/Prediction System for Industry/Government/Academia Salmon
Aquaculture
ASEAN Network System for Rice Genomic Breeding
22 Developing Countermeasures Against Striga to Conquer Poverty and Improve
Food Security
23 Breakthrough in Nutrient Use Efficiency for Rice by Genetic Improvement and
Fertility Sensing Techniques in Africa
24 Project on establishment of the model for fertilizing cultivation promotion
using Burkina Faso phosphate rock
25 Optimizing Mariculture based on Big Data with Decision Support System
26 Valorization of Bio-resources based on Scientific Evidence in Semi- and Arid
Land for Creation of New Industry
27 Project for Development of Sericulture Research by Applying Biological
Resources and Molecular Genetics
28 Development and Dissemination of Sustainable Production System Based on
Invasive Pest Management of Cassava in Vietnam, Cambodia and Thailand
29 Continuous Operation System for Microalgae Production Optimized for
Sustainable Tropical Aquaculture (COSMOS)
30 Establishment of Cryo-bank System for Vietnamese Native Pig Resources and
Sustainable Production System to Conserve Bio-diversity
31 Development of Aquaponics Combined with Open Culture Adapting to Arid
Regions for Sustainable Food Production
32 Development and Adoption of Latin American Low-input Rice Production
System through Genetic Improvement and Advanced Field-management
Technologies
33 Innovative Bio-production in Indonesia (iBioI): Integrated Bio-refinery Strategy
to Promote Biomass Utilization using Super-microbes for Fuels and Chemicals
Production
34 The Project on Rice Research for Tailor-made Breeding and Cultivation
Technology Development in Kenya
35 Diversity Assessment and Development of Sustainable Use of Mexican Genetic
Resources
Disaster Prevention and Mitigation
Flash Floods Integrated Management Considering Climate Change for Secured
Development in Wadi Basins
Integrated Research on Resilience Enhancement of Industry Complexes Through
Establishment of Area-BCM Operations and Development Toolkits for Disaster
Risk Analysis and Information Sharing for the Wellbeing of Population at Risk
36 Project for Evaluation and Mitigation of Seismic Risk for Composite Masonry
Buildings in Bhutan
37 Development of Extreme Weather Monitoring and Information Sharing System
in the Philippines
38 Hazard Assessment of Large Earthquakes and Tsunamis in the Mexican Pacific
Coast for Disaster Mitigation
39 Integrated Research on Great Earthquakes and Disaster Mitigation in Nepal
Himalaya
40 Technical Development to Upgrade Structural Integrity of Buildings in Densely
Populated Urban Areas and its Strategic Implementation towards Resilient Cities
41 Application of State of the Art Technologies to Strengthen Research and
Response to Seismic, Volcanic and Tsunami Events, and Enhance Risk
Management
42 Development of a Comprehensive Disaster Resilience System and
Collaboration Platform in Myanmar
43 Integrated Study on Mitigation of Multimodal Disasters caused by Ejection of
Volcanic Products
44 Research Project on Disaster Prevention/Mitigation Measures against Floods
and Storm Surges in Bangladesh
45 Earthquake and Tsunami Disaster Mitigation in the Marmara Region and
Disaster Education in Turkey
SATREPS 2017
Mexico
Colombia
Brazil
Chile
Argentina
Infectious Diseases Control*
Research and Development of Integrated Understanding on Chagas Disease
and Its Treatment
Development of an Improved Laboratory Surveillance System for Rabies
Elimination
One Health Approach to Control of Neglected Tropical Diseases with Special
Attention on Sandfly and Mosquito Borne Infections in Turkey
46 Strengthening of research and reference activities on the diagnoses of fungal
infections including drug-resistant fungi in collaboration between Brazil and
Japan
47 Surveillance and Laboratory Support for Emerging Pathogens of Public Health
Importance
48 Establishment of Laboratory Surveillance System for Viral Diseases of Public
Health Concern
49 Integrative Application of Human and Pathogen Genomic Information for
Tuberculosis Control
50 Searching Lead Compounds of Anti-malarial and Anti-amebic Agents by
Utilizing Diversity of Indonesian Bio-resources
51 Ecological Studies on Flying Foxes and Their Involvement in Rabies-related and
Other Viral Infectious Diseases
52 Epidemiological Studies on Animal Protozoan Diseases in Mongolia and
Development of Effective Diagnostics Measures
53 Development of Innovative Research Technique in Genetic Epidemiology of
Malaria and Other Parasitic Diseases in Lao PDR for Containment of Their
Expanding Endemicity
54 Establishment of an Early-warning System for Infectious Diseases in Southern
Africa Incorporating Climate Predictions
55 Surveillance of Viral Zoonoses in Africa
new projects selected for the Fiscal Year 2017
* SATREPS projects in the field of Infectious Diseases Control have been transferred to AMED -
the Japan Agency for Medical Research and Development. (On April 1, 2015.)
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SATREPS Interview
–SATREPS and Science & Technology Diplomacy–
Science & Technology
becomes a resource for diplomacy
Dr. Taizo Yakushiji
SATREPS Program Director
Professor emeritus of Keio University, previously member
of the Council for Science and Technology Policy, specialist
in international politics and science and technology policy
Why “Science & Technology
Diplomacy” ?
At one time, the involvement of the Ministry
of Foreign Affairs(MOFA) in science and
technology was largely in the area of security
issues, such as nuclear non-proliferation
and chemical weapons. Then, when I was a
member of the Cabinet Office’s Council for
Science and Technology Policy in May 2008,
people from the Cabinet Office, Ministry
of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and
Technology(MEXT), Ministry of Foreign
Affairs, and other agencies collaborated to
draft a policy for “Science and Technology
Diplomacy”* that could utilize a broad
range of Japan’s science and technology as a
resource for diplomacy.
As you can see from the number
of Nobel prizes awarded to Japanese
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SATREPS 2017
Environment is an asset:
Its smart use and man-
agement are shortcuts to
development!
In recent years, addressing environ-
mental issues has gained traction
Recent years have seen an increase in threats that have a global impact, Research Supervisor internationally. While Japan has
including global warming, major natural disasters, and food problems. Toru Nakashizuka had a negative history of causing
SATREPS is working to address such global issues by raising the overall ability pollution, it has developed technol-
Global-scale
of developing countries to handle such challenges, and by enhancing their Environmental Issues ogies to reduce these consequences
science and technology research capacity. In addition to conventional meth- to a certain degree. Japan believes it
ods of applying and transferring science and technology from Japan, has a responsibility to draw on this
SATREPS promotes international joint research so that universities and experience to contribute to achieving healthy and sustainable
research institutions in Japan and in developing countries can become development in developing countries. SATREPS aims to ensure
partners in the development and application of new technology and in the that its project outcomes take root in partner countries to pro-
acquisition of new knowledge. This program is successfully strengthening mote development through their own efforts. For this purpose,
science and technology diplomacy policy by using Japan’s science and tech- it is important to draw inspiration from the idea of creating
nology as a resource for diplomacy. resource-rich countries through the smart use and management
of nature and the environment, the assets of partner countries.
researchers, Japan is still very strong in and technology budget allocation to the Towards a low carbon Save the Earth with
science and technology. However, the conventional ODA (official development society and sustainable bioresources!
country was not set up to make a sufficient assistance) budget. It is a program that development!
contribution to developing countries in the supports international joint research in the Hopes are pinned on R&D on a global
area of science and technology. This can field of science and technology through part- A clean and sustainable energy scale to address the recent situation
be seen in the fact that Japan was making nerships with researchers in Asia, Africa, Latin system is required to solve global in which climate change, environ-
fewer agreements to cooperate on science America, etc. A large number of projects are warming. It is therefore important to mental changes, and other factors are
Research Supervisor promote the introduction of renew- Research Supervisor threatening the sustainable produc-
and technology with developing countries now operational, and as a result researchers
than other advanced countries made. From in many countries are already collaborating Atsushi Tsutsumi able and clean energies, develop Shuichi Asanuma tion of bioresources. SATREPS projects
my perspective as an expert in international with Japanese researchers to address global Low Carbon Society innovative technologies for advanced Bioresources must ensure that their research
politics, I was convinced that science and issues. These partnerships are building close / Energy energy-efficient utilization, and outcomes such as food production
technology diplomacy needed to be greatly relationships between Japan and countries establish a resource- and energy- and genetic resource use will bring about benefits to the broader
expanded in order to strengthen Japan’s that are geographically very distant. As part saving material-cycle society. This research area aspires to con- society, through efforts including the evaluation and effective
influence around the world. of this program, it is particularly important to tribute to global sustainable development by aiming to realize use of the bioresources of developing countries. It is important
achieve three objectives: 1) Training young a low carbon society through the joint efforts of Japan and that we engage in research grounded on the needs of partner
What role does SATREPS researchers and researchers who can work developing countries. countries, rather than forcing Japanese technologies upon them,
play in science & technology internationally, 2) Innovation, and 3) Ensuring and thereby, we contribute to finding solutions to their issues.
diplomacy? that outcomes can make a lasting contribu-
SATREPS has added a government science tion to society in the developing country.
J
Japan’s science and tech- Control of Infectious
*”Toward the Reinforcement of Science and Technology Diplomacy,” the Council for Science and Technology Policy, May 19, 2008
n
nology in disaster man- Diseases in Subtropical
aagement contribute to and Tropical Areas
rresilient societies! The purpose of the infectious disease
J
Japan is a leader in science and control results in protecting life who
SATREPS finds solutions to global challenges
ttechnology in the field of disaster lives or stay in the areas. Infectious
and trains researchers of the future Research Supervisor Program Supervisor
prevention and mitigation. There diseases are caused by various
The world faces a range of issues including natural disasters Kaoru Takara are many possibilities for applying Takeshi Kurata microorganisms like viruses, bacteria,
such as earthquakes and tsunamis, as well as global warming, Disaster Prevention Japan’s accumulated know-how in Infectious Diseases parasites and fungus directly or by
environment and energy issues, food crisis due to a growing and Mitigation developing countries. Natural disas- Control vectors, mosquitoes, ticks and so on.
population, and spread of infectious diseases. In order to ters such as typhoons, earthquakes, In spite of continuous fighting against infectious diseases after
build a sustainable society while making use of limited natural tsunamis, volcanic eruptions, and landslides, as well as threats to World War 2, we just could eradicate only smallpox in 1980.
Yoshimori Honkura resources, not only Japan but the entire world needs to make urban areas, including large-scale flood damage, fires, and traffic SATREPS project will contribute to healthy life of the people
Principal Fellow, collective efforts to promote R&D aimed at finding solutions and transportation accidents, pose challenges globally. SATREPS through research and infectious disease surveillance, develop
Depertment of to these issues. In SATREPS, researchers in Japan collaborate adapts disaster prevention and mitigation measures that were new technology for rapid diagnoses, basic research for vaccine
International Affairs with researchers in partner countries tackling concrete issues both successful and not successful in Japan to the situations in or drug development by Japanese team in collaboration with
to implement R&D projects for solving these issues and returning their achievements to actual partner countries. SATREPS contributes to a more sustainable counterpart countries. Through these activities against infectious
society. At R&D sites in partner countries, we encouraged Japanese graduate students and and resilient society by understanding disaster mechanisms and diseases will protect finally all people with different religion and
young researchers to play an active role as a member of the team. SATREPS is also committed risks, along with installing relevant technologies and training culture who live there from severe infectious diseases.
to training broad-minded researchers with a global perspective. personnel in various countries.
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Research Fields
SATREPS : S cience a nd T echnology Re search P artnership for S ustainable Development

SATREPS is a Japanese government program that promotes international joint research. The program is Environment/Energy
structured as a collaboration Among the Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST) and the Japan Agency
for Medical Research and Development (AMED), which provides competitive research funds for science and
technology projects, and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), which provides development Global-scale Environmental Issues Low Carbon Society/Energy
assistance (ODA). Based on the needs of developing countries, the program aims to address global issues*1 Climate change is occurring, population levels are growing, Promoting the utilization of renewable energies and new energies,
and lead to research outcomes of practical benefit to both local and global society*2. cities are becoming increasingly overcrowded, and produc- and using energy, including fossil fuel energy, cleanly and efficiently.
tion and consumption levels are increasing. Projects address Research outcomes can potentially be utilized in clean, economical
the growing need for research into technology that can energy systems to cut greenhouse gas emissions and realize a low
*1 Global issues: Issues that affect more than a single country or region, and cannot be resolved without international collabora-
resolve environment and energy problems. carbon future.
tion. Examples include energy/environment issues, disaster risk reduction, infectious disease control, and food security.
*2 Utilization of research outcomes: The research projects should lead to future social and economic benefits, achieved by using Examples of eligible research projects Examples of eligible research projects
newly obtained knowledge and technology to enhance government services or to develop products that can be deployed in • Climate change prediction, adaptation or mitigation • Utilization of renewable and new energies (solar, wind wave, geothermal,
the market. • Chemical pollution and risk reduction biomass, etc.)
• Water processing and ensuring safe water supply • Advanced energy-efficient utilization (innovative clean and efficient energy
• Establishing a material-cycle society (resource recovery and reuse etc.) utilization technology, energy saving technology utilizing strategies such as
• Conservation and restoration of ecosystems and high-efficiency equipment or energy recycling, key technologies for carbon
biological diversity, including bioremediation dioxide capture and storage (CCS), etc., and energy system technology, etc. for
International Cooperation to Address Global Issues, Advance Science, Develop Capacity • Urban environmental conservation
(including greening) and environment creation
implementing low carbon approaches)
• Sustainable use of natural resources such as fossil fuels
• Constructing pleasant cities and minerals (resource cycle, urban mining development,
• Reconstruction and restoration of environments
ments resource recovery systems expected to contribute to
damaged by large-scale disasters reducing LCA-CO2 emissions)
1. International Cooperation • Sustainable use of resources • Creation of low carbon, resource recycling cities and regions
(smart cities, smart communities, transportation networks,
Enhancing international cooperation in science and technology between Japan and developing countries
and next generation infrastructure etc.)
2. Addressing Global Issues and Advancing Science
Acquiring new knowledge and technology that lead to the resolution of global issues and the advance of science and
technology, and through this process, creating innovations
3. Capacity Development Bioresources
B
Boosting self-reliant research and development capacity in developing countries through international joint research,
Bi
Bioresources provide us with foods, medicines, animal feeds, textiles, energy,
constructing sustainable research systems that can contribute to resolving issues, coordinating networking between
and much more, but as the global population grows and climates change, sus-
an
researchers, and training future human resources in developing countries and in Japan
tainable production is threatened by problems such as desertification, saliniza-
ta
tion of agricultural land, pests, unstable temperatures, and unreliable rainfall.
tio
This research area concentrates on collaborative research that can point the way
Th
to sustainable means of production and utilization.
Examples of eligible research projects
E
Utilize Research Outcomes •S Sustainable production and utilization of bioresources (resource
management, breeding, cultivation, propagation and culturing
ttechnology for plant, animal, marine and microbial resources,
SATREPS joins and coordinates functions, activities, and capabilities that were once pproduction systems etc.)
separate, using scientific research potential as a mediator for developmental diplomacy • Evaluation and effective utilization of bioresources (using
biodiversity for discovery and production of useful substances
from bioresources, except for human drug development)

X International Cooperation
• SDGs in the bioresource domain (including realization of food
Science and Technology security and nutritional improvement, promotion of sustainable agriculture)
i lt )
Promoting science and technology, ODA, development assistance
encouraging innovation

X
Meeting Global Needs
Resolving global issues and contributing to
the science and technology community
Japan’s Capabilities
Meeting Local Needs
Capacity development to address issues emerging
as local needs in developing countries
Developing Countries’ Capabilities
Disaster Prevention and Mitigation
Di
Natural disasters are a constant danger in Japan, and have resulted in the
accumulation of a great deal of knowledge and expertise. In addition to
applying this knowledge to disasters and risk reduction in developing
Infectious Diseases Control
People and goods now cross national borders so frequently
that the threats of HIV/AIDS, malaria, Dengue fever, tubercu-
losis, highly pathogenic influenza, and other emerging and

X
• World-leading technology, proven research capacity • Direct experience, knowledge, and data needed for countries, collaboration is urgently needed to make further progress in reemerging infectious diseases are not confined to devel-
• Soft power research on global issues research into earthquake/tsunami early warning systems and high preci- oping countries. Japan is keen to boost international coop-
sion weather forecasting. eration regarding infectious diseases that have the poten-
• Potential to contribute to the global economy
tial to enter Japan, in order to accumulate knowledge in
through new markets and industries Examples of eligible research projects
advance of any actual outbreak.
• Clarifying the mechanisms of disasters associated with natural phenomena such as
earthquakes, tsunami, volcanic eruptions, storms, storm surges, inundation, drought, Examples of eligible research projects
and landslides, together with measures to mitigate such disasters • Zoonosis such as avian influenza, rabies and others
• Measures to mitigate the damage from major disasters that have become • Diagnostics, vaccines and therapeutics for the
more serious with urbanization (fires, chemical plant accidents,
cidents, earthquakes, detection and control of emerging and re-emerging
flooding, damage to lifelines/transportation networks, etc.)tc.) infectious diseases including HIV/AIDS, Ebola virus
• Construction and maintenance of cities with resilient social
cial diseases, Malaria, Dengue fever and tuberculosis
infrastructure that can withstand natural and man-made
disasters SATREPS projects in the field of Infectious Diseases Control
have been transferred to AMED - the Japan Agency for
• Collection, processing, effective provision and utilization Medical Research and Development. (The transfer took place
of disaster related information to contribute to regional on April 1, 2015. Projects that terminated before that date
and urban disaster prevention and mitigation were not transferred.)
(development of technology to utilize disaster
Science and Technology Official Development
observation satellites, GPS, ICT, GIS, etc.)

Assistance
• SDGs in the DRR domain (including realization of safe,
For the Earth, resilient, and sustainable cities and human settlements,
emergency measures for mitigating climate change and its impactsimpacts, etc
etc.))
For the Next Generation
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SATREPS Project Step

The Cooperation among JST, AMED and JICA Project Progress
Ex-post Evaluation Follow-up Evaluation

Competitive Research Funds/ODA Technical Cooperation Projects

Project Ends Project Ends
Overall research and development management of the * As JICA supports the partner country with ODA under the technical
cooperation framework, the country is required to depend on its
international joint research is handled jointly by JST and Terminal Evaluation
own efforts. Consequently, the local institution's costs incurred About 3-6 Months
AMED, which has expertise in funding research projects at for the project (labor cost, office rent, consumables by local before
researchers, operation and maintenance of equipment provided, Project Monitoring Project Ends
research institutions in Japan, and JICA, which has expertise Mid-term Evaluation
domestic transportation fees for local researchers, conference
in technical cooperation in developing countries. attendance allowances, and other miscellaneous costs) should
Project Mid-term

It is expected that the promotion of international joint in principle be covered by its own country. Start of International
Joint Research
research activities under this program will enable Japanese R/D signed CRA signed
(JICA and developing country Formal Approval
(Research institute)
research institutions to conduct research more effectively research institution)
Point
in fields and targets where it is advantageous to implement
■ Research fields Examination of
the research in developing countries. Meanwhile, it is hoped Detailed Planning Survey CRA and R/D
Environment/Energy, Bioresources, signed after Project Details
that for research institutions in the developing countries Disaster Prevention and Mitigation, about 1 year
(primarily universities and research institutions focusing on Infectious Diseases Control
Project Selection (Provisional) Project Selection (Provisional)
Joint Approval
activities for public benefit, but excluding those related to • SATREPS projects in the field of Infectious Diseases Control have
been transferred to AMED – the Japan Agency for Medical Research
military affairs), the establishment of research center facil- and Development. (The transfer took place on April 1, 2015. Projects Peer Review
Request Review
that terminated before that date were not transferred.)
ities and the development of human resources through
joint research activities will make it possible to develop ■ Duration of research Request for Technical Call for Proposals
Cooperation
self-reliant, sustainable research systems. 3-5 years
JST and AMED will provide financial support to the
■ Countries covered by SATREPS JST
Japanese research institutions for the project activities in
ODA ‘Technical Cooperation Projects’ JICA Collaboration/Cooperation
Japan and JICA will provide financial support to the research receiving countries AMED
institutions in the ODA recipient countries within the frame-
work of technical cooperation projects*. ■ Project budget
Approx. 800,000 USD*/year for one project
(JST/AMED:300,000 USD*, JICA: 500,000 USD*) Applications of Research Proposals and ODA Technical Cooperation
*1USD=120JPY
JST and AMED invite researchers at universities and research institutes in Japan to submit research proposals in specific
Ref. Application Guideline research areas. While JST and AMED select proposals, requests are received from developing countries for ODA technical
http://www.jst.go.jp/global/english/koubo.html cooperation for the international joint research, and Ministry of Foreign Affairs(MOFA) reviews these requests in conjunction
with JICA in Japan. Therefore, it is essential for the Principal Investigator(PI) in Japan to coordinate with researchers in the
ODA recipient country in order to confirm the details of the joint research when making an application to JST and AMED.
SATREPS Project Scheme
Official requests for ODA technical cooperation must be submitted by the research institution in the recipient country to
MOFA by the specified deadline, via the ministry or agency in the recipient country responsible for ODA and the local Japanese
Developing Country (Counterpart) Japan embassy.

Universities, Research Institutions, etc.

International Joint Research
(CRA)
Universities,
Research Institutions, etc. in Japan
Selection of SATREPS Projects（Provisional）
in Developing Country
The selection process for research projects at JST / AMED and the screening process for ODA technical cooperation at MOFA
Dispatch of JICA Experts
Principal Investigator
(Researchers from Japan)
Principal Investigator
/ JICA are interlinked. The applications submitted to JST/AMED by the Japanese PI and to MOFA (local Japanese embassy)
Provision of Research Equipment
& Researchers & Researchers for ODA technical cooperation must be provisionally selected in order for the research project to be supported under the
Dispatch of Researchers to Train program.
in Japan
Request for
Collaboration Preparation for an International Joint Research Project
Project Project Project
Ministry Responsible for ODA Accepted Proposal Accepted
To implement the international joint research, a Record of Discussions (R/D) must be signed by the research counterpart(s)
in the Recipient Country in the developing country and JICA to confirm that they agree on the details of the ODA technical cooperation. In addition,
a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) or similar document about the joint research must also be signed between the
〈JICA〉 research institutions (parties concerned) in Japan and the ODA recipient country.
Application
Request for
ODA Accepted
Funds for Research Expenses JST AMED
(in the Recipient Country)
Project Management & Evaluation
Evaluation by JST, AMED and JICA
Ministry of Education, 〈JST〈 〉AMED〉 Projects are reviewed by JST, AMED, and JICA, acting in collaboration. JST/AMED evaluate the whole of the international joint
• Jointly Approve Projects Culture, Sports, Funds for Research research project, both in Japan and in the developing country, from the perspective of the project outcome benefiting soci-
Ministry of Foreign
Affairs (MOFA) of Japan
JICA • Collaborative Implementation Science and Technology Expenses (Domestic) ety by contributing to the resolution of global issues, and from the perspective of the project advancing science and tech-
• Complementary Funding (MEXT) - Japan Project Management
& Evaluation nology. JICA evaluates the joint activities of the PI and other researchers including the counterpart research institutions’
researchers from an ODA project perspective, confirming that the project has contributed to developing human resources
and enhancing capacity in the developing country, and has contributed to the developing country’s needs.

* Provisionally selected: At this stage, discussion of details with the counterpart research institution or circumstances in the developing country may
still result in small modifications to the project name or description, a shorter project term, or even termination of a newly-selected research project.
For that reason, the project is described as provisionally selected.

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Establishment of Carbon-Cycle-System with Natural Rubber

Environment
and Energy
We are focusing on the
(Global-scale
Environmental
potential of natural rubber
Use of petroleum-derived synthetic Replacement of synthetic rubber with
Issues)
as a recyclable resource. rubber tires that emit a lot of CO2 natural rubber for tire materials
Significant quantities of CO2 that cause Rubber trees capture as much as 350 million
global warming are emitted when syn- tons of CO2 per 10 million ha in one year and
thetic rubber tires are manufactured and emit oxygen.
utilized (due to abrasion while a vehicle is
in motion).

Principal Investigator Principal Investigator

Prof. Prof.
FUKUDA Masao Tran Van Top
Socialist Republic
Japan
of Vietnam
R&D of new materials
School of Engineering, Vice President of Hanoi Next-generation natural rubber industry
Nagaoka University of University of Science and is realized based on environmentally
Technology Technology (HUST)
friendly recycling systems
Advantage of Joint Research By developing manufacturing and treatment
technologies, rubber trees are utilized as nat-
Research has been conducted that can be done only in countries producing ural rubber, organic polymers, and biomass Industry creation
natural rubber, including development of natural-rubber deproteinization
resources.
equipment and natural-rubber manufacturing wastewater treatment system.
Exchanges among staff including the President deepened the partnership between
the universities, which contributed to establishing a graduate school in cooperation
with each other and to realizing their double-degree program.

The Installation of diverse research equipment such as NMR* and joint Counters global warming
research activities led to significant strides in the research, and to establish-
Clean wastewater and
ing a natural rubber research center. The project also contributed to substantially exhaust, environmentally- Also contributes
enriching education through Japan-Vietnam student exchanges as well as mutual friendly to increasing
employment
study abroad and double-degree programs.
*NMR…Nuclear Magnetic Resonator. Essential for structural determination and resolution of molec-
ular interaction of organic compounds, biogenic substances, and macromolecular com-
pounds including natural rubber. Establishment of manufacturing technology

Product quality
Hevea rubber will improve!
tree plantation
Glimpse at research

MEXT Minister’s visit was reported on TV

Then Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Tech--
nology Masaharu Nakagawa visited a rubber research institute in n
Ho Chi Minh. In the meeting room, staff in Vietnam placed a log of
a rubber tree brought from a farm Development of new quality evaluation standards
near
n the border with Cambodia.
Rubber
R is harvested by collecting Wastewater
treatment test
sap
s through a tapping process in at RRIV
which
w an incision is made in the Prototype of Reducing CO2 emissions by replacing synthetic Creating new industries through high-
low-protein
tree
t bark. Not only were images of
Minister
M Nakagawa tapping the sap
rubber gloves rubber with natural rubber performance rubber and advanced polymers
Natural rubber latex
broadcast
b on TV, the Minister also harvested from
hevea rubber tree Enormous quantities of CO2 are emitted during the manufacture and In order to foster a next-generation natural rubber industry, the project
took
t considerable interest in the
project.
p use of petroleum-derived synthetic rubber as the raw material for car is attempting to develop high performance natural rubber that can be
Proteins (red to black tires. Replacement of the synthetic rubber with natural rubber, which is used for products such as ultra-light weight tires, to develop functional
color) included in natural derived from plants that capture and fix CO2, would help to prevent polymers appropriate for new applications such as battery and auto
Project completion
rubber (yellow)
symposium in March
2016 global warming. This project is working to advance the refining tech- body materials, and to define new assessment methods compatible
nology to remove proteins from natural rubber, thereby enabling a with high quality refined natural rubber, as well as achieving advances
■ Adoption Fiscal Year: FY 2010 wider range of uses and the development of new materials. In addi- in energy-recovering wastewater and waste treatment technology
■ Country: Socialist Republic of Vietnam
■ Research Institutions in Vietnam: Hanoi University of Science and Technology
tion, researchers are working to enhance and apply technology for suitable for treating effluent and rubber tree waste from the manufac-
(HUST) / Rubber Research Institute of Vietnam (RRIV) processing wastewater and rubber tree waste in order to reduce CO2 ture of natural rubber.
■ Research Institutions in Japan: School of Engineering, Nagaoka University of emissions at the manufacturing stage and the impact on the environ-
Technology / National Institute for Environmental Studies (NIES) ment. These activities are expected to cultivate the foundations of a
■ Research Period: 5 Years
next-generation natural rubber industry.
■ Reference data: http://www.jst.go.jp/global/english/kadai/h2207_vietnam.html

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Pilot Study for Carbon Sequestration and Monitoring in Gundih Area,
Central Java Province, Indonesia
CO2 with natural gas
Environment/
Energy (Low production should be
Carbon Society/ Large quantities of CO2 are released from gas fields into the air CO2 is buried underground to reduce CO2 emissions
Energy) sealed deep inside the
During natural gas production, large quantities of CO2 are Our goal is to develop a system in which CO2 from
Earth! simultaneously produced and released into the air. produced gas is separated and recovered, buried
underground, and monitored over a long period.

Principal Investigator Principal Investigator

Specially Appointed Prof. Dr.
MATSUOKA Toshifumi Wawan Gunawan Kadi Development of environmentally-friendly gas fields

Japan Republic of Indonesia

Center for the Promotion of
Interdisciplinary Education
and Research, Kyoto University
Vice Rector, Institut Teknologi Monitoring of buried CO2
Bandung (ITB)
CO2 is transported
to suitable place for
burying

Advantage of Joint Research

Japan has imported large quantities of natural gas from Indonesia. In these Survey of underground structure
gas fields, demonstrations are conducted of the CO2 underground storage
technology that Japan has been developing. This will widen the scope of global
warming measures and contribute significantly to the future of the Earth.

Gas field development is a critical issue in Indonesia amid its robust eco-
nomic growth. Indonesia-Japan joint development of technologies to press
forward with gas field development accompanied with global warming measures will
further deepen their bilateral friendship that will continue long into the future.

Glimpse at research

Participation of Asian Development Bank speeds up

social implementation
Design of storage facility Study of CO2 separation and recovery method
The biggest challenge of this project was to launch a pilot proj- Electromagnetic Wastewater
prospecting baseline treatment test
ect in order to separate, capture, and store CO2 into the u de
under- survey being at RRIV
ground aquifer near the gas fields. conducted

On March 2015, the conclusion on of

new MoC (Memorandum of Cooperation)
n ooperation) among
relevant organizations will allow
re ow for significant
progress in the social implementation
p ntation of the CCS The mission is to solve the problem of reduction of Imaging the subsurface CO2 storage is
*technology, which is the first case in Southeast
*t Seismic prospecting test

Asia.
A
Training on data emitted CO2 associated with natural gas production indispensable for the safe operation of CCS
recording equipment
*CCS...Carbon dioxide Capture and Storage
*C torage
g
A drill rig being Indonesia government plans to reduce CO2 emissions by 26% from The final purpose of research and development aims to reduce the
Pertamina’s Gundih Central
prepared for natural
gas production Processing Plant (CPP) 2005 levels by the year 2020. However, the large quantities of CO2 that level of CO2 emitted in association with natural gas production, and to
CO2 emitted from this CPP is
separated and recovered are released into the atmosphere during production of natural gas at gas systematize CCS technologies for safe underground storage of the
Signing
ceremony processing plant is thought as one of the serious problems for the CO2, helping to reduce CO2 emissions on a global scale. Since
achievement of the national purpose of a total CO2 reduction. This prob- FY2012, the project has continued to study existing data, conduct
lem can be solved by establishing a system for carbon dioxide capture surface surveys, and analyze rock samples to select the storage site,
■ Adoption Fiscal Year: FY 2011 and storage (CCS) technology in which the CO2 from natural gas pro- and has assembled the basic data required for evaluating storage
■ Country: Republic of Indonesia
■ Research Institutions in Indonesia: Institute Teknologi Bandung (ITB) / Delft
duction is captured and injected into the ground as a means of directly layers.
University of Technology (TU Delft), etc. reducing CO2 emissions. This project is to conduct research and devel-
■ Research Institutions in Japan: Kyoto University / Waseda University / Kyushu opment of safety storage of CO2 in the subsurface and to establish
University / Fukada Geological Institute (FGI) monitoring technologies in the Gundih gas field in Central Java, where
■ Research Period: 5 Years
natural gas production is just started.
■ Reference data: http://www.jst.go.jp/global/english/kadai/h2305_indonesia.htm

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Valorization of Bio- resources based on Scientific Evidence in
Semi- and Arid Land for Creation of New Industry
We will create new industriess
Bioresources through the valorization of
bioresources in North Africa..

Survey and functional study of bioresources

Value chain analysis

Olives keep us
healthy every day!

Principal Investigator Principal Investigator Principal Investigator

Lots of polyphenol!
Prof. Director General. General Director. Uh-huh.
ISODA Hiroko Samia Charfi Kaddour Jaouad Bahaji
Japan Republic of Tunisia Kingdom of Morocco

The Alliance for Research on Ministry of Higher Education Ministry of Agriculture and
North Africa/Faculty of Life and Scientific Research, Maritime Fisheries, Rural
and Environmental Sciences, Direction General of Development and Water and
University of Tsukuba Research Valorisation Forests, Kingdom of Morocco

Scientific study of
Advantage of Joint Research oral tradition

We aim to create new industries producing materials for development of functional Efficacy study through ecologies surveys
foods and medicinal cosmetics through collaboration with the private sector. This will
contribute to promoting high value-added agriculture, establishing bases for exports, supporting
Japanese companies in expanding their businesses to North Africa, and creating employment
through the development of new industries.

Japanese private companies in the food and cosmetics industries will be collaborating.
There are high expectations that the outcomes of the joint research will lead to the
development of businesses and industries, the cultivation of industries, and the creation
of employment, which are also highly needed in Morocco and Tunisia.

Glimpse at research

We are committed to industry development in North

Africa! Distribution and export of products
Development and production of products
Carrying out joint research in North Africa following the Arab
Revolution is not without difficulties in light of the security issues.
We and our counterparts,
however, both find it reward-
ing to work on this project,
which aims to foster new Goats climbing
argan trees
industries through the valo- Basic design for commercialization and process of Establishment of scientific evidence to support the medicinal
rization of useful plants pro-
duced in North Africa and training young researchers
Product of Bioresources (e.g.
Argane oil) made in Morocco
industrialization effects of bioresources and construction of a value chain
in which the future of Morocco and Tunisia lies.
Focusing on the plenty of bioresources found in Morocco and Tunisia, By implementing research and development of bioresources based on
we implement functional analysis and epidemiologic studies to develop scientific evidence, we aim to upgrade the production capacity of high
seeds of technology for the development of food and cosmetic prod- value-added agricultural products and to improve technical capability
Field study
ucts, and technologies of authentification of origin of products and of private sector. In line with the governmental policies targeting the
their type towards the development of new products. We also conduct food industry, we will contribute to develop a coherent value chain
■ Adoption Fiscal Year: FY 2015 ecological studies and analysis of the production, export and con- from production to export, and establish bases for supply and export
■ Country: Kingdom of Morocco / Republic of Tunisia sumption i.e. value chain of local products. Through this comprehen- of high value-added agricultural products in Morocco and Tunisia.
■ Research Institutions in Morocco and Tunisia: sive approach, we implement an integrated studies based on scientific
Institut Agricole et Vétérinaire Hassan II (Morocco) /
The National Agronomic Institute of Tunisia (Tunisia) etc.
evidence for the development of seeds for technology and contribute
■ Research Institutions in Japan: University of Tsukuba / Kyoto University / Kyushu to develop high value-added functional food and pharmaceutical
University products. Finally, we aim to create new industries producing materials
■ Reference data: http://www.jst.go.jp/global/english/kadai/h2706_tunisia.html for development of functional foods and medicinal cosmetics through
the collaboration with private sector.
* Bioresources as a part of the dietary culture with the oral tradition of
their medicinal effects.

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Earthquake and Tsunami Disaster Mitigation in the Marmara Region
Survey the Marmara
and Disaster Education in Turkey
Disaster
Prevention and
Sea seismic gap and
Mitigation
prepare society for giant
earthquakes and tsunamis!!

Promotion of construction work for disaster mitigation

Principal Investigator
Principal Research Scientist, Principal Investigator Study
Dr. KANEDA Yoshiyuki Prof. Dr. Haluk Ozener Evacuation drill!

Japan Republic of Turkey

Determine earthquake
Japan Agency for Director, Kandilli Observatory resistance standards
Marine-Earth Science and and Earthquake Research
Technology Institute, Bogazici University

Advantage of Joint Research

Inland earthquakes that are forecasted to take place in the Marmara Sea in
Install Ocean
Turkey also occur frequently in various areas in Japan, such as the Bottom Simulation of natural disasters
Kumamoto Earthquake. This research helps develop scenarios for such Seismographs Create levees
inland and giant subduction-zone earthquakes and promote disaster mitigation stud-
ies for alleviating their damage.

This research draws on Japan’s latest survey/observation and simulation

Check against
studies to promote surveys that develop scenarios of earthquakes and tsu- new standards
namis in the Marmara Sea which are of concern, and conduct studies to mitigate their
damage. The research outcomes will be utilized for disaster prevention and mitigation
education and for training Turkish researchers. Emergency stock OK!

The Bosporus as seen from

Glimpse at research
Turkey and Japan where historical friendship has
been built over a century
Ship operation of ocean studies of Marmara Sea, required both
teams to work tirelessly from the planning stage. The first few
ship operations were a tightrope walking, because
securing ship time and planning the survey operation
was not easy at the beginning.
Throughout the 4 years of operation, activities and
studies have been progressing towards the expected
outcomes. This is due to the great efforts and com-
mitments of all involved researchers
and the related institutes towards the
common goal of disaster mitigation.
We believe this project will consolidate
furthermore the good relationship
between Turkey and Japan.
The North Anatolian Fault System.
There is a seismic gap (a gap in
the record of earthquakes) near
the Marmara Sea.
■ Adoption Fiscal Year: FY 2012
■ Country: Turkey
■ Research Institutions in Turkey: Kandilli Observatory and Earthquake Research
Institute / Bogazici University (KOERI)
■ Research Institutions in Japan: Japan Agency for Marine-Earth Science and
Technology / The University of Tokyo / Edogawa University / University of Hyogo
■ Research Period: 5 Years
■ Reference data: http://www.jst.go.jp/global/english/kadai/h2408_turkey.html
the leading Turkish
counterpart research
institution KOERI. It connects
to the project site, the
Marmara Sea.
Promotion and spread of disaster prevention and mitigation education
Evacuation preparation
Joint Coordination
Committee
New ocean bottom Members
seismograph (OBS). This
newer OBS allows for longer
observations than previous
models and is easy to
maintain.
Providing a scientific basis we will advance
Using simulations to visualize sea-bottom disaster education, and it can be applied to
observations and other research results earthquake research in Japan
Urban Istanbul has both traditional
streets and high-rise buildings. Not all
buildings are earthquake-resistant. The Marmara Sea region has a high population density, and includes The project will raise the accuracy and speed of existing real-time
Istanbul, the center of Turkey’s economy. However, under the sea is earthquake and tsunami analysis in Turkey. Through progress in disas-
there a seismic gap associated with a giant earthquake. Considering ter education based on scientific evidence, we will aim to raise the
the level of damage caused by the 1999 Izmit earthquake in the neigh- people’s awareness of disaster, and by means of joint proposal for
boring region to the east, the risk in Marmara is large. Despite that risk, disaster management, will attempt to extend the benefits of the
Turkey still has many outstanding issues for disaster mitigation, includ- research outcomes to the whole of Turkey. The research will also assist
ing building structures that are not compliant with seismic codes. This in elucidating the mechanisms of earthquakes anticipated in Japan,
project will make seismic observations of the sea-bottom and sur- such as Tokyo metropolitan near-field earthquakes and the intercon-
rounding regions, and produce simulations that make the disaster risk nected Tokai, Tonankai, and Nankai earthquakes.
visual. In order to build a strong, long-lasting awareness of disaster
preparedness, the project team will organize Regional Disaster
Prevention Communities together with local authorities and other enti-
ties, and will disseminate the information about disaster prevention
through the media to deepen the understanding of disasters.

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Development of Rapid Diagnostics and the Establishment of an Alert System
for Outbreaks of Yellow Fever and Rift Valley Fever in Kenya
Using Mobile Phones to
Infectious
Diseases
Control
Quickly Contain Arbovirus
Outbreaks!
se
disea
tious
Infec a k !
re
outb

Diagnosis does not

require a doctor –
anyone with knowledge
Mosquitoes transmit Rapid diagnosis using point-of-care test kits can conduct test
virus to other regions
Principal Investigator Principal Investigator
Prof. Prof. That was
Kouichi MORITA Matilu Mwau quick – I’ll send
the results!
Japan Republic of Kenya
Result sent
Institute of Tropical Medicine, Director, The Centre for
Nagasaki University Infections and Parasitic A positive result!
I’d better send
Disease Control Research, the result!
Kenya Medical Research
Institute (KEMRI)

Outbreak warning transmitted

Advantage of Joint Research

Mosquito-borne viruses have the potential to be transmitted across national

borders. The project allows analysis of diseases found in Kenya but not in
Japan, using the extensive equipment installed at local facilities. These find-
ings can then be utilized in research and development or disease control strategies.
Test results
received

Using a range of scientific techniques accumulated in Japan we have devel-

oped rapid diagnostic kits and mobile phone-based surveillance tools that
can be used to counter the spread of infectious diseases in Kenya. In doing so, we are Development and practicalization of test kits
also helping to develop the skills of the young Kenyan researchers who will continue
working to develop and improve researches on infectious disease control

I don’t feel too good.

Glimpse at research
Someone nearby was
infected so we need to
Evidence-Based Approach Expanded the Co-
operative Network
After the effectiveness of the mobile phone–based
“mSOS” outbreak alert system was scientifically veri-
fied, the Kenyan Ministry of Health moved to adopt the
system as a nationwide project, at which point the US CDC and
several other international partners lent their support to the pro-
gram in quick succession. The efforts of the young Japanese and
Kenyan researchers working on the front line of the project have
sparked a major movement.
■ Adopted: FY2011
■ Country: Republic of Kenya
■ Research Institutions in Kenya: Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI)
■ Research Institutions in Japan: Nagasaki University
■ Research Period (on adoption): 5 Years
Distribute test kits to I’d better get tested.
regional facilities
get tested!
Development of alert system to prevent spread of outbreaks
mSOS training
Applying Japanese diagnostic techniques to
develop simple test kits for the detection of Establishing an outbreak alert system
infectious diseases in Africa on a nationwide level
Group photo of
mSOS training
Outbreaks of zoonotic arboviral diseases* including yellow fever and In a joint project with the Kenyan Ministry of Health and Kenyan univer-
Rift Valley fever are frequent in Kenya and other African countries. We sities we developed an outbreak alert system named “mSOS” which
are working to apply diagnostic technology developed in Nagasaki utilizes mobile phones’ short messaging service (SMS). The effective-
University to produce affordable and rapid diagnostic kits including ness of this system, which enables swift collaboration between
point-of-care (POC) test kits simple enough for bedside use at regional regional medical institutions and the central Ministry of Health, has
healthcare facilities. These kits will facilitate early identification of dis- been confirmed through experimental studies. In collaboration with the
ease outbreaks. An outbreak early warning system that utilizes mobile WHO and other international organizations, we aim to set up the sys-
phones is currently being established to prevent large-scale outbreaks tem on a nationwide level, develop human resources and share this
by effectively and rapidly relay information from peripheral areas to the technology with neighboring countries in future to create an interna-
central government. tional outbreak alert system for rapid containment of outbreaks.
* Viral diseases spread to people and vertebrate animals through
arthropod vectors such as mosquitoes and ticks.

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(Global-scale Environmental Issues)

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Environment/Energy
(Global-scale Environmental Issues)
Environment/Energy
（Global-scale Environmental Issues）

25

Environment/Energy
（Low Carbon Society/Energy） Bioresources

33 39

Disaster Prevention and Infectious

Mitigation Diseases Control

47 53

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Environment/Energy
(Global-scale Environmental Issues)
= Strengthening of the Environmental Radiation Control and
= Development of Next-Generation Sustainable Land Management
Adoption Fiscal Year FY 2016 Adoption Fiscal Year FY 2016
Legislative Basis for the Environmental Remediation of
(SLM) Framework to Combat Desertification =
Radioactively Contaminated Sites =

An innovative transdisciplinary approach to Principal Investigator

Prof. TSUNEKAWA Atsushi
Enable safe and effective management of Principal Investigator
Prof. NANBA Kenji
fighting desertification Arid Land Research Center,
Tottori University
the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone Director, Institute of Environmental
Radioactivity at Fukushima University

Federal
Democratic
Proposing a framework for next-generation sustainable land management (SLM) Republic of
Ethiopia
Enhance monitoring for understanding changes in the dynamics of Ukraine

The project will propose a framework for next-generation SLM in Ethiopia, incor- radionuclides that may be caused by recent environmental changes
porating effects such as enhanced prevention of soil erosion, improvement of land Principal Investigator The Exclusion Zone surrounding Chernobyl Nuclear Power Station is contaminated by radiocesium Principal Investigator
productivity and increasing local residents’ income. Research sites will be set up Associate Prof.
and various other radioactive materials, which are still having a devastating impact even 31 years Director General,
in three different areas (highland, midland and lowland) in the Upper Blue Nile Basin, Enyew Adgo Serhii Kirieiev
Present status of the cooling pond
and Chernobyl’s sarcophagus
since the accident. The water level of the Chernobyl Cooling Pond is diminishing till 6 m lower
which suffers from serious soil erosion caused by rainfall so as to develop practices College of Agriculture and State Specialized Enterprise
Environmental Science, level since the circulation pump has been stopped in 2014, that will provide changes in the water ‘ECOCENTRE”
and technologies for improving land productivity by reducing soil erosion and Bahir Dar University environment and surrounding ecosystem. In addition, there is concern that the frequent occurrence of forest fires will also have
introducing crop-livestock production systems as well as linking such efforts to an impact on the transport of radioactive materials. The project aims to support the enhancement of monitoring and prediction
Loss of land surface improving the livelihoods of local residents. of the environmental dynamics of radionuclides by taking the above-mentioned factors into account.
due to gully erosion
Contribution to reduction of soil erosion, improvement of Strengthening the management of the Exclusion Zone through enhanced monitoring
land productivity and local residents’ livelihoods and model predictions
Various SLM practices targeted to fight desertification have been implemented in Recently, the Ukrainian Government provides the efforts to restructure the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone with the aim of more
many areas of the world, but their sustainability and effectiveness are being ques- effective land utilization rather than the resettling of refugees, since radioactive nuclides with a far longer lifetime than cesium
tioned. Hence this project aims to develop improved SLM technologies -137* exist in this area. Land use purposes under consideration include waste management, operation of solar panels and
and approach that could address the major limitations of the currently Briefing on the status of
designation as a wildlife reserve to protect the wild animals that have increased in population. It is expected that the findings Fukushima at AUEZM
implemented SLM practices and then to propose them to be used in the of this project, such as environmental dynamics of radionuclides materials and estimated exposure to radiation of workers
Field work done by hand study sites and beyond such as to the entire Blue Nile Basin and other that enter this area, will be useful in facilitating the effective management of the Exclusion Zone.
arid regions of the world that are experiencing similar problems. * Cesium -137: A radionuclide with a mass number of 137. Its half-life period is estimated to be about 30 years.

Research Institutions in Ethiopia Bahir Dar University Research Institutions in Ukraine 12 Organizations including Ecocentre,
Chernobyl and 12 other Ukrainian R&D institutes
Research Institutions in Japan Tottori University / Shimane University / The University of Tokyo
Research Institutions in Japan Fukushima University / University of Tsukuba
Woman cooking with Forest fire experiment
Research Period 5 Years Research Period 5 Years
a baby on her back

= Development and Implementation of New Damage Assessment

= Comprehensive Assessment and Conservation of Blue Carbon
Adoption Fiscal Year FY 2016 Adoption Fiscal Year FY 2016
Process in Agricultural Insurance as Adaptation to Climate Change
Ecosystems and Their Services in the Coral Triangle (Blue CARES) =
for Food Security =

Contribute to the conservation of coastal Principal Investigator

Prof. NADAOKA Kazuo
Damage assessment based on human eyes and Principal Investigator
Associate Prof.
ecosystems and mitigation of global warming School of Environment and Society,
Tokyo Institute of Technology
sensors to mitigate economic losses to HONGO Chiharu
Integrated Research Field of

through blue carbon ! agricultural producers Remote Sensing Division,

Center for Environmental Remote
Sensing, Chiba University
Seagrasses bed play Republic
another important role in
blue carbon sequestration Elucidation of blue carbon dynamics and assessment of ecosystem of the
Philippines Development and implementation of an efficient method for damage assessment Republic of
and storage
services based on new methodologies and framework utilizing spatial information Indonesia

Focusing on blue carbon, which is biological carbon sequestrated by coastal-marine Principal Investigator Specifically targeted at Indonesia, which has launched an agricultural insurance system
Associate Prof.
ecosystems, in the Philippines and Indonesia located in the Coral Triangle as the world for rice producers, the project aims to “contribute to future food security on an interna- Principal Investigator
Ariel Blanco Prof. Baba Barus
center of biodiversity, this project aims to evaluate and predict the functions and dynam- tional basis by supporting the improvement of agricultural insurance as a means of
Department of Geodetic Engineering
ics of the blue carbon ecosystems for the carbon capture and sequestration. For this adapting to climate change, thus increasing the adoption of agricultural insurance.” It Faculty of Agriculture,
(DGE), University of the Philippines
Bogor Agricultural University
purpose, we will develop an innovative and integrated monitoring/modeling system and Diliman also aims to realize the implementation of objective and efficient damage assessment
carry out the comprehensive assessment of blue carbon ecosystem services. In addition, covering wide area, the core of agricultural insurance system,
a “core-and-network” system will be built for sustainable nation-wide network-based Republic of Rice fields damaged by establishing new assessment method utilizing spatial infor- Soil Survey on-site
Indonesia from the drought
monitoring and associated human resource development. mation from such as satellites, drones, GIS and other sources.

Underwater
Establish and propose “Blue Carbon Principal Investigator
Enhancement of agricultural insurance system as a means of adapting
seagrass meadow
Strategy” and develop a framework Director Riyanto Basuki to climate change and realization of sustainable agriculture
Agency for Marine Affairs and Fisheries
for its implementation Research and Development , A more efficient damage assessment method can be built by utilizing satellites and drones, com-
Based on various surveys, model system development and analyses, the project
Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries pared to assessment methods relying on eye inspection. By improving insurance system to meet
(KKP- AMAFRAD)
will establish and propose “Blue Carbon Strategy”, with its effective implementation the needs of Southeast Asia and increasing their adoption, economic damage from climate change to
scheme arrangement, as a local-global integrated strategy to conserve coastal agricultural producers can be mitigated, thereby contributing to the establishment of a support system to
ecosystems and improve their resilience, which will enhance blue carbon seques-
Survey conducted in the mangrove forests ensure sustainable production and food security.
of Busuanga Island, Palawan, Philippines
tration, and thereby contribute to improving the global environment.

Research Institutions in Philippines: University of the Philippines Diliman Research Institutions in Indonesia Bogor Agricultural University / Udayana University / West Java Provincial
Philippines and Indonesia Indonesia: Agency for Marine Affairs and Fisheries Research and Development, Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries (KKP- AMAFRAD) / Agriculture Office / Badung District Agriculture Office in Bali Province
Institute Teknologi Bandung (ITB)
Research Institutions in Japan Tokyo Institute of Technology / The University of Tokyo / Hokkaido University / Forestry and Forest Products Research Institute / Research Institute for Humanity and Nature Research Institutions in Japan Chiba University / The University of Tokyo / Tohoku University / Nihon University
Group photo after the survey
Research Period 5 Years Research Period 5 Years
(Farmers, Community Members, Chiba
University, and Udayana University)

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(Global-scale Environmental Issues)

= Visualization of Impact of Chronic/Latent = Establishment of Environmental Conservation

Adoption Fiscal Year FY 2015 Adoption Fiscal Year FY 2015

Chemical Hazard and Geo-Ecological Remediation = Platform of Tonle Sap Lake =

Solve the Lead (Pb) Contamination Problem Principal Investigator

Prof. ISHIZUKA Mayumi
Conserve the Aquatic Environment of Tonle Principal Investigator
Associate Prof.
through a Multi-disciplinary Approach! Graduate School of Veterinary Medicine,
Hokkaido University
Sap Lake by Developing an Integrated YOSHIMURA Chihiro
School of Environment and Society,

Water-Quality Model! Tokyo Institute of Technology

Studying soil Republic of Kingdom

モロッコ of
and plant conditions
at the research site
Optimizing contaminant removal methods, quantifying Zambia Understanding processes determining lake water quality and associated risks, and Cambodia
王国

(Kabwe region)
economic effects based on health risk assessments developing water environment analytical tool.
In Zambia, where lead (Pb) contamination is a serious problem, we are working to elucidate Principal Investigator Tonle Sap Lake is one of the world’s most precious ecosystems and an important aquatic environment. However, this Principal Investigator
Prof. Luke E Mumba Dr. OM Romny
the contamination mechanisms and risks posed to the ecosystem and humans. Then, by environment is changing due to the deterioration of water quality and the decline in biological resources. Working with
Vice Chancellor, Director,
visualizing the economic losses involved, we aim to link this to the development of con- The University of Zambia
local researchers in Cambodia, we are investigating Tonle Sap Lake and its surrounding area to develop a hydraulic/water Institute of Technology of Cambodia
tamination prevention measures and environmental remediation technologies. In addition quality model (water environment analytical tool) for the lake and propose
to conducting studies by remote sensing, characterizing soil and plants through surface environmental conservation plans focusing on health and ecological
studies, identifying lead contamination mechanisms in humans, visualizing health hazards risks. We will also establishing Tonle Sap Water Environmental Platform
and economic risks, and establishing environmental remediation technologies, we will through which researchers, administrative organizations, and citizens
also work to construct monitoring systems and foster the sustainable development of can co-work and co-design for conserving the lake environment.
experts in the necessary fields through capacity building initiatives.
Establishment of a framework for
Working with Zambian researchers on
Contribution to the reduction of contamination through conservation of the lake environment using
preliminary studies into soil contamination
remediation technologies in the Kabwe region
environmental remediation and assessment of health and water environment analytical tool
economic risks! Utilizing water environment analytical tool, we will propose water
Eutrophication
Through these initiatives, we aim to achieve a reduction in lead levels in the younger generation who will shape of Tonle Sap Lake environment conservation plans designed to maintain health and
Zambia’s future (particularly infants), and the adoption of new protocols for environmental remediation and health ecological risks sufficiently low, taking into account factors such
Tonle Sap Lake’s
risk assessment in Zambia as part of national policy. In future, we hope these efforts will ultimately contribute to as population growth, climate change, and so forth. By combining the analytical tool with the Tonle Sap Water Environmental bounty
countermeasures against metal pollution—a major global hazard that is primarily centered in Africa. Platform, we well contribute to the sustainable development of Tonle Sap Lake as well as the Mekong River Basin.

Research Institutions in Zambia University of Zambia Research Institutions in Cambodia Institute of Technology of Cambodia / Royal University of Phnom Penh
Research Institutions in Japan Hokkaido University Conducting studies into livestock and
Research Institutions in Japan Tokyo Institute of Technology / Yamagata University / Institute for Global Environmental Strategies (IGES)
Research Period 5 Years poultry with Zambian researchers Research Period 5 Years

= Research on the Integration System of Spatial Environment

= Advancing Co-design of Integrated Strategies with
Adoption Fiscal Year FY 2015 Adoption Fiscal Year FY 2014
Analyses and Advanced Metal Recovery to Ensure Sustainable
Adaptation to Climate Change =
Resource Development =

Create an Adaptation Plan to Reduce Present Principal Investigator

Prof. OKI Taikan
Sustainable Development of Mineral Resources Principal Investigator
Prof. ISHIYAMA Daizo
Water Risks and Future Climate Change Damage! Institute of Industrial Science,
The University of Tokyo
via Advanced Environmental Technologies Faculty of International Resource
Science, Akita University

Kingdom of Republic of
Flooding in Pathum
Thani
Applying observation and forecasting technology to flood Thailand Detoxifying mining wastes and wastewater, making them available as resources Serbia

risk management transdisciplinarily In and around the mining center of Bor in Serbia, mining and metallurgical activities have produced waste material that
The advance of climate change is concerned to increase flood risk such as the large Principal Investigator contains metals, leading to environmental pollution issues. This project aims to conduct fact-finding surveys of the pol- Principal Investigator

scale flooding that occurred in the Chao Phraya River Basin in the Central Thailand Associate Prof. Tanya Kietwa lution and develop technologies to recover metal from mining waste and wastewater, thereby establishing methods of Executive Manager
Faculty of Engineering, resource development that are environmentally-friendly. It is also working on ways of recycling the recovered metals, with Zoran Stevanovic
in 2011. To reduce these risks, we are working to combine in-situ and satellite obser- Kasetsart University
the aim of ensuring that environmental measures become a sustainable system. Furthermore, the project builds capacity Mining and Metallurgy Institute Bor
vations with numerical simulation technology to provide early warning information,
encourage appropriate land usage, combine an effective range of initiatives such as in the form of local researchers able to deal with environmental issues, and represents a contribution to Serbia’s economic
changes in operational rules for reservoirs, and promote dialog with government, development through mining.
citizens, and other stakeholders to construct an adaptation strategy that provides Promoting environmentally friendly resource development
the maximum benefit to society at large.
to secure a stable supply of resources
Contribution to the development and realization of an appropriate adaptation Waste material recycling and environmental restoration
strategy, ideally with the potential for expansion to neighboring countries. technologies have general applicability, and are of poten-
We aim to contribute to the smooth construction and realization of a climate change adaptation strategy for tial benefit in areas engaged in resource development
the Kingdom of Thailand by developing the technologies and co-design methods required to develop an worldwide. Environmentally friendly resource development
integrated adaptation strategy, establishing best practices, and fostering human resources in the field of Sampling flotation tailings is possible in every nation. Environmental preservation is
and wastewater with one of the most significant challenges for resource-rich
adaptation. In addition, we aim to propose effective, sustainable solutions to climate change that can also local project members
be applied in neighboring South East Asian nations. countries, and ensuring that the environment is protected
Conducting a spectrum study leads to a stable supply of resources.
on salinated land
Onsite analysis to measure arsenic
levels in river water samples

Research Institutions in Thailand
Research Institutions in Japan
Research Period
Kasetsart University / Office of Natural Resources and Environmental Policy and Plannning / Royal Irrigation Department / Thai Meteorological Department Research Institutions in Serbia Mining and Metallurgy Institute Bor / Technical Faculty-Bor, University of Belgrade
The University of Tokyo / Hokkaido University / Tohoku University / Ibaraki University / National Institute for Environmental Studies / Tokyo Institute of
Research Institutions in Japan Akita University / Japan Space Systems / Mitsui Mineral Development Engineering Co., Ltd.
Technology / Nagoya University / Toyama Prefectural University / Kyoto University / Nagasaki University
5 Years Research Period 5 Years

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(Global-scale Environmental Issues)

= Hydro-microbiological Approach for = Development of Clean and Efficient Utilization of

Adoption Fiscal Year FY 2013 Adoption Fiscal Year FY 2013

Water Security in Kathmandu Valley, Nepal = Low Rank Coals and Biomass by Solvent Treatment =

Provide a Reliable Supply of Safe, Secure Principal Investigator

Prof. KAZAMA Futaba
Turning Low-grade Lignite and Principal Investigator
Specially Appointed Prof.
Water to the Area Surrounding Katmandu Interdisciplinary Research Centre for
River Basin Environment, Graduate
Rice Straw into Carbon Fiber! MIURA Koichi
Institute of Advanced Energy,
Faculty of Interdisciplinary Research, Kyoto University
University of Yamanashi

Federal Kingdom of
Ensuring water security through an optimal treatment system based on water Democratic
Republic of
New solvent treatment can easily convert lignite and rice straw into useful materials Thailand
Nepal
security diagnosis In Thailand and other Southeast Asian nations, efficient use of low-grade carbon resources,
This project is creating water security maps of the area surrounding Katmandu, which has limited energy and water such as brown coal (lignite) and various types of biomass waste, is an urgent issue. This Principal Investigator
Principal Investigator
resources, evaluating water by combining three factors—water quantity, quality, and microorganisms. Based on this Prof. Narendra Man Shakya project aims to achieve efficient dewatering and upgrading of low-grade carbon resources Vice-Rector
by treating them with solvents under mild conditions of about 350°C and 2MPa, and to Bundit Fungtammasan
information, researchers determine the type of water treatment equipment to use, and on what scale to deploy it. With Institute of Engineering, Department of
Civil Engineering, Tribhuvan University manufacture useful products from the clean materials that are produced by the solvent King Mongkut's University of
the aim of constructing a small-scale, energy-saving, and highly efficient water treatment Technology, Thonburi
system suited to the local conditions of Katmandu, the project also aims to improve on the treatment. Making this new technology available will enable techniques for efficient use
speed and functionality of traditional water treatment technologies, which use biofilm, of low-grade fossil resources and biomass to be widely adopted throughout the world.
constructed wetlands, and soil/sand filtration. Contributing to lowering global CO2 emission through efficient
Turning the Katmandu model into a global water business! use of resources
Moving forward with this research will make it possible to provide Lignite and rice straw are low-grade materials with only 45% to 70% carbon. Researchers
a stable supply of safe, secure water to Katmandu at low cost. have discovered that a solvent treatment can convert them into upgraded materials that
Furthermore, if the ‘Katmandu model’ established by this can be used to efficiently manufacture carbon fiber and liquid fuel. If methods of efficiently
research spreads within Nepal and throughout Asian nations with Thailand produces masses of rice using peat and other low-grade carbon resources spread throughout Southeast Asian
straw, and lignite is obtained
similar regional conditions, it can be developed as a new brand by open-pit mining. nations as a result, this project will have helped in resolving global energy and environ-
into a global water business. mental issues.
Monitoring local well water.

People gathering at a communal water fountain.

Research Institutions in Nepal
Research Institutions in Japan
Research Period
This is an important place for residents, because even Research Institutions in Thailand The Joint Graduate School of Energy and Environment, King Mongkut’s University of
Tribhuvan University (TU), etc.
when water is available, the fountains only supplies Technology Thonburi (JGSEE-KMUTT) / PTT Public Company Limited Carbon fiber
University of Yamanashi water for a few hours each day. During the dry season, Research Institutions in Japan Kyoto University / Akita University / Central Research Institute of Electric Power Industry / manufactured from
it is commonplace for lines to form every day. Kobe Steel, Ltd. rice straw
5 Years Research Period 5 Years

= Biodiversity Conservation in Amazon based on = Sustainable Management of Coral Reef and Island Ecosystems:
Adoption Fiscal Year FY 2013 Adoption Fiscal Year FY 2012

a New Concept of “Field Museum” = Responding to the Threat of Climate Change =

Conserving the Precious Nature of the Amazon Principal Investigator

Prof. KOHSHIMA Shiro
Ensuring the Future of Palau’s Wonderful Coral Principal Investigator
Associate Prof.
Basin with a New Field Museum Concept Wildlife Research Center,
Kyoto University
Reefs - a Paradise of Life in the Pacific Ocean NAKAMURA Takashi
Faculty of Science,
University of the Ryukyus

Federative Japanese and Palauan Republic of

Contributing to sustainable regional development while conserving the Amazonian Republic of
Brazil
researchers work as partners,
training new specialists at the
Taking a global perspective to find a sustainable future Palau

ecosystem same time as conducting research

into how humanity and nature
for coral reef and island ecosystems
can remain in harmony in a
The precious Amazonian ecosystem in the outskirts of Manaus, Brazil is in danger. It is here that a Field Museum Network, Principal Investigator
coral reef island ecosystem. Palau and other Pacific states have abundant coral ecosystems and some Principal Investigator
Dr. Vera M. F. da Silva Dr. Yimnang Golbuu
consisting of facilities for observational studies of nature and a nature reserve, has been established. In addition to con- of the world’s richest biodiversity. However, they face a changing global
National Institute for Amazonian Chief Executive Officer, Palau
ducting research that makes use of bio-logging* and other cutting-edge Japanese technol- Research (INPA)
environment, including climate change and ocean acidification, as well as International Coral Reef Center (PICRC)
ogy and establishing methods of conserving ecosystems, this project aims to achieve the growing impact of regional development issues like coastal development
sustainable development of the local society and economy through ecotourism and other The bai is a traditional Palauan building. and water pollution. This project takes both global and local perspectives,
Creatures of the coral reef are drawn on
means. In addition, the project is attempting to develop programs for environmental edu- the side, bearing witness to Palau’s working through activities such as environmental monitoring, environmental
cation and ecotourism and establish an organizational structure for self-sustaining operation. long-standing respect for nature. impact assessments for coral island ecosystems, social scientific assess-
* Bio-logging: A research method that enables behavioral and ecological studies by attaching miniaturized ments, and assessments of impact on biodiversity to produce suggestions
cameras and sensors to animals. concerning sustainable approaches for island society.
A model of coexistence between humanity and nature centered Project has potential to demonstrate practical
on field museums! measures that can protect island ecosystems
In addition to conserving the precious nature of the Amazon, the establishment Through gaining an understanding of the structure of island coral ecosystems, the project aims to construct
A rescued baby sloth.
of the Field Museum Network also makes possible the building of social
Once it has recovered its health, sustainable management systems, with conservation of the coral reef driven by local initiative. At the same time,
it will be returned to the INPA forest.
systems that are economically sustainable. The deployment of this model to the project is training human resources with specialist knowledge. Coral reef islands are directly influenced by
other tropical countries and regions dealing with the problem of the destruc- climate change, and as such they epitomize the action that needs to be taken, and may become a model for the
tion of nature due to urbanization could contribute to conservation of the global ecosystem and biodiversity. world as a whole.
Underwater survey of Palau’s coral reef biota.
Boto: Amazon river dolphin.
Nearby is a ‘drop-off’, where the reef drops
Researchers use advanced equipment to study
away to a depth of over 1,000 meters.
sounds and animal behavior in the water.
Research Institutions in Brazil National Institute of Amazonian Research (INPA) Research Institutions in Palau Palau International Coral Reef Center (PICRC) / Palau Community College (PCC)
Research Institutions in Japan Kyoto University / Research Institute for Humanity and Nature Research Institutions in Japan University of the Ryukyus
Research Period 5 Years Research Period 5 Years

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(Global-scale Environmental Issues) (Low Carbon Society/Energy)

= Development of the Atmospheric Environmental Risk Management

Adoption Fiscal Year FY 2012

System in South America =

Filling in a Blank in the Observation Network Principal Investigator

Prof.MIZUNO Akira
to Capture Atmospheric Environment Changes Institute for Space-Earth Environmental
Research, Nagoya University

Local researcher (graduate

student) adjusts an ozone
observation system incorporating
high-sensitivity superconductor Argentine
millimeter-wave sensors Building ground-based system to measure atmospheric changes Republic

and to deliver the information in real time

In South America, important environmental challenges include aerosols* from volcanic ash, Principal Investigator

forest fires, and mineral extraction, and also intense exposure to ultraviolet radiation due to Dr. Eduardo Quel
Head, Lidar Division of Laser and
the ozone hole. Despite these circumstances, the deployment of ground-based observation Applications Research Center (CEILAP)
systems has been slow, and South America still remains a blank area in worldwide obser-
vation networks. This project aims to put in place observation networks that use state-of-
the-art remote sensing technology and to construct real-time data management systems
Republic of
that can rapidly deliver the information of atmospheric environmental risk. The aim is to find
SATREPS 2017
Chile

Local researcher explaining the Solmaforo

UV meter, which measures ultraviolet
radiation and communicates UV intensity to
the public in traffic-light style.
ways to reduce the impact of threats to public health, interruption of airline schedules, and
other problems for society.
* Aerosol: Microscopic particles of fluid or solid suspended in the air. Volcanic ash aerosols in particular are a Principal Investigator
threat to air traffic. Dr. Felix Zamorano

Global changes in the atmosphere can be seen from South American observation data
The observation data forms a precious database that contributes to elucidating atmospheric changes on a global scale,
Director, Laboratorio de Investigaciones
Atmosféricas, Universidad de
Magallanes (UMAG) Environment/Energy
(Low Carbon Society/Energy)
and is being used in models to predict both long- and short-term changes. The outcome of this project should provide
a template for policies to counter environmental risk through multilateral collaboration between South American countries.
It is also hoped that new viewpoints gained from comparative studies will enhance under-
standing and benefit studies of Asian dust (or yellow sand), which is an issue in East Asia.
The Southern Patagonia observatory at
Research Institutions in Argentine & Chile Argentine: Lasers and Applications Research Center (CEILAP) Rio Gallegos, one of the sites in the observation network
constructed for this research. The container at front right
Chile: The University of Magallanes (UMAG) ) contains the millimeter-wave ozone observation system,
Research Institutions in Japan Nagoya University / National Institute for Environmental Studies (NIES) and the container at the left contains an ozone
Research Period 5 Years observation system using lidar (laser radar).

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Environment/Energy
(Low Carbon Society/Energy)

= Comprehensive Conversion of Biomass and Waste to Super Clean = Producing Biomass Energy and Material through Revegetation of
Adoption Fiscal Year FY 2016 Adoption Fiscal Year FY 2015

Fuels by New Solid Catalysts = Alang-alang (Imperata cylindrica) Fields =

Producing liquid fuel from botanical resources Principal Investigator

Prof. TSUBAKI Noritatsu
Use Advanced Technology to Turn Tropical Grassy Principal Investigator
Prof. UMEZAWA Toshiaki
to solve both resource scarcity and global Graduate School of Science and
Engineering for Research,
Wasteland into a Sustainable Biomass Treasure Resarch Institute for Sustainable
Humanosphere, Kyoto University

warming simultaneously! University of Toyama

Trove in Harmony with Environmental Restoration!
Kingdom of Republic of
Conduct research and develop
technology through operation tests and
Development of gasification and catalyst technologies to Thailand Sorghum plantations A comprehensive approach spanning restoration of soil to Indonesia
prototype production.
convert biomass resources into liquid fuel the development of applications for biomass products
In Thailand, a tropical agricultural country, large amounts of agricultural residues including Principal Investigator Grassland that has emerged in the space left by felled tropical natural forest has been Principal Investigator
Prof. Tharapong Vitidsant Dr. Didik Widyatmoko
those from processing of agricultural products are being wasted. The project aims to create difficult to convert to agricultural or forest land. To address this problem, we aim to
Department of Chemical Technology, Director, Bogor Botanic Gardens,
renewable energy resources as an alternative to fossil fuels by developing gasification Chulalongkorn University / Head,
comprehensively identify the microorganisms present in Indonesian Institute of Sciences (LIPI)
technologies to obtain gas from such agricultural residues and catalyst technologies to Center of Fuels and Energy from Biomass the soil environment using the latest genome technology,
convert the gas to liquid fuel. We will not only develop technologies for characterization and to conduct an efficient fertilization process to convert
of resources, conversion to gas suitable for catalytic reaction, and cata- the soil into productive agricultural land and restore/maintain biodiversity. Simultaneously, we
lytic conversion of gas to diesel, gasoline, LPG or methanol, but will also build a platform for the social aim to develop large-sized Poaceae (grass) species with a high lignin content—whose biomass
Sorghum pellet
implementation of these technologies through verification of product utilization characteristics as well as output volume is several times that of tree species—and from these develop and practicalize
human resource development. Examine the production low environmental impact wood-based material and fuel pellets.
process at Thailand’s
research institution.
Contribute to solving resource and environmental issues by producing liquid Contribution to environmental preservation and economic development
fuel from renewable energy resources as an alternative to fossil fuels. by converting unusable land into sustainable biomass production sites.
Alternative fuels to fossil fuels and chemical products from abundant biomass resources are produced in We believe that the revegetation and sustainable utilization of grass wasteland in Indonesia will
Thailand. The obtained biofuels will serve to improve Thailand’s energy self-sufficiency ratio, promote Conduct an on-site survey on the serve as a globally deployable model for converting land devastated by the felling of natural forest
agriculture and rural communities, and conserve the environment of Thailand. In the future, it will also availability of biomass material and into biomass resource/energy production sites, thus preserving the environment. This project also
their processing.
contribute to the development of fuel production from biomass that does not compete with the food has the potential to bring regional economic development and mutual benefit to both resource-pro-
supply and prevent global warming by the use of alternative fuels to fossil fuels. ducing and resource-importing nations based on fair and equitable allocation and use of resources.

Research Institutions in Thailand Chulalongkorn University / Northern Renewable Energy Co., Ltd / PTT Research Institutions in Indonesia Indonesian Institute of Sciences (LIPI) Center for Plant Conservation Botanic Gardens (Bogor), etc.(Research Center for Biology, Research Center for
Research Institutions in Japan University of Toyama / Japan Coal Energy Center (JCOAL) / Biotechnology, Research Center for Biomaterial, Center for Innovation, FORDA, ICABIOGRAD)
JXTG Nippon Oil & Energy Corporation / Tomoe Shokai Co., Ltd. Research Institutions in Japan Kyoto University (Research Institute for Sustainable Humanosphere, Graduate School of Agriculture) / National Institute for Environmental Studies (NIES)
Research Period 5 Years Research Period 5 Years

= Smart Cities development for Emerging Countries by Multimodal Adoption Fiscal Year FY 2016 Adoption Fiscal Year FY 2015
Transport System based on Sensing, Network and Big Data = Production of Biofuels Using Algal Biomass =
Analysis of Regional transportation. =

Create Revolutionary solution for severe traffic Principal Investigator

General Manager
Reduce CO2 Emissions by Converting Microalgae Principal Investigator
Assistant Prof. KANDA
congestion in super power India TSUBOI Tsutomu
Global Business Development Office,
into Biofuels and Fertilizer Mats! Hideki
Department of Materials Process
Nagoya Electric Works Co., Ltd. Engineering, Nagoya University

The test field of this project

is a microalgae culture pool at
Streets of Hyderabad a sewage treatment plant in Republic of
suffering from traffic congestion Realizing a modal shift of urban transportation towards a low- India Durban, South Africa. Converting microalgae produced from sewage into fuel and South Africa
on a daily basis
carbon society through traffic analysis fertilizer using new solvent extraction methods!
With the rapid economic growth in emerging countries, particularly India, the negative Although mass culture of CO2-absorbing microalgae from sewage was successfully achieved Principal Investigator
Principal Investigator Prof. Faizal Bux
impacts of increasing transportation such as environmental disruption and fatal accidents Prof. Zafar Khan in the Republic of South Africa, in order to convert these into fuel a drying process which uses
Durban University of Technology
have become a growing social concern. The actual traffic conditions are difficult to grasp Indian Institute of Technology fossil fuels is required, leading to a contradictory state in which the process actually increases
at present. The project aims to grasp the situation of urban traffic by analyzing big data Hyderabad (IITH) net CO2 emissions. To solve this problem, we are developing a fuel conversion
collected with the latest sensing technologies. The objective is to realize a low-carbon, (oil extraction) device that uses a new solvent known as liquefied DME, which
smart-mobility society by building a multi-modal system which utilizing appropriate trans- we will install at the local site. Microalgae residue is mixed with wood chips
The interior of the
portation in city with more usage of public transportation with sufficient feeder. culture pool. In this facility,
and formed into mats, which are used as fertilizer. To ensure these technolo-
microalgae are cultured gies take root in the Republic of South Africa, we are also working to construct
Accelerating a modal shift in India and building a sustainable from treated sewage.
a sustainable environmental business model and train local personnel.
urban transport system
Reduction of CO2 on a global scale using microalgae, which possess outstanding
Starting with the larger cities of India, the project aims to establish a reliable and
common approach for grasping the traffic situation across India by building a system photosynthesis capabilities.
that effectively utilizes mobile devices which has been already widely used in the The new extractant allows conversion of microalgae to fuel in warm water at a temperature of less than 100°C. Furthermore,
countries. This may lead to the formation of a consortium to realize urban transporta- residue that has been converted to fertilizer can help enrich soil by recovering nitrogen and phosphorus from sewage. If
tion systems suitable for emerging countries and facilitate a modal shift. the business model and personnel training methods related to these technologies can be expanded to other regions, this
A new subway in Ahmadabad project has the potential to contribute to the improvement of the energy issues and the aquatic and geo-environment on
scheduled to be opened in 2019.
This project aims to realize a multi-modal a global scale. Microalgae viewed under
system through collaboration between a fluorescence microscope.
subways and BRT. These organisms show promise in
Research Institutions in India India Institutes of Technology Hyderabad biofuel production.
Research Institutions in South Africa Durban University of Technology / Ethekwini Municipality / The Agricultural Research Council / Technology Innovation Agency
Research Institutions in Japan Nagoya Electric Works Co., Ltd. / Indian Institute of Technology,
Hyderabad, where the testbed is Research Institutions in Japan Nagoya University / Hitachi, Ltd. / Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology / Tokaigakuen University / Suzuka University
College of Science and Technology / Nihon University planned to be built.
Research Period 5 Years Research Period 5 Years
A model will be developed here and used
for demonstration in Ahmadabad.

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= Technology Development of Steam-spot Detection and Sustainable Adoption Fiscal Year FY 2014 = Development of a Model System for Fluidized Bed Catalytic Adoption Fiscal Year FY 2013
Resource Use for Large Enhancement of Geothermal Power Gasification of Biomass Wastes and Following Liquid Fuel
Generation in Indonesia = Production in Indonesia =

Utilize Renewable Geothermal Energy for Principal Investigator

Prof. KOIKE Katsuaki
Convert Abundant Biomass Wastes in Indonesia Principal Investigator
Associate Prof. NODA Reiji
a Low-carbon Society Graduate School of Engineering,
Kyoto University
to a Treasure-trove of Energy! Graduate School of Science and
Technology, Gunma University

Geothermal manifestations Republic of

around the Wayang Windu site.
Working with instructors and graduate
students at Bandung Institute of Technology
to survey and analyze subsurface
temperature, minerals, volcanic gas,
and hydrothermal fluids.
Republic of
Accurately specifying spots suitable for power generation and Indonesia Produce biofuel from wastes using technology appropriate to the local conditions Indonesia
promoting use of geothermal resources A lot of palm oil mills produce massive amounts of biomass wastes in Indonesia. However,
because the country lacks energy conversion processes suitable to the local economic
Indonesia is a volcanic country with one of the world’s greatest potentials for geothermal Principal Investigator Principal Investigator

power generation. From criteria of power output and temporal stability, geothermal is Prof. Sudarto Notosiswojo and technological conditions, only a small percentage of the wastes is utilized. This Dr. Ir. Adiarso

the most promising renewable energy, and Indonesia plans to greatly increase its geo- Faculty of Mining and Petroleum project aims to develop a biomass wastes gasification process based on fluid catalytic Director of Technology Energy
Engineering, Institut Teknologi Bandung Resources and The Chemical Industry,
thermal power output. This increase necessarily involves many deep drilling operations (ITB)
cracking that makes use of clay catalyst, as well as a process that synthesizes metha- Agency for the Assessment and
in order to identify spots suitable for geothermal power generation, which requires a nol from the product gas. By design, installation and operation of a demonstration plant Application of Technology (BPPT)

tremendous expense. This project aims to reduce the initial costs and raise the identifi- for the process, researchers attempt to develop biomass conversion technology appro-
cation success rate by integrating several methods that do not require drilling, such as priate to Indonesia.
satellite remote sensing* and geomorphological analysis. The outcome is expected to Biomass energy conversion technology enhances the
promote the use of geothermal resources.
* Remote sensing: A method of obtaining data by remotely photographing or measuring the Earth’s surface
sustainability of Asian societies
using sensors on board satellites or aircraft. If this biomass conversion technology takes hold in Indonesia, it will lead to the creation
of job opportunities domestically and in other Asian countries, as well as in
Promoting use of geothermal resources and reducing dependency on fossil fuels developed nations. This research has a potential to bring enhancement in
Operation of a biomass gasification pilot plant
Utilization of geothermal resources is expected to increase dramatically if the initial costs of geothermal power the use of biomass energy as a renewable and environmentally friendly
generation are reduced. The technology developed by this project will be applicable to countries located in vol- energy resource that does not cause global warming.
canic zones and will potentially lead such countries to shift their main electric power source from fossil fuels to
geothermal energy. As a result, the project will contribute to low-carbon and sustainable society development.

Research Institutions in Indonesia
Research Institutions in Japan
Research Period
Institut Teknologi Bandung (ITB) Sampling and measuring subsurface
temperature at a hydrothermal alteration
Kyoto University zone. Generation temperature of the
5 Years alternation zone is estimated from the
mineral composition.
Research Institutions in Indonesia Agency for the Assessment and Application of Technology (BPPT) / Yayasan Dian Desa
Research Institutions in Japan Gunma University / APEX (Asian People’s Exchange) Sieving clay catalysts
Research Period 5 Years

= Sustainable Development of Rural Area by Effective Utilization of = Promotion of Green Economy with Palm Oil
Adoption Fiscal Year FY 2014 Adoption Fiscal Year FY 2012

Bio-wastes with Highly Efficient Fuel Cell Technology = Industry for Biodiversity Conservation =

Efficient Conversion of Bio-wastes to Electricity Principal Investigator

Associate Prof.
Utilizing Surplus Resources and Energy to Principal Investigator
Prof.SHIRAI Yoshihito
by Fuel Cell – Generate Electricity Without SHIRATORI Yusuke
Faculty of Engineering, Kyushu University
Protect both Biodiversity and Local Industry Graduate School of Life Science and
Systems Engineering, Kyushu Institute

Burning! / International Research Center for

Hydrogen Energy, Kyushu University
of Technology

Socialist
Fuel cell technology for local community development in Mekong Delta Republic of
Vietnam
Flexible initiative protects the environment while maintaining the industry required Malaysia

Vietnam’s rapid economic growth has resulted in environmental pollution caused by an increase in organic wastes* (bio- for growth
wastes). Local communities also have issues in obtaining stable power supply, indispensable for sustainable development. Sabah on the island of Borneo is a treasure-house of biodiversity and a popular destination for ecotourism, but in the Principal Investigator
Principal Investigator
This project aims to create an ecosystem in which local residents can easily and efficiently convert bio-wastes into Associate Prof. upper reaches of its rivers there are many oil palm plantations and palm oil mills, and there is concern that effluent and Prof. Mohd Ali Hassan
electricity by the application of compact fuel cell systems whose operation relies on an electrochemical process not on Dang Mau Chien
other waste from the mills may pollute the environment. However, the palm oil industry provides a vital source of income Faculty of Biotechnology and
Biomolecular Sciences,
a combustion process. Here, a shrimp farm was selected as a model site to develop and Institute for Nanotechnology (INT),
in Sabah state, so it is necessary to discover how to protect the environment while still benefiting from the industry. By University Putra Malaysia (UPM)
Vietnam National University-Ho Chi
demonstrate an energy circulation system incorporating fuel cell technology. Shrimp culture Minh City (VNU-HCM) applying environmental energy technology from Japan, this project aims to create an innovative green industry that makes
is one of the most important industries in Mekong Delta, the center of aquaculture and effective use of surplus biomass and surplus energy while preserving the environment.
agriculture of Vietnam, where a huge amount of bio-wastes is released to the environment.
Contribution to sustainable development
of Mekong Delta region by employing
* Organic waste: Plant or animal-derived waste material, such as agricultural residues, crop processing residues, Innovative green industry creates jobs through an approach that
eco-friendly energy utilization system aquaculture pond sludge, livestock waste, and garbage.
is scalable to other countries
Contribution to sustainable development of rural areas in developing countries with At the same time as providing employment by creating a biomass plastic
fuel cell technology industry, the project aims to improve the environment for Sabah’s vast wet-
lands and rivers, which contributes to preserving biodiversity. This model is
Global dissemination of fuel cell systems is expected to considerably reduce greenhouse gas emissions. In this project, a
also applicable to other palm oil producers such as Indonesia and Nigeria.
research and education network related to highly-efficient power generation technologies for low carbon society will be Mountains of biomass are left over from
Energy circulation the fruit bunches containing oil palm fruit that In addition, the project is contributing to Japanese industry through the
created, facilitating information sharing among experts, young Vietnamese researchers and local residents of the Mekong suitable for Mekong are brought into the plant every day.
development of innovative nano-composite* technology.
Delta region. Our final goal is the dissemination of ecosystems like that developed in this project to rural areas of Vietnam, in Delta region
* Nano-composite: Composite material with nano-size biomass particles mixed into plastic. Palm oil plantations can produce over
which local bio-wastes are fermented to produce biogas that is subsequently converted into electricity by Materials as strong as steel may be feasible with this technology. 5 tons of palm oil per hectare each year.
fuel cell systems, and the green electricity obtained is used for local aquaculture and agriculture on site. Careful management is needed to protect
the surrounding environment.
Research Institutions in Vietnam Laboratory for Nanotechnology, Vietnam National University - Ho Chi Minh City (VNU- Research Institutions in Malaysia University Putra Malaysia (UPM) / Sabah University of Malaysia (UMS)
HCM) / Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology, VNU-HCM / Can Tho University Research Institutions in Japan Kyushu Institute of Technology / The National Institute of Advanced
Research Institutions in Japan Faculty of Engineering, Faculty of Agriculture, International Research Center for
Hydrogen Energy, Kyushu University Industrial Science and Technology (AIST) / Kyushu University (KU)
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= Developing Counter Measures Against Striga to Conquer Poverty

Adoption Fiscal Year FY 2016
= Project on establishment of the model for fertilizing cultivation Adoption Fiscal Year FY 2016

and Improve Food Security = promotion using Burkina Faso phosphate rock =

Getting back our food that is being robbed Principal Investigator

Prof. SUGIMOTO Yukihiro
Promote local production and consumption of Principal Investigator
Director, NAGUMO Fujio
by root parasitic weeds! Graduate School of Agricultural
Science, Kobe University
fertilizers using indigenous phosphate rock, Crop, Livestock and Environment
Division, Japan International Research

and be free from imported ones Center for Agricultural Sciences (JIRCAS)

Republic of チュニジア
Burkina
Analysis of root parasitic weeds from a chemical perspective to provide information the Sudan Development of domestically produced fertilizers using low-grade phosphate rock and 共和国
Faso

that facilitates development of an integrated management strategy improvement of fertilizer application techniques
Striga is a genus of root parasitic weeds that parasitizes grassy crops, depriving them of nutrients and water. They have Principal Investigator Soil fertility is low in Africa and agricultural productivity is accordingly low, particu- Principal Investigator
Dr. Migdam Elshiekh Director, Hamidou Traore
serious effects on global food production, particularly in Africa where agricultural damage amounts to over one trillion larly because of the lack of phosphorus. In addition, fertilizers are very expensive in
Abdelgani Institute of Environment and
yen a year. This project aims to elucidate striga’s germination mechanism to develop a management strategy for use in Africa compared to other parts of the world. The project will make use of low-grade Agriculture Research
Director General, National Center for
Sudan where people are suffering from the devastating damage caused by striga. We will also engage in the selection of Research (NCR) phosphate ore produced but underutilized in Burkina Faso to develop domestically
resistant species and search for useful substances produced by striga to make use of them as biological resources. The produced and reasonably priced fertilizers. It will also look to improve fertilizer applica-
A sorghum
findings of the project will be shared with local farmers to establish an effective integrated management strategy. (African crop) field
tion techniques and evaluate the possibility of spreading the proposed
dominated by striga fertilizer product. It will also consider techniques to directly apply
Increased food production through parasitic weeds control Outcrop of phosphate ore
found in Eastern Burkina Faso phosphate rock to propose an integrated strategy for the utilization
and creation of a new biological resource of phosphate rock as an important natural resource of Burkina Faso.
Participants
A germination inducer will promote germination of striga seeds in fields without any
Contribute to the stable food production of Africa by developing and eagerly listening to
a presentation
host species present, while resistant crop species will reduce the proliferation of the
parasite. The striga plants that survive will be used as raw material for extracting spreading a domestically produced fertilizer.
Isolating a
useful substances. This integrated strategy can be applied to manage other root The project aims to improve agricultural productivity by developing and spreading domestically produced
component of striga parasitic weeds in the fight to overcome biotic constraints to global food production. and reasonably priced fertilizers by making use of low-grade phosphate rock currently underutilized in
Burkina Faso. Going forward, the outcomes of the project are expected to spread across Africa and beyond
to contribute to stabilizing food self-sufficiency in Africa and fertilizer security in Japan and other countries
of the world facing the depletion of phosphate resources.

Research Institutions in Sudan National Center for Research (NCR), Research Institutions in Burkina Faso Institute of Environment and Agriculture Research
Agricultural Research Corporation (ARC), etc. Research Institutions in Japan Japan International Research Center for Agricultural Sciences Participants in the
Research Institutions in Japan Kobe University / Osaka Prefecture University Control striga by inducing (JIRCAS) / Taiheiyo Cement Corporation / The University of Tokyo project from both Japan
Research Period 5 Years suicidal germination Research Period 5 Years and Burkina Faso

= Breakthrough in Nutrient Use Efficiency for Rice by Genetic

Adoption Fiscal Year FY 2016
= Optimizing Mariculture based on Big Data with Adoption Fiscal Year FY 2016

Improvement and Fertility Sensing Techniques in Africa = Decision Support System =

Challenges for Rice production with limited Principal Investigator

Senior Researcher.
Utilizing big data to advance marine culture Principal Investigator
Prof. WADA Masaaki
soil nutrients – Endeavor to increase yield TSUJIMOTO Yasuhiro
Crop, Livestock and Environment
and capture School of Systems Information Science,
Future University Hakodate

under harsh conditions Division, Japan International Research

Center for Agricultural Sciences (JIRCAS)

Republic of
To increase the rice yield under low fertility conditions through rapid diagnosis of soil Republic of
Madagascar
Using information and communications technology to support sustainable marine Indonesia

fertility and the development of nutrient-use-efficient breeding lines culture and capture adapted to climate change
Selection of lines that Madagascar is one of the largest rice producers in Africa with a per capita rice consump- Principal Investigator Marine culture and capture in Indonesia have a high potential for job creation and the Principal Investigator
show high productivity Mr. Lucien RANARIVELO Scientist, Mohamad Natsir
tion twice as high as that of Japan. Its rice productivity, however, remains stagnated to development of fishing communities. Their production, however, is unstable because
in a local paddy field Center for Fisheries Research (CFR),
lacking phosphorus date because of the lack of fertilizer input and nutrient-poor soils occurring in many areas General Director of Agriculture, Ministry of difficulties in adapting to the environmental changes caused by climate change. Ministry of Marine Affairs and
to the Presidency for Agriculture and
of Africa. The project aims to develop rice production techniques to realize high yield Livestock (MPAE) The project will generate big data by quantifying and digitizing the marine environment Fisheries (KKP)
even under low fertility conditions by combining fertilizer application techniques suited Rapid and extensive monitoring of
and traceability of marine products by utilizing ICT* and analyze the generated data
to the soil nutrient characteristics of the field and new breeding lines with high nutrient |geographical conditions of rice fields and to establish marine culture and capture technologies based on a scientific analysis Survey of actual status using sketches
nutrition status of rice plants using a drone
use efficiency. It will also evaluate the impact that the adoption of such of big data. In addition, a cloud-based service will be developed and
techniques has on the income and nutritional status of local farmers. Shipment of groupers rolled out through Indonesia as a decision-making support system.
* ICT…Information and Communications Technology
Toward the stabilization of African food production
and a paradigm shift in agriculture Contribute to the development of fishing communities and global food
The project will contribute to stabilizing food production in Africa by dis- security through advancement of marine culture and capture
seminating rice production techniques suited to the poor fertility soils Advancement of marine culture and capture will help invigorate economic circulation in fishing commu-
Evaluation of soil common in Madagascar and elsewhere in Africa. Furthermore, the devel- nities, opening up opportunities for higher education and freedom of occupational choices to local
characteristics based
on its color
opment of techniques to raise crops with high nutrient use efficiency is people, which in turn will help mitigate poverty and close economic gaps. Moreover, ensuring stable and
expected to help promote the conversion from resource intensive to a Survey on income systematic marine production in Indonesia, which has the second-longest coastline in the world, will On-site development work
and nutritional status in
resource-saving and sustainable agriculture. farming communities
contribute to global food security.

Research Institutions in Madagascar Ministry to the Presidency for Agriculture and Livestock (MPAE) / The National Center for Applied Research Research Institutions in Indonesia Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries (KKP) / Bogor Agricultural University
and Rural Development (FOFIFA) / University of Antananarivo (LRI) / National Office of Nutrition (ONN) Research Institutions in Japan Future University Hakodate / Tokyo University of Agriculture / National Institute of Technology, Hachinohe College /
Research Institutions in Japan Japan International Research Center for Agricultural Sciences (JIRCAS) / The University of Tokyo /
Kyoto University / Yamanashi Eiwa College Toyohashi University of Technology / Fujitsu Limited / Upside LLC. / New Media Development Association
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= Development and Dissemination of Sustainable Production System

= Valorization of Bio-resources based on Scientific Evidence in
Adoption Fiscal Year FY 2015 Adoption Fiscal Year FY 2015
Based on Invasive Pest Management of Cassava in Vietnam,
Semi- and Arid Land for Creation of New Industry =
Cambodia and Thailand =

Creation of New Industry through Principal Investigator

Prof. ISODA Hiroko
Protect South-East Asian Cassava from Principal Investigator
Prof. TAKASU Keiji
Valorization of Bioresources in North Africa The Alliance for Research on North
Africa/Faculty of Life and Environmental
Invasive Pests to Grow Healthy Seedlings! Faculty of Agriculture, Kyushu
University
Sciences, University of Tsukuba

Socialist
Goats climbing Republic of
argan trees Basic design for commercialization and process of industrialization Tunisia Develop and disseminate pest management technologies and systems Republic of
Vietnam
Focusing on the plenty of bioresources found in Morocco and Tunisia, we implement functional anal- for producing healthy seedlings
ysis and epidemiologic studies to develop seeds of technology for the development of food and Principal Investigator In recent years, climate change and the rapid acceleration of global trade have led to increasing crop Principal Investigator
cosmetic products, and technologies of authentification of origin of products and their type towards Director General
damage from invasive pests worldwide, with South East Asian cassava crops no exception. We aim Dr. Le Huy Ham
the development of new products. We also conduct ecological studies and analysis of the production, Samia Charfi Kaddour Director, Agricultural Genetics Institute
to develop pest management technologies for use in Vietnam, Cambodia, and Thailand, including (AGI)
export and consumption i.e. value chain of local products. Through this comprehensive approach, Ministry of Higher Education and
Scientific Research, Direction General crop disease diagnosis kits and biological control for insect pests, as well as systems for ensuring
we implement an integrated studies based on scientific evidence for the development of seeds for of Research Valorisation The cassava the production and cultivation of healthy seedlings. Furthermore, we will work to construct a sus-
technology and contribute to develop high value-added functional food and pharmaceutical products. mealybug, which
has become tainable production system that utilizes healthy seedlings by developing a
Finally, we aim to create new industries producing materials for development of functional foods and medicinal cosmet- an invasive pest in
market-based “triple-win” dissemination model that benefits the private sec- Kingdom
モロッコ of
Kingdom of South East Asia Cambodia
王国
ics through the collaboration with private sector. Morocco tor, farmers, and government.
* Bioresources as a part of the dietary culture with the oral tradition of their medicinal effects.
Stabilization and increase of cassava production will vitalize the Principal Investigator
Establishment of scientific evidence to support the medicinal Principal Investigator
Rector, Sieng Emtotim
General Director regional economy in South East Asia.
effects of bioresources and construction of a value chain Jaouad Bahaji University of Battambang
This project will serve as a model case for practical cooperation between related countries to
By implementing research and development of bioresources based on scientific evidence, we aim Ministry of Agriculture and Maritime
address cross-jurisdictional issues. Increased revenue from cassava will benefit partner countries
Fisheries, Rural Development and Water
to upgrade the production capacity of high value-added agricultural products and to improve tech- and Forests, Kingdom of Morocco by raising the income of small-scale farmers, boosting employment at processing plants in the
nical capability of private sector. In line with the governmental policies targeting the food industry, region, serving as a source of foreign currency, providing biomass for use, and offering policy hints, Kingdom of
we will contribute to develop a coherent value chain from production to export, and establish Novel biological functions of effective
while also delivering major benefits for Japanese companies engaged in cassava-related business, Thailand
plant extracts have been identified by using Cassava stems and
bases for supply and export of high value-added agricultural products in Morocco and Tunisia. various methods for functional food both in Japan and partner countries. potatoes whose leaves
development and drug discovery. dropped prior to
harvest
Principal Investigator
Research Institutions in Tunisia & Morocco Tunisia: The National Agronomic Institute of Tunisia, Centre de Biotechnologie Technopole Borj Cédria, Research Institutions in Vietnam, Vietnam: Agricultural Genetics Institute
Center of Biotechnology of Sfax, The University of Sfax (National Engineering School ), University of Sousse, Cambodia and Thailand Cambodia: University of Battambang Director, Pichet Grudloyma
Institute of Arid Regions Morocco: Institut Agricole et Vétérinaire Hassan II, Université Cadi Ayyad Marrakech Thailand: Rayong Field Crops Research Center, etc. Field and Renewable Energy Crops
Research Institutions in Japan University of Tsukuba / Kyoto University / Kyushu University Research Institutions in Japan Kyushu University / Tokyo University of Agriculture / The University of Tokyo / RIKEN / Nagoya University Research Institute,
Research Period 5 Years Research Period 5 Years
Department of Agriculture, Thailand

= Project for Development of Sericulture Research by Applying

Adoption Fiscal Year FY 2015
= Continuous Operation System for Microalgae Production Adoption Fiscal Year FY 2015

Biological Resources and Molecular Genetics = Optimized for Sustainable Tropical Aquaculture (COSMOS) =

A Sericulture Revolution in East Africa, Principal Investigator

Unit Leader
Preserving Malaysia’s Ecosystem through Principal Investigator
Prof. TODA Tatsuki
Powered by Japan’s Silkworm and Silk Expertise KAMEDA Tsunenori
National Agriculture and Food Research
Microalgae “Aquatic Jewels”! Department of Science and Engineering
for Sustainable Innovation,
Organization Faculty of Science and Engineering,
Soka University

Sprawling Selecting/breeding mulberry and silkworm species suited to Republic of

Kenya
Discovering and mass-culturing high-value microalgae using new technologies Malaysia
mulberry fields
in Kenya Kenya, developing silk materials Microalgae are capable of producing powerful antioxidants such as astaxanthin.
Kenya’s biological resources include mulberry trees, silkworms, and wild silkworms. We are Principal Investigator Both aesthetically and functionally beneficial, they are truly worthy of the title
Under certain condition, haematococcus algae (left) Principal Investigator
working to study Kenya’s native mulberry species in detail in order to select those most Center Director
accumlate highly valuable astaxanthin (right).
“aquatic jewels.” Malaysia is one of the most biologically diverse nations, and Prof. Fatimah MD. Yusoff
Muo Kasina Microalgae are truly “aquatic jewels.” habitat to a vast population of microalgae species. Our goal is to establish
suited to the nation’s climate and to achieve further improvement Institute of Bioscience (IBS),
Sericulture Research Center, advanced microalgae mass-culture reactors suited to tropical eco-climate Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM)
through breeding. We also aim to crossbreed Kenya’s disease-resil- Kenya Agricultural and Livestock
ient subcultural silkworm species with Japanese species that have Research Organization (KALRO) conditions using targeted high-value microalgae coupled with innovative
been bred over many years to achieve high silk productivity, in order growth-promoting substances from Malaysia.
to develop a species that possesses both these qualities for com- Contributing to the development of environmentally-
Silkworms thriving mercial use. Furthermore, we will work to derive usage value from
in Kenya
Kenyan native wild silkworms as a new silk material. Cocoons collected
friendly aquaculture industries through innovative
in Kenya
microalgae mass-culture technologies
Development of a research and technology platform in Kenya for mass
The rapid growth of aquaculture industry has led to the
production of high-quality silk. discharge of large volumes of sludge and sewage into the natural environment causing degra-
We aim to establish a sericulture research center staffed with talented young researchers capable dation to ecosystems. The proactive recovery of rich nutrients from the sludge and sewage can
of leading independent Kenyan research and development, and to develop a technological plat- be utilized for the mass-culturing of high-value microalgae species, empowering a new recycling
form capable of mass-producing high-quality Kenyan silk that rivals overseas products. Furthermore, system that provides economic initiative while simultaneously preserving the natural ecosystem.
we hope that the technologies developed in the research center will be deployed on a societal
level through transfer to manufacturers and private companies.

Organic sludge, which is

Research Institutions in Kenya
Research Institutions in Japan
Research Period
Kenya Agricultural & Livestock Research Organization (KALRO) Research Institutions in Malaysia Universiti Putra Malaysia / Universiti Malaysia Terengganu / Universiti Selangor
released in large volumes to
Raising silkworms at Research Institutions in Japan Soka University / The University of Tokyo / National Institute for the natural environment
National Agriculture and Food Research Organization
Kenya National Environmental Studies / Tokyo Institute of Technology
5 Years Sericulture Research Research Period 5 Years
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= Establishment of Cryo-bank System for Vietnamese Native Pig Adoption Fiscal Year FY 2014 = Development and Adoption of Latin American Low-input Rice Adoption Fiscal Year FY 2013
Resources and Sustainable Production System to Conserve Production System through Genetic Improvement and Advanced
Bio-diversity = Field-management Technologies =

Protecting Rare Breeds of Pig with a Principal Investigator

Advanced Researcher,
Establishing Low-input Rice Production Principal Investigator
Prof. OKADA Kensuke
Gene Bank System Dr. KIKUCHI Kazuhiro
Institute of Agrobiological Sciences,
Systems for Colombian Rice Farmers Graduate School of Agricultural and Life
Sciences, The University of Tokyo
NARO (National Agriculture and
Food Research Organization) (NIAS)
Sharing the sensor
data via the internet Republic of
Socialist
Discovering and maintaining native Vietnamese varieties using Republic of
Vietnam
Developing resource-efficient field management technologies and Colombia

up-to-date breeding techniques new-generation rice varieties for underdeveloped irrigation

There are many valuable breeds of pig in Vietnam, but many native Vietnamese varieties are Principal Investigator infrastructure in Colombia Principal Investigator
Senior Scientist
at risk of extinction as economic development has resulted in the introduction of foreign Prof. Nguyen Thanh Son
Rice is produced in inefficient irrigation systems in many areas in tropical Latin America, and Manabu Ishitani
breeds. Some native varieties are expected to include lines suitable as animal hosts for the Director General, National Institute of
Animal Science (NIAS), the efficiency of water and fertilizer utilization is generally low compared to that of Asia. Weed Agrobiodiversity Research Area,
production of organs for xenotransplantation into human recipients, and there is conjecture Ministry of Agricultural and Rural International Center for Tropical
that other breeds with useful traits may still be undiscovered. In order to protect these rare Development (MARD) control is also problematic due to the heterogeneity of water depths, which further aggravates Agriculture

Visiting farmers in the Ðà B c District of
Hòa Bình Province
breeds as pig germplasm, the project is creating a cryogenic gene bank (cryo-bank) system
that stores sperm, oocytes, fertilized oocytes, etc., and promotes their utilization.
artificial insemination center
Potential boost to regenerative medicine using iPS cells
Many pigs retain gene sequences that derive from certain strains of virus, so
the problem of infection must be overcome in order for organs grown inside
pigs to be used for transplantation into humans. However, in 2015, it was
discovered that there may exist lines of pigs possessing few of these sequences.
The discovery or generation of pigs for which there is no concern of viral infec-
tion would be a significant contribution to medical advances.
the excessive use of herbicides and the decline in productivity. Through this project we utilize
deep-rooting genes to develop new Colombian rice varieties that can attain higher yield with
Visiting facilities at an
lower inputs of water and nutrients. We also adopt precision agriculture approaches with
in Hòa Bình Province
state-of-the-art sensing technologies, and thus address the challenge of developing
and adopting new low-input technologies for Latin American rice production.
Selection of new breeding
lines with higher water-use Efforts in Colombia can contribute to global food security
efficiency in rainout shelters
Progress in the research conducted by this project can boost rice production in
Colombia, with the country potentially attaining self-sufficiency in rice. It may lead to a higher employment rate
and the steady growth of local agricultural communities, and enable in-country refugees to return to their villages.
If other Latin American countries, and perhaps even African countries, were to adopt these new rice cultivars
and low-input technologies, the research would contribute to food security on a global scale.

Research Institutions in Vietnam National Institute of Animal Science (NIAS) / Institute of Biotechnology, Research Institutions in Colombia International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT), etc.
Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology (IBT, VAST) / Vietnam National University of Agriculture (VNUA), etc. Research Institutions in Japan The University of Tokyo / Kyushu University / Tokyo University of Agriculture
Research Institutions in Japan Institute of Livestock and Grassland Science, NARO (National Agriculture and Food Research Organization) (NILGS), A Japanese PhD student explaining
National Institute of Animal Health, NARO (National Agriculture and Food Research Organization) (NIAH) and Technology / National Agriculture and Food Research Organization
the evaluation methodologies for deep-rooting
Research Period 5 Years Research Period 5 Years characteristics (at CIAT)

= Innovative Bio-production in Indonesia (iBioI): Integrated

= Development of Aquaponics Combined with Open Culture Adapting
Adoption Fiscal Year FY 2014 Adoption Fiscal Year FY 2012
Bio-refinery Strategy to Promote Biomass Utilization using
to Arid Regions for Sustainable Food Production =
Super-microbes for Fuels and Chemicals Production =

Avert Food Crises by Making Effective Principal Investigator

Prof. YAMADA Satoshi
Use of Limited Water Resources Faculty of Agriculture, Tottori University
Producing Fuel and Chemicals Ecologically Principal Investigator
Prof.OGINO Chiaki
with Major Switch from Petroleum to Biomass Graduate School of Engineering, Kobe
University

United Republic of
Solving water issues in arid regions using advanced aquaponics Mexican
States
Using super-microbes to create fuel and chemicals, aiming to build a sustainable Indonesia

Demand for food in Mexico is increasing due to the rapid growth in population. However, problems exist, such as deple- economy with biomass
tion of groundwater for irrigated agriculture and soil degradation due to the use of highly saline groundwater. In order to Principal Investigator Indonesia is a rich store of varied biomass and bioresources. This project aims to produce renewable energy and chem- Principal Investigator
achieve both effective water use and prevention of soil salinization, this project is working on an advanced form of aqua- Dr. Ilie Sava Racotta
icals from biomass feedstock derived from palm tree waste, which does not compete with food crops. Specifically, by Prof. Prasetya Bambang
ponics, a food production system that combines aquaculture and hydroponic cultivation of crops. Further development Dimitrov Head of Research Center for
emulating creative factories that create chemical compounds with high efficiency from sugars in the biomass by artificially Biotechnology, Indonesian Institute of
of aquaponics technology can potentially make maximum use of water by linking the system to open-field cultivation. Project Manager / Institutional
Management, Director of Northwestern reconstructing metabolic pathways, the project aims to develop transgenic microbial “cell Sciences (LIPI)
Specifically, fish and shrimp are farmed using groundwater, and the drainage from that pro- Center of Biological Research (CIBNOR) factories” that can lead to achieving significant energy savings and cost reductions for the
cess is used for hydroponic cultivation of crops that have the property of absorbing salts. Palm tree whole production process.
The water with reduced saline content resulting from hydroponic crop production can then
be used for open-field cultivation. Using biomass effectively can make this project a standard-
Converting irrigated agriculture into highly Trial cultivation of herbs. In addition to
bearer for eliminating global dependence on fossil resources
high value-added crops like herbs, open-field
A major switch from the current dependence on fossil fuels to biorefiner-
productive systems around the world cultivation is also being considered for
red peppers and cherry tomatoes. ies that produce bio-based products from biomass would result in a
Tilapia, a suitable candidate for If aquaponics suited to arid regions were adopted throughout the world, paradigm shift in the structure of the chemical industry. Practical exper-
farming. It is often seen in Mexican
markets. When fresh, it can even
irrigated agriculture could be converted into a sustainable food production iments in Indonesia will represent a pilot demonstration model for the use
be prepared as sashimi. system. The deployment of these highly productive systems will contribute of cellulosic biomass, and the technology also has potential to be deployed
to securing safe water and food, countering threats to food security. in countries such as Thailand and Malaysia that have large storage poten-
tial of biomass.

The feedstock under consideration for the current

project is the empty fruit bunches (EFB) remaining after extracting
Research Institutions in Mexico Northwestern Center of Biological Research (CIBNOR) Research Institutions in Indonesia Indonesian Institute of Sciences (LIPI) / University of Indonesia (UI), etc. palm oil. The main component of EFB is cellulose, and until now
Research Institutions in Japan Tottori University / Tokyo University of Marine Science and Technology Research Institutions in Japan Kobe University / Nagasaki University the bunches have been disposed of as waste in Indonesia.
There is great potential for microbial conversion
Research Period 5 Years Research Period 5 Years of EFB to fuels as well as chemicals.

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= The Project on Rice Research for Tailor-made Breeding and

Adoption Fiscal Year FY 2012

Cultivation Technology Development in Kenya =

Creating Rice Varieties and Cultivation Principal Investigator

Prof.YAMAUCHI Akira
Technology Tailor-made for Kenya’s Environment Graduate School of Bioagricultural
Sciences, Nagoya University

Republic
Developing superior rice varieties and cultivation methods of Kenya

that maximize each variety’s potential

In many sub-Saharan African countries, a pressing issue is boosting rice production Principal Investigator
Dr. Eliud K. Kireger
because the growth in domestic rice production is insufficient for the increase in
Director General, Kenya Agricultural &
consumption. Kenya is executing a policy to double rice production, but has to address Livestock Research Organization
impediments such as drought, cold weather at high elevation areas, low soil fertility (KALRO)
and rice blast disease. By using technologies such as molecular breeding and DNA
marker-assisted selection, the project advances the development of rice varieties
Cultivation experiments to exame the
effects of environmental factors on the expression
carrying useful genes to overcome stress conditions in Kenya. After assessing current
of characters of individual rice varieties cultivation practices, the project aims to develop cultivation technologies that maxi-
mize the potential of individual rice varieties and ensure sustainable rice production.
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Fostering both rice and researchers to address food shortages in sub-Saharan Africa
Combining tailor-made rice varieties suitable to Kenya’s cultivation environments with optimum cultivation methods lead
to an improvement of productivity and stability in rice production. The project contributes to achieving the goal of CARD*,
a consultative group of bilateral donors and regional and international organizations working in collab-
Disaster Prevention and Mitigation
oration with rice-producing African countries. It will also assist the development of human resources for
rice research both in Kenya and Japan.
* CARD: Coalition for African Rice Development

Research Institutions in Kenya
Research Institutions in Japan
Research Period
Kenya Agriculture and Livestock Research Organization (KALRO), etc.
Nagoya University / Okayama University / Shimane University /
Introducing useful agronomic
Yamagata University traits into Kenyan rice varieties
5 Years through crossbreeding

= Diversity Assessment and Development of Sustainable Use of

Adoption Fiscal Year FY 2012

Mexican Genetic Resources =

Bringing Stability to World Food Supplies Principal Investigator

Prof. WATANABE Kazuo
with Japanese Technology + Mexican Resources Gene Research Center,
University of Tsukuba

Exploring methods for preserving and managing genetic resources that are the
foundation of food production
Tanks for ultra low temperature
storage of genetic resources
United
Mexican
States
To stabilize the world’s food supplies, it is essential to preserve the diversity of agri- Principal Investigator
Dr. Jose Fernando De la
cultural genetic resources (genomes and genes of agricultural crops, farm animals,
Torre Sanchez
etc.) and to utilize those resources. In Mexico, which is No.4 in terms of diversity of
Director, National Genetic Resources
genetic resources among the list of 17 megadiversity countries (countries with rich Center (CNRG)
biodiversity), the project is researching assessment of genetic resource diversity,
establishment of methods for long-term preservation, and management of such
methods. Ultimately, the aim is to establish a model for implementation of “access to
genetic resources and the fair and equitable sharing of benefits” based on international
regimes such as the Nagoya Protocol for the Convention on Biological Diversity and
FAO International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture.

Leading model for sharing of abundant resources beyond national borders

If methods for long-term preservation of genetic resources, and management of such methods could be
established at a gene bank (genetic resource preservation and management facility) in Mexico with science
and technology assistance from Japan, it should be a good practice model of genetic resource research beyond
national borders and international sharing of benefits under the present complex paradigm influenced by strict
international laws. That outcome would provide a biological foundation for economic growth and food security.

Research Institutions in Mexico National Genetic Resources Center (CNRG)

Research Institutions in Japan University of Tsukuba Chayote, one of the crop
Research Period 5 Years species covered by this project

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= Project for Evaluation and Mitigation of Seismic Risk for = Hazard Assessment of Large Earthquakes and Tsunamis
Adoption Fiscal Year FY 2016 Adoption Fiscal Year FY 2015

Composite Masonry Buildings in Bhutan = in the Mexican Pacific Coast for Disaster Mitigation =

Protection of traditional Bhutanese architecture Principal Investigator

Prof. AOKI Takayoshi
Exploiting the Science of Slow Earthquakes to Principal Investigator
Associate Prof.
made with rammed earth and stone masonry Graduate School of Design and
Architecture, Nagoya City University
Mitigate Disasters from Megathrust Earthquakes ITO Yoshihiro
Disaster Prevention Research Institute,

techniques from earthquake damage and Tsunamis Kyoto University

Kingdom of United
Preparing for future earthquakes by developing and spreading Bhutan
Forecasting the size of future megathrust earthquakes and tsunamis by exploiting the Mexican
States

earthquake risk evaluation and aseismic protection techniques new technology of offshore and onshore geophysical observations.
Principal Investigator Principal Investigator
In Bhutan, most residential and public facilities are made of rammed earth* and stone Director, Chhador Wandgi
Conducting inspections We aim to assess the potential for megathrust earthquakes in the coastal region of the Guerrero
near the coastal tide level Dr. Víctor Manuel Cruz
masonry except for some reinforced concrete buildings up to five stories high and brick Department of Disaster Management observation point state by establishing the first Mexican seafloor geodetic and seismic network to obtain slow Atienza
buildings up to two stories seen in the capital and other larger cities. The project aims (DDM), Ministry of Home and Cultural earthquake data. After analyzing the onshore data as well as the landward data, such as onshore Instituto de Geofisica, Universidad
Affairs
to support the development of a quake-resistant community through the development GNSS* stations and seismic stations, we will develop scenarios for the earthquake and tsunami Nacional Autonoma de Mexico (UNAM)
Kick-off meeting of an aseismic protection policy obtained by a seismological research in Bhutan to hazard, an earthquake/tsunami hazard map, and a tsunami evacuation sign to aid in safely
Example of earthquake
make traditional Bhutanese masonry buildings earthquake resistant. This scope will be damage to a rammed evacuating the residents. The development of disaster education programs will help mitigate
realized by producing a manual for disaster mitigation education taking into consideration the results of earthquake earth architecture disasters with the inclusion of Mexican cultural perspectives and actions to be taken.
hazard evaluation, and by holding seminars for engineers and construction builders as well as local residents. *GNSS: Global Navigation Satellite System
* Rammed earth is a technique for constructing walls by filling earth material into a supported wooden frame and then ramming and compressing
until it hardens. Utilization of the new knowledge on slow earthquakes to mitigate the disasters Touring a local
observation point
Open experiment on
Contribute to building safe and secure communities through the development of how walls are destroyed from future megathrust earthquakes and tsunamis
(toppling test) Concluding the
Understanding the similarities and differences between slow and megathrust earthquakes in Japan and Mexico
technologies for disaster mitigation in Bhutan. will contribute greatly to understanding the fundamental physics of megathrust earthquakes and tsunamis in
Collaborative Research
Agreement at UNAM

Contribute to raising people’s awareness of disaster prevention by proposing the development and implementation of an aseismic Japan’s Nankai Trough region as well as the Mexican subduction zone. Furthermore, initiatives aimed at miti-
protection policy based on full-scale experiments and a disaster mitigation education manual for Bhutan’s government agencies gating damage in the event of a megathrust earthquake will aid in the sustainable development of Japanese
responsible for disaster management. The technologies to be developed through this project may be applied in other countries society by ensuring the lives and belongings of citizens are protected in the event of a future megathrust
as a model for overcoming the risks of disasters due to seismic vulnerability of traditional buildings made of earth and stones. earthquake centered in western Japan.

Research Institutions in Bhutan Department of Disaster Management (DDM), Department of Culture (DOC), Ministry of Home and Cultural Affairs / Department of Engineering Research Institutions in Mexico Instituto de Geofisica / Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Mexico (UNAM) /
Services (DES), Ministry of Works and Human Settlement / Department of Geology and Mines (DGM), Ministry of Economic Affairs Centro Nacional de Prevencion de Desastres (CENAPRED)
Research Institutions in Japan Nagoya City University / National Research Institute for Earth Science and Disaster Resilience (NIED) / Kyoto University / Kagawa University /
Tohoku University / Nihon University Research Institutions in Japan Kyoto University / The university of Tokyo / Tohoku University / Kobe University
Research Period 5 Years Research Period 5 Years

= Development of Extreme Weather Monitoring and Information = Integrated Research on Great Earthquakes and Disaster
Adoption Fiscal Year FY 2016 Adoption Fiscal Year FY 2015

Sharing System in the Philippines = Mitigation in Nepal Himalaya =

High-precision monitoring of torrential rainfall Principal Investigator

Prof. TAKAHASHI Yukihiro
and typhoons with a groundbreaking, Faculty of Science, Hokkaido University
Prepare Kathmandu Valley of Nepal for Principal Investigator
Prof. KOKETSU Kazuki
a Future Earthquake Disaster! Earthquake Research Institute,
The University of Tokyo

super low-cost monitoring technology

Republic Federal
Democratic
Establishment of the world’s highest-density thunderstorm observation network and of the
Philippines Tackle scientifically Nepal’s future great earthquake and its hazards Republic
of Nepal
cloud stereography using micro-satellite Focusing on a future great earthquake expected in Nepal Himalayas, and the highly populated and vulnerable Kathmandu
Torrential rainfall from thunderstorms and typhoons are causing large-scale disasters in Southeast Asia and other regions Principal Investigator Valley, we aim to provide scientifically advanced seismic hazard information and build fundamentals to mitigate earthquake Principal Investigator

of the world. Such extreme weather events, however, are still very difficult to monitor and predict with high precision even Dr. Joel Joseph S. disaster based on this information, by conducting researches on earthquake potential evaluation, ground motion predic- Mr. Rajendra Prasad
Marciano, Jr. tion, seismic hazard assessment, earthquake observation system, and education and policies. Khanal
with the combined use of conventional ground-based observations, meteorological
Acting Director, Department of Science For this aim, we also utilize data and research findings from the 2015 Gorkha earthquake. Director General, Department of Mines
satellites and state-of-the-art weather radars. The project aims to dramatically improve and Technology - Advanced Science and Geology(DMG), Ministry of Industry
torrential rainfall prediction by building the world’s highest-density thunderstorm obser- and Technology Institute (DOST-ASTI)
Local survey of locations
Build fundamentals for earthquake disaster mitigation based on
vation network with 60 observation sites as well as establishing a cloud stereography
of weather monitoring units
of PAGASA method with unprecedented precision through agile operation of micro-satellites.
advanced hazard information
Environmental measurement By integrating the research outcomes such as the source
Establishment of a method to monitor and predict the three- performed on a bridge
parapet in Manila model of a future great earthquake, predicted ground
dimensional structure of thunderstorms and typhoons with motions from the future earthquake, and observations by
the enhanced seismic network, we aim to obtain scientif-
the world’s highest precision
ically advanced earthquake hazard information. In addition,
The combined operation of a super low-cost, ground-based, high-density observation developing personnel and policies for communicating this
network and micro-satellite about 1/100th the price of conventional satellites demon- The highly vulnerable
Kathmandu Valley information to the Nepali society will lead to fundamentals
strates great ability in monitoring not only torrential rainfall but many other types of for the mitigation of future earthquake disaster in the
disasters as well as environmental monitoring for agriculture, forestry and fisheries Kathmandu Valley.
Survey on the locations
of weather monitoring units and atmospheric and marine pollution. The project will pioneer a prac-
in Manila Damage to historic
tical model in the Philippines as a proposal to the rest of the world. buildings from the
Gorkha earthquake

Research Institutions in Philippines Department of Science and Technology - Advanced Science and Research Institutions in Nepal Department of Mines and Geology / Ministry of Industry
Technology Institute (DOST-ASTI) / University of the Philippines Diliman Demonstration test of Research Institutions in Japan The University of Tokyo / Kochi University / OYO Corporation
Research Institutions in Japan Hokkaido University / Tokyo Metropolitan University a weather monitoring unit
Research Period 5 Years performed in Japan Research Period 5 Years

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= Technical Development to Upgrade Structural Integrity of

= Development of a Comprehensive Disaster Resilience System and
Adoption Fiscal Year FY 2015 Adoption Fiscal Year FY 2014
Buildings in Densely Populated Urban Areas and its Strategic
Collaboration Platform in Myanmar =
Implementation towards Resilient Cities =

Mitigate Earthquake Damage in Principal Investigator

Prof. NAKANO Yoshiaki
Build Safe Cities through Disaster Risk Principal Investigator
Prof. / Director
Densely Populated Urban Areas! Institute of Industrial Science,
The University of Tokyo
Assessment and Thorough Preparation MEGURO Kimiro
International Center for Urban Safety
Engineering, Institute of Industrial
Science, The University of Tokyo

People’s
Republic of
Develop techniques for seismic evaluation and retrofit of Republic of
Bangladesh Assess the risk of urban disasters and prepare for disasters in the future the Union of
Myanmar
buildings, and propose efficient methods of upgrading their With Myanmar and its cities under large-scale development, the risk of disasters increases due to expansion of the urban
population and climate change. This project monitors changes in the ground, terrain, and urban environment associated
structural integrity. Principal Investigator
Principal Investigator
Mr. Mohammad Abu with the development process, and develops a system for assessing vulnerabilities to potential disasters in Myanmar. Pro-Rector / Prof.
Although Bangladesh is located in a seismically active region, its capital city Dhaka is Sadeque The project aims to identify disaster risks in advance to contribute to the formulation of regional development planning Khin Than Yu
one of the world’s most vulnerable urban centers due to its unordered and dense urban Director, Housing and Building and disaster prevention countermeasures as well as to support the strengthening of the Myanmar government’s disaster Yangon Technological University (YTU)
layout and low-quality building structures. In addition, building design and construction Research Institute
Poorly reinforced RC columns
response capabilities.
with brick chip aggregate practices as well as structural characteristics differ significantly from those in
Japan. To improve Dhaka’s earthquake resilience, we aim to develop seismic Field survey to observe flood risk Disseminate research outcomes and
countermeasures (Wagadok Dam)
evaluation and retrofit techniques suitable for buildings in Bangladesh, and jointly develop urban planning upgrad- contribute to improvement of disaster
ing scenarios for efficiently deploying them on a societal level.
response capabilities throughout Asia
Realization of a safe and secure Dhaka through development of earthquake Collaboration among government, industry and academia is indis-
resilience technology Holding a workshop with
pensable for building safe cities. It has already been decided to
By upgrading Dhaka’s building performance and urban center’s resilience against earthquake damage, we our overseas partners establish the Research Center for Urban Safety (provisional title),
aim to develop a safe and secure city and civil infrastructures for stable economic activity. As the techniques which will serve as the core of a consortium to promote such
developed through this project address urban and building-related issues that are also commonly found collaboration. The solutions for the issues in Myanmar promise to
in other developing countries, their worldwide dissemination has the potential to contribute to the safer serve as a model that can be applied to other Asian countries to
New building at YTU where the
global society. improve their disaster response capabilities. Research Center for Urban Safety
will be established

Research Institutions in Bangladesh
Research Institutions in Japan
Research Period
Low-quality buildings
collapsed under gravity load Research Institutions in Myanmar Yangon Technological University (YTU) / Myanmar Engineering Society (MES) / Relief and Resettlement Department (RRD) / Department of
Housing and Building Research Institute / Ministry of Housing and Public Works / Bangladesh University of
Engineering and Technology / Ahsanullah University of Science and Technology / University of Asia Pacific Meteorology and Hydrology (DMH) / Directorate of Water Resources and Improvement of River Systems (DWIR) / Ministry of Construction
(MOC) / Irrigation Department (ID) / Yangon City Development Committee (YCDC) / Mandalay Technological University (MTU) / etc.
The University of Tokyo / Tohoku University / Osaka University Research Institutions in Japan The University of Tokyo / Hokkaido University / Tohoku University / Keio University
5 Years Research Period 5 Years

= Application of State of the Art Technologies to Strengthen

= Integrated Study on Mitigation of Multimodal Disasters caused by
Adoption Fiscal Year FY 2014 Adoption Fiscal Year FY 2013
Research and Response to Seismic, Volcanic and Tsunami Events,
Ejection of Volcanic Products =
and Enhance Risk Management =

Four Approaches to Mitigate Earthquake, Principal Investigator

Prof. KUMAGAI Hiroyuki
Principal Investigator
Prof. IGUCHI Masato
Tsunami, and Volcanic Disasters Graduate School of Environmental
Studies, Nagoya University
Save Indonesian People from Volcanic Disasters Sakurajima Volcano Research Center,
Disaster Prevention Research Institute,
Kyoto University

Republic of Republic of
Minimizing disasters by using cutting-edge Japanese science and technology Colombia Integrated warning system for volcanic disasters Indonesia

Columbia suffers from earthquake, tsunami, and volcanic disasters. Although progress in the deployment and operation through multi-disciplinary cooperation
of observation networks has been made, there is still much room for further development. In this project, the observation Principal Investigator Indonesia has 127 active volcanoes, and a high risk of multimodal sediment Principal Investigator
data and knowledge accumulated in Columbia will be merged with the latest Japanese monitoring systems and damage Marta Lucia Calvache V.
disasters due to volcanic eruptions. This project is attempting to develop Mr. Kasbani
prediction techniques to develop technology that minimizes damage from disasters in Colombia. Science and engineer- Directora Técnica de Geoamenazas,
an integrated observation system and simulators to mitigate various vol- Head of Center for Volcanology and
Servicio Geológico Colombiano (SGC) Pyroclastic flow deposit Geological Hazard Mitigation,
ing researchers focus on four areas: monitoring, modelling, damage prediction, and information dissemination. from Kelud volcano on canic disasters, including lahar (mud flow), slope failure and dispersion of Geological Agency, Ministry of Energy
February 13, 2014 and Mineral Resources
Protecting humanity from disasters by deploying the technology volcanic ash. By integrating systems such an early warning system of
eruption, GIS multimodal sediment movement simulator, and airborne
in high disaster-risk areas around the world volcanic ash warning system, the project aims to
In addition to accumulating research data from earthquake develop a decision making support system for multimodal sediment disasters.
source analysis and volcano monitoring, the project con-
structs a framework for real-time forecasting of disaster Deploying a support system for decision making to mitigate complex
Microtremor observations
damage and a system of disaster information dissemination volcanic disasters
in Bogota using social media. Research outcomes are to be imple- Successful development of the support system for decision making would enable the provision
mented throughout the world in areas with high risk of of information required by public sector disaster prevention entities for use in disaster prevention
disasters, contributing to safe evacuation of residents and measures. There is also the potential to provide information directly to the public, including hazard
appropriate response to damage. maps, volcanic ash fall forecasts and sediment disasters.
Installing GPS observation
Excursion to Nevado del system on Mount Merapi
Ruiz volcano

Research Institutions in Colombia
Research Institutions in Japan
Research Period
Servicio Geológico Colombiano (SGC) / Dirección General Maritima (DIMAR) / Unidad Nacional para la Gestión del Riesgo de Desastres Research Institutions in Indonesia Center for Volcanology and Geological Hazard Mitigation (PVMBG), Geological Agency, Ministry of Energy and Mineral
(UNGRD) / Instituto Distrital de Gestión de Riesgos (IDIGER) / Universidad Nacional de Colombia / Universidad de los Andes Resources / Gadjah Mada University (UGM) / Research Centre for Water Resources (PUSAIR), Ministry of Public Work /
Centre for Climate Change and Air Quality, Meteorological, Climatological and Geophysical Agency (BMKG), etc.
Nagoya University / The University of Tokyo / Tohoku University / National Research Institute for Earth Science and Disaster Prevention (NIED) Research Institutions in Japan Kyoto University / University of Tsukuba / The University of Tokyo
5 Years Research Period 5 Years

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= Research Project on Disaster Prevention/Mitigation Measures

Adoption Fiscal Year FY 2013

against Floods and Storm Surges in Bangladesh =

Consider Action on Floods and Storm Surges to Principal Investigator

Prof./ Director
Break the Disaster-poverty Spiral in Bangladesh NAKAGAWA Hajime
Research Center for Fluvial and
Coastal Disasters, Disaster Prevention
Research Institute, Kyoto University

People’s
Investigate measures using Japanese science and technology Republic of
Bangladesh
to prevent or mitigate flood and storm surge damage
Bangladesh suffers significant damage due to flooding and storm surges, and this Principal Investigator
exacerbates poverty, further reducing the ability to counter such damage and gener- Prof./ Director
Md. Munsur Rahman
ating a downward spiral. Preventing and mitigating damage is an urgent task. This
Institute of Water and Flood
project is attempting to produce flood and storm surge hazard maps, to propose Management (IWFM), Bangladesh
Surveys using interviews in
measures to reduce damage from riverbank erosion and levee collapse, to develop University of Engineering and
Technology (BUET)
a Hindu community (Arpangsia warning and evacuation systems, and to work on predicting and taking action against
in Khulna District)
flood-driven dispersal of harmful substances. The aim is to construct resilient local
communities.
SATREPS 2017
Learn resilience and disaster prevention to escape from the spiral
of disaster and poverty
Progress in this project will enable the authorities to incorporate scientifically grounded
recommendations into their measures and plans. It is hoped that enhancing local ability to
Infectious Diseases Control
survey, analyze, and predict flood and storm surge damage will result in communities with
local disaster prevention capabilities that are resilient to disasters. That would make it pos- SATREPS projects in the field of Infectious Diseases Control have been transferred to AMED -
sible to break the disaster-poverty spiral. the Japan Agency for Medical Research and Development.
Poor polder drainage and
sedimentation resulted in inundation up to the
(The transfer took place on April 1, 2015. Projects that terminated before that date were not
levels of discoloration on the buildings
Research Institutions in Bangladesh Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET), etc. (Kapotakho in Khulna District) transferred.)
Research Institutions in Japan Kyoto University / The University of Tokyo / Nagasaki University / Kochi University
Research Period 5 Years

= Earthquake and Tsunami Disaster Mitigation in the Marmara Region

Adoption Fiscal Year FY 2012

and Disaster Education in Turkey =

Survey the Marmara Sea Seismic Gap and Principal Investigator

Principal Research Scientist,
Prepare Society for Giant Earthquakes Dr. KANEDA Yoshiyuki
Japan Agency for Marine-Earth Science

and Tsunamis and Technology

Republic of
Using simulations to visualize sea-bottom observations and other research results Turkey

The Marmara Sea region has a high population density, and includes Istanbul, the center of Turkey’s economy. However,
under the sea is there a seismic gap associated with a giant earthquake. Considering the level of damage caused by the Principal Investigator
1999 Izmit earthquake in the neighboring region to the east, the risk in Marmara is large. Despite that risk, Turkey still has Prof. Dr. Haluk Ozener
many outstanding issues for disaster mitigation, including building structures that are not compliant with seismic codes. Director, Kandilli Observatory and
Earthquake Research Institute,
This project will make seismic observations of the sea-bottom and surrounding regions, and produce simulations that Bogazici University
make the disaster risk visual. In order to build a strong,
long-lasting awareness of disaster preparedness, the project
team will organize Regional Disaster Prevention Communities
The North Anatolian Fault together with local authorities and other entities, and will
System. There is a seismic gap (a disseminate the information about disaster prevention through
gap in the record of earthquakes)
near the Marmara Sea. the media to deepen the understanding of disasters.
New ocean-bottom seismometer
(OBS). The new models are
Providing a scientific basis we will advance disaster education, and it can be easier to maintain and capable
of longer periods of observation.
applied to earthquake research in Japan
The project will raise the accuracy and speed of existing real-time earthquake and tsunami analysis in Turkey. Through
progress in disaster education based on scientific evidence, we will aim to raise the people’s awareness of disaster, and
by means of joint proposal for disaster management, will attempt to extend the benefits of the research outcomes to the
whole of Turkey. The research will also assist in elucidating the mechanisms of earthquakes anticipated in Japan, such
as Tokyo metropolitan near-field earthquakes and the interconnected Tokai, Tonankai, and Nankai earthquakes.

Research Institutions in Turkey Kandilli Observatory and Earthquake Research Institute, Bogazici University (KOERI)
Research Institutions in Japan Japan Agency for Marine-Earth Science and Technology / The University of Tokyo / Urban Istanbul has both traditional
Edogawa University / University of Hyogo streets and high-rise buildings.
Research Period 5 Years Not all buildings are earthquake-resistant.

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= Strengthening of research and reference activities on the

= Establishment of Laboratory Surveillance System for
Adoption Fiscal Year FY 2016 Adoption Fiscal Year FY 2015
diagnoses of fungal infections including drug-resistant fungi in
Viral Diseases of Public Health Concern =
collaboration between Brazil and Japan =

Enabling rapid detection of drug-resistant Principal Investigator

Associate Prof.
Strengthen Countermeasures Against Viral Principal Investigator
Prof. YASUDA Jiro
fungi that cause refractory infection WATANABE Akira
Medical Mycology Research Center,
Infections and Prevent the Damage from Institute of Tropical Medicine,
Nagasaki University
Chiba University
Spreading!
Federative
Republic
Developing a method for rapid detection of drug-resistant Republic of
Brazil Investigate the actual state of affairs concerning infectious diseases and improve of Gabon

fungi through investigating their resistance mechanisms testing and diagnostic techniques
Fungal infections often occur in immune-compromised patients and/or patients with Principal Investigator The Gabonese Republic, located in Central Africa, is facing serious difficulties with viral infection, but there is no accurate Principal Investigator
Prof. Maria Luiza Moretti Dr. Bertrand Lell
chronic lung diseases such as pulmonary tuberculosis. Drug resistant fungi have been information on the actual conditions. It is vital to identify the causal viruses, investigate outbreak conditions, and ascertain
Infectious Diseases, Faculty of Medical Director, Centre de Recherches
emerging in recent years due to long-term use of antifungal drugs and other factors. Sciences, Internal Medical Department,
transmission pathways when devising countermeasures. The Study seeks to develop and disseminate techniques for Médicales de Lambaréné (CERMEL)
While the epidemiological information regarding drug-resistant fungi in Brazil is not University of Campinas quickly testing and diagnosing Ebola, Zika and other virus diseases and to establish a system for combatting infectious
clear at the moment, it may potentially have a significant impact as the number of diseases as soon as possible. Research will also be made to explore the characteristics and infection sources of uniden-
University of Campinas,
the Office is in this building
patients with pulmonary tuberculosis is large in Brazil. The tified pathogens.
project aims to clarify the prevalence of drug-resistance Both researchers

fungi, elucidate their resistance mechanisms and develop a rapid detection method. We will
holding a research
conference
Develop a simple and low-cost diagnostic method, thereby
also work to build a framework for collaboration among research institutions. contributing to worldwide disease control
The quick diagnostic system for viral infections to be developed by
Development of a system for diagnosing fungal infection and a
the Study will be simple and low-cost, allowing it to be used easily
framework for research collaboration in fungal infection diagnosis In the Laboratory,
researchers carry out in any developing nation. If it is adopted by African nations, it will be
Specific outcomes such as the establishment of a fungus bank to preserve drug-resistant an experiment inside the possible to effectively suppress the spread of infectious diseases
safety cabinet
fungal strains and conduct networking with other related institutions and facilities will enhance that accompany the movements of people and commodities, thereby
At the planned site of the new
the university’s function as a research center for fungal infection, which in the future will lead to the establishment laboratory, with Gabon contributing to worldwide disease control.
research colleagues
of a framework for research of fungal infection including that caused by drug-resistant fungi. Outcomes of this
project can be applied to Japan and other countries.

Research Institutions in Brazil University of Campinas Research Institutions in Gabon Centre de Recherches Médicales de Lambaréné (CERMEL)
Lambarene is noted in connection
Research Institutions in Japan Chiba University Research Institutions in Japan Nagasaki University with Albert Schweitzer.
Research Period 5 Years Research Period 5 Years

= Surveillance and Laboratory Support for = Integrative Application of Human and Pathogen
Adoption Fiscal Year FY 2015 Adoption Fiscal Year FY 2014

Emerging Pathogens of Public Health Importance = Genomic Information for Tuberculosis Control =

Investigate the Relationship Between Intestines Principal Investigator

Prof. KIYONO Hiroshi
Helping Tuberculosis Patients: Strengthening Principal Investigator
Prof. TOKUNAGA Katsushi
and Pathogens and Devise New Countermeasures The Institute of Medical Science,
The University of Tokyo
TB Control Strategies through Genomic Analysis! Graduate School of Medicine,
The University of Tokyo

Against Infectious Diseases!

Republic of Kingdom of
Help control infectious diseases by tracking outbreak trends more closely and carrying Ghana Revealing genetic risks of tuberculosis and developing effective treatments for Thailand

out research at the genetic level tuberculosis

The Republic of Ghana is facing a grave situation concerning the spread of cholera, AIDS and other infectious diseases. Principal Investigator Tuberculosis is an infectious disease and its burden for global health is well-known as HIV and malaria. Thailand is one Principal Investigator
Prof. Kwadwo Ansah Koram Dr.
Ebola hemorrhagic fever, which has broken out in nearby countries, is also a threat. The country is in urgent need of of 22 high burden countries of tuberculosis, and effective measures are required to control this disease urgently. Genome
Director, Noguchi Memorial Institute for Surakameth Mahasirimongkol
effective countermeasures against infectious diseases. The purpose of the Study is to support Ghana’s efforts to strengthen Medical Research (NMIMR) of
variation in both humans and TB bacteria may affect different phenotype and treatment. This large-scale study will ana-
Senior Physician, Department of
disease surveillance* and simultaneously improve testing and diagnostic techniques for major infectious diseases. Research University of Ghana lyze the variation of both host and pathogen genomes among TB patients, patients who suffered side effects from the Medical Sciences, Ministry of Public
will also be carried out to determine what gene types of host and gut microbiota make a person susceptible to what medication, and individuals who have not developed TB, in order to reveal how genomic DNA variants are associated Health

pathogen types in order to identify factors involved in infection and understand the mechanisms of immune response. with the development of TB and the side effects of the drug treatment.
* Activities to continuously track outbreaks of infectious diseases to help achieve faster and more effective outbreak response and control.
Tuberculosis control will be advanced in Thailand and world through
Develop a new method of combatting infectious the application of genomic information Ministry of Public Health,
diseases based on knowledge of intestinal flora From the results of the genomic analysis, this project will identify Thailand

In front of a relief of
Dr. Hideyo Noguchi at the entrance to
the Noguchi Memorial Institute of
Medical Research (NMIMR; established
in 1979 with Japanese aid), Ghana
University Medical School
Intestinal bacteria play an important role in immune response in the intestines. genetic factors associated with tuberculosis and establish highly
The Study will analyze the genomes of intestinal flora to ascertain whether effective and less side-effect causative treatment method. The
there is a correlation between intestinal flora and resistance to infectious With the chancellor
Site visit to collect clinical information
research finding will contribute to reduce TB patients and provide
Exterior of NMIMR, of the University of Ghana
which plays a central
diseases. The Study will enable the development of disease control measures and the director of NMIMR for understanding the environment better quality of life to the patients globally.
around tuberculosis patients
role in infectious disease utilizing genome-level information and is expected help
and immunity research
in West Africa establish new strategies for combatting infectious diseases.

Research Institutions in Thailand Ministry of Public Health, Thailand / Mahidol University

Research Institutions in Ghana Noguchi Memorial Institute for Medical Research (NMIMR) of University of Ghana
Research Institutions in Japan The University of Tokyo / RIKEN / Research Institute of Tuberculosis (JATA) /
Research Institutions in Japan The University of Tokyo / Mie University / National Institute of Infectious Diseases, NIID
Fukujuji Hospital (JATA)
Research Period 5 Years
Research Period 4 Years

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= Searching Lead Compounds of Anti-malarial and Anti-amebic = Epidemiological Studies on Animal Protozoan Diseases in
Adoption Fiscal Year FY 2014 Adoption Fiscal Year FY 2013

Agents by Utilizing Diversity of Indonesian Bio-resources = Mongolia and Development of Effective Diagnostics Measures =

Screening a Wide Range of Microbial Resources Principal Investigator

Prof. NOZAKI Tomoyoshi
Protect Livestock in Mongolia from Protozoan Principal Investigator
Prof. YOKOYAMA Naoaki
for Effective Anti-parasitic Compounds Graduate School of Medicine and Faculty
of medicine, The University of Tokyo
Diseases and Ticks Obihiro University of Agriculture and
Veterinary Medicine

Republic of
Plants, microbes, and other organisms are important resources for drug discovery Indonesia Identify protozoan diseases endemic to Mongolia and develop simple and rapid Mongolia

Indonesia is a nation rich in biological resources. As substances found in plants and microorganisms have the potential diagnostic kits
to be used as drugs, these biological resources are highly valuable in drug discovery. The aim of this project is to screen Principal Investigator Trypanosomosis, piroplasmosis, and many other animal protozoan diseases are severely epidemic in Mongolia, causing Principal Investigator
Indonesia’s diverse microbial resources for compounds that might be candidates for drugs to treat malaria and amebia- Prof. Eniya Listiani Dewi
chronic diseases in livestock. This is a particularly serious issue, as a large proportion of the population owes its livelihood Dr. Badgar Battsetseg
sis. There are no vaccines against these parasitic diseases, and drug treatments are also limited, meaning that new drugs Deputy Chairperson,
to livestock farming. This project will produce distribution maps of trypanosomosis, piroplasmosis, and of the ticks that Director , Institute of Veterinary Medicine,
The Agency for the Assessment and Mongolian University of Life Sciences
are needed. Technical assistance provided through the project will also enable Indonesia to develop the capability for Application of Technology (BPPT) are vectors for piroplasmosis. Based on analyses of antigen genes of the field isolates
independent drug discovery research. of the parasites, the project is also attempting to develop simple and rapid diagnos-
Potential for drug discovery in Japan as well as in Indonesia tic kits, and aims to collect research resources of use in determining countermeasures
for infectious diseases.
If compounds that are potential candidates for new drugs are
identified, researchers will collaborate with corporations with Mongolian strategies to control protozoan diseases will be
the aim of their commercialization. If Indonesia becomes
the first model in the world!
capable of developing therapeutic drugs for itself, this will
lead to its further economic development. Ensuring that If the diagnostic kits for trypanosomosis and piroplasmo-
Indonesian biological resources can also be utilized in Japan sis are widely adopted in Mongolia, they can contribute to
Preprocessing for the isolation of also enhances Japan’s potential for drug discovery research. promotion of the livestock industry by fighting animal
microorganisms from collected soil Field testing of simple
diagnostic kit
protozoan diseases. Moreover, if they are used to conduct
epidemological surveys of protozoan diseases in Mongolia
and establish a strategy to cope with such diseases, the experience will be an extremely
Instruction on enzyme valuable practical model for considering how to control protozoan diseases on a global scale.
activity assay for the
malaria parasite
Research Institutions in Indonesia The Agency for the Assessment and Application of Technology (BPPT) Research Institutions in Mongolia Mongolian University of Life Sciences First academic seminar
Research Institutions in Japan The University of Tokyo / Kitasato University / Nagasaki University / for local veterinarians
Research Institutions in Japan Obihiro University of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine
MicroBiopharm Japan Co., Ltd.
Research Period 5 Years Research Period 5 Years

= Development of Innovative Research Technique in Genetic

= Ecological studies on flying foxes and their involvement in
Adoption Fiscal Year FY 2014 Adoption Fiscal Year FY 2013
Epidemiology of Malaria and Other Parasitic Diseases in Lao PDR
rabies-related and other viral infectious diseases =
for Containment of Their Expanding Endemicity =

Protecting People from Dangerous Viruses by Principal Investigator

Prof. HONDO Eiichi
Monitor Malaria and Other Parasitic Diseases Principal Investigator
Director,

Investigating the Ecology of Flying Foxes! Graduate School of Bioagricultural

Sciences, Nagoya University
in Laos to Stop Their Spread Dr. KANO Shigeyuki
Department of Tropical Medicine and
Malaria, Research Institute, National
Center for Global Health and Medicine

Lao People’s
Republic of
Understanding flying fox ecology to reveal high infection risk locations and activities Indonesia Molecular and genetic monitoring of parasitic diseases that Democratic
Republic
Bats can transmit rabies and other dangerous viruses. Among the bats, flying foxes travel particularly long distances, and threaten the people of Laos
should be monitored as animals that may spread infections across national borders. Their ecology, however, is still poorly Principal Investigator The emergence and spread of drug-resistant malaria are major issues in the Greater Principal Investigator
understood. In this project, we are conducting a survey of the movement of flying foxes in Indonesia, home to a great Dean. Agus Priyono
Mekong Subregion. The Lao PDR also needs to accelerate control against opisthorchi- Dr. Paul Brey
diversity of plants and animals. We assess their points of contact with dogs, wild animals, and humans, and track routes Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Bogor
asis viverrini and schistosomiasis mekongi, which are still inflicting serious damage on Pasteur Institute of Laos (IPL)
Agricultural University (IPB)
of infection. We will also analyze the viral strains that they carry. the health of the people and the economy of the country. This project involves working
Improve public health through effective measures to SATREPS Lao researcher
begins DNA extraction from
with young Laotian researchers on molecular genetic epidemiology for these three sig-
nificant parasitic diseases, with the aim of developing simple, rapid and precise diagnos-
prevent infection filter paper blood samples
tic methods using LAMP techniques. The scientific evidence obtained by the project can
The development of diagnostic tools and methods for rapid and then be used as the basis of policy proposals for the control of these diseases.
exhaustive detection of viruses has enabled the gathering of more Participants come together
accurate infection data. Our aim is also to lay the at a project meeting Controlling the spread of endemic parasitic diseases will boost the development of SATREPS research team
foundations for research and education so that local Laos and other countries in the Greater Mekong Subregion in Laos

researchers can carry out viral analysis and diag- The outcomes of this project will include new diagnostic methods for malaria and other parasitic
nosis independently, enabling them to continue diseases, and if systems for monitoring endemicity and controlling these diseases can be estab-
Drone used to survey
flying fox habitats gathering and disseminate infection data to reduce lished, this will lead to improved health and greater food security for the people of Laos and the
the number of infections caused by flying foxes. Greater Mekong Subregion. Furthermore, this has the potential to significantly boost economic
growth through the creation of new industries such as fisheries and tourism.

Research Institutions in Indonesia Bogor Agricultural University Research Institutions in Lao Pasteur Institute of Laos (IPL) /
Research Institutions in Japan Nagoya University / Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology / Center of Malariology, Parasitology and Entomology (CMPE), Ministry of Health
Yamaguchi University Research Institutions in Japan National Center for Global Health and Medicine
Research Period 5 Years Research Period 5 Years

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Infectious Diseases Control

= Establishment of an Early-warning System for Infectious

Adoption Fiscal Year FY 2013

Diseases in Southern Africa Incorporating Climate Predictions =

Fighting against Infectious Diseases with Principal Investigator

Prof. MINAKAWA Noboru
a Warning System Integrating Different Areas Institute of Tropical Medicine,
Nagasaki University

of Research
With no respect
for national borders,
Republic of
climate change and changes
in weather conditions can Establishment of an early-warning system for infectious South Africa
affect the occurrence of
vector mosquitoes. diseases in Southern Africa, incorporating climate predictions
In Southern Africa, where poverty is prominent, lives are threatened by infectious diseases. Principal Investigator
Dr. Neville Sweijd
Recent climate changes have increased the possible risks of infectious disease outbreaks
Director, Alliance for Collaboration on
in unexpected regions and on scales previously unknown. This project is developing an Climate & Earth Systems Science
infectious disease outbreak prediction model that incorporates the influences of a variety (ACCESS)
of environmental factors into the climate change models in order to predict the outbreaks
of malaria, pneumonia, and diarrheal diseases such as cholera that are predominantly
affected by climate conditions. The ultimate aim of the research is to build an early warning
system that can be applied in implementing effective countermeasures for infectious disease.

Future application of the system for areas other than Southern

Africa!
By effectively utilizing the informative resources available to government institutions
The new model improved
the predictions of sea based on the early warning system, the number of people suffering from diseases
surface temperature and
climate variability
can be reduced. The predictions can be applied through approaches involving
appropriate preventative measures during warning periods and in high-risk regions
(including implementation of countermeasures, preparation of medicines and diagnostic kits for an early response).
In the future, the system can also be expected to be developed and deployed in areas outside Southern Africa.

Research Institutions in South Africa Alliance for Collaboration on Climate & Earth Systems Science (ACCESS), etc.
The prediction of disease outbreak
Research Institutions in Japan Japan Agency for Marine-Earth Science and Technology (JAMSTEC) allows effective control measures
Research Period 5 Years such as insecticide spray

Adoption Fiscal Year FY 2012

= Surveillance of Viral Zoonoses in Africa =

Locating Viruses to Predict the Emergence of Principal Investigator

Prof.TAKADA Ayato
Viral Zoonoses Research Center for Zoonosis Control,
Hokkaido University

Republic of
Identifying routes of virus transmission to humans and assessing a potential public Zambia

health risk
Captured bats may carry highly infectious
hemorrhagic fever viruses, so researchers wear
Biosafety Level 3 (BSL3) protective clothing.
The battle against infectious diseases in Africa needs to be addressed as a global Principal Investigator
Prof. Aaron Mweene
issue. While viral zoonoses frequently emerge and spread in humans, livestock, and
School of Veterinary Medicine,
wildlife in Africa, relevant information and appropriate diagnostic techniques are not The University of Zambia
sufficiently provided. Consequently, there is an urgent need to deploy diagnostic
techniques and to build capacity for research and education on viral zoonoses. The
project involves surveys and research to elucidate the perpetuation mechanisms and
transmission routes of viruses, attempting to clarify the factors behind the emergence
of zoonotic viral infections.

Assessing the potential risk of disease outbreaks

contributes to the control of viral infections
It will become possible to provide a scientific basis for the control of viral zoonoses by establishing
accurate and sensitive virus detection methods that clarify the distribution and transmission routes
of viruses in the natural environment. The project will contribute to efforts to control viral zoonoses
by raising the standards of virology research and education in Zambia and by building networks
with other African countries.

Research Institutions in Zambia
Research Institutions in Japan
Research Period
School of Veterinary Medicine, The University of Zambia (SVM-UNZA)
Migrating birds may bring avian
Hokkaido University influenza, so their droppings are
surveyed for viruses.
5 Years

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Establishment of Environmentally Sound Management of Construction and Demolition Waste Establishment of Cryo-bank System for Vietnamese Native Pig Resources Advanced Researcher, Institute of Agrobiological Sciences,
and Its Wise Utilization for Environmental Pollution Control and for New Recycled Construction
Prof. Graduate School of Science and
Vietnam ― 30 and Sustainable Production System to Conserve Bio-diversity Dr. KIKUCHI Kazuhiro
NARO (National Agriculture and Food Vietnam p44

2014
KAWAMOTO Ken Engineering, Saitama University Research Organization) (NIAS)
2017

Materials
Development of Aquaponics Combined with Open Culture Adapting to Prof.
Establishment and Implementation of an Innovative Forest Resource Management Co-created Associate Prof. The Center for African Area Studies, 31 Arid Regions for Sustainable Food Production YAMADA Satoshi
Faculty of Agriculture, Tottori University Mexico p44
Cameroon ―

Bioresources
in Collaboration between Ecological Methods and Indigenous Knowledge YASUOKA Hirokazu Kyoto University
Development and Adoption of Latin American Low-input Rice Production

2013
Prof. Graduate School of Agricultural and Life
Development of Next-Generation Sustainable Land Management (SLM) Framework to Combat Prof. Arid Land Research Center, 32 System through Genetic Improvement and Advanced Field-management Technologies OKADA Kensuke Sciences, The University of Tokyo
Colombia p45
01 Desertification Tottori University
Ethiopia p26
Environment/Energy (Global

TSUNEKAWA Atsushi
Innovative Bio-production in Indonesia (iBioI): Integrated Bio-refinery Strategy to Promote Prof. Graduate School of Engineering,
Comprehensive Assessment and Conservation of Blue Carbon Ecosystems and Their Services Prof. School of Environment and Society, Philippines 33 Biomass Utilization using Super-microbes for Fuels and Chemicals Production OGINO Chiaki Kobe University
Indonesia p45
02 in the Coral Triangle (Blue CARES) NADAOKA Kazuo Tokyo Institute of Technology / Indonesia p26
The Project on Rice Research for Tailor-made Breeding and Cultivation Technology

0212
Prof. Graduate School of Bioagricultural
2016

Strengthening of the Environmental Radiation Control and Legislative Basis Prof./Director Fukushima University/Institute 34 Development in Kenya YAMAUCHI Akira Sciences, Nagoya University
Kenya p46
03 for the Environmental Remediation of Radioactively Contaminated Sites NANBA Kenji
of Environmental Radioactivity in Ukraine p27
Fukushima University Prof. Gene Research Center,
Integrated Research Field of
35 Diversity Assessment and Development of Sustainable Use of Mexican Genetic Resources WATANABE Kazuo University of Tsukuba
Mexico p46
Development and Implementation of New Damage Assessment Process Associate Prof. Remote Sensing Division, Center for
04 in Agricultural Insurance as Adaptation to Climate Change for Food Security HONGO Chiharu Environmental Remote Sensing,
Indonesia p27
Chiba University Flash Floods Integrated Management Considering Climate Change for Secured Development in Prof. Disaster Prevention Research Institute,
Egypt ―
Wadi Basins SUMI Tetsuya Kyoto University
Prof. Graduate School of Veterinary Medicine,
05 Visualization of Impact of Chronic / Latent Chemical Hazard and Geo-Ecological Remediation Zambia p28

2017
︲ scale Environmental Issues)

ISHIZUKA Mayumi Hokkaido University Integrated Research on Resilience Enhancement of Industry Complexes Through Establishment
Prof. Graduate School of Social Engineering,
of Area-BCM Operations and Development Toolkits for Disaster Risk Analysis and Information Thailand ―
2015

Institute of Industrial Science,

06 Advancing Co-design of Integrated Strategies with Adaptation to Climate Change Prof. OKI Taikan The University of Tokyo
Thailand p28 WATANABE Kenji Nagoya Institute of Technology
Sharing for the Wellbeing of Population at Risk
Associate Prof. School of Environment and Society, Project for Evaluation and Mitigation of Seismic Risk for Composite
07 Establishment of Environmental Conservation Platform of Tonle Sap Lake YOSHIMURA Chihiro Tokyo Institute of Technology
Cambodia p29
36 Masonry Buildings in Bhutan
Prof. Graduate School of Design and
Bhutan p48
AOKI Takayoshi Architecture, Nagoya City University

2016
Research on the Integration System of Spatial Environment Analyses and Advanced Metal
2014

Prof. Faculty of International Resource

Disaster Prevention and Mitigation

08 Recovery to Ensure Sustainable Resource Development ISHIYAMA Daizo Science, Akita University
Serbia p29 Development of Extreme Weather Monitoring and Information Sharing Prof.
37 System in the Philippines TAKAHASHI Yukihiro
Faculty of Science, Hokkaido University Philippines p48
Interdisciplinary Research Centre for
Prof. River Basin Environment, Graduate Hazard Assessment of Large Earthquakes and Tsunamis in the Mexican Associate Prof. Disaster Prevention Research Institute,
09 Hydro-microbiological Approach for Water Security in Kathmandu Valley, Nepal KAZAMA Futaba Faculty of Interdisciplinary Research,
Nepal p30 38 Pacific Coast for Disaster Mitigation ITO Yoshihiro Kyoto University
Mexico p49
University of Yamanashi

2015
Prof.
2013

Earthquake Research Institute,

Prof. Wildlife Research Center, 39 Integrated Research on Great Earthquakes and Disaster Mitigation in Nepal Himalaya KOKETSU Kazuki The University of Tokyo
Nepal p49
10 Biodiversity Conservation in Amazon based on a New Concept of “Field Museum” KOHSHIMA Shiro Kyoto University
Brazil p30
Technical Development to Upgrade Structural Integrity of Buildings in Densely Populated Urban Prof. Institute of Industrial Science,
Development of Clean and Efficient Utilization of Low Rank Coals and Biomass by Solvent Specially Appointed Prof. Institute of Advanced Energy, 40 Areas and its Strategic Implementation towards Resilient Cities NAKANO Yoshiaki The University of Tokyo
Bangladesh p50
11 Treatment MIURA Koichi Kyoto University
Thailand p31
Application of State of the Art Technologies to Strengthen Research and Response to Seismic, Prof. Graduate School of Environmental
Sustainable Management of Coral Reef and Island Ecosystems: Responding to the Threat of Associate Prof. Faculty of Science, University of the 41 Volcanic and Tsunami Events, and Enhance Risk Management KUMAGAI Hiroyuki Studies, Nagoya University
Colombia p50
12 Climate Change Palau p31

2014
NAKAMURA Takashi Ryukyus
2012

Development of a Comprehensive Disaster Resilience System and Collaboration Platform in International Center for Urban Safety
Prof. Institute for Space-Earth Environmental Argentina Prof. & Director
13 Development of the Atmospheric Environmental Risk Management System in South America p32 42 Myanmar MEGURO Kimiro
Engineering, Institute of Industrial Myanmar p51
MIZUNO Akira Research, Nagoya University / Chile Science, The University of Tokyo
Sakurajima Volcano Research Center,
Prof.
e-Integrated Smart Transport to Dually Achieve CO2 Reduction and People’s Well-Being to Prof. Institute of Science and Technology El 43 Integrated Study on Mitigation of Multimodal Disasters caused by Ejection of Volcanic Products IGUCHI Masato
Disaster Prevention Research Institute, Indonesia p51
― Kyoto University

2013
Support THAILAND 4.0 HAYASHI Yoshitsugu Research, Chubu University Salvador
2017

Research Project on Disaster Prevention/Mitigation Measures against Floods and Storm Surges Research Center for Fluvial and Coastal
Prof. / Director
Environment/Energy (Low Carbon Society/Energy)

Geothermal Exploration by Thermoluminescence Technique Prospection and Reservoir Prof. Graduate School of Environmental
Thailand ―
44 in Bangladesh NAKAGAWA Hajime
Disasters, Disaster Prevention Research Bangladesh p52
TSUCHIYA Noriyoshi Studies, Tohoku University Institute, Kyoto University
Evaluation by Integration of Geological, Geophysical and Geochemical Data Analysis
Earthquake and Tsunami Disaster Mitigation in the Marmara Region and Disaster Education in Principal

2012
Comprehensive Conversion of Biomass and Waste to Super Clean Graduate School of Science and Japan Agency for Marine-Earth Science
14 Fuels by New Solid Catalysts
Prof.
Engineering for Research, Thailand p34 45 Turkey Research Scientist, and Technology
Turkey p52
TSUBAKI Noritatsu Dr. KANEDA Yoshiyuki
2016

University of Toyama
Smart Cities for Emerging Countries based on Sensing, Network and General Manager Global Business Development Office,
15 Big Data Analysis of Multimodal Regional Transport System TSUBOI Tsutomu Nagoya Electric Works Co., Ltd.
India p34
Prof. Department of Molecular and Cellular El
Research and Development of Integrated Understanding on Chagas Disease and Its Treatment SHIMADA Junko
Parasitology, School of Health Sciences,
Salvador ―

2017
Producing Biomass Energy and Material through Revegetation of Prof. Research Institute for Sustainable Gunma University
16 Alang-alang (Imperata Cylindrica ) Fields UMEZAWA Toshiaki Humanosphere, Kyoto University
Indonesia p35
Prof.
2015

Development of an Improved Laboratory Surveillance System for Rabies Elimination NISHIZONO Akira
Faculty of Medicine, Oita University Philippines ―
Assistant Prof. Graduate School of Engineering, South
17 Production of Biofuels Using Algal Biomass KANDA Hideki Nagoya University Africa p35
One Health Approach to Control of Neglected Tropical Diseases with Special Attention on Prof. Graduate School of Agricultural and
Turkey ―
Technology Development of Steam-spot Detection and Sustainable Resource Use for Large Sandfly and Mosquito Borne Infections in Turkey MATSUMOTO Yoshitsugu Life Sciences, The University of Tokyo

2016
Prof. Graduate School of Engineering,
18 Enhancement of Geothermal Power Generation in Indonesia KOIKE Katsuaki Kyoto University
Indonesia p36
Strengthening of research and reference activities on the diagnoses of fungal infections Associate Prof. Medical Mycology Research Center,
46 including drug-resistant fungi in collaboration between Brazil and Japan Brazil p54
2014

Faculty of Engineering, Kyushu WATANABE Akira Chiba University

Sustainable Development of Rural Area by Effective Utilization of Bio-wastes with Highly Associate Prof. University / International Research

Infectious Diseases Control*

19 Efficient Fuel Cell Technology SHIRATORI Yusuke Center for Hydrogen Energy,
Vietnam p36
47 Surveillance and Laboratory Support for Emerging Pathogens of Public Health Importance
Prof. The Institute of Medical Science,
Ghana p54
KIYONO Hiroshi The University of Tokyo

2015
Kyushu University
Development of a Model System for Fluidized Bed Catalytic Gasification of Biomass Wastes Prof. Institute of Tropical Medicine,
48 Establishment of Laboratory Surveillance System for Viral Diseases of Public Health Concern
2013

Associate Prof. Graduate School of Science and Gabon p55

20 and Following Liquid Fuel Production in Indonesia NODA Reiji Technology, Gunma University
Indonesia p37 YASUDA Jiro Nagasaki University
Prof. Graduate School of Medicine,
Graduate School of Life Science and 49 Integrative Application of Human and Pathogen Genomic Information for Tuberculosis Control Thailand p55
2012

Prof. TOKUNAGA Katsushi The University of Tokyo

21 Promotion of Green Economy with Palm Oil Industry for Biodiversity Conservation SHIRAI Yoshihito
Systems Engineering, Kyushu Institute Malaysia p37
of Technology Searching Lead Compounds of Anti-malarial and Anti-amebic Agents by Utilizing Diversity of Graduate School of Medicine and
Prof.

2014
50 Indonesian Bio-resources NOZAKI Tomoyoshi
Faculty of medicine, Indonesia p56
The University of Tokyo
Characterization of Fish-Killing Algae Bloom Holobiome and the Development of a Detection/ Associate Prof. Graduate School of Medicine, Ecological Studies on Flying Foxes and Their Involvement in Rabies-related Prof. Graduate School of Bioagricultural
Chile ― 51 and Other Viral Infectious Diseases Indonesia p56
Prediction System for Industry/Government/Academia Salmon Aquaculture MARUYAMA Fumito Kyoto University HONDO Eiichi Sciences, Nagoya University
2017

Prof. Faculty of Agriculture, Epidemiological Studies on Animal Protozoan Diseases in Mongolia and Prof.
ASEAN Network System for Rice Genomic Breeding YOSHIMURA Atsushi Graduate School of Kyushu University
Myanmar ―
52 Development of Effective Diagnostics Measures
Obihiro University of Agriculture and
Mongolia p57
YOKOYAMA Naoaki Veterinary Medicine
Prof. Graduate School of Agricultural
22 Developing Countermeasures Against Striga to Conquer Poverty and Improve Food Security Sudan p40 Development of Innovative Research Technique in Genetic Epidemiology of Malaria and Other Department of Tropical Medicine and
2013
SUGIMOTO Yukihiro Science, Kobe University Director,
53 Parasitic Diseases in Lao PDR for Containment of Their Expanding Endemicity Dr. KANO Shigeyuki
Malaria, Research Institute, National Laos p57
Breakthrough in Nutrient Use Efficiency for Rice by Genetic Improvement and Crop, Livestock and Environment Center for Global Health and Medicine
Senior Researcher
23 Fertility Sensing Techniques in Africa TSUJIMOTO Yasuhiro
Division, Japan International Research Madagascar p40 Establishment of an Early-warning System for Infectious Diseases in Southern Africa Prof. Institute of Tropical Medicine, South
Center for Agricultural Sciences 54 Incorporating Climate Predictions p58
2016

MINAKAWA Noboru Nagasaki University Africa

Project on establishment of the model for fertilizing cultivation promotion Crop, Livestock and Environment Burkina-
Director,
Bioresources

24 using Burkina Faso phosphate rock p41

2012

Division, Japan International Research Prof. Research Center for Zoonosis Control,
NAGUMO Fujio Center for Agricultural Sciences
Faso 55 Surveillance of Viral Zoonoses in Africa TAKADA Ayato Hokkaido University
Zambia p58
Prof. School of Systems Information Science,
25 Optimizing Mariculture based on Big Data with Decision Support System WADA Masaaki Future University Hakodate
Indonesia p41

Valorization of Bio-resources based on Scientific Evidence in Semi- and Arid Land

d for
or Cr
or C
Creat
Creation
reat
e ion
ea The Alliance for Research on North Morocco/
Prof.
26 of New Industry ISODA Hiroko
Africa/Faculty of Life and Environmental
Tunisia p42
Sciences, University of Tsukuba
Project for Development of Sericulture Research by Applying Biological Resources and Unit Leader National Agriculture and
27 Molecular Genetics KAMEDA Tsunenori Food Research Organization
Kenya p42
2015

Development and Dissemination of Sustainable Production System Based on Invasive Pest Vietnam/
Prof.
28 Management of Cassava in Vietnam, Cambodia and Thailand TAKASU Keiji
Faculty of Agriculture, Kyushu University Cambodia/ p43
Thailand
Department of Science and
Continuous Operation System for Microalgae Production Optimized for Sustainable Tropical Prof. Engineering for Sustainable Innovation,
29 Aquaculture (COSMOS) TODA Tatsuki Faculty of Science and Engineering,
Malaysia p43
Soka University
the new projects selected for the Fiscal Year 2016
* SATREPS projects in the field of Infectious Diseases Control have been transferred to AMED – the Japan Agency for Medical Research and Development.
(The transfer took place on April 1, 2015. Projects that terminated before that date were not transferred.)

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● Terminated Projects

Carbon Dynamics of Amazonian Forests

Dr. ISHIZUKA Forestry and Forest Products Research Institute
Brazil Flood- and Drought-Adaptive Cropping Systems to Conserve Water Environments in
Prof. IIJIMA Morio Faculty of Agriculture, Kindai University Namibia
Environment/Energy (Climate Change)

Moriyoshi (FFPRI) Semi-arid Regions

2011
Study on the Impact of Glacier Retreat on Water Resource Availability for the Cities of La Development of Aquaculture Technology for Food Security and Food Safety in the Next Research Prof.
Prof. TANAKA Hitoshi Graduate School of Engineering, Tohoku University Bolivia Tokyo University of Marine Science and Technology Thailand
Paz and El Alto
2009

Generation OKAMOTO Nobuaki

Japan Agency for Marine-Earth Science and South Establishment of Sustainable Livelihood Strategies and Natural Resource Management in
Prediction of Climate Variations and its Application in the Southern African Region Dr. YAMAGATA Toshio Technology (JAMSTEC)
Africa
Tropical Rain Forest and its Surrounding Areas of Cameroon: Prof. ARAKI Shigeru The Center for African Area Studies, Kyoto University Cameroon
Climate Variability Study and Societal Application through Indonesia - Japan Dr. YAMANAKA Japan Agency for Marine-Earth Science and Integrating the Global Environmental Concerns with Local Livelihood Needs
Indonesia
“Maritime Continent COE” - Radar-Buoy Network Optimization for Rainfall Prediction Manabu Technology (JAMSTEC)
Comparative Studies of the Reproductive Biology and Early Life History of Two Tuna Species Prof. SAWADA
Fisheries Laboratory, Kindai University Panama
Wild Fire and Carbon Management in Peat-forest in Indonesia Prof. OSAKI Mitsuru Graduate School of Agriculture, Hokkaido University Indonesia (Yellowfin Tuna and Pacific Bluefin Tuna) for the Sustainable Use of These Resources Yoshifumi

2010
Development of Internationally Standardized Microbial Resource Center to Promote Life Acting Director- Biological Resource Center,
Integrated Study Project on Hydro-Meteorological Prediction and Adaptation to Climate General, National Institute of Technology Indonesia
Prof. OKI Taikan Institute of Industrial Science, The University of Tokyo Thailand
Change in Thailand (IMPAC-T) Science Research and Biotechnology
2008

Dr. SUZUKI Ken-ichiro and Evaluation (NITE)

Bioresources
Prof. The Project for the Development of Wheat Breeding Materials for Kihara Institute for Biological Research,
Eco-technological Management of Tuvalu against Sea Level Rise KAYANNE Hajime
Graduate School of Science, The University of Tokyo Tuvalu Prof. BAN Tomohiro Afghanistan
Sustainable Food Production in Afghanistan Yokohama City University
Director, Biomass Refinery Research Center, National Institute
Research on Ethanol Production from Sugarcane Wastes Dr. HIRATA Satoshi of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST)
Brazil Development of Crop Genotypes for the Midlands and Mountain Prof. YOSHIMURA
Faculty of Agriculture, Kyusyu University Vietnam
Areas of North Vietnam Atsushi
Department of Energy and Environment, National
Innovation on Production and Automotive Utilization of Biofuels from Non-food Biomass Dr. YOSHIMURA Yuji Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Thailand
Technology (AIST)
Enhancing Resilience to Climate and Ecosystem Changes in Semi-Arid Africa:
2011

Director, Prof. Integrated Research System for Sustainability

Ghana The Alliance for Research on North Africa, University
an Integrated Approach TAKEUCHI Kazuhiko Science(IR3S), The University of Tokyo Valorization of Bio-resources in Semi Arid and Arid Land for Regional Development Prof. ISODA Hiroko of Tsukuba
Tunisia

Development of Pollution Control and Environmental Restoration Technologies of Waste Prof. International Institute for Resilient Society, Saitama Sustainable Integration of Local Agriculture and Biomass Industries
Institute of Industrial Science,
Prof. SAKODA Akiyoshi The University of Tokyo Vietnam
Sri Lanka
TANAKA Norio University

2009
Landfill Sites Taking into Account Geographical Characteristics in Sri Lanka
Prof. New Industry Creation Hatchery Center, Tohoku Development of Genetic Engineering Technology of Crops with Stress Tolerance against Project Leader, Japan International Research Center for Agricultural
UASB - DHS Integrated System — A Sustainable Sewage Treatment Technology India Brazil
HARADA Hideki University Degradation of Global Environment Dr. NAKASHIMA Kazuo Sciences (JIRCAS)
2010
(Global-scale Environmental Issues)

Establishment of Carbon-Cycle-System with Natural Rubber

Prof. School of Engineering, Nagaoka University of
Vietnam Improvement of Food Security in Semi-arid Regions of Sudan through Management of Prof. SUGIMOTO Graduate School of Agricultural Science, Kobe
FUKUDA Masao Technology Sudan
Environment / Energy

Root Parasitic Weeds Yukihiro University

Joint Research Project on Formation Mechanism of Ozone, VOCs, and PM2.5 and Prof. WAKAMATSU Integrated Coastal Ecosystem Conservation and Adaptive Management under Local and Graduate School of Information Science and
Faculty of Agriculture, Ehime University Mexico Prof. NADAOKA Kazuo Engineering, Tokyo Institute of Technology Philippines
Proposal of Countermeasure Scenario Shinji
Global Environmental Impacts
Research Partnership for the Application of Low Carbon Technology for Sustainable Director General, Kansai Research Centre, Institute for Global
India
Development Prof. SUZUKI Yutaka Environmental Strategies (IGES)
2009

Improving Sustainable Water and Sanitation Systems in Sahel Region in Africa: Prof. FUNAMIZU Burkina-
Development of Landslide Risk Assessment Technology
Graduate School of Engineering, Hokkaido University Executive Director, Dr.
Case of Burkina Faso Naoyuki Faso International Consortium on Landslides (ICL) Vietnam
along Transport Arteries in Viet Nam SASSA Kyoji

2011
Sustainable Systems for Food and Bio-energy Production with Water-saving Prof. Emeritus Faculty of Life and Environmental Sciences, Deputy Director-General,
Egypt Research Project on Enhancement of Technology to Develop Tsunami-resilient Asia-Pacific Center for Coastal Disaster Research,
Irrigation in the Egyptian Nile Basin SATOH Masayoshi University of Tsukuba Chile
Managing Director,
Community Port and Airport Research Institute
Dr. TOMITA Takashi
2008

Conservation of Biodiversity in Tropical Forest through Prof. YAMAGIWA

Graduate School of Science, Kyoto University Gabon
Sustainable Coexistence between Human and Wild Animals Juichi Magmatic Fluid Supply into Lakes Nyos and Monoun, and Mitigation of Natural School of Science,

Disaster Prevention and Mitigation

Prof. OHBA Takeshi Cameroon
Disasters through Capacity Building in Cameroon Tokai University

2010
Prof. YAMAMOTO Environmental Science Center,
Research and Development for Water Reuse Technology in Tropical Regions Kazuo The University of Tokyo
Thailand
Research and Development for Reducing Geo-Hazard Damage in Malaysia caused by Graduate School of Engineering,
Prof. TOSAKA Hiroyuki Malaysia
Landslide and Flood The University of Tokyo
Principal Senior
Enhancement of Earthquake and Volcano Monitoring and Effective Utilization of Disaster Risk Research Unit, National Research
Information-based Optimization of Jatropha Biomass Energy Production in the Frost- and Researcher, Philippines
Prof. Botswana Disaster Mitigation Information in the Philippines Institute for Earth Science and Disaster Prevention
Faculty of Agriculture, Tottori University Dr. INOUE Hiroshi
Drought-prone Regions of Botswana AKASHI Kinya
Prof. College of Science and Engineering, South
Multi-beneficial Measure for the Mitigation of Climate Change in Vietnam and Indochina Observational Studies in South African Mines to Mitigate Seismic Risks

2009
Visiting Researcher Graduate School of Humanities and
2011

Vietnam OGASAWARA Hiroshi Ritsumeikan University Africa

Countries by Development of Biomass Energy MAEDA Yasuaki Sustainable System Sciences
Faculty of Environment and Information Studies,
Information Network for Natural Disaster Mitigation and Recovery in India Prof.MURAI Jun India
Environment / Energy
(Low Carbon Society)

Pilot Study for Carbon Sequestration and Monitoring in Gundih Area, Central Java Specially Appointed Keio University
Center for the Promotion of Interdisciplinary
Prof. MATSUOKA Indonesia
Province, Indonesia Education and Research, Kyoto University Project for Enhancement of Earthquake and Tsunami Disaster Graduate School of Engineering,
Toshifumi Prof. YAMAZAKI Fumio Peru
Mitigation Technology in Peru Chiba University
Graduate School of Agricultural and Life Sciences,
Sustainable Jatropha Biofuel Production in Mozambique Prof. IMOU Kenji The University of Tokyo
Mozambique
Earthquake Research Institute,
Multi-disciplinary Hazard Reduction from Earthquakes and Volcanoes in Indonesia Prof. SATAKE Kenji
The University of Tokyo
Indonesia
Visiting Prof. Graduate School of Frontier Sciences,
Sahara Solar Energy Research Center KOINUMA Hideomi The University of Tokyo
Algeria
Prof. Graduate School of Environmental Studies, Nagoya

2008
2010

The Study on GLOFs (Glacial Lake Outburst Floods) in the Bhutan Himalayas NISHIMURA Kouichi University
Bhutan
Prof.
Development of Low Carbon Society Scenarios for Asian Regions Graduate School of Engineering, Kyoto University Malaysia
MATSUOKA Yuzuru Project on Risk Identification and Land-use Planning for Disaster Director, Prof. Research Institute for Natural Hazards & Disaster
Croatia
Faculty of Environmental Engineering, Mitigation of Landslides and Floods in Croatia MARUI Hideaki Recovery, Niigata University
Development of New Biodiesel Synthesis in Thailand Prof. ASAMI Kenji The University of Kitakyushu
Thailand

Comprehensive Etiological and Epidemiological Study on Acute Respiratory Infections in

Children: Providing Evidence for the Prevention and Control of Childhood Pneumonia in Prof. OSHITANI Hitoshi Graduate School of Medicine, Tohoku University Philippines
the Philippines

2011
Determine the Outbreak Mechanisms and Development of a Surveillance Model for Multi- Guest Prof. YAMAMOTO Osaka University Graduate School of Pharmaceutical
Vietnam
Drug Resistant Bacteria Yoshimasa Sciences

Development of Rapid Diagnostics and the Establishment

Prof. MORITA Kouichi Institute of Tropical Medicine, Nagasaki University Kenya
Infectious Diseases Control

of an Alert System for Outbreaks of Yellow Fever and Rift Valley Fever in Kenya
Research and Development of Prevention and Diagnosis for Neglected Tropical
2010

Associate Prof. Bangladesh

The University of Tokyo Hospital
Diseases, especially Kala-Azar NOIRI Eisei
The Project for New Diagnostic Approaches in the Management of Fungal Infections in Prof. Medical Mycology Research Center (MMRC),
Brazil
AIDS and Other Immunocompromised Patients KAMEI Katsuhiko Chiba University

Identification of Anti-Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) Substances and Development of HCV and Graduate School of Medicine/
Prof. HOTTA Hak Indonesia
Dengue Vaccines School of Medicine, Kobe University
2009

The Studies of Anti-viral and Anti-parasitic Compounds from Selected Prof. Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences,
Ghana
Ghanaian Medicinal Plants YAMAOKA Shoji Tokyo Medical and Dental University
Prof. Faculty of Medicine Sciences,
Prevention and Control of Leptospirosis in the Philippines YOSHIDA Shin-ichi Kyushu University
Philippines

Research and Development of Therapeutic Products against Infectious Diseases, Prof. Research Institute for Microbial Diseases, Osaka
Thailand
especially Dengue Virus Infection IKUTA Kazuyoshi University
2008

Establishment of Rapid Diagnostic Tools for Tuberculosis and Trypanosomiasis and Prof. Research Center for Zoonosis Control,
Zambia
Screening of Candidate Compounds for Trypanosomiasis SUZUKI Yasuhiko Hokkaido University

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In order to mitigate and adapt climate change risks such as flood As an extension of our previous SATREPS project, we have launched
disaster and poor rice crop in Indonesia, we have established a a collaborative research project under the support of the Japan
Maritime Continent Center of Excellence (MCCOE) and have build-up Agency for Medical Research and Development (AMED). Namely,
counterpart researchers’ capacities on marine (buoy) and land Zambia and Japan have started a joint project for developing com-
(radar) observations during the project period (2009-2014). There prehensive control measures for tackling leprosy and trypanosomi-
were some challenges on seamless monitoring due to the change asis based on the LAMP method. In addition, the Biosafety Level 3
of administration and generation in Indonesia, they have contin- (BSL3) laboratory established by our previous SATREPS project at The
ued their efforts to make operational radar network and scientific University Teaching Hospital (UTH), the Ministry of Health, Zambia is
paper publications. A multinational project (YMC* 2017-2019) is now being successfully maintained by Zambian people using their own
planning and preliminary activities have been started (See photos). budgets. And furthermore, a researcher from the UTH TB Laboratory
Through these activities, we hope to be enriched their research activ- was accepted as the RONPAKU (Dissertation Ph.D.) scholar by the
ities and to be improved international collaboration, as well as scien- Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS). He is now working
tific and social benefits. at Hokkaido University Research Center for Zoonosis Control one to
* Years of the Maritime Continent three month every year to get a Ph.D. degree.

Principal Investigator: Dr. Manabu D. YAMANAKA

Japan Agency for Marine-Earth Science and Technology (JAMSTEC)
Adopted: FY2009
Country: Republic of Indonesia
Research Institutions in Indonesia:
Agency for the Assessment and Application of Technology (BPPT)
/ Agency for Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics (BMKG) /
National Institute of Aeronautics and Space (LAPAN)
Research Institutions in Japan: JAMSTEC / Kyoto University / Kobe University
“Pre-YMC” observation campaign in Bengkulu (top) and at a
research vessel (left bottom)
YMC scientific planning workshop in Jakarta (right bottom)
Principal Investigator: Prof. Yasuhiko SUZUKI
Research Center for Zoonosis Control, Hokkaido University
Adopted: FY2008
Country：Republic of Zambia
Research Institutions in Zambia:
University Teaching Hospital(UTH) / University of Zambia (UNZA)
Research Institutions in Japan:
Hokkaido University / Tottori University / Fujita Health University /
Obihiro University of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine
TB testing being conducted at a properly maintained BSL3
facility (top)
A UTH TB Laboratory researcher (Mr. Eddie Solo) under the
JSPS RONPAKU Program is receiving guidance from Prof.
Suzuki at Hokkaido University Research Center for
Zoonosis Control (bottom)

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Lima Metropolitan is expecting a big earthquake in the near future Report from the Project Member:
Several researches indicate that Lima Metropolitan Area, the capital of Peru, Dr. Selene Quispe
is expecting a big earthquake. In order to mitigate this natural hazard, several Japan Peru Center for Earthquake Engineering
Research and Disaster Mitigation(CISMID) Faculty of
Peruvian researchers, including Dr. Selene Quispe are investigating the effect of
Civil Engineering, National University of Engineering
the subsurface structure on site response. More than 5 years and still they are con-
- Studied at the Tokyo Institute of Technology (2013-2015)
ducting several microtremor measurements in order to understand how the sedi- as receiving Japanese Government Scholarship -
mentary layers control the amplification of the soil during an earthquake, as well as
to identify the places that might sustain severe damage because of the subsurface
soil condition during a strong ground motion in Lima city.

Measurements in order to characterize the deep structure of Lima

Metropolitan Area
Currently, Dr. Quispe is conducting several microtremor measurements in order to
characterize the deep structure in Lima Metropolitan Area, since this information
is still unknown in this place. In her doctoral thesis submitted to the Tokyo Institute
of Technology, she concluded that the deep structure has a big contribution on the
site response, but the results that she got during the doctoral course are still prelimi-
nary. Microtremor measurements have been conducted in some places around Lima
Metropolitan Area, and currently she is processing the data that she got from these
measurements. From this research is expected the new results have a big contribution
to the state of the art of the Earthquake Engineering as it exists in Peru today.

Principal Investigator: Prof. Fumio YAMAZAKI

Graduate School of Engineering, Chiba University
Adopted: FY2009
Country: Republic of Peru
Research Institutions in Peru:
Japan-Peru Center for Earthquake Engineering Research and Disaster Mitigation
(CISMID) Faculty of Civil Engineering of National University of Engineering (UNI)
Research Institutions in Japan: Chiba University / Tohoku University /
Toyohashi University of Technology / Tokyo Institute of Technology

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