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Research Fields

Starting in fiscal 2019, research will be done in the following five fields in line with the “Promotion Strategy for Environmental Research and Environmental Technology Development” (Minister of the Environment decision, May 21, 2019).

• Common to All Fields / Cross-sectional through Different Fields

Presentation of visions and principles toward the realization of a sustainable society
Research and technical development toward the realization of visions and principles
Values and lifestyle changes toward the realization of a sustainable society
Discovery and utilization of new technology “seeds” that contribute to solving environmental issues
Research and technical development that contribute to responses to environmental issues caused by disasters
Research and technical development that contribute to the solution of global issues (corresponding to the marine plastic waste problem)
Other related measures

• Climate Change Field

Research and technical development of mitigation measures for climate change
Research and technical development toward adaptation to climate change
Clarification, forecasting and assessment of measures in response to global warming phenomena
Other related measures

• Sound Material-cycle Field

Research and technical development on construction of waste treatment systems contributing to creating the Circulating and Ecological Economy
Research and technical development on thorough resource circulation throughout its life cycle
Research and technical development on securing appropriate sustainable waste disposal in response to changes in social structure
Other related measures

• Harmony with Nature Field

Research for the enhancement of scientific knowledge that contributes to conservation of biodiversity and technological development of countermeasures
Research and technical development for sustainable use of ecosystem services and elucidation of ecosystems
Other related measures

• Safe and Secure Field

Research for promoting inclusive risk evaluation and management of chemical substances
Research to advance, assess and clarify countermeasure techniques for managing and improving air, water and soil environments
Other related measures

*Research and technological development for CO2 emission reduction at energy origin is funded by the Special Account for Energy Policy.