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Science and Technology Research Partnership for Sustainable Development Program

@SATREPS

@Friends of SATREPS

[email protected] http://www.jst.go.jp/global/english/sh/

Contents

Greetings 4

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

SATREPS Projects World Map 6

SATREPS Interview

About SATREPS Program

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Topics 14

Project Fields

Environment/ Energy (Global-scale Environmental Issues)

Environment/ Energy (Low Carbon Society/ Energy)

Bioresources

Disaster Prevention and Mitigation

Infectious Diseases Control

13 Projects

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14 Projects

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Index 60

Column 64

Access Map 66

SATREPS is a joint research program between Japan and developing countries

that aims to find solutions to issues of a global scale, such as global warming,

bio-resources, natural disasters, and infectious diseases. It is part of Japan’s

“science and technology diplomacy” collaboratively pursued by the science and

technology sector and the diplomatic sector to promote mutual development.

Global issues become more and more complex every year, and they tend to hit

developing countries particularly hard. They have gone beyond the stage where

they can be solved by any single country alone. Their solutions will require

international innovations and research outcomes in science and technology to

be fed back into the community, as well as the development of human resources

and upgrading of research capabilities.

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 poverty 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.

President

Michinari HamaguchiPresident

Makoto SuematsuPresident

Shinichi Kitaoka

Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST)

Japan Agency for Medical Research and Development (AMED)

Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA)

Greetings

~ Japan Science and Technology Agency and 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 aff ect all of humanity and our planet. For Japan, the resolution

of these issues is closely linked to the realization of Society 5.0 and the Fourth

Industrial Revolution described in the Fift h Science and Technology Basic Plan,

which is one of Japan’s growth strategies. They are also the basic principles

of Japan’s contribution to developing nations and the international community

at large.

In June 2016 the United Nations held for the fi rst time a forum focused on how

science, technology and innovation (STI) can help achieve the SDGs. There are

strong expectations that STI can provide the scientifi c grounding for tackling

various challenges concerning sustainability that humanity faces today and for

making better policy decisions.

To enable STI to help realize the SDGs, it is vital to ensure collaboration among

all the diverse stakeholders, such as government agencies, universities, research

centers, non-government organizations, and business enterprises. The Japan

Science and Technology Agency will take advantage of all its many functions—

including think tank, research and development, collaboration with industry

and academia, people development, and science communication—to contribute

actively to SDG initiatives in Japan.

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Gabon

CameroonGhana

Burkina-Faso

Brazil

South Africa

Indonesia

Vietnam

Malaysia

Mexico

Tunisia

Philippines

Chile

Myanmar

Bhutan

Kenya

Bangladesh

Zambia

Serbia

Ukraine

Argentina

Palau

Turkey

Mongolia

Nepal

India

Colombia

El Salvador

LaosThailand

Morocco

Ethiopia

Sudan

Egypt

Cambodia

Madagascar

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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 4.0Geothermal 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

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 Effi cient Fuel Cell Technology

20 Development of a Model System for Fluidized Bed Catalytic Gasifi cation of Biomass Wastes and Following Liquid Fuel Production in Indonesia

21 Promotion of Green Economy with Palm Oil Industry for Biodiversity Conservation

BioresourcesCharacterization 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 Effi ciency 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 MitigationFlash 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

Infectious Diseases Control*Research and Development of Integrated Understanding on Chagas Disease and Its TreatmentDevelopment of an Improved Laboratory Surveillance System for Rabies EliminationOne 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 fi eld 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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Control of Infectious Diseases in Subtropical and Tropical Areas

The purpose of the infectious disease control results in protecting life who lives or stay in the areas. Infectious diseases are caused by various microorganisms like viruses, bacteria, parasites and fungus directly or by vectors, mosquitoes, ticks and so on.

In spite of continuous fi ghting against infectious diseases after World War 2, we just could eradicate only smallpox in 1980. SATREPS project will contribute to healthy life of the people through research and infectious disease surveillance, develop new technology for rapid diagnoses, basic research for vaccine or drug development by Japanese team in collaboration with counterpart countries. Through these activities against infectious diseases will protect fi nally all people with different religion and culture who live there from severe infectious diseases.

Japan’s science and tech-nology in disaster man-agement contribute to resilient societies!

Japan is a leader in science and technology in the fi eld of disaster prevention and mitigation. There are many possibilities for applying Japan’s accumulated know-how in developing countries. Natural disas-ters such as typhoons, earthquakes,

tsunamis, volcanic eruptions, and landslides, as well as threats to urban areas, including large-scale fl ood damage, fi res, and traffi c and transportation accidents, pose challenges globally. SATREPS adapts disaster prevention and mitigation measures that were both successful and not successful in Japan to the situations in partner countries. SATREPS contributes to a more sustainable and resilient society by understanding disaster mechanisms and risks, along with installing relevant technologies and training personnel in various countries.

Save the Earth with bioresources!

Hopes are pinned on R&D on a global scale to address the recent situation in which climate change, environ-mental changes, and other factors are threatening the sustainable produc-tion of bioresources. SATREPS projects must ensure that their research outcomes such as food production

and genetic resource use will bring about benefi ts to the broader society, through efforts including the evaluation and effective use of the bioresources of developing countries. It is important that we engage in research grounded on the needs of partner countries, rather than forcing Japanese technologies upon them, and thereby, we contribute to fi nding solutions to their issues.

Environment is an asset: Its smart use and man-agement are shortcuts to development!

In recent years, addressing environ-mental issues has gained traction internationally. While Japan has had a negative history of causing pollution, it has developed technol-ogies to reduce these consequences to a certain degree. Japan believes it has a responsibility to draw on this

experience to contribute to achieving healthy and sustainable development in developing countries. SATREPS aims to ensure that its project outcomes take root in partner countries to pro-mote development through their own efforts. For this purpose, it is important to draw inspiration from the idea of creating resource-rich countries through the smart use and management of nature and the environment, the assets of partner countries.

SATREPS fi nds solutions to global challenges and trains researchers of the future

The world faces a range of issues including natural disasters such as earthquakes and tsunamis, as well as global warming, environment and energy issues, food crisis due to a growing population, and spread of infectious diseases. In order to build a sustainable society while making use of limited natural resources, not only Japan but the entire world needs to make collective efforts to promote R&D aimed at fi nding solutions to these issues. In SATREPS, researchers in Japan collaborate with researchers in partner countries tackling concrete issues

to implement R&D projects for solving these issues and returning their achievements to actual society. At R&D sites in partner countries, we encouraged Japanese graduate students and young researchers to play an active role as a member of the team. SATREPS is also committed to training broad-minded researchers with a global perspective.

Towards a low carbon society and sustainable development!

A clean and sustainable energy system is required to solve global warming. It is therefore important to promote the introduction of renew-able and clean energies, develop innovative technologies for advanced energy-effi cient utilization, and establish a resource- and energy-

saving material-cycle society. This research area aspires to con-tribute to global sustainable development by aiming to realize a low carbon society through the joint efforts of Japan and developing countries.

Recent years have seen an increase in threats that have a global impact, including global warming, major natural disasters, and food problems. SATREPS is working to address such global issues by raising the overall ability of developing countries to handle such challenges, and by enhancing their science and technology research capacity. In addition to conventional meth-ods of applying and transferring science and technology from Japan, SATREPS promotes international joint research so that universities and research institutions in Japan and in developing countries can become partners in the development and application of new technology and in the acquisition of new knowledge. This program is successfully strengthening science and technology diplomacy policy by using Japan’s science and tech-nology as a resource for diplomacy.

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 Offi ce’s Council for Science and Technology Policy in May 2008, people from the Cabinet Offi ce, 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

researchers, Japan is still very strong in science and technology. However, the country was not set up to make a suffi cient contribution to developing countries in the area of science and technology. This can be seen in the fact that Japan was making fewer agreements to cooperate on science and technology with developing countries than other advanced countries made. From my perspective as an expert in international politics, I was convinced that science and technology diplomacy needed to be greatly expanded in order to strengthen Japan’s infl uence around the world.

What role does SATREPS play in science & technology diplomacy?

SATREPS has added a government science

and technology budget allocation to the conventional ODA (offi cial development assistance) budget. It is a program that supports international joint research in the fi eld of science and technology through part-nerships with researchers in Asia, Africa, Latin America, etc. A large number of projects are now operational, and as a result researchers in many countries are already collaborating with Japanese researchers to address global issues. These partnerships are building close relationships between Japan and countries that are geographically very distant. As part of this program, it is particularly important to achieve three objectives: 1) Training young researchers and researchers who can work internationally, 2) Innovation, and 3) Ensuring that outcomes can make a lasting contribu-tion to society in the developing country.

Dr. Taizo Yakushiji

Professor emeritus of Keio University, previously member of the Council for Science and Technology Policy, specialist in international politics and science and technology policy

Science & Technology becomes a resource for diplomacy

–SATREPS and Science & Technology Diplomacy–

*”Toward the Reinforcement of Science and Technology Diplomacy,” the Council for Science and Technology Policy, May 19, 2008

Program SupervisorTakeshi Kurata

Research SupervisorShuichi Asanuma

Research SupervisorToru Nakashizuka

Yoshimori Honkura

Bioresources

SATREPS Program Director

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International Affairs

Research SupervisorAtsushi Tsutsumi

Global-scale Environmental Issues

Low Carbon Society / Energy



Research SupervisorKaoru Takara

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SATREPS projects in the fi eld 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.)

Research Fields

Infectious Diseases ControlPeople and goods now cross national borders so frequently that the threats of HIV/AIDS, malaria, Dengue fever, tubercu-losis, highly pathogenic infl uenza, and other emerging and reemerging infectious diseases are not confi ned to devel-oping countries. Japan is keen to boost international coop-eration regarding infectious diseases that have the poten-tial to enter Japan, in order to accumulate knowledge in advance of any actual outbreak.

Examples of eligible research projects

• Zoonosis such as avian infl uenza, rabies and others• Diagnostics, vaccines and therapeutics for the

detection and control of emerging and re-emerging infectious diseases including HIV/AIDS, Ebola virus diseases, Malaria, Dengue fever and tuberculosis

Disaster Prevention and MitigationNatural 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 countries, collaboration is urgently needed to make further progress in research into earthquake/tsunami early warning systems and high preci-sion weather forecasting.


• Clarifying the mechanisms of disasters associated with natural phenomena such as earthquakes, tsunami, volcanic eruptions, storms, storm surges, inundation, drought, and landslides, together with measures to mitigate such disasters

• Measures to mitigate the damage from major disasters that have become more serious with urbanization (fi res, chemical plant accidents, earthquakes, fl ooding, damage to lifelines/transportation networks, etc.)

• Construction and maintenance of cities with resilient social infrastructure that can withstand natural and man-made disasters

• Collection, processing, effective provision and utilization of disaster related information to contribute to regional and urban disaster prevention and mitigation (development of technology to utilize disaster observation satellites, GPS, ICT, GIS, etc.)

• SDGs in the DRR domain (including realization of safe, resilient, and sustainable cities and human settlements, emergency measures for mitigating climate change and its impacts, etc.)

Global-scale Environmental IssuesClimate change is occurring, population levels are growing, cities are becoming increasingly overcrowded, and produc-tion and consumption levels are increasing. Projects address the growing need for research into technology that can resolve environment and energy problems.


• Climate change prediction, adaptation or mitigation• Chemical pollution and risk reduction• Water processing and ensuring safe water supply• Establishing a material-cycle society (resource recovery and reuse etc.)• Conservation and restoration of ecosystems and

biological diversity, including bioremediation• Urban environmental conservation

(including greening) and environment creation• Constructing pleasant cities• Reconstruction and restoration of environments

damaged by large-scale disasters• Sustainable use of resources

Environment/Energy

Low Carbon Society/EnergyPromoting the utilization of renewable energies and new energies, and using energy, including fossil fuel energy, cleanly and effi ciently. Research outcomes can potentially be utilized in clean, economical energy systems to cut greenhouse gas emissions and realize a low carbon future.


• Utilization of renewable and new energies (solar, wind wave, geothermal, biomass, etc.)

• Advanced energy-effi cient utilization (innovative clean and effi cient energy utilization technology, energy saving technology utilizing strategies such as high-effi ciency equipment or energy recycling, key technologies for carbon dioxide capture and storage (CCS), etc., and energy system technology, etc. for implementing low carbon approaches)

• Sustainable use of natural resources such as fossil fuels and minerals (resource cycle, urban mining development, resource recovery systems expected to contribute to reducing LCA-CO2 emissions)

• Creation of low carbon, resource recycling cities and regions (smart cities, smart communities, transportation networks, and next generation infrastructure etc.)

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BioresourcesBioresources provide us with foods, medicines, animal feeds, textiles, energy, and much more, but as the global population grows and climates change, sus-tainable production is threatened by problems such as desertifi cation, saliniza-tion of agricultural land, pests, unstable temperatures, and unreliable rainfall. This research area concentrates on collaborative research that can point the way to sustainable means of production and utilization.


• Sustainable production and utilization of bioresources (resource management, breeding, cultivation, propagation and culturing technology for plant, animal, marine and microbial resources, production systems etc.)

• Evaluation and effective utilization of bioresources (using biodiversity for discovery and production of useful substances from bioresources, except for human drug development)

• SDGs in the bioresource domain (including realization of food security and nutritional improvement, promotion of sustainable agriculture)

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International Cooperation to Address Global Issues, Advance Science, Develop Capacity

SATREPS joins and coordinates functions, activities, and capabilities that were once separate, using scientifi c research potential as a mediator for developmental diplomacy

Science and TechnologyPromoting science and technology,

encouraging innovation

Meeting Global NeedsResolving global issues and contributing to

the science and technology community

Japan’s Capabilities• World-leading technology, proven research capacity

• Soft power

International CooperationODA, development assistance

Meeting Local NeedsCapacity development to address issues emerging

as local needs in developing countries

Developing Countries’ Capabilities• Direct experience, knowledge, and data needed for

research on global issues

• Potential to contribute to the global economy

through new markets and industries

SATREPS is a Japanese government program that promotes international joint research. The program is

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

assistance (ODA). Based on the needs of developing countries, the program aims to address global issues*1

and lead to research outcomes of practical benefi t to both local and global society*2.

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SATREPS : Science and Technology Research Partnership for Sustainable Development

1. International Cooperation Enhancing international cooperation in science and technology between Japan and developing countries

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 Boosting self-reliant research and development capacity in developing countries through international joint research,

constructing sustainable research systems that can contribute to resolving issues, coordinating networking between researchers, and training future human resources in developing countries and in Japan

Utilize Research Outcomes

*1 Global issues: Issues that aff ect more than a single country or region, and cannot be resolved without international collabora-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 benefi ts, achieved by using newly obtained knowledge and technology to enhance government services or to develop products that can be deployed in the market.

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SATREPS Project Scheme

Project Mid-term

About 3-6 Months before

Project Ends

Request for Technical Cooperation

Project Ends

Project Monitoring

R/D signed(JICA and developing country

research institution)

Detailed Planning Survey

Project Selection (Provisional)Project Selection (Provisional)

Request Review

Call for Proposals

Project Ends

Terminal Evaluation

Mid-term Evaluation

CRA signed(Research institute)

Peer Review

Follow-up Evaluation

JICAJST

AMED

Examination of Project Details

CRA and R/D signed after about 1 year

Start of International Joint Research

Formal Approval

Ex-post Evaluation

Joint Approval

Collaboration/Cooperation

Project Accepted

Project Accepted

Request for ODA

Request for Collaboration

Application Accepted

〈JST

〈JICA〉

〉〈AMED〉Funds for ResearchExpenses (Domestic)Project Management& Evaluation

Universities, Research Institutions, etc. in Developing Country

Principal Investigator & Researchers

Universities, Research Institutions, etc. in Japan

International Joint Research(CRA)

Dispatch of JICA Experts (Researchers from Japan)

Provision of Research Equipment

Dispatch of Researchers to Train in Japan

• Jointly Approve Projects• Collaborative Implementation• Complementary Funding

Principal Investigator & Researchers

Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) of Japan

Ministry of Education,Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) - Japan

JICA

JST AMED

Developing Country (Counterpart) Japan

Ministry Responsible for ODAin the Recipient Country

Funds for Research Expenses(in the Recipient Country)Project Management & Evaluation

Funds for Research Expenses(in the Recipient Country)Project Management & Evaluation

Project Proposal

Competitive Research Funds/ODA Technical Cooperation Projects

The Cooperation among JST, AMED and JICA

Overall research and development management of the

international joint research is handled jointly by JST and

AMED, which has expertise in funding research projects at

research institutions in Japan, and JICA, which has expertise

in technical cooperation in developing countries.

It is expected that the promotion of international joint

research activities under this program will enable Japanese

research institutions to conduct research more eff ectively

in fi elds and targets where it is advantageous to implement

the research in developing countries. Meanwhile, it is hoped

that for research institutions in the developing countries

(primarily universities and research institutions focusing on

activities for public benefi t, but excluding those related to

military aff airs), the establishment of research center facil-

ities and the development of human resources through

joint research activities will make it possible to develop

self-reliant, sustainable research systems.

JST and AMED will provide fi nancial support to the

Japanese research institutions for the project activities in

Japan and JICA will provide fi nancial support to the research

institutions in the ODA recipient countries within the frame-

work of technical cooperation projects*.

* As JICA supports the partner country with ODA under the technical cooperation framework, the country is required to depend on its own efforts. Consequently, the local institution's costs incurred for the project (labor cost, offi ce rent, consumables by local researchers, operation and maintenance of equipment provided, domestic transportation fees for local researchers, conference attendance allowances, and other miscellaneous costs) should in principle be covered by its own country.

■ Research fi elds Environment/Energy, Bioresources,

Disaster Prevention and Mitigation, Infectious Diseases Control

• 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.)

■ Duration of research 3-5 years

■ Countries covered by SATREPS ODA ‘Technical Cooperation Projects’

receiving countries

■ Project budget Approx. 800,000 USD*/year for one project

(JST/AMED:300,000 USD*, JICA: 500,000 USD*)*1USD=120JPY

Ref. Application Guidelinehttp://www.jst.go.jp/global/english/koubo.html

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SATREPS Project Step

* Provisionally selected: At this stage, discussion of details with the counterpart research institution or circumstances in the developing country may still result in small modifi cations 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.

Project Progress

Applications of Research Proposals and ODA Technical CooperationJST and AMED invite researchers at universities and research institutes in Japan to submit research proposals in specifi c

research areas. While JST and AMED select proposals, requests are received from developing countries for ODA technical

cooperation for the international joint research, and Ministry of Foreign Aff airs(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 confi rm the details of the joint research when making an application to JST and AMED.

Offi cial requests for ODA technical cooperation must be submitted by the research institution in the recipient country to

MOFA by the specifi ed deadline, via the ministry or agency in the recipient country responsible for ODA and the local Japanese

embassy.

Selection of SATREPS Projects（Provisional）The selection process for research projects at JST / AMED and the screening process for ODA technical cooperation at MOFA

/ JICA are interlinked. The applications submitted to JST/AMED by the Japanese PI and to MOFA (local Japanese embassy)

for ODA technical cooperation must be provisionally selected in order for the research project to be supported under the

program.

Preparation for an International Joint Research ProjectTo implement the international joint research, a Record of Discussions (R/D) must be signed by the research counterpart(s)

in the developing country and JICA to confi rm 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

research institutions (parties concerned) in Japan and the ODA recipient country.

Evaluation by JST, AMED and JICAProjects are reviewed by JST, AMED, and JICA, acting in collaboration. JST/AMED evaluate the whole of the international joint

research project, both in Japan and in the developing country, from the perspective of the project outcome benefi ting soci-

ety by contributing to the resolution of global issues, and from the perspective of the project advancing science and tech-

nology. JICA evaluates the joint activities of the PI and other researchers including the counterpart research institutions’

researchers from an ODA project perspective, confi rming 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.

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Establishment of Carbon-Cycle-System with Natural Rubber

Advantage of Joint Research

■ Adoption Fiscal Year: FY 2010

■ Country: Socialist Republic of Vietnam

■ Research Institutions in Vietnam: Hanoi University of Science and Technology

(HUST) / Rubber Research Institute of Vietnam (RRIV)

■ Research Institutions in Japan: School of Engineering, Nagaoka University of

Technology / National Institute for Environmental Studies (NIES)

■ Research Period: 5 Years

■ Reference data: http://www.jst.go.jp/global/english/kadai/h2207_vietnam.html

We are focusing on the potential of natural rubber as a recyclable resource.

Research has been conducted that can be done only in countries producing natural rubber, including development of natural-rubber deproteinization

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 research activities led to signifi cant strides in the research, and to establish-

ing a natural rubber research center. The project also contributed to substantially enriching education through Japan-Vietnam student exchanges as well as mutual 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.

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School of Engineering, Nagaoka University of Technology

Principal Investigator

Prof. Tran Van Top

Vice President of Hanoi University of Science and Technology (HUST)

Reducing CO2 emissions by replacing synthetic rubber with natural rubber

Creating new industries through high-performance rubber and advanced polymers

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 Ho Chi Minh. In the meeting room, staff in Vietnam placed a log of

a rubber tree brought from a farm near the border with Cambodia. Rubber is harvested by collecting sap through a tapping process in which an incision is made in the tree bark. Not only were images of Minister Nakagawa tapping the sap broadcast on TV, the Minister also took considerable interest in the project.

Environment and Energy

(Global-scale Environmental

Issues)

Socialist Republic of Vietnam

Japan

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Hevea rubber tree plantation

Natural rubber latex harvested from

hevea rubber tree

Proteins (red to black color) included in natural

rubber (yellow)

Product quality will improve!

Prototype of low-protein

rubber gloves

Project completion symposium in March

2016

Wastewater treatment test

at RRIV


Prof. FUKUDA Masao

Use of petroleum-derived synthetic

rubber tires that emit a lot of CO2

Signifi cant quantities of CO2 that cause global warming are emitted when syn-thetic rubber tires are manufactured and utilized (due to abrasion while a vehicle is in motion).

Replacement of synthetic rubber with

natural rubber for tire materials

Rubber trees capture as much as 350 million tons of CO2 per 10 million ha in one year and emit oxygen.

Next-generation natural rubber industry

is realized based on environmentally

friendly recycling systems

By developing manufacturing and treatment technologies, rubber trees are utilized as nat-ural rubber, organic polymers, and biomass resources.

Industry creation

R&D of new materials

Development of new quality evaluation standards

Establishment of manufacturing technology

Counters global warming

Also contributes to increasing employment

Clean wastewater and exhaust, environmentally-

friendly

Enormous quantities of CO2 are emitted during the manufacture and use of petroleum-derived synthetic rubber as the raw material for car tires. Replacement of the synthetic rubber with natural rubber, which is derived from plants that capture and fi x CO2, would help to prevent global warming. This project is working to advance the refi ning tech-nology to remove proteins from natural rubber, thereby enabling a wider range of uses and the development of new materials. In addi-tion, researchers are working to enhance and apply technology for processing wastewater and rubber tree waste in order to reduce CO2 emissions at the manufacturing stage and the impact on the environ-ment. These activities are expected to cultivate the foundations of a next-generation natural rubber industry.

In order to foster a next-generation natural rubber industry, the project is attempting to develop high performance natural rubber that can be used for products such as ultra-light weight tires, to develop functional polymers appropriate for new applications such as battery and auto body materials, and to defi ne new assessment methods compatible with high quality refi ned natural rubber, as well as achieving advances in energy-recovering wastewater and waste treatment technology suitable for treating effl uent and rubber tree waste from the manufac-ture of natural rubber.

SATREPS 2017SATREPS Topics

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Pilot Study for Carbon Sequestration and Monitoring in Gundih Area, Central Java Province, Indonesia

CO2 is transported to suitable place for

burying

Study of CO2 separation and recovery methodDesign of storage facility

Survey of underground structure

Large quantities of CO2 are released from gas fi elds into the air

During natural gas production, large quantities of CO2 are simultaneously produced and released into the air.

CO2 is buried underground to reduce CO2 emissions

Our goal is to develop a system in which CO2 from produced gas is separated and recovered, buried underground, and monitored over a long period.

Monitoring of buried CO2

Seismic prospecting testTraining on data

recording equipment

Pertamina’s Gundih Central Processing Plant (CPP)

CO2 emitted from this CPP is separated and recovered

CO2 with natural gas production should be sealed deep inside the Earth!

Japan has imported large quantities of natural gas from Indonesia. In these gas fi elds, 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 signifi cantly to the future of the Earth.

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Specially Appointed Prof. MATSUOKA Toshifumi

Center for the Promotion of Interdisciplinary Education and Research, Kyoto University

Participation of Asian Development Bank speeds up social implementation

The biggest challenge of this project was to launch a pilot proj-ect in order to separate, capture, and store CO2 into the under-ground aquifer near the gas fi elds.

On March 2015, the conclusion of new MoC (Memorandum of Cooperation) among relevant organizations will allow for significant progress in the social implementation of the CCS *technology, which is the fi rst case in Southeast Asia.*CCS...Carbon dioxide Capture and Storage

Environment/Energy (Low

Carbon Society/Energy)


Dr. Wawan Gunawan Kadi

Vice Rector, Institut Teknologi Bandung (ITB)

Republic of IndonesiaJapan

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on of ooperation) amongow for significantntation of the CCS case in Southeast

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A drill rig being prepared for natural

gas production

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Signing ceremony

The mission is to solve the problem of reduction of emitted CO2 associated with natural gas production

Imaging the subsurface CO2 storage is indispensable for the safe operation of CCS

Electromagnetic prospecting baseline

survey being conducted


Gas fi eld development is a critical issue in Indonesia amid its robust eco-nomic growth. Indonesia-Japan joint development of technologies to press

forward with gas fi eld development accompanied with global warming measures will further deepen their bilateral friendship that will continue long into the future.

Wastewater treatment test

at RRIV

Indonesia government plans to reduce CO2 emissions by 26% from 2005 levels by the year 2020. However, the large quantities of CO2 that are released into the atmosphere during production of natural gas at gas processing plant is thought as one of the serious problems for the achievement of the national purpose of a total CO2 reduction. This prob-lem can be solved by establishing a system for carbon dioxide capture and storage (CCS) technology in which the CO2 from natural gas pro-duction is captured and injected into the ground as a means of directly reducing CO2 emissions. This project is to conduct research and devel-opment of safety storage of CO2 in the subsurface and to establish monitoring technologies in the Gundih gas fi eld in Central Java, where natural gas production is just started.

The fi nal purpose of research and development aims to reduce the level of CO2 emitted in association with natural gas production, and to systematize CCS technologies for safe underground storage of the CO2, helping to reduce CO2 emissions on a global scale. Since FY2012, the project has continued to study existing data, conduct surface surveys, and analyze rock samples to select the storage site, and has assembled the basic data required for evaluating storage layers.

Development of environmentally-friendly gas fi elds


■ Country: Republic of Indonesia

■ Research Institutions in Indonesia: Institute Teknologi Bandung (ITB) / Delft

University of Technology (TU Delft), etc.

■ Research Institutions in Japan: Kyoto University / Waseda University / Kyushu

University / Fukada Geological Institute (FGI)


■ Reference data: http://www.jst.go.jp/global/english/kadai/h2305_indonesia.htm


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Valorization of Bio- resources based on Scientifi c Evidence in Semi- and Arid Land for Creation of New Industry

We are committed to industry development in North Africa!

Carrying out joint research in North Africa following the Arab Revolution is not without diffi culties in light of the security issues.

We and our counterparts, however, both fi nd it reward-ing to work on this project, which aims to foster new industries through the valo-rization of useful plants pro-duced in North Africa and training young researchers in which the future of Morocco and Tunisia lies.


■ Country: Kingdom of Morocco / Republic of Tunisia

■ Research Institutions in Morocco and Tunisia:

Institut Agricole et Vétérinaire Hassan II (Morocco) /

The National Agronomic Institute of Tunisia (Tunisia) etc.

■ Research Institutions in Japan: University of Tsukuba / Kyoto University / Kyushu

University

■ Reference data: http://www.jst.go.jp/global/english/kadai/h2706_tunisia.html

We will create new industries through the valorization of bioresources in North Africa.

Glimpse at research

Lots of polyphenol!

Olives keep us healthy every day!

Uh-huh.

Scientifi c study of oral tradition


Prof. ISODA Hiroko

The Alliance for Research on North Africa/Faculty of Life and Environmental Sciences, University of Tsukuba


Director General. Samia Charfi Kaddour


General Director. Jaouad Bahaji

Ministry of Higher Education and Scientifi c Research, Direction General of Research Valorisation

Ministry of Agriculture and Maritime Fisheries, Rural Development and Water and Forests, Kingdom of Morocco

Field study

Product of Bioresources (e.g. Argane oil) made in Morocco

Bioresources

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Distribution and export of productsDevelopment and production of products

Survey and functional study of bioresources

Effi cacy study through ecologies surveys

Value chain analysis

Basic design for commercialization and process of industrialization

Focusing on the plenty of bioresources found in Morocco and Tunisia, we implement functional analysis and epidemiologic studies to develop seeds of technology for the development of food and cosmetic prod-ucts, and technologies of authentifi cation of origin of products and their type towards the development of new products. We also conduct ecological studies and analysis of the production, export and con-sumption i.e. value chain of local products. Through this comprehen-sive approach, we implement an integrated studies based on scientifi c evidence for the development of seeds for technology and contribute to develop high value-added functional food and pharmaceutical products. Finally, we aim to create new industries producing materials 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.

Establishment of scientifi c evidence to support the medicinal effects of bioresources and construction of a value chain

By implementing research and development of bioresources based on scientifi c evidence, we aim to upgrade the production capacity of high value-added agricultural products and to improve technical capability of private sector. In line with the governmental policies targeting the food industry, we will contribute to develop a coherent value chain from production to export, and establish bases for supply and export of high value-added agricultural products in Morocco and Tunisia.


We aim to create new industries producing materials for development of functional 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.

Goats climbing argan trees


1918

Earthquake and Tsunami Disaster Mitigation in the Marmara Region and Disaster Education in Turkey


The Bosporus as seen from the leading Turkish

counterpart research institution KOERI. It connects

to the project site, the Marmara Sea.

The North Anatolian Fault System. There is a seismic gap (a gap in the record of earthquakes) near

the Marmara Sea.

Joint Coordination Committee Members


■ 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


■ Reference data: http://www.jst.go.jp/global/english/kadai/h2408_turkey.html

Survey the Marmara Sea seismic gap and prepare society for giant earthquakes and tsunamis!

Inland earthquakes that are forecasted to take place in the Marmara Sea in Turkey also occur frequently in various areas in Japan, such as the Kumamoto Earthquake. This research helps develop scenarios for such

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 studies to promote surveys that develop scenarios of earthquakes and tsu-

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.

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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 fi rst 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.

DisasterPrevention and Mitigation

!

Urban Istanbul has both traditional streets and high-rise buildings. Not all

buildings are earthquake-resistant.

New ocean bottom seismograph (OBS). This

newer OBS allows for longer observations than previous

models and is easy to maintain.

Principal InvestigatorPrincipal Research Scientist,

Dr. KANEDA Yoshiyuki

Japan Agency for Marine-Earth Science and Technology

Japan


Prof. Dr. Haluk Ozener

Director, Kandilli Observatory and Earthquake Research Institute, Bogazici University

Republic of Turkey

Promotion of construction work for disaster mitigation

Evacuation drill!

Install Ocean Bottom

Seismographs

Emergency stock OK!

Create levees

Check against new standards

Evacuation preparationPromotion and spread of disaster prevention and mitigation education

Simulation of natural disasters

Determine earthquake resistance standards

Study

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

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 1999 Izmit earthquake in the neigh-boring region to the east, the risk in Marmara is large. Despite that risk, Turkey still has many outstanding issues for disaster mitigation, includ-ing building structures that are not compliant with seismic codes. This project will make seismic observations of the sea-bottom and sur-rounding regions, and produce simulations that 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 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.

Providing a scientifi c basis we will advance disaster education, and it can be 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 disas-ter education based on scientifi c 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 benefi ts 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-fi eld earthquakes and the intercon-nected Tokai, Tonankai, and Nankai earthquakes.


2120

Development of Rapid Diagnostics and the Establishment of an Alert System for Outbreaks of Yellow Fever and Rift Valley Fever in Kenya


Test results received

A positive result! I’d better send

the result!

Result sent

Distribute test kits to regional facilities

Diagnosis does not require a doctor –

anyone with knowledge can conduct test

That was quick – I’ll send

the results!

Someone nearby was infected so we need to

get tested!

I don’t feel too good. I’d better get tested.

Mosquitoes transmit virus to other regions

Infectious disease

outbreak!

mSOS training

Group photo of mSOS training

■ 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

Using Mobile Phones to Quickly Contain Arbovirus Outbreaks!

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 fi nd-

ings can then be utilized in research and development or disease control strategies.

Using a range of scientifi c 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 also helping to develop the skills of the young Kenyan researchers who will continue working to develop and improve researches on infectious disease control


Prof. Matilu Mwau

Evidence-Based Approach Expanded the Co-operative Network

After the effectiveness of the mobile phone–based “mSOS” outbreak alert system was scientifically veri-fi ed, 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.

InfectiousDiseases Control

Director, The Centre for Infections and Parasitic Disease Control Research, Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI)

Republic of Kenya

Institute of Tropical Medicine, Nagasaki University

Japan


Prof. Kouichi MORITA

Rapid diagnosis using point-of-care test kits

Outbreak warning transmitted

Development and practicalization of test kits

Development of alert system to prevent spread of outbreaks

Applying Japanese diagnostic techniques to develop simple test kits for the detection of infectious diseases in Africa

Establishing an outbreak alert system on a nationwide level

Outbreaks of zoonotic arboviral diseases* including yellow fever and Rift Valley fever are frequent in Kenya and other African countries. We are working to apply diagnostic technology developed in Nagasaki University to produce affordable and rapid diagnostic kits including point-of-care (POC) test kits simple enough for bedside use at regional healthcare facilities. These kits will facilitate early identifi cation of dis-ease outbreaks. An outbreak early warning system that utilizes mobile phones is currently being established to prevent large-scale outbreaks by effectively and rapidly relay information from peripheral areas to the central government.* Viral diseases spread to people and vertebrate animals through arthropod vectors such as mosquitoes and ticks.

In a joint project with the Kenyan Ministry of Health and Kenyan univer-sities we developed an outbreak alert system named “mSOS” which utilizes mobile phones’ short messaging service (SMS). The effective-ness of this system, which enables swift collaboration between regional medical institutions and the central Ministry of Health, has been confi rmed through experimental studies. In collaboration with the WHO and other international organizations, we aim to set up the sys-tem on a nationwide level, develop human resources and share this technology with neighboring countries in future to create an interna-tional outbreak alert system for rapid containment of outbreaks.

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Bioresources

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Environment/Energy（Global-scale Environmental Issues）

33 39


Environment/Energy (Global-scale Environmental Issues)

SATREPS 2017

Environment/Energy （Low Carbon Society/Energy）

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Project FieldsSATREPS 2017


SATREPS 2017

An innovative transdisciplinary approach to fi ghting desertifi cation

Enable safe and effective management of the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone

Contribute to the conservation of coastal ecosystems and mitigation of global warming through blue carbon !

Damage assessment based on human eyes and sensors to mitigate economic losses to agricultural producers

= Development of Next-Generation Sustainable Land Management (SLM) Framework to Combat Desertifi cation =

= Strengthening of the Environmental Radiation Control and Legislative Basis for the Environmental Remediation of Radioactively Contaminated Sites =

= Comprehensive Assessment and Conservation of Blue Carbon Ecosystems and Their Services in the Coral Triangle (Blue CARES) =

= Development and Implementation of New Damage Assessment Process in Agricultural Insurance as Adaptation to Climate Change for Food Security =

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Proposing a framework for next-generation sustainable land management (SLM)The project will propose a framework for next-generation SLM in Ethiopia, incor-porating effects such as enhanced prevention of soil erosion, improvement of land productivity and increasing local residents’ income. Research sites will be set up in three different areas (highland, midland and lowland) in the Upper Blue Nile Basin, which suffers from serious soil erosion caused by rainfall so as to develop practices and technologies for improving land productivity by reducing soil erosion and introducing crop-livestock production systems as well as linking such efforts to improving the livelihoods of local residents.

Contribution to reduction of soil erosion, improvement of land productivity and local residents’ livelihoodsVarious SLM practices targeted to fi ght desertifi cation have been implemented in many areas of the world, but their sustainability and effectiveness are being ques-tioned. Hence this project aims to develop improved SLM technologies and approach that could address the major limitations of the currently implemented SLM practices and then to propose them to be used in the study sites and beyond such as to the entire Blue Nile Basin and other arid regions of the world that are experiencing similar problems.

Enhance monitoring for understanding changes in the dynamics of radionuclides that may be caused by recent environmental changes The Exclusion Zone surrounding Chernobyl Nuclear Power Station is contaminated by radiocesium and various other radioactive materials, which are still having a devastating impact even 31 years since the accident. The water level of the Chernobyl Cooling Pond is diminishing till 6 m lower level since the circulation pump has been stopped in 2014, that will provide changes in the water

environment and surrounding ecosystem. In addition, there is concern that the frequent occurrence of forest fi res will also have an impact on the transport of radioactive materials. The project aims to support the enhancement of monitoring and prediction of the environmental dynamics of radionuclides by taking the above-mentioned factors into account.

Strengthening the management of the Exclusion Zone through enhanced monitoring and model predictionsRecently, the Ukrainian Government provides the efforts to restructure the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone with the aim of more effective land utilization rather than the resettling of refugees, since radioactive nuclides with a far longer lifetime than cesium -137* exist in this area. Land use purposes under consideration include waste management, operation of solar panels and designation as a wildlife reserve to protect the wild animals that have increased in population. It is expected that the fi ndings of this project, such as environmental dynamics of radionuclides materials and estimated exposure to radiation of workers that enter this area, will be useful in facilitating the effective management of the Exclusion Zone. * Cesium -137: A radionuclide with a mass number of 137. Its half-life period is estimated to be about 30 years.

Elucidation of blue carbon dynamics and assessment of ecosystem services based on new methodologies and frameworkFocusing on blue carbon, which is biological carbon sequestrated by coastal-marine ecosystems, in the Philippines and Indonesia located in the Coral Triangle as the world center of biodiversity, this project aims to evaluate and predict the functions and dynam-ics of the blue carbon ecosystems for the carbon capture and sequestration. For this purpose, we will develop an innovative and integrated monitoring/modeling system and carry out the comprehensive assessment of blue carbon ecosystem services. In addition, a “core-and-network” system will be built for sustainable nation-wide network-based monitoring and associated human resource development.

Establish and propose “Blue Carbon Strategy” and develop a framework for its implementation

Based on various surveys, model system development and analyses, the project will establish and propose “Blue Carbon Strategy”, with its effective implementation scheme arrangement, as a local-global integrated strategy to conserve coastal ecosystems and improve their resilience, which will enhance blue carbon seques-tration, and thereby contribute to improving the global environment.

Development and implementation of an effi cient method for damage assessment utilizing spatial information

Specifi cally targeted at Indonesia, which has launched an agricultural insurance system for rice producers, the project aims to “contribute to future food security on an interna-tional basis by supporting the improvement of agricultural insurance as a means of adapting to climate change, thus increasing the adoption of agricultural insurance.” It also aims to realize the implementation of objective and effi cient damage assessment covering wide area, the core of agricultural insurance system, by establishing new assessment method utilizing spatial infor-mation from such as satellites, drones, GIS and other sources.

Enhancement of agricultural insurance system as a means of adapting to climate change and realization of sustainable agriculture A more effi cient damage assessment method can be built by utilizing satellites and drones, com-pared to assessment methods relying on eye inspection. By improving insurance system to meet the needs of Southeast Asia and increasing their adoption, economic damage from climate change to agricultural producers can be mitigated, thereby contributing to the establishment of a support system to ensure sustainable production and food security.

Principal InvestigatorAssociate Prof. Enyew Adgo

College of Agriculture and Environmental Science, Bahir Dar University

Principal InvestigatorDirector General, Serhii Kirieiev

State Specialized Enterprise ‘ECOCENTRE”

Principal InvestigatorDirector Riyanto Basuki

Agency for Marine Affairs and Fisheries Research and Development , Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries (KKP- AMAFRAD)

Principal InvestigatorProf. Baba Barus

Faculty of Agriculture, Bogor Agricultural University

Principal InvestigatorProf. TSUNEKAWA Atsushi

Arid Land Research Center, Tottori University

Principal InvestigatorProf. NANBA Kenji

Director, Institute of Environmental Radioactivity at Fukushima University

Principal InvestigatorProf. NADAOKA Kazuo

School of Environment and Society, Tokyo Institute of Technology

Principal InvestigatorAssociate Prof. HONGO Chiharu

Integrated Research Field of Remote Sensing Division, Center for Environmental Remote Sensing, Chiba University

Research Institutions in Ethiopia Bahir Dar University

Research Institutions in Japan Tottori University / Shimane University / The University of Tokyo

Research Period 5 Years

Research Institutions in Ukraine 12 Organizations including Ecocentre, Chernobyl and 12 other Ukrainian R&D institutes

Research Institutions in Japan Fukushima University / University of TsukubaResearch Period 5 Years

Research Institutions in Indonesia Bogor Agricultural University / Udayana University / West Java Provincial Agriculture Offi ce / Badung District Agriculture Offi ce in Bali Province

Research Institutions in Japan Chiba University / The University of Tokyo / Tohoku University / Nihon UniversityResearch Period 5 Years

Adoption Fiscal Year FY 2016




Principal InvestigatorAssociate Prof.Ariel Blanco

Department of Geodetic Engineering (DGE), University of the Philippines Diliman

Research Institutions in Philippines: University of the Philippines Diliman Philippines and Indonesia Indonesia: Agency for Marine Affairs and Fisheries Research and Development, Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries (KKP- AMAFRAD) /

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 NatureResearch Period 5 Years

Survey conducted in the mangrove forests of Busuanga Island, Palawan, Philippines

Briefi ng on the status of Fukushima at AUEZM

Loss of land surface due to gully erosion

Woman cooking with a baby on her back

Field work done by hand

Seagrasses bed play another important role in blue carbon sequestration

and storage

Underwater seagrass meadow

Forest fi re experiment

Present status of the cooling pond and Chernobyl’s sarcophagus

Rice fi elds damaged from the drought

Soil Survey on-site

Group photo after the survey (Farmers, Community Members, Chiba

University, and Udayana University)

Federal Democratic Republic of

Ethiopia

Ukraine

Republic of Indonesia


Republic of the

Philippines


SATREPS 2017

2726

SATREPS 2017

Solve the Lead (Pb) Contamination Problem through a Multi-disciplinary Approach!

Conserve the Aquatic Environment of Tonle Sap Lake by Developing an Integrated Water-Quality Model!

Create an Adaptation Plan to Reduce Present Water Risks and Future Climate Change Damage!

Sustainable Development of Mineral Resources via Advanced Environmental Technologies

= Visualization of Impact of Chronic/Latent Chemical Hazard and Geo-Ecological Remediation =

= Establishment of Environmental Conservation Platform of Tonle Sap Lake =

= Advancing Co-design of Integrated Strategies with Adaptation to Climate Change =

= Research on the Integration System of Spatial Environment Analyses and Advanced Metal Recovery to Ensure Sustainable Resource Development =

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Optimizing contaminant removal methods, quantifying economic eff ects based on health risk assessmentsIn Zambia, where lead (Pb) contamination is a serious problem, we are working to elucidate the contamination mechanisms and risks posed to the ecosystem and humans. Then, by visualizing the economic losses involved, we aim to link this to the development of con-tamination prevention measures and environmental remediation technologies. In addition to conducting studies by remote sensing, characterizing soil and plants through surface studies, identifying lead contamination mechanisms in humans, visualizing health hazards and economic risks, and establishing environmental remediation technologies, we will also work to construct monitoring systems and foster the sustainable development of experts in the necessary fi elds through capacity building initiatives.

Contribution to the reduction of contamination through environmental remediation and assessment of health and economic risks!

Through these initiatives, we aim to achieve a reduction in lead levels in the younger generation who will shape Zambia’s future (particularly infants), and the adoption of new protocols for environmental remediation and health risk assessment in Zambia as part of national policy. In future, we hope these efforts will ultimately contribute to countermeasures against metal pollution—a major global hazard that is primarily centered in Africa.

Understanding processes determining lake water quality and associated risks, and developing water environment analytical tool.Tonle Sap Lake is one of the world’s most precious ecosystems and an important aquatic environment. However, this environment is changing due to the deterioration of water quality and the decline in biological resources. Working with local researchers in Cambodia, we are investigating Tonle Sap Lake and its surrounding area to develop a hydraulic/water

quality model (water environment analytical tool) for the lake and propose environmental conservation plans focusing on health and ecological risks. We will also establishing Tonle Sap Water Environmental Platform through which researchers, administrative organizations, and citizens can co-work and co-design for conserving the lake environment.

Establishment of a framework for conservation of the lake environment using water environment analytical toolUtilizing water environment analytical tool, we will propose water environment conservation plans designed to maintain health and ecological risks suffi ciently low, taking into account factors such

as population growth, climate change, and so forth. By combining the analytical tool with the Tonle Sap Water Environmental Platform, we well contribute to the sustainable development of Tonle Sap Lake as well as the Mekong River Basin.

Applying observation and forecasting technology to fl ood risk management transdisciplinarilyThe advance of climate change is concerned to increase fl ood risk such as the large scale fl ooding that occurred in the Chao Phraya River Basin in the Central Thailand in 2011. To reduce these risks, we are working to combine in-situ and satellite obser-vations with numerical simulation technology to provide early warning information, encourage appropriate land usage, combine an effective range of initiatives such as changes in operational rules for reservoirs, and promote dialog with government, citizens, and other stakeholders to construct an adaptation strategy that provides the maximum benefi t to society at large.

Contribution to the development and realization of an appropriate adaptation strategy, ideally with the potential for expansion to neighboring countries.We aim to contribute to the smooth construction and realization of a climate change adaptation strategy for the Kingdom of Thailand by developing the technologies and co-design methods required to develop an integrated adaptation strategy, establishing best practices, and fostering human resources in the fi eld of adaptation. In addition, we aim to propose effective, sustainable solutions to climate change that can also be applied in neighboring South East Asian nations.

Detoxifying mining wastes and wastewater, making them available as resourcesIn and around the mining center of Bor in Serbia, mining and metallurgical activities have produced waste material that contains metals, leading to environmental pollution issues. This project aims to conduct fact-fi nding surveys of the pol-lution and develop technologies to recover metal from mining waste and wastewater, thereby establishing methods of resource development that are environmentally-friendly. It is also working on ways of recycling the recovered metals, with the aim of ensuring that environmental measures become a sustainable system. Furthermore, the project builds capacity in the form of local researchers able to deal with environmental issues, and represents a contribution to Serbia’s economic development through mining.

Promoting environmentally friendly resource development to secure a stable supply of resourcesWaste material recycling and environmental restoration technologies have general applicability, and are of poten-tial benefi t in areas engaged in resource development worldwide. Environmentally friendly resource development is possible in every nation. Environmental preservation is one of the most signifi cant challenges for resource-rich countries, and ensuring that the environment is protected leads to a stable supply of resources.

Principal InvestigatorProf. Luke E Mumba

Vice Chancellor, The University of Zambia

Principal InvestigatorDr. OM Romny

Director, Institute of Technology of Cambodia

Principal InvestigatorAssociate Prof. Tanya Kietwa

Faculty of Engineering, Kasetsart University

Principal InvestigatorExecutive Manager Zoran Stevanovic

Mining and Metallurgy Institute Bor

Principal InvestigatorProf. ISHIZUKA Mayumi

Graduate School of Veterinary Medicine, Hokkaido University

Principal InvestigatorAssociate Prof.YOSHIMURA Chihiro


Principal InvestigatorProf. OKI Taikan

Institute of Industrial Science, The University of Tokyo

Principal InvestigatorProf. ISHIYAMA Daizo

Faculty of International Resource Science, Akita University

Research Institutions in Zambia University of Zambia

Research Institutions in Japan Hokkaido University


Research Institutions in Cambodia Institute of Technology of Cambodia / Royal University of Phnom Penh

Research Institutions in Japan Tokyo Institute of Technology / Yamagata University / Institute for Global Environmental Strategies (IGES)


Research Institutions in Thailand Kasetsart University / Offi ce of Natural Resources and Environmental Policy and Plannning / Royal Irrigation Department / Thai Meteorological DepartmentResearch Institutions in Japan The University of Tokyo / Hokkaido University / Tohoku University / Ibaraki University / National Institute for Environmental Studies / Tokyo Institute of

Technology / Nagoya University / Toyama Prefectural University / Kyoto University / Nagasaki UniversityResearch Period 5 Years




Research Institutions in Serbia Mining and Metallurgy Institute Bor / Technical Faculty-Bor, University of Belgrade

Research Institutions in Japan Akita University / Japan Space Systems / Mitsui Mineral Development Engineering Co., Ltd.


Onsite analysis to measure arsenic levels in river water samples

Sampling fl otation tailings and wastewater with local project members

Republic of Serbia

Tonle Sap Lake’s bounty

Conducting a spectrum study on salinated land

Conducting studies into livestock and poultry with Zambian researchers

Studying soil and plant conditions at the research site

(Kabwe region)

Working with Zambian researchers on preliminary studies into soil contamination

remediation technologies in the Kabwe region

Flooding in Pathum Thani

Kingdom of Thailand

Eutrophication of Tonle Sap Lake

Republic of Zambia

モロッコ王国

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Provide a Reliable Supply of Safe, Secure Water to the Area Surrounding Katmandu

Turning Low-grade Lignite and Rice Straw into Carbon Fiber!

Conserving the Precious Nature of the Amazon Basin with a New Field Museum Concept

Ensuring the Future of Palau’s Wonderful Coral Reefs - a Paradise of Life in the Pacifi c Ocean

= Hydro-microbiological Approach for Water Security in Kathmandu Valley, Nepal =

= Development of Clean and Effi cient Utilization of Low Rank Coals and Biomass by Solvent Treatment =

= Biodiversity Conservation in Amazon based on a New Concept of “Field Museum” =

= Sustainable Management of Coral Reef and Island Ecosystems: Responding to the Threat of Climate Change =

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Ensuring water security through an optimal treatment system based on water security diagnosisThis project is creating water security maps of the area surrounding Katmandu, which has limited energy and water resources, evaluating water by combining three factors—water quantity, quality, and microorganisms. Based on this information, researchers determine the type of water treatment equipment to use, and on what scale to deploy it. With

the aim of constructing a small-scale, energy-saving, and highly effi cient water treatment system suited to the local conditions of Katmandu, the project also aims to improve on the speed and functionality of traditional water treatment technologies, which use biofi lm, constructed wetlands, and soil/sand fi ltration.

Turning the Katmandu model into a global water business!Moving forward with this research will make it possible to provide a stable supply of safe, secure water to Katmandu at low cost. Furthermore, if the ‘Katmandu model’ established by this research spreads within Nepal and throughout Asian nations with similar regional conditions, it can be developed as a new brand into a global water business.

New solvent treatment can easily convert lignite and rice straw into useful materialsIn Thailand and other Southeast Asian nations, effi cient use of low-grade carbon resources, such as brown coal (lignite) and various types of biomass waste, is an urgent issue. This project aims to achieve effi cient dewatering and upgrading of low-grade carbon resources by treating them with solvents under mild conditions of about 350°C and 2MPa, and to manufacture useful products from the clean materials that are produced by the solvent treatment. Making this new technology available will enable techniques for effi cient use of low-grade fossil resources and biomass to be widely adopted throughout the world.

Contributing to lowering global CO2 emission through effi cient use of resourcesLignite and rice straw are low-grade materials with only 45% to 70% carbon. Researchers have discovered that a solvent treatment can convert them into upgraded materials that can be used to effi ciently manufacture carbon fi ber and liquid fuel. If methods of effi ciently using peat and other low-grade carbon resources spread throughout Southeast Asian nations as a result, this project will have helped in resolving global energy and environ-mental issues.

Contributing to sustainable regional development while conserving the Amazonian ecosystemThe precious Amazonian ecosystem in the outskirts of Manaus, Brazil is in danger. It is here that a Field Museum Network, consisting of facilities for observational studies of nature and a nature reserve, has been established. In addition to con-

ducting research that makes use of bio-logging* and other cutting-edge Japanese technol-ogy and establishing methods of conserving ecosystems, this project aims to achieve sustainable development of the local society and economy through ecotourism and other means. In addition, the project is attempting to develop programs for environmental edu-cation and ecotourism and establish an organizational structure for self-sustaining operation.* Bio-logging: A research method that enables behavioral and ecological studies by attaching miniaturized

cameras and sensors to animals.

A model of coexistence between humanity and nature centered on fi eld museums!In addition to conserving the precious nature of the Amazon, the establishment of the Field Museum Network also makes possible the building of social systems that are economically sustainable. The deployment of this model to other tropical countries and regions dealing with the problem of the destruc-

tion of nature due to urbanization could contribute to conservation of the global ecosystem and biodiversity.

Taking a global perspective to fi nd a sustainable future for coral reef and island ecosystemsPalau and other Pacifi c states have abundant coral ecosystems and some of the world’s richest biodiversity. However, they face a changing global environment, including climate change and ocean acidifi cation, as well as the growing impact of regional development issues like coastal development and water pollution. This project takes both global and local perspectives, working through activities such as environmental monitoring, environmental impact assessments for coral island ecosystems, social scientifi c assess-ments, and assessments of impact on biodiversity to produce suggestions concerning sustainable approaches for island society.

Project has potential to demonstrate practical measures that can protect island ecosystems

Through gaining an understanding of the structure of island coral ecosystems, the project aims to construct sustainable management systems, with conservation of the coral reef driven by local initiative. At the same time, the project is training human resources with specialist knowledge. Coral reef islands are directly infl uenced by climate change, and as such they epitomize the action that needs to be taken, and may become a model for the world as a whole.

Principal InvestigatorProf. Narendra Man Shakya

Institute of Engineering, Department of Civil Engineering, Tribhuvan University

Principal InvestigatorVice-Rector Bundit Fungtammasan

King Mongkut's University of Technology, Thonburi

Principal InvestigatorDr. Vera M. F. da Silva

National Institute for Amazonian Research (INPA)

Principal InvestigatorDr. Yimnang Golbuu

Chief Executive Offi cer, Palau International Coral Reef Center (PICRC)

Principal InvestigatorProf. KAZAMA Futaba

Interdisciplinary Research Centre for River Basin Environment, Graduate Faculty of Interdisciplinary Research, University of Yamanashi

Principal InvestigatorSpecially Appointed Prof. MIURA Koichi

Institute of Advanced Energy, Kyoto University

Principal InvestigatorProf. KOHSHIMA Shiro

Wildlife Research Center, Kyoto University

Principal InvestigatorAssociate Prof. NAKAMURA Takashi

Faculty of Science, University of the Ryukyus





Research Institutions in Nepal Tribhuvan University (TU), etc.

Research Institutions in Japan University of Yamanashi


Research Institutions in Brazil National Institute of Amazonian Research (INPA)

Research Institutions in Japan Kyoto University / Research Institute for Humanity and Nature


Research Institutions in Palau Palau International Coral Reef Center (PICRC) / Palau Community College (PCC)

Research Institutions in Japan University of the Ryukyus


Research Institutions in Thailand The Joint Graduate School of Energy and Environment, King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi (JGSEE-KMUTT) / PTT Public Company Limited

Research Institutions in Japan Kyoto University / Akita University / Central Research Institute of Electric Power Industry / Kobe Steel, Ltd.


Underwater survey of Palau’s coral reef biota. Nearby is a ‘drop-off’, where the reef drops

away to a depth of over 1,000 meters.

Japanese and Palauan researchers work as partners, training new specialists at the

same time as conducting research into how humanity and nature can remain in harmony in a coral reef island ecosystem.

The bai is a traditional Palauan building. Creatures of the coral reef are drawn on

the side, bearing witness to Palau’s long-standing respect for nature.

Republic of Palau

Carbon fi ber manufactured from

rice straw

Thailand produces masses of rice straw, and lignite is obtained

by open-pit mining.

Kingdom of Thailand

Boto: Amazon river dolphin. Researchers use advanced equipment to study

sounds and animal behavior in the water.

A rescued baby sloth. Once it has recovered its health,

it will be returned to the INPA forest.

Federative Republic of

Brazil

People gathering at a communal water fountain. This is an important place for residents, because even when water is available, the fountains only supplies

water for a few hours each day. During the dry season, it is commonplace for lines to form every day.

Monitoring local well water.

Federal Democratic Republic of

Nepal


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Filling in a Blank in the Observation Network to Capture Atmospheric Environment Changes

= Development of the Atmospheric Environmental Risk Management System in South America =

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Building ground-based system to measure atmospheric changes and to deliver the information in real timeIn South America, important environmental challenges include aerosols* from volcanic ash, forest fi res, and mineral extraction, and also intense exposure to ultraviolet radiation due to the ozone hole. Despite these circumstances, the deployment of ground-based observation 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 that can rapidly deliver the information of atmospheric environmental risk. The aim is to fi nd ways to reduce the impact of threats to public health, interruption of airline schedules, and other problems for society.* Aerosol: Microscopic particles of fl uid or solid suspended in the air. Volcanic ash aerosols in particular are a

threat to air traffi c.

Global changes in the atmosphere can be seen from South American observation dataThe observation data forms a precious database that contributes to elucidating atmospheric changes on a global scale, 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 benefi t studies of Asian dust (or yellow sand), which is an issue in East Asia.

Principal InvestigatorProf.MIZUNO Akira

Institute for Space-Earth Environmental Research, Nagoya University


Research Institutions in Argentine & Chile Argentine: Lasers and Applications Research Center (CEILAP)Chile: The University of Magallanes (UMAG) )

Research Institutions in Japan Nagoya University / National Institute for Environmental Studies (NIES)Research Period 5 Years

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The Southern Patagonia observatory at Rio Gallegos, one of the sites in the observation network constructed for this research. The container at front right contains the millimeter-wave ozone observation system,

and the container at the left contains an ozone observation system using lidar (laser radar).

Local researcher explaining the Solmaforo UV meter, which measures ultraviolet

radiation and communicates UV intensity to the public in traffi c-light style.

Local researcher (graduate student) adjusts an ozone

observation system incorporating high-sensitivity superconductor

millimeter-wave sensors

Principal InvestigatorDr. Eduardo Quel

Head, Lidar Division of Laser and Applications Research Center (CEILAP)

Argentine Republic

Principal InvestigatorDr. Felix Zamorano

Director, Laboratorio de Investigaciones Atmosféricas, Universidad de Magallanes (UMAG)

Republic of Chile

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Producing liquid fuel from botanical resources to solve both resource scarcity and global warming simultaneously!

Use Advanced Technology to Turn Tropical Grassy Wasteland into a Sustainable Biomass Treasure Trove in Harmony with Environmental Restoration!

Create Revolutionary solution for severe traffi c congestion in super power India

Reduce CO2 Emissions by Converting Microalgae into Biofuels and Fertilizer Mats!

= Comprehensive Conversion of Biomass and Waste to Super Clean Fuels by New Solid Catalysts =

= Producing Biomass Energy and Material through Revegetation of Alang-alang (Imperata cylindrica) Fields =

= Smart Cities development for Emerging Countries by Multimodal Transport System based on Sensing, Network and Big Data Analysis of Regional transportation. =

= Production of Biofuels Using Algal Biomass =

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Development of gasifi cation and catalyst technologies to convert biomass resources into liquid fuel In Thailand, a tropical agricultural country, large amounts of agricultural residues including those from processing of agricultural products are being wasted. The project aims to create renewable energy resources as an alternative to fossil fuels by developing gasifi cation technologies to obtain gas from such agricultural residues and catalyst technologies to convert the gas to liquid fuel. We will not only develop technologies for characterization of resources, conversion to gas suitable for catalytic reaction, and cata-

lytic conversion of gas to diesel, gasoline, LPG or methanol, but will also build a platform for the social implementation of these technologies through verifi cation of product utilization characteristics as well as human resource development.

Contribute to solving resource and environmental issues by producing liquid fuel from renewable energy resources as an alternative to fossil fuels. Alternative fuels to fossil fuels and chemical products from abundant biomass resources are produced in Thailand. The obtained biofuels will serve to improve Thailand’s energy self-suffi ciency ratio, promote agriculture and rural communities, and conserve the environment of Thailand. In the future, it will also contribute to the development of fuel production from biomass that does not compete with the food supply and prevent global warming by the use of alternative fuels to fossil fuels.

A comprehensive approach spanning restoration of soil to the development of applications for biomass productsGrassland that has emerged in the space left by felled tropical natural forest has been diffi cult to convert to agricultural or forest land. To address this problem, we aim to comprehensively identify the microorganisms present in the soil environment using the latest genome technology, and to conduct an effi cient fertilization process to convert

the soil into productive agricultural land and restore/maintain biodiversity. Simultaneously, we aim to develop large-sized Poaceae (grass) species with a high lignin content—whose biomass output volume is several times that of tree species—and from these develop and practicalize low environmental impact wood-based material and fuel pellets.

Contribution to environmental preservation and economic development by converting unusable land into sustainable biomass production sites.We believe that the revegetation and sustainable utilization of grass wasteland in Indonesia will serve as a globally deployable model for converting land devastated by the felling of natural forest into biomass resource/energy production sites, thus preserving the environment. This project also has the potential to bring regional economic development and mutual benefi t to both resource-pro-ducing and resource-importing nations based on fair and equitable allocation and use of resources.

Realizing a modal shift of urban transportation towards a low-carbon society through traffi c analysis With the rapid economic growth in emerging countries, particularly India, the negative impacts of increasing transportation such as environmental disruption and fatal accidents have become a growing social concern. The actual traffi c conditions are diffi cult to grasp at present. The project aims to grasp the situation of urban traffi c by analyzing big data collected with the latest sensing technologies. The objective is to realize a low-carbon, smart-mobility society by building a multi-modal system which utilizing appropriate trans-

portation in city with more usage of public transportation with suffi cient feeder.

Accelerating a modal shift in India and building a sustainable urban transport system Starting with the larger cities of India, the project aims to establish a reliable and common approach for grasping the traffi c situation across India by building a system that effectively utilizes mobile devices which has been already widely used in the countries. This may lead to the formation of a consortium to realize urban transporta-tion systems suitable for emerging countries and facilitate a modal shift.

Converting microalgae produced from sewage into fuel and fertilizer using new solvent extraction methods!Although mass culture of CO2-absorbing microalgae from sewage was successfully achieved in the Republic of South Africa, in order to convert these into fuel a drying process which uses fossil fuels is required, leading to a contradictory state in which the process actually increases

net CO2 emissions. To solve this problem, we are developing a fuel conversion (oil extraction) device that uses a new solvent known as liquefi ed DME, which we will install at the local site. Microalgae residue is mixed with wood chips and formed into mats, which are used as fertilizer. To ensure these technolo-gies take root in the Republic of South Africa, we are also working to construct a sustainable environmental business model and train local personnel.

Reduction of CO2 on a global scale using microalgae, which possess outstanding photosynthesis capabilities. The new extractant allows conversion of microalgae to fuel in warm water at a temperature of less than 100°C. Furthermore, residue that has been converted to fertilizer can help enrich soil by recovering nitrogen and phosphorus from sewage. If the business model and personnel training methods related to these technologies can be expanded to other regions, this project has the potential to contribute to the improvement of the energy issues and the aquatic and geo-environment on a global scale.

Principal InvestigatorProf. Tharapong Vitidsant

Department of Chemical Technology, Chulalongkorn University / Head, Center of Fuels and Energy from Biomass

Principal InvestigatorDr. Didik Widyatmoko

Director, Bogor Botanic Gardens, Indonesian Institute of Sciences (LIPI)

Principal InvestigatorProf. Zafar Khan

Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad (IITH)

Principal InvestigatorProf. Faizal Bux

Durban University of Technology

Principal InvestigatorProf. TSUBAKI Noritatsu

Graduate School of Science and Engineering for Research, University of Toyama

Principal InvestigatorProf. UMEZAWA Toshiaki

Resarch Institute for Sustainable Humanosphere, Kyoto University

Principal InvestigatorGeneral Manager TSUBOI Tsutomu

Global Business Development Offi ce, Nagoya Electric Works Co., Ltd.

Principal InvestigatorAssistant Prof. KANDA Hideki

Department of Materials Process Engineering, Nagoya University

Research Institutions in Thailand Chulalongkorn University / Northern Renewable Energy Co., Ltd / PTTResearch Institutions in Japan University of Toyama / Japan Coal Energy Center (JCOAL) /

JXTG Nippon Oil & Energy Corporation / Tomoe Shokai Co., Ltd.Research Period 5 Years

Research Institutions in Indonesia Indonesian Institute of Sciences (LIPI) Center for Plant Conservation Botanic Gardens (Bogor), etc.(Research Center for Biology, Research Center for Biotechnology, Research Center for Biomaterial, Center for Innovation, FORDA, ICABIOGRAD)

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 Institutions in India India Institutes of Technology HyderabadResearch Institutions in Japan Nagoya Electric Works Co., Ltd. /

College of Science and Technology / Nihon UniversityResearch Period 5 Years

Research Institutions in South Africa Durban University of Technology / Ethekwini Municipality / The Agricultural Research Council / Technology Innovation Agency

Research Institutions in Japan Nagoya University / Hitachi, Ltd. / Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology / Tokaigakuen University / Suzuka University






Kingdom of Thailand

Conduct research and develop technology through operation tests and

prototype production.

Conduct an on-site survey on the availability of biomass material and

their processing.

Streets of Hyderabad suffering from traffi c congestion

on a daily basis

A new subway in Ahmadabad scheduled to be opened in 2019.

This project aims to realize a multi-modal system through collaboration between

subways and BRT.

Microalgae viewed under a fl uorescence microscope.

These organisms show promise in biofuel production.

The test fi eld of this project is a microalgae culture pool at a sewage treatment plant in

Durban, South Africa.

The interior of the culture pool. In this facility, microalgae are cultured from treated sewage.

Republic of South AfricaIndia

Indian Institute of Technology, Hyderabad, where the testbed is

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Sorghum pellet

Sorghum plantations

Examine the production process at Thailand’s research institution.

Sampling and measuring subsurface temperature at a hydrothermal alteration

zone. Generation temperature of the alternation zone is estimated from the

mineral composition.

Accurately specifying spots suitable for power generation and promoting use of geothermal resourcesIndonesia is a volcanic country with one of the world’s greatest potentials for geothermal power generation. From criteria of power output and temporal stability, geothermal is the most promising renewable energy, and Indonesia plans to greatly increase its geo-thermal power output. This increase necessarily involves many deep drilling operations in order to identify spots suitable for geothermal power generation, which requires a tremendous expense. This project aims to reduce the initial costs and raise the identifi -cation success rate by integrating several methods that do not require drilling, such as satellite remote sensing* and geomorphological analysis. The outcome is expected to promote the use of geothermal resources. * Remote sensing: A method of obtaining data by remotely photographing or measuring the Earth’s surface

using sensors on board satellites or aircraft.

Promoting use of geothermal resources and reducing dependency on fossil fuels Utilization of geothermal resources is expected to increase dramatically if the initial costs of geothermal power generation are reduced. The technology developed by this project will be applicable to countries located in vol-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.


Fuel cell technology for local community development in Mekong Delta Vietnam’s rapid economic growth has resulted in environmental pollution caused by an increase in organic wastes* (bio-wastes). Local communities also have issues in obtaining stable power supply, indispensable for sustainable development. This project aims to create an ecosystem in which local residents can easily and effi ciently convert bio-wastes into electricity by the application of compact fuel cell systems whose operation relies on an electrochemical process not on

a combustion process. Here, a shrimp farm was selected as a model site to develop and demonstrate an energy circulation system incorporating fuel cell technology. Shrimp culture is one of the most important industries in Mekong Delta, the center of aquaculture and agriculture of Vietnam, where a huge amount of bio-wastes is released to the environment. * Organic waste: Plant or animal-derived waste material, such as agricultural residues, crop processing residues,

aquaculture pond sludge, livestock waste, and garbage.

Contribution to sustainable development of rural areas in developing countries with fuel cell technology Global dissemination of fuel cell systems is expected to considerably reduce greenhouse gas emissions. In this project, a research and education network related to highly-effi cient power generation technologies for low carbon society will be created, facilitating information sharing among experts, young Vietnamese researchers and local residents of the Mekong Delta region. Our fi nal goal is the dissemination of ecosystems like that developed in this project to rural areas of Vietnam, in which local bio-wastes are fermented to produce biogas that is subsequently converted into electricity by fuel cell systems, and the green electricity obtained is used for local aquaculture and agriculture on site.

Energy circulation suitable for Mekong

Delta region

Contribution to sustainable development of Mekong Delta region by employing eco-friendly energy utilization system

Socialist Republic of

Vietnam

Utilize Renewable Geothermal Energy for a Low-carbon Society

= Technology Development of Steam-spot Detection and Sustainable Resource Use for Large Enhancement of Geothermal Power Generation in Indonesia =

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Principal InvestigatorProf. Sudarto Notosiswojo

Faculty of Mining and Petroleum Engineering, Institut Teknologi Bandung (ITB)

Principal InvestigatorProf. KOIKE Katsuaki

Graduate School of Engineering, Kyoto University


Research Institutions in Indonesia Institut Teknologi Bandung (ITB)

Research Institutions in Japan Kyoto University


Research Institutions in Vietnam Laboratory for Nanotechnology, Vietnam National University - Ho Chi Minh City (VNU-HCM) / Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology, VNU-HCM / Can Tho University

Research Institutions in Japan Faculty of Engineering, Faculty of Agriculture, International Research Center for Hydrogen Energy, Kyushu University


Effi cient Conversion of Bio-wastes to Electricity by Fuel Cell – Generate Electricity Without Burning!

= Sustainable Development of Rural Area by Effective Utilization of Bio-wastes with Highly Effi cient Fuel Cell Technology =

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Principal InvestigatorAssociate Prof. Dang Mau Chien

Institute for Nanotechnology (INT), Vietnam National University-Ho Chi Minh City (VNU-HCM)

Principal InvestigatorAssociate Prof. SHIRATORI Yusuke

Faculty of Engineering, Kyushu University / International Research Center for Hydrogen Energy, Kyushu University


Utilizing Surplus Resources and Energy to Protect both Biodiversity and Local Industry

= Promotion of Green Economy with Palm Oil Industry for Biodiversity Conservation =

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Principal InvestigatorProf. Mohd Ali Hassan

Faculty of Biotechnology and Biomolecular Sciences, University Putra Malaysia (UPM)

Principal InvestigatorProf.SHIRAI Yoshihito

Graduate School of Life Science and Systems Engineering, Kyushu Institute of Technology

Research Institutions in Malaysia University Putra Malaysia (UPM) / Sabah University of Malaysia (UMS)Research Institutions in Japan Kyushu Institute of Technology / The National Institute of Advanced

Industrial Science and Technology (AIST) / Kyushu University (KU)Research Period 5 Years


Flexible initiative protects the environment while maintaining the industry required for growthSabah on the island of Borneo is a treasure-house of biodiversity and a popular destination for ecotourism, but in the upper reaches of its rivers there are many oil palm plantations and palm oil mills, and there is concern that effl uent and other waste from the mills may pollute the environment. However, the palm oil industry provides a vital source of income in Sabah state, so it is necessary to discover how to protect the environment while still benefi ting from the industry. By applying environmental energy technology from Japan, this project aims to create an innovative green industry that makes effective use of surplus biomass and surplus energy while preserving the environment.

Innovative green industry creates jobs through an approach that is scalable to other countriesAt the same time as providing employment by creating a biomass plastic industry, the project aims to improve the environment for Sabah’s vast wet-lands and rivers, which contributes to preserving biodiversity. This model is also applicable to other palm oil producers such as Indonesia and Nigeria. In addition, the project is contributing to Japanese industry through the development of innovative nano-composite* technology.* Nano-composite: Composite material with nano-size biomass particles mixed into plastic.

Materials as strong as steel may be feasible with this technology.

Geothermal manifestations 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 fl uids.

Produce biofuel from wastes using technology appropriate to the local conditionsA 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 and technological conditions, only a small percentage of the wastes is utilized. This project aims to develop a biomass wastes gasifi cation process based on fl uid catalytic cracking that makes use of clay catalyst, as well as a process that synthesizes metha-nol from the product gas. By design, installation and operation of a demonstration plant for the process, researchers attempt to develop biomass conversion technology appro-priate to Indonesia.

Biomass energy conversion technology enhances the sustainability of Asian societies 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 developed nations. This research has a potential to bring enhancement in the use of biomass energy as a renewable and environmentally friendly energy resource that does not cause global warming.

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

Operation of a biomass gasifi cation pilot plant

Palm oil plantations can produce over 5 tons of palm oil per hectare each year. Careful management is needed to protect

the surrounding environment.

Mountains of biomass are left over from the fruit bunches containing oil palm fruit that

are brought into the plant every day.

Malaysia


Convert Abundant Biomass Wastes in Indonesia to a Treasure-trove of Energy!

= Development of a Model System for Fluidized Bed Catalytic Gasifi cation of Biomass Wastes and Following Liquid Fuel Production in Indonesia =

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Principal InvestigatorDr. Ir. Adiarso

Director of Technology Energy Resources and The Chemical Industry, Agency for the Assessment and Application of Technology (BPPT)

Principal InvestigatorAssociate Prof. NODA Reiji

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Development of domestically produced fertilizers using low-grade phosphate rock and improvement of fertilizer application techniques

Soil fertility is low in Africa and agricultural productivity is accordingly low, particu-larly because of the lack of phosphorus. In addition, fertilizers are very expensive in Africa compared to other parts of the world. The project will make use of low-grade phosphate ore produced but underutilized in Burkina Faso to develop domestically produced and reasonably priced fertilizers. It will also look to improve fertilizer applica-tion techniques and evaluate the possibility of spreading the proposed fertilizer product. It will also consider techniques to directly apply phosphate rock to propose an integrated strategy for the utilization of phosphate rock as an important natural resource of Burkina Faso.

Contribute to the stable food production of Africa by developing and spreading a domestically produced fertilizer. The project aims to improve agricultural productivity by developing and spreading domestically produced 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-suffi ciency in Africa and fertilizer security in Japan and other countries of the world facing the depletion of phosphate resources.

Promote local production and consumption of fertilizers using indigenous phosphate rock, and be free from imported ones

= Project on establishment of the model for fertilizing cultivation promotion using Burkina Faso phosphate rock =

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Using information and communications technology to support sustainable marine culture and capture adapted to climate change

Marine culture and capture in Indonesia have a high potential for job creation and the development of fi shing communities. Their production, however, is unstable because of diffi culties in adapting to the environmental changes caused by climate change. The project will generate big data by quantifying and digitizing the marine environment and traceability of marine products by utilizing ICT* and analyze the generated data to establish marine culture and capture technologies based on a scientifi c analysis of big data. In addition, a cloud-based service will be developed and rolled out through Indonesia as a decision-making support system. * ICT…Information and Communications Technology

Contribute to the development of fi shing communities and global food security through advancement of marine culture and capture Advancement of marine culture and capture will help invigorate economic circulation in fi shing commu-nities, opening up opportunities for higher education and freedom of occupational choices to local people, which in turn will help mitigate poverty and close economic gaps. Moreover, ensuring stable and systematic marine production in Indonesia, which has the second-longest coastline in the world, will contribute to global food security.

Utilizing big data to advance marine culture and capture

= Optimizing Mariculture based on Big Data with Decision Support System =

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Getting back our food that is being robbed by root parasitic weeds!

= Developing Counter Measures Against Striga to Conquer Poverty and Improve Food Security =

= Adoption Fiscal Year FY 2016 Adoption Fiscal Year FY 2016

Analysis of root parasitic weeds from a chemical perspective to provide information that facilitates development of an integrated management strategyStriga is a genus of root parasitic weeds that parasitizes grassy crops, depriving them of nutrients and water. They have serious effects on global food production, particularly in Africa where agricultural damage amounts to over one trillion yen a year. This project aims to elucidate striga’s germination mechanism to develop a management strategy for use in Sudan where people are suffering from the devastating damage caused by striga. We will also engage in the selection of resistant species and search for useful substances produced by striga to make use of them as biological resources. The fi ndings of the project will be shared with local farmers to establish an effective integrated management strategy.

Increased food production through parasitic weeds control and creation of a new biological resource A germination inducer will promote germination of striga seeds in fi elds without any 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 useful substances. This integrated strategy can be applied to manage other root parasitic weeds in the fi ght to overcome biotic constraints to global food production.

チュニジア共和国

Republic of the Sudan

Challenges for Rice production with limited soil nutrients – Endeavor to increase yield under harsh conditions

= Breakthrough in Nutrient Use Effi ciency for Rice by Genetic Improvement and Fertility Sensing Techniques in Africa =

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To increase the rice yield under low fertility conditions through rapid diagnosis of soil fertility and the development of nutrient-use-effi cient breeding lines

Madagascar is one of the largest rice producers in Africa with a per capita rice consump-tion twice as high as that of Japan. Its rice productivity, however, remains stagnated to date because of the lack of fertilizer input and nutrient-poor soils occurring in many areas of Africa. The project aims to develop rice production techniques to realize high yield even under low fertility conditions by combining fertilizer application techniques suited to the soil nutrient characteristics of the fi eld and new breeding lines with high nutrient use effi ciency. It will also evaluate the impact that the adoption of such techniques has on the income and nutritional status of local farmers.

Toward the stabilization of African food production and a paradigm shift in agriculture The project will contribute to stabilizing food production in Africa by dis-seminating rice production techniques suited to the poor fertility soils common in Madagascar and elsewhere in Africa. Furthermore, the devel-opment of techniques to raise crops with high nutrient use effi ciency is expected to help promote the conversion from resource intensive to a resource-saving and sustainable agriculture.

Republic of Madagascar

Principal InvestigatorMr. Lucien RANARIVELO

General Director of Agriculture, Ministry to the Presidency for Agriculture and Livestock (MPAE)

Principal InvestigatorScientist, Mohamad Natsir

Center for Fisheries Research (CFR), Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries (KKP)

Principal InvestigatorDirector, Hamidou Traore

Institute of Environment and Agriculture Research

Principal InvestigatorSenior Researcher. TSUJIMOTO Yasuhiro

Crop, Livestock and Environment Division, Japan International Research Center for Agricultural Sciences (JIRCAS)

Principal InvestigatorProf. WADA Masaaki

School of Systems Information Science, Future University Hakodate

Principal InvestigatorDirector, NAGUMO Fujio

Crop, Livestock and Environment Division, Japan International Research Center for Agricultural Sciences (JIRCAS)

Adoption Fiscal Year FY 2016 Adoption Fiscal Year FY 2016

Research Institutions in Sudan National Center for Research (NCR), Agricultural Research Corporation (ARC), etc.

Research Institutions in Japan Kobe University / Osaka Prefecture UniversityResearch Period 5 Years

Research Institutions in Burkina Faso Institute of Environment and Agriculture ResearchResearch Institutions in Japan Japan International Research Center for Agricultural Sciences

(JIRCAS) / Taiheiyo Cement Corporation / The University of TokyoResearch Period 5 Years

Research Institutions in Indonesia Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries (KKP) / Bogor Agricultural UniversityResearch Institutions in Japan Future University Hakodate / Tokyo University of Agriculture / National Institute of Technology, Hachinohe College /

Toyohashi University of Technology / Fujitsu Limited / Upside LLC. / New Media Development AssociationResearch Period 5 Years

Principal InvestigatorDr. Migdam Elshiekh Abdelgani

Director General, National Center for Research (NCR)

Principal InvestigatorProf. SUGIMOTO Yukihiro

Graduate School of Agricultural Science, Kobe University


Research Institutions in Madagascar Ministry to the Presidency for Agriculture and Livestock (MPAE) / The National Center for Applied Research and Rural Development (FOFIFA) / University of Antananarivo (LRI) / National Offi ce of Nutrition (ONN)

Research Institutions in Japan Japan International Research Center for Agricultural Sciences (JIRCAS) / The University of Tokyo / Kyoto University / Yamanashi Eiwa College


Rapid and extensive monitoring of |geographical conditions of rice fi elds and nutrition status of rice plants using a drone

Selection of lines that show high productivity in a local paddy fi eld lacking phosphorus

Evaluation of soil characteristics based

on its color

A sorghum (African crop) fi eld

dominated by striga

Isolating a component of striga

Control striga by inducing suicidal germination

Survey on income and nutritional status in farming communities

Participants eagerly listening to

a presentation

Outcrop of phosphate ore found in Eastern Burkina Faso

Survey of actual status using sketches

Shipment of groupers

On-site development work

Participants in the project from both Japan

and Burkina Faso

Burkina Faso

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SATREPS 2017BioresourcesSATREPS 2017

Develop and disseminate pest management technologies and systems for producing healthy seedlingsIn recent years, climate change and the rapid acceleration of global trade have led to increasing crop damage from invasive pests worldwide, with South East Asian cassava crops no exception. We aim to develop pest management technologies for use in Vietnam, Cambodia, and Thailand, including crop disease diagnosis kits and biological control for insect pests, as well as systems for ensuring the production and cultivation of healthy seedlings. Furthermore, we will work to construct a sus-tainable production system that utilizes healthy seedlings by developing a market-based “triple-win” dissemination model that benefi ts the private sec-tor, farmers, and government.

Stabilization and increase of cassava production will vitalize the regional economy in South East Asia.This project will serve as a model case for practical cooperation between related countries to address cross-jurisdictional issues. Increased revenue from cassava will benefi t partner countries by raising the income of small-scale farmers, boosting employment at processing plants in the region, serving as a source of foreign currency, providing biomass for use, and offering policy hints, while also delivering major benefi ts for Japanese companies engaged in cassava-related business, both in Japan and partner countries.

Protect South-East Asian Cassava from Invasive Pests to Grow Healthy Seedlings!

= Development and Dissemination of Sustainable Production System Based on Invasive Pest Management of Cassava in Vietnam, Cambodia and Thailand =

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Discovering and mass-culturing high-value microalgae using new technologiesMicroalgae are capable of producing powerful antioxidants such as astaxanthin. Both aesthetically and functionally benefi cial, they are truly worthy of the title “aquatic jewels.” Malaysia is one of the most biologically diverse nations, and habitat to a vast population of microalgae species. Our goal is to establish advanced microalgae mass-culture reactors suited to tropical eco-climate conditions using targeted high-value microalgae coupled with innovative growth-promoting substances from Malaysia.

Contributing to the development of environmentally-friendly aquaculture industries through innovative microalgae mass-culture technologiesThe rapid growth of aquaculture industry has led to the

discharge of large volumes of sludge and sewage into the natural environment causing degra-dation to ecosystems. The proactive recovery of rich nutrients from the sludge and sewage can be utilized for the mass-culturing of high-value microalgae species, empowering a new recycling system that provides economic initiative while simultaneously preserving the natural ecosystem.

Preserving Malaysia’s Ecosystem through Microalgae “Aquatic Jewels”!

= Continuous Operation System for Microalgae Production Optimized for Sustainable Tropical Aquaculture (COSMOS) =

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Creation of New Industry through Valorization of Bioresources in North Africa

= Valorization of Bio-resources based on Scientifi c Evidence in Semi- and Arid Land for Creation of New Industry =


Basic design for commercialization and process of industrialization Focusing on the plenty of bioresources found in Morocco and Tunisia, we implement functional anal-ysis and epidemiologic studies to develop seeds of technology for the development of food and cosmetic products, and technologies of authentifi cation of origin of products and their type towards the development of new products. We also conduct ecological studies and analysis of the production, export and consumption i.e. value chain of local products. Through this comprehensive approach, we implement an integrated studies based on scientifi c evidence for the development of seeds for technology and contribute to develop high value-added functional food and pharmaceutical products.

Finally, we aim to create new industries producing materials for development of functional foods and medicinal cosmet-ics through the collaboration with private sector. * Bioresources as a part of the dietary culture with the oral tradition of their medicinal effects.

Establishment of scientifi c evidence to support the medicinal eff ects of bioresources and construction of a value chain By implementing research and development of bioresources based on scientifi c evidence, we aim to upgrade the production capacity of high value-added agricultural products and to improve tech-nical capability of private sector. In line with the governmental policies targeting the food industry, we will contribute to develop a coherent value chain from production to export, and establish bases for supply and export of high value-added agricultural products in Morocco and Tunisia.

Republic of Tunisia

A Sericulture Revolution in East Africa, Powered by Japan’s Silkworm and Silk Expertise

= Project for Development of Sericulture Research by Applying Biological Resources and Molecular Genetics =

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Selecting/breeding mulberry and silkworm species suited to Kenya, developing silk materials Kenya’s biological resources include mulberry trees, silkworms, and wild silkworms. We are working to study Kenya’s native mulberry species in detail in order to select those most suited to the nation’s climate and to achieve further improvement through breeding. We also aim to crossbreed Kenya’s disease-resil-ient subcultural silkworm species with Japanese species that have been bred over many years to achieve high silk productivity, in order to develop a species that possesses both these qualities for com-mercial use. Furthermore, we will work to derive usage value from Kenyan native wild silkworms as a new silk material.

Development of a research and technology platform in Kenya for mass production of high-quality silk.We aim to establish a sericulture research center staffed with talented young researchers capable of leading independent Kenyan research and development, and to develop a technological plat-form capable of mass-producing high-quality Kenyan silk that rivals overseas products. Furthermore, 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 released in large volumes to

the natural environment

Under certain condition, haematococcus algae (left) accumlate highly valuable astaxanthin (right).

Microalgae are truly “aquatic jewels.”

Sprawling mulberry fi elds

in Kenya

Goats climbing argan trees

Silkworms thriving in Kenya

Cocoons collected in Kenya

Republic of Kenya

Cassava stems and potatoes whose leaves

dropped prior to harvest

The cassava mealybug, which

has become an invasive pest in

South East Asia

Raising silkworms at Kenya National

Sericulture Research Center

Principal InvestigatorDirector General Samia Charfi Kaddour

Ministry of Higher Education and Scientifi c Research, Direction General of Research Valorisation

Principal InvestigatorCenter Director Muo Kasina

Sericulture Research Center, Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organization (KALRO)

Principal InvestigatorProf. Fatimah MD. Yusoff

Institute of Bioscience (IBS), Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM)

Principal InvestigatorDr. Le Huy Ham

Director, Agricultural Genetics Institute (AGI)

Principal InvestigatorGeneral Director Jaouad Bahaji

Ministry of Agriculture and Maritime Fisheries, Rural Development and Water and Forests, Kingdom of Morocco

Principal InvestigatorRector, Sieng Emtotim

University of Battambang

Principal InvestigatorDirector, Pichet Grudloyma

Field and Renewable Energy Crops Research Institute, Department of Agriculture, Thailand

Principal InvestigatorProf. ISODA Hiroko


Principal InvestigatorUnit Leader KAMEDA Tsunenori

National Agriculture and Food Research Organization

Principal InvestigatorProf. TODA Tatsuki

Department of Science and Engineering for Sustainable Innovation, Faculty of Science and Engineering, Soka University

Principal InvestigatorProf. TAKASU Keiji

Faculty of Agriculture, Kyushu University


Novel biological functions of effective plant extracts have been identifi ed by using

various methods for functional food development and drug discovery.

Research Institutions in Kenya Kenya Agricultural & Livestock Research Organization (KALRO)

Research Institutions in Japan National Agriculture and Food Research Organization


Research Institutions in Malaysia Universiti Putra Malaysia / Universiti Malaysia Terengganu / Universiti SelangorResearch Institutions in Japan Soka University / The University of Tokyo / National Institute for

Environmental Studies / Tokyo Institute of TechnologyResearch Period 5 Years

Kingdom of Morocco

Research Institutions in Tunisia & Morocco Tunisia: The National Agronomic Institute of Tunisia, Centre de Biotechnologie Technopole Borj Cédria, Center of Biotechnology of Sfax, The University of Sfax (National Engineering School ), University of Sousse, Institute of Arid Regions Morocco: Institut Agricole et Vétérinaire Hassan II, Université Cadi Ayyad Marrakech

Research Institutions in Japan University of Tsukuba / Kyoto University / Kyushu UniversityResearch Period 5 Years

Research Institutions in Vietnam, Vietnam: Agricultural Genetics Institute Cambodia and Thailand Cambodia: University of Battambang Thailand: Rayong Field Crops Research Center, etc. Research Institutions in Japan Kyushu University / Tokyo University of Agriculture / The University of Tokyo / RIKEN / Nagoya UniversityResearch Period 5 Years

Kingdom of Thailand


Vietnam

Malaysia

モロッコ王国

Kingdom of Cambodia

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Establishing Low-input Rice Production Systems for Colombian Rice Farmers

= Development and Adoption of Latin American Low-input Rice Production System through Genetic Improvement and Advanced Field-management Technologies =

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Producing Fuel and Chemicals Ecologically with Major Switch from Petroleum to Biomass

= Innovative Bio-production in Indonesia (iBioI): Integrated Bio-refi nery Strategy to Promote Biomass Utilization using Super-microbes for Fuels and Chemicals Production =

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Protecting Rare Breeds of Pig with a Gene Bank System

= Establishment of Cryo-bank System for Vietnamese Native Pig Resources and Sustainable Production System to Conserve Bio-diversity =


Avert Food Crises by Making Effective Use of Limited Water Resources

= Development of Aquaponics Combined with Open Culture Adapting to Arid Regions for Sustainable Food Production =

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Principal InvestigatorProf. Nguyen Thanh Son

Director General, National Institute of Animal Science (NIAS), Ministry of Agricultural and Rural Development (MARD)

Principal InvestigatorDr. Ilie Sava Racotta Dimitrov

Project Manager / Institutional Management, Director of Northwestern Center of Biological Research (CIBNOR)

Principal InvestigatorProf. Prasetya Bambang

Head of Research Center for Biotechnology, Indonesian Institute of Sciences (LIPI)

Principal InvestigatorSenior Scientist Manabu Ishitani

Agrobiodiversity Research Area, International Center for Tropical Agriculture

Principal InvestigatorAdvanced Researcher, Dr. KIKUCHI Kazuhiro

Institute of Agrobiological Sciences, NARO (National Agriculture and Food Research Organization) (NIAS)

Principal InvestigatorProf. YAMADA Satoshi

Faculty of Agriculture, Tottori University

Principal InvestigatorProf.OGINO Chiaki

Graduate School of Engineering, Kobe University

Principal InvestigatorProf. OKADA Kensuke

Graduate School of Agricultural and Life Sciences, The University of Tokyo


Research Institutions in Mexico Northwestern Center of Biological Research (CIBNOR)

Research Institutions in Japan Tottori University / Tokyo University of Marine Science and Technology


Research Institutions in Colombia International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT), etc.Research Institutions in Japan The University of Tokyo / Kyushu University / Tokyo University of Agriculture

and Technology / National Agriculture and Food Research OrganizationResearch Period 5 Years

Research Institutions in Indonesia Indonesian Institute of Sciences (LIPI) / University of Indonesia (UI), etc.

Research Institutions in Japan Kobe University / Nagasaki University


Research Institutions in Vietnam National Institute of Animal Science (NIAS) / Institute of Biotechnology, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology (IBT, VAST) / Vietnam National University of Agriculture (VNUA), etc.

Research Institutions in Japan Institute of Livestock and Grassland Science, NARO (National Agriculture and Food Research Organization) (NILGS), National Institute of Animal Health, NARO (National Agriculture and Food Research Organization) (NIAH)


Developing resource-effi cient fi eld management technologies and new-generation rice varieties for underdeveloped irrigation infrastructure in Colombia

Rice is produced in ineffi cient irrigation systems in many areas in tropical Latin America, and

the effi ciency of water and fertilizer utilization is generally low compared to that of Asia. Weed

control is also problematic due to the heterogeneity of water depths, which further aggravates

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

lower inputs of water and nutrients. We also adopt precision agriculture approaches with

state-of-the-art sensing technologies, and thus address the challenge of developing

and adopting new low-input technologies for Latin American rice production.

Eff orts in Colombia can contribute to global food securityProgress in the research conducted by this project can boost rice production in

Colombia, with the country potentially attaining self-suffi ciency 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.

Using super-microbes to create fuel and chemicals, aiming to build a sustainable economy with biomassIndonesia is a rich store of varied biomass and bioresources. This project aims to produce renewable energy and chem-icals from biomass feedstock derived from palm tree waste, which does not compete with food crops. Specifi cally, by emulating creative factories that create chemical compounds with high effi ciency from sugars in the biomass by artifi cially

reconstructing metabolic pathways, the project aims to develop transgenic microbial “cell factories” that can lead to achieving signifi cant energy savings and cost reductions for the whole production process.

Using biomass eff ectively can make this project a standard-bearer for eliminating global dependence on fossil resourcesA major switch from the current dependence on fossil fuels to biorefi ner-ies that produce bio-based products from biomass would result in a paradigm shift in the structure of the chemical industry. Practical exper-iments in Indonesia will represent a pilot demonstration model for the use of cellulosic biomass, and the technology also has potential to be deployed in countries such as Thailand and Malaysia that have large storage poten-tial of biomass.

Discovering and maintaining native Vietnamese varieties using up-to-date breeding techniquesThere are many valuable breeds of pig in Vietnam, but many native Vietnamese varieties are at risk of extinction as economic development has resulted in the introduction of foreign breeds. Some native varieties are expected to include lines suitable as animal hosts for the production of organs for xenotransplantation into human recipients, and there is conjecture that other breeds with useful traits may still be undiscovered. In order to protect these rare 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.

Potential boost to regenerative medicine using iPS cellsMany 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 signifi cant contribution to medical advances.

Visiting facilities at an artifi cial insemination center

in Hòa Bình Province

Visiting farmers in the Ðà B c District of Hòa Bình Province


Vietnam

United Mexican States

Solving water issues in arid regions using advanced aquaponicsDemand for food in Mexico is increasing due to the rapid growth in population. However, problems exist, such as deple-tion of groundwater for irrigated agriculture and soil degradation due to the use of highly saline groundwater. In order to achieve both effective water use and prevention of soil salinization, this project is working on an advanced form of aqua-ponics, a food production system that combines aquaculture and hydroponic cultivation of crops. Further development of aquaponics technology can potentially make maximum use of water by linking the system to open-fi eld cultivation.

Specifi cally, fi sh and shrimp are farmed using groundwater, and the drainage from that pro-cess is used for hydroponic cultivation of crops that have the property of absorbing salts. The water with reduced saline content resulting from hydroponic crop production can then be used for open-fi eld cultivation.

Converting irrigated agriculture into highly productive systems around the worldIf aquaponics suited to arid regions were adopted throughout the world, irrigated agriculture could be converted into a sustainable food production system. The deployment of these highly productive systems will contribute to securing safe water and food, countering threats to food security.

Tilapia, a suitable candidate for farming. It is often seen in Mexican markets. When fresh, it can even

be prepared as sashimi.

Trial cultivation of herbs. In addition to high value-added crops like herbs, open-fi eld

cultivation is also being considered for red peppers and cherry tomatoes.

Sharing the sensor data via the internet

Selection of new breeding lines with higher water-use effi ciency in rainout shelters

A Japanese PhD student explaining the evaluation methodologies for deep-rooting

characteristics (at CIAT)

The feedstock under consideration for the current project is the empty fruit bunches (EFB) remaining after extracting palm oil. The main component of EFB is cellulose, and until now

the bunches have been disposed of as waste in Indonesia. There is great potential for microbial conversion

of EFB to fuels as well as chemicals.

Palm tree

Republic of Colombia


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Creating Rice Varieties and Cultivation Technology Tailor-made for Kenya’s Environment

= The Project on Rice Research for Tailor-made Breeding and Cultivation Technology Development in Kenya =

= Adoption Fiscal Year FY 2012

Bringing Stability to World Food Supplies with Japanese Technology + Mexican Resources

= Diversity Assessment and Development of Sustainable Use of Mexican Genetic Resources =

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Principal InvestigatorDr. Eliud K. Kireger

Director General, Kenya Agricultural & Livestock Research Organization (KALRO)

Principal InvestigatorDr. Jose Fernando De la Torre Sanchez

Director, National Genetic Resources Center (CNRG)

Principal InvestigatorProf.YAMAUCHI Akira

Graduate School of Bioagricultural Sciences, Nagoya University

Principal InvestigatorProf. WATANABE Kazuo

Gene Research Center, University of Tsukuba


Research Institutions in Mexico National Genetic Resources Center (CNRG)

Research Institutions in Japan University of Tsukuba


Research Institutions in Kenya Kenya Agriculture and Livestock Research Organization (KALRO), etc.Research Institutions in Japan Nagoya University / Okayama University / Shimane University /

Yamagata UniversityResearch Period 5 Years

Exploring methods for preserving and managing genetic resources that are the foundation of food production

To stabilize the world’s food supplies, it is essential to preserve the diversity of agri-cultural genetic resources (genomes and genes of agricultural crops, farm animals, etc.) and to utilize those resources. In Mexico, which is No.4 in terms of diversity of genetic resources among the list of 17 megadiversity countries (countries with rich 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 benefi ts” 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 bordersIf 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 benefi ts under the present complex paradigm infl uenced by strict international laws. That outcome would provide a biological foundation for economic growth and food security.

Disaster Prevention and MitigationSATREPS 2017


Developing superior rice varieties and cultivation methods that maximize each variety’s potentialIn many sub-Saharan African countries, a pressing issue is boosting rice production because the growth in domestic rice production is insuffi cient for the increase in consumption. Kenya is executing a policy to double rice production, but has to address impediments such as drought, cold weather at high elevation areas, low soil fertility and rice blast disease. By using technologies such as molecular breeding and DNA marker-assisted selection, the project advances the development of rice varieties carrying useful genes to overcome stress conditions in Kenya. After assessing current cultivation practices, the project aims to develop cultivation technologies that maxi-mize the potential of individual rice varieties and ensure sustainable rice production.

Fostering both rice and researchers to address food shortages in sub-Saharan AfricaCombining 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-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

Tanks for ultra low temperature storage of genetic resources

Chayote, one of the crop species covered by this project

Introducing useful agronomic traits into Kenyan rice varieties

through crossbreeding

Cultivation experiments to exame the effects of environmental factors on the expression

of characters of individual rice varieties

Republic of Kenya

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Forecasting the size of future megathrust earthquakes and tsunamis by exploiting the new technology of off shore and onshore geophysical observations.

We aim to assess the potential for megathrust earthquakes in the coastal region of the Guerrero state by establishing the fi rst Mexican seafl oor geodetic and seismic network to obtain slow earthquake data. After analyzing the onshore data as well as the landward data, such as onshore GNSS* stations and seismic stations, we will develop scenarios for the earthquake and tsunami hazard, an earthquake/tsunami hazard map, and a tsunami evacuation sign to aid in safely evacuating the residents. The development of disaster education programs will help mitigate disasters with the inclusion of Mexican cultural perspectives and actions to be taken.*GNSS: Global Navigation Satellite System

Utilization of the new knowledge on slow earthquakes to mitigate the disasters from future megathrust earthquakes and tsunamisUnderstanding the similarities and differences between slow and megathrust earthquakes in Japan and Mexico will contribute greatly to understanding the fundamental physics of megathrust earthquakes and tsunamis in Japan’s Nankai Trough region as well as the Mexican subduction zone. Furthermore, initiatives aimed at miti-gating damage in the event of a megathrust earthquake will aid in the sustainable development of Japanese society by ensuring the lives and belongings of citizens are protected in the event of a future megathrust earthquake centered in western Japan.

Tackle scientifi cally Nepal’s future great earthquake and its hazardsFocusing on a future great earthquake expected in Nepal Himalayas, and the highly populated and vulnerable Kathmandu Valley, we aim to provide scientifi cally advanced seismic hazard information and build fundamentals to mitigate earthquake disaster based on this information, by conducting researches on earthquake potential evaluation, ground motion predic-

tion, seismic hazard assessment, earthquake observation system, and education and policies. For this aim, we also utilize data and research fi ndings from the 2015 Gorkha earthquake.

Build fundamentals for earthquake disaster mitigation based on advanced hazard informationBy integrating the research outcomes such as the source model of a future great earthquake, predicted ground motions from the future earthquake, and observations by the enhanced seismic network, we aim to obtain scientif-ically advanced earthquake hazard information. In addition, developing personnel and policies for communicating this information to the Nepali society will lead to fundamentals for the mitigation of future earthquake disaster in the Kathmandu Valley.

Touring a local observation point

Concluding the Collaborative Research Agreement at UNAM

The highly vulnerable Kathmandu Valley

Damage to historic buildings from the

Gorkha earthquake

Protection of traditional Bhutanese architecture made with rammed earth and stone masonry techniques from earthquake damage

= Project for Evaluation and Mitigation of Seismic Risk for Composite Masonry Buildings in Bhutan =


High-precision monitoring of torrential rainfall and typhoons with a groundbreaking, super low-cost monitoring technology

= Development of Extreme Weather Monitoring and Information Sharing System in the Philippines =

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Principal InvestigatorDirector, Chhador Wandgi

Department of Disaster Management (DDM), Ministry of Home and Cultural Affairs

Principal InvestigatorDr. Joel Joseph S. Marciano, Jr.

Acting Director, Department of Science and Technology - Advanced Science and Technology Institute (DOST-ASTI)

Principal InvestigatorProf. AOKI Takayoshi

Graduate School of Design and Architecture, Nagoya City University

Principal InvestigatorProf. TAKAHASHI Yukihiro

Faculty of Science, Hokkaido University

Research Institutions in Philippines Department of Science and Technology - Advanced Science and Technology Institute (DOST-ASTI) / University of the Philippines Diliman

Research Institutions in Japan Hokkaido University / Tokyo Metropolitan UniversityResearch Period 5 Years


Exploiting the Science of Slow Earthquakes to Mitigate Disasters from Megathrust Earthquakes and Tsunamis

= Hazard Assessment of Large Earthquakes and Tsunamis in the Mexican Pacifi c Coast for Disaster Mitigation =


Prepare Kathmandu Valley of Nepal for a Future Earthquake Disaster!

= Integrated Research on Great Earthquakes and Disaster Mitigation in Nepal Himalaya =

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Principal InvestigatorDr. Víctor Manuel Cruz Atienza

Instituto de Geofi sica, Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Mexico (UNAM)

Principal InvestigatorMr. Rajendra Prasad Khanal

Director General, Department of Mines and Geology(DMG), Ministry of Industry

Principal InvestigatorAssociate Prof. ITO Yoshihiro

Disaster Prevention Research Institute, Kyoto University

Principal InvestigatorProf. KOKETSU Kazuki

Earthquake Research Institute, The University of Tokyo

Research Institutions in Mexico Instituto de Geofi sica / Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Mexico (UNAM) / Centro Nacional de Prevencion de Desastres (CENAPRED)

Research Institutions in Japan Kyoto University / The university of Tokyo / Tohoku University / Kobe UniversityResearch Period 5 Years

Research Institutions in Nepal Department of Mines and Geology / Ministry of Industry

Research Institutions in Japan The University of Tokyo / Kochi University / OYO Corporation



Environmental measurement performed on a bridge

parapet in Manila

Demonstration test of a weather monitoring unit

performed in Japan

Conducting inspections near the coastal tide level

observation point

Research Institutions in Bhutan Department of Disaster Management (DDM), Department of Culture (DOC), Ministry of Home and Cultural Affairs / Department of Engineering Services (DES), Ministry of Works and Human Settlement / Department of Geology and Mines (DGM), Ministry of Economic Affairs

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


Establishment of the world’s highest-density thunderstorm observation network and cloud stereography using micro-satellite Torrential rainfall from thunderstorms and typhoons are causing large-scale disasters in Southeast Asia and other regions of the world. Such extreme weather events, however, are still very diffi cult to monitor and predict with high precision even

with the combined use of conventional ground-based observations, meteorological satellites and state-of-the-art weather radars. The project aims to dramatically improve torrential rainfall prediction by building the world’s highest-density thunderstorm obser-vation network with 60 observation sites as well as establishing a cloud stereography method with unprecedented precision through agile operation of micro-satellites.

Establishment of a method to monitor and predict the three-dimensional structure of thunderstorms and typhoons with the world’s highest precisionThe combined operation of a super low-cost, ground-based, high-density observation network and micro-satellite about 1/100th the price of conventional satellites demon-strates great ability in monitoring not only torrential rainfall but many other types of disasters as well as environmental monitoring for agriculture, forestry and fi sheries and atmospheric and marine pollution. The project will pioneer a prac-tical model in the Philippines as a proposal to the rest of the world.

Preparing for future earthquakes by developing and spreading earthquake risk evaluation and aseismic protection techniques In Bhutan, most residential and public facilities are made of rammed earth* and stone masonry except for some reinforced concrete buildings up to fi ve stories high and brick buildings up to two stories seen in the capital and other larger cities. The project aims to support the development of a quake-resistant community through the development of an aseismic protection policy obtained by a seismological research in Bhutan to make traditional Bhutanese masonry buildings earthquake resistant. This scope will be

realized by producing a manual for disaster mitigation education taking into consideration the results of earthquake hazard evaluation, and by holding seminars for engineers and construction builders as well as local residents. * Rammed earth is a technique for constructing walls by fi lling earth material into a supported wooden frame and then ramming and compressing

until it hardens.

Contribute to building safe and secure communities through the development of technologies for disaster mitigation in Bhutan.Contribute to raising people’s awareness of disaster prevention by proposing the development and implementation of an aseismic protection policy based on full-scale experiments and a disaster mitigation education manual for Bhutan’s government agencies responsible for disaster management. The technologies to be developed through this project may be applied in other countries as a model for overcoming the risks of disasters due to seismic vulnerability of traditional buildings made of earth and stones.

Federal Democratic

Republic of Nepal

Republic of the

Philippines

Example of earthquake damage to a rammed

earth architecture

Open experiment on how walls are destroyed

(toppling test)

Kick-off meeting

Local survey of locations of weather monitoring units

of PAGASA

Survey on the locations of weather monitoring units

in Manila


Kingdom of Bhutan


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Develop techniques for seismic evaluation and retrofi t of buildings, and propose effi cient methods of upgrading their structural integrity.Although Bangladesh is located in a seismically active region, its capital city Dhaka is one of the world’s most vulnerable urban centers due to its unordered and dense urban layout and low-quality building structures. In addition, building design and construction practices as well as structural characteristics differ signifi cantly from those in Japan. To improve Dhaka’s earthquake resilience, we aim to develop seismic

evaluation and retrofi t techniques suitable for buildings in Bangladesh, and jointly develop urban planning upgrad-ing scenarios for effi ciently deploying them on a societal level.

Realization of a safe and secure Dhaka through development of earthquake resilience technologyBy upgrading Dhaka’s building performance and urban center’s resilience against earthquake damage, we aim to develop a safe and secure city and civil infrastructures for stable economic activity. As the techniques developed through this project address urban and building-related issues that are also commonly found in other developing countries, their worldwide dissemination has the potential to contribute to the safer global society.

Poorly reinforced RC columns with brick chip aggregate

Holding a workshop with our overseas partners

Low-quality buildings collapsed under gravity load

Mitigate Earthquake Damage in Densely Populated Urban Areas!

= Technical Development to Upgrade Structural Integrity of Buildings in Densely Populated Urban Areas and its Strategic Implementation towards Resilient Cities =

=

Four Approaches to Mitigate Earthquake, Tsunami, and Volcanic Disasters

= Application of State of the Art Technologies to Strengthen Research and Response to Seismic, Volcanic and Tsunami Events, and Enhance Risk Management =

=

Principal InvestigatorMr. Mohammad Abu Sadeque

Director, Housing and Building Research Institute

Principal InvestigatorMarta Lucia Calvache V.

Directora Técnica de Geoamenazas, Servicio Geológico Colombiano (SGC)

Principal InvestigatorProf. NAKANO Yoshiaki

Institute of Industrial Science, The University of Tokyo

Principal InvestigatorProf. KUMAGAI Hiroyuki

Graduate School of Environmental Studies, Nagoya University

Research Institutions in Bangladesh 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 Pacifi c

Research Institutions in Japan The University of Tokyo / Tohoku University / Osaka UniversityResearch Period 5 Years

Research Institutions in Colombia Servicio Geológico Colombiano (SGC) / Dirección General Maritima (DIMAR) / Unidad Nacional para la Gestión del Riesgo de Desastres (UNGRD) / Instituto Distrital de Gestión de Riesgos (IDIGER) / Universidad Nacional de Colombia / Universidad de los Andes

Research Institutions in Japan Nagoya University / The University of Tokyo / Tohoku University / National Research Institute for Earth Science and Disaster Prevention (NIED)Research Period 5 Years


Build Safe Cities through Disaster Risk Assessment and Thorough Preparation

= Development of a Comprehensive Disaster Resilience System and Collaboration Platform in Myanmar =

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Save Indonesian People from Volcanic Disasters

= Integrated Study on Mitigation of Multimodal Disasters caused by Ejection of Volcanic Products =

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Principal InvestigatorPro-Rector / Prof.Khin Than Yu

Yangon Technological University (YTU)

Principal InvestigatorMr. Kasbani

Head of Center for Volcanology and Geological Hazard Mitigation, Geological Agency, Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources

Principal InvestigatorProf. / Director MEGURO Kimiro

International Center for Urban Safety Engineering, Institute of Industrial Science, The University of Tokyo

Principal InvestigatorProf. IGUCHI Masato

Sakurajima Volcano Research Center, Disaster Prevention Research Institute, Kyoto University



Research Institutions in Myanmar Yangon Technological University (YTU) / Myanmar Engineering Society (MES) / Relief and Resettlement Department (RRD) / Department of 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.

Research Institutions in Japan The University of Tokyo / Hokkaido University / Tohoku University / Keio UniversityResearch Period 5 Years

Research Institutions in Indonesia Center for Volcanology and Geological Hazard Mitigation (PVMBG), Geological Agency, Ministry of Energy and Mineral 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.

Research Institutions in Japan Kyoto University / University of Tsukuba / The University of TokyoResearch Period 5 Years

Integrated warning system for volcanic disasters through multi-disciplinary cooperationIndonesia has 127 active volcanoes, and a high risk of multimodal sediment disasters due to volcanic eruptions. This project is attempting to develop an integrated observation system and simulators to mitigate various vol-canic disasters, including lahar (mud fl ow), slope failure and dispersion of volcanic ash. By integrating systems such an early warning system of eruption, GIS multimodal sediment movement simulator, and airborne volcanic ash warning system, the project aims to

develop a decision making support system for multimodal sediment disasters.

Deploying a support system for decision making to mitigate complex volcanic disastersSuccessful development of the support system for decision making would enable the provision of information required by public sector disaster prevention entities for use in disaster prevention measures. There is also the potential to provide information directly to the public, including hazard maps, volcanic ash fall forecasts and sediment disasters.

Assess the risk of urban disasters and prepare for disasters in the futureWith 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 with the development process, and develops a system for assessing vulnerabilities to potential disasters in Myanmar. The project aims to identify disaster risks in advance to contribute to the formulation of regional development planning and disaster prevention countermeasures as well as to support the strengthening of the Myanmar government’s disaster response capabilities.

Disseminate research outcomes and contribute to improvement of disaster response capabilities throughout AsiaCollaboration among government, industry and academia is indis-pensable for building safe cities. It has already been decided to establish the Research Center for Urban Safety (provisional title), which will serve as the core of a consortium to promote such collaboration. The solutions for the issues in Myanmar promise to serve as a model that can be applied to other Asian countries to improve their disaster response capabilities.

Field survey to observe fl ood risk countermeasures (Wagadok Dam)

New building at YTU where the Research Center for Urban Safety

will be established

Minimizing disasters by using cutt ing-edge Japanese science and technologyColumbia suffers from earthquake, tsunami, and volcanic disasters. Although progress in the deployment and operation of observation networks has been made, there is still much room for further development. In this project, the observation data and knowledge accumulated in Columbia will be merged with the latest Japanese monitoring systems and damage prediction techniques to develop technology that minimizes damage from disasters in Colombia. Science and engineer-ing researchers focus on four areas: monitoring, modelling, damage prediction, and information dissemination.

Protecting humanity from disasters by deploying the technology in high disaster-risk areas around the worldIn addition to accumulating research data from earthquake source analysis and volcano monitoring, the project con-structs a framework for real-time forecasting of disaster damage and a system of disaster information dissemination using social media. Research outcomes are to be imple-mented throughout the world in areas with high risk of disasters, contributing to safe evacuation of residents and appropriate response to damage.

Microtremor observations in Bogota

Excursion to Nevado del Ruiz volcano

Republic of Colombia


Pyroclastic fl ow deposit from Kelud volcano on February 13, 2014

Installing GPS observation system on Mount Merapi

Republic of the Union of

Myanmar

People’s Republic of Bangladesh


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SATREPS 2017

Consider Action on Floods and Storm Surges to Break the Disaster-poverty Spiral in Bangladesh

= Research Project on Disaster Prevention/Mitigation Measures against Floods and Storm Surges in Bangladesh =

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Survey the Marmara Sea Seismic Gap and Prepare Society for Giant Earthquakes and Tsunamis

= Earthquake and Tsunami Disaster Mitigation in the Marmara Region and Disaster Education in Turkey =

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Principal InvestigatorProf./ Director Md. Munsur Rahman

Institute of Water and Flood Management (IWFM), Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET)

Principal InvestigatorProf. Dr. Haluk Ozener

Director, Kandilli Observatory and Earthquake Research Institute, Bogazici University

Principal InvestigatorProf./ Director NAKAGAWA Hajime

Research Center for Fluvial and Coastal Disasters, Disaster Prevention Research Institute, Kyoto University

Principal InvestigatorPrincipal Research Scientist, Dr. KANEDA Yoshiyuki

Japan Agency for Marine-Earth Science and Technology



Research Institutions in Bangladesh Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET), etc.

Research Institutions in Japan Kyoto University / The University of Tokyo / Nagasaki University / Kochi University


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

Infectious Diseases ControlSATREPS 2017

SATREPS projects in the fi eld 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.)

Investigate measures using Japanese science and technology to prevent or mitigate fl ood and storm surge damageBangladesh suffers signifi cant damage due to fl ooding and storm surges, and this exacerbates poverty, further reducing the ability to counter such damage and gener-ating a downward spiral. Preventing and mitigating damage is an urgent task. This project is attempting to produce fl ood and storm surge hazard maps, to propose measures to reduce damage from riverbank erosion and levee collapse, to develop warning and evacuation systems, and to work on predicting and taking action against fl ood-driven dispersal of harmful substances. The aim is to construct resilient local communities.

Learn resilience and disaster prevention to escape from the spiral of disaster and povertyProgress in this project will enable the authorities to incorporate scientifi cally grounded recommendations into their measures and plans. It is hoped that enhancing local ability to survey, analyze, and predict fl ood and storm surge damage will result in communities with local disaster prevention capabilities that are resilient to disasters. That would make it pos-sible to break the disaster-poverty spiral.

Using simulations to visualize sea-bott om observations and other research resultsThe 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 1999 Izmit earthquake in the neighboring region to the east, the risk in Marmara is large. Despite that risk, Turkey still has many outstanding issues for disaster mitigation, including building structures that are not compliant with seismic codes. This project will make seismic observations of the sea-bottom and surrounding regions, and produce simulations that

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 together with local authorities and other entities, and will disseminate the information about disaster prevention through the media to deepen the understanding of disasters.

Providing a scientifi c basis we will advance disaster education, and it can be applied to earthquake research in JapanThe project will raise the accuracy and speed of existing real-time earthquake and tsunami analysis in Turkey. Through progress in disaster education based on scientifi c 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 benefi ts 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-fi eld earthquakes and the interconnected Tokai, Tonankai, and Nankai earthquakes.

Republic of Turkey

The North Anatolian Fault System. There is a seismic gap (a gap in the record of earthquakes)

near the Marmara Sea.

Urban Istanbul has both traditional streets and high-rise buildings.

Not all buildings are earthquake-resistant.

New ocean-bottom seismometer (OBS). The new models are

easier to maintain and capable of longer periods of observation.

Poor polder drainage and sedimentation resulted in inundation up to the

levels of discoloration on the buildings (Kapotakho in Khulna District)

Surveys using interviews in a Hindu community (Arpangsia

in Khulna District)

People’s Republic of Bangladesh

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Help control infectious diseases by tracking outbreak trends more closely and carrying out research at the genetic levelThe Republic of Ghana is facing a grave situation concerning the spread of cholera, AIDS and other infectious diseases. Ebola hemorrhagic fever, which has broken out in nearby countries, is also a threat. The country is in urgent need of effective countermeasures against infectious diseases. The purpose of the Study is to support Ghana’s efforts to strengthen disease surveillance* and simultaneously improve testing and diagnostic techniques for major infectious diseases. Research will also be carried out to determine what gene types of host and gut microbiota make a person susceptible to what pathogen types in order to identify factors involved in infection and understand the mechanisms of immune response.* Activities to continuously track outbreaks of infectious diseases to help achieve faster and more effective outbreak response and control.

Develop a new method of combatt ing infectious diseases based on knowledge of intestinal fl oraIntestinal bacteria play an important role in immune response in the intestines. The Study will analyze the genomes of intestinal fl ora to ascertain whether there is a correlation between intestinal fl ora and resistance to infectious diseases. The Study will enable the development of disease control measures utilizing genome-level information and is expected help establish new strategies for combatting infectious diseases.

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

With the chancellorof the University of Ghana and the director of NMIMR

Investigate the actual state of aff airs concerning infectious diseases and improve testing and diagnostic techniquesThe Gabonese Republic, located in Central Africa, is facing serious diffi culties with viral infection, but there is no accurate information on the actual conditions. It is vital to identify the causal viruses, investigate outbreak conditions, and ascertain transmission pathways when devising countermeasures. The Study seeks to develop and disseminate techniques for quickly testing and diagnosing Ebola, Zika and other virus diseases and to establish a system for combatting infectious diseases as soon as possible. Research will also be made to explore the characteristics and infection sources of uniden-tifi ed pathogens.

Develop a simple and low-cost diagnostic method, thereby contributing to worldwide disease controlThe quick diagnostic system for viral infections to be developed by the Study will be simple and low-cost, allowing it to be used easily in any developing nation. If it is adopted by African nations, it will be possible to effectively suppress the spread of infectious diseases that accompany the movements of people and commodities, thereby contributing to worldwide disease control.

Lambarene is noted in connection with Albert Schweitzer.

Exterior of NMIMR, which plays a central

role in infectious disease and immunity research

in West Africa

Enabling rapid detection of drug-resistant fungi that cause refractory infection

= Strengthening of research and reference activities on the diagnoses of fungal infections including drug-resistant fungi in collaboration between Brazil and Japan =

=

Principal Investigator Prof. Maria Luiza Moretti

Infectious Diseases, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Internal Medical Department,University of Campinas

Principal InvestigatorAssociate Prof. WATANABE Akira

Medical Mycology Research Center, Chiba University

Research Institutions in Brazil University of Campinas

Research Institutions in Japan Chiba University



Investigate the Relationship Between Intestines and Pathogens and Devise New Countermeasures Against Infectious Diseases!

= Surveillance and Laboratory Support for Emerging Pathogens of Public Health Importance =

=

Strengthen Countermeasures Against Viral Infections and Prevent the Damage from Spreading!

= Establishment of Laboratory Surveillance System for Viral Diseases of Public Health Concern =

=

Principal InvestigatorProf. Kwadwo Ansah Koram

Director, Noguchi Memorial Institute for Medical Research (NMIMR) of University of Ghana

Principal InvestigatorDr. Bertrand Lell

Director, Centre de Recherches Médicales de Lambaréné (CERMEL)

Principal InvestigatorProf. KIYONO Hiroshi

The Institute of Medical Science, The University of Tokyo

Principal InvestigatorProf. YASUDA Jiro


Research Institutions in Ghana Noguchi Memorial Institute for Medical Research (NMIMR) of University of GhanaResearch Institutions in Japan The University of Tokyo / Mie University / National Institute of Infectious Diseases, NIIDResearch Period 5 Years

Research Institutions in Gabon Centre de Recherches Médicales de Lambaréné (CERMEL)

Research Institutions in Japan Nagasaki University




Helping Tuberculosis Patients: Strengthening TB Control Strategies through Genomic Analysis!

= Integrative Application of Human and Pathogen Genomic Information for Tuberculosis Control =

=

Principal Investigator Dr. Surakameth Mahasirimongkol

Senior Physician, Department of Medical Sciences, Ministry of Public Health

Principal InvestigatorProf. TOKUNAGA Katsushi

Graduate School of Medicine, The University of Tokyo

Research Institutions in Thailand Ministry of Public Health, Thailand / Mahidol UniversityResearch Institutions in Japan The University of Tokyo / RIKEN / Research Institute of Tuberculosis (JATA) /

Fukujuji Hospital (JATA)Research Period 4 Years


Both researchers holding a research conference

At the planned site of the new laboratory, with Gabon

research colleagues

Republic of Gabon

Republic of Ghana

Developing a method for rapid detection of drug-resistant fungi through investigating their resistance mechanismsFungal infections often occur in immune-compromised patients and/or patients with chronic lung diseases such as pulmonary tuberculosis. Drug resistant fungi have been emerging in recent years due to long-term use of antifungal drugs and other factors. While the epidemiological information regarding drug-resistant fungi in Brazil is not clear at the moment, it may potentially have a signifi cant impact as the number of patients with pulmonary tuberculosis is large in Brazil. The project aims to clarify the prevalence of drug-resistance

fungi, elucidate their resistance mechanisms and develop a rapid detection method. We will also work to build a framework for collaboration among research institutions.

Development of a system for diagnosing fungal infection and a framework for research collaboration in fungal infection diagnosis Specifi c outcomes such as the establishment of a fungus bank to preserve drug-resistant fungal strains and conduct networking with other related institutions and facilities will enhance the university’s function as a research center for fungal infection, which in the future will lead to the establishment 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.

Federative Republic of

Brazil

Revealing genetic risks of tuberculosis and developing eff ective treatments for tuberculosis Tuberculosis is an infectious disease and its burden for global health is well-known as HIV and malaria. Thailand is one of 22 high burden countries of tuberculosis, and effective measures are required to control this disease urgently. Genome variation in both humans and TB bacteria may affect different phenotype and treatment. This large-scale study will ana-lyze the variation of both host and pathogen genomes among TB patients, patients who suffered side effects from the medication, and individuals who have not developed TB, in order to reveal how genomic DNA variants are associated with the development of TB and the side effects of the drug treatment.

Tuberculosis control will be advanced in Thailand and world through the application of genomic information From the results of the genomic analysis, this project will identify genetic factors associated with tuberculosis and establish highly effective and less side-effect causative treatment method. The research fi nding will contribute to reduce TB patients and provide better quality of life to the patients globally.

Site visit to collect clinical information for understanding the environment

around tuberculosis patients

Ministry of Public Health, Thailand

University of Campinas, the Offi ce is in this building

In the Laboratory, researchers carry out

an experiment inside the safety cabinet

Kingdom of Thailand


5554

SATREPS 2017

Screening a Wide Range of Microbial Resources for Effective Anti-parasitic Compounds

= Searching Lead Compounds of Anti-malarial and Anti-amebic Agents by Utilizing Diversity of Indonesian Bio-resources =

=

Principal InvestigatorProf. Eniya Listiani Dewi

Deputy Chairperson, The Agency for the Assessment and Application of Technology (BPPT)

Principal InvestigatorProf. NOZAKI Tomoyoshi

Graduate School of Medicine and Faculty of medicine, The University of Tokyo

Research Institutions in Indonesia The Agency for the Assessment and Application of Technology (BPPT) Research Institutions in Japan The University of Tokyo / Kitasato University / Nagasaki University /

MicroBiopharm Japan Co., Ltd.Research Period 5 Years


Protecting People from Dangerous Viruses by Investigating the Ecology of Flying Foxes!

= Ecological studies on fl ying foxes and their involvement in rabies-related and other viral infectious diseases =

=

Protect Livestock in Mongolia from Protozoan Diseases and Ticks

= Epidemiological Studies on Animal Protozoan Diseases in Mongolia and Development of Effective Diagnostics Measures =

=

Principal InvestigatorDean. Agus Priyono

Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Bogor Agricultural University (IPB)

Principal InvestigatorDr. Badgar Battsetseg

Director , Institute of Veterinary Medicine, Mongolian University of Life Sciences

Principal InvestigatorProf. HONDO Eiichi

Graduate School of Bioagricultural Sciences, Nagoya University

Principal Investigator Prof. YOKOYAMA Naoaki

Obihiro University of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine

Research Institutions in Indonesia Bogor Agricultural UniversityResearch Institutions in Japan Nagoya University / Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology /

Yamaguchi UniversityResearch Period 5 Years

Research Institutions in Mongolia Mongolian University of Life Sciences

Research Institutions in Japan Obihiro University of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine




Monitor Malaria and Other Parasitic Diseases in Laos to Stop Their Spread

= Development of Innovative Research Technique in Genetic Epidemiology of Malaria and Other Parasitic Diseases in Lao PDR for Containment of Their Expanding Endemicity =

=

Principal InvestigatorDr. Paul Brey

Pasteur Institute of Laos (IPL)

Principal InvestigatorDirector, Dr. KANO ShigeyukiDepartment of Tropical Medicine and Malaria, Research Institute, National Center for Global Health and Medicine

Research Institutions in Lao Pasteur Institute of Laos (IPL) / Center of Malariology, Parasitology and Entomology (CMPE), Ministry of Health

Research Institutions in Japan National Center for Global Health and MedicineResearch Period 5 Years


Identify protozoan diseases endemic to Mongolia and develop simple and rapid diagnostic kits Trypanosomosis, piroplasmosis, and many other animal protozoan diseases are severely epidemic in Mongolia, causing chronic diseases in livestock. This is a particularly serious issue, as a large proportion of the population owes its livelihood to livestock farming. This project will produce distribution maps of trypanosomosis, piroplasmosis, and of the ticks that

are vectors for piroplasmosis. Based on analyses of antigen genes of the fi eld isolates of the parasites, the project is also attempting to develop simple and rapid diagnos-tic kits, and aims to collect research resources of use in determining countermeasures for infectious diseases.

Mongolian strategies to control protozoan diseases will be the fi rst model in the world! If the diagnostic kits for trypanosomosis and piroplasmo-sis are widely adopted in Mongolia, they can contribute to promotion of the livestock industry by fi ghting animal 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 valuable practical model for considering how to control protozoan diseases on a global scale.

Understanding fl ying fox ecology to reveal high infection risk locations and activities Bats can transmit rabies and other dangerous viruses. Among the bats, fl ying foxes travel particularly long distances, and should be monitored as animals that may spread infections across national borders. Their ecology, however, is still poorly understood. In this project, we are conducting a survey of the movement of fl ying foxes in Indonesia, home to a great diversity of plants and animals. We assess their points of contact with dogs, wild animals, and humans, and track routes of infection. We will also analyze the viral strains that they carry.

Improve public health through eff ective measures to prevent infection The development of diagnostic tools and methods for rapid and exhaustive detection of viruses has enabled the gathering of more accurate infection data. Our aim is also to lay the foundations for research and education so that local researchers can carry out viral analysis and diag-nosis independently, enabling them to continue gathering and disseminate infection data to reduce the number of infections caused by fl ying foxes.

Participants come together at a project meeting

Drone used to survey fl ying fox habitats

Plants, microbes, and other organisms are important resources for drug discovery Indonesia is a nation rich in biological resources. As substances found in plants and microorganisms have the potential to be used as drugs, these biological resources are highly valuable in drug discovery. The aim of this project is to screen Indonesia’s diverse microbial resources for compounds that might be candidates for drugs to treat malaria and amebia-sis. There are no vaccines against these parasitic diseases, and drug treatments are also limited, meaning that new drugs are needed. Technical assistance provided through the project will also enable Indonesia to develop the capability for independent drug discovery research.

Potential for drug discovery in Japan as well as in Indonesia If compounds that are potential candidates for new drugs are identifi ed, researchers will collaborate with corporations with the aim of their commercialization. If Indonesia becomes capable of developing therapeutic drugs for itself, this will lead to its further economic development. Ensuring that Indonesian biological resources can also be utilized in Japan also enhances Japan’s potential for drug discovery research.

Instruction on enzyme activity assay for the

malaria parasite

Preprocessing for the isolation of microorganisms from collected soil

Mongolia



Field testing of simple diagnostic kit

First academic seminar for local veterinarians

Molecular and genetic monitoring of parasitic diseases that threaten the people of LaosThe emergence and spread of drug-resistant malaria are major issues in the Greater Mekong Subregion. The Lao PDR also needs to accelerate control against opisthorchi-asis viverrini and schistosomiasis mekongi, which are still infl icting serious damage on the health of the people and the economy of the country. This project involves working with young Laotian researchers on molecular genetic epidemiology for these three sig-nifi cant parasitic diseases, with the aim of developing simple, rapid and precise diagnos-tic methods using LAMP techniques. The scientifi c evidence obtained by the project can then be used as the basis of policy proposals for the control of these diseases.

Controlling the spread of endemic parasitic diseases will boost the development of Laos and other countries in the Greater Mekong Subregion The outcomes of this project will include new diagnostic methods for malaria and other parasitic diseases, and if systems for monitoring endemicity and controlling these diseases can be estab-lished, this will lead to improved health and greater food security for the people of Laos and the Greater Mekong Subregion. Furthermore, this has the potential to signifi cantly boost economic growth through the creation of new industries such as fi sheries and tourism.

SATREPS Lao researcher begins DNA extraction from fi lter paper blood samples

SATREPS research team in Laos

Lao People’s Democratic

Republic


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SATREPS 2017

Fighting against Infectious Diseases with a Warning System Integrating Different Areas of Research

= Establishment of an Early-warning System for Infectious Diseases in Southern Africa Incorporating Climate Predictions ==

Principal InvestigatorDr. Neville Sweijd

Director, Alliance for Collaboration on Climate & Earth Systems Science (ACCESS)

Principal InvestigatorProf. MINAKAWA Noboru


Research Institutions in South Africa Alliance for Collaboration on Climate & Earth Systems Science (ACCESS), etc.

Research Institutions in Japan Japan Agency for Marine-Earth Science and Technology (JAMSTEC)



Locating Viruses to Predict the Emergence of Viral Zoonoses

= Surveillance of Viral Zoonoses in Africa ==

Principal InvestigatorProf. Aaron Mweene

School of Veterinary Medicine, The University of Zambia

Principal InvestigatorProf.TAKADA Ayato

Research Center for Zoonosis Control, Hokkaido University

Research Institutions in Zambia School of Veterinary Medicine, The University of Zambia (SVM-UNZA)

Research Institutions in Japan Hokkaido University



Establishment of an early-warning system for infectious diseases in Southern Africa, incorporating climate predictions In Southern Africa, where poverty is prominent, lives are threatened by infectious diseases. Recent climate changes have increased the possible risks of infectious disease outbreaks in unexpected regions and on scales previously unknown. This project is developing an infectious disease outbreak prediction model that incorporates the infl uences of a variety 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 based on the early warning system, the number of people suffering from diseases 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.

Republic of Zambia

Republic of South Africa

The prediction of disease outbreak allows effective control measures

such as insecticide spray

With no respect for national borders,

climate change and changes in weather conditions can affect the occurrence of

vector mosquitoes.

The new model improved the predictions of sea surface temperature and climate variability

Identifying routes of virus transmission to humans and assessing a potential public health risk

The battle against infectious diseases in Africa needs to be addressed as a global issue. While viral zoonoses frequently emerge and spread in humans, livestock, and wildlife in Africa, relevant information and appropriate diagnostic techniques are not suffi ciently 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 scientifi c 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.

Migrating birds may bring avian infl uenza, so their droppings are

surveyed for viruses.

Captured bats may carry highly infectious hemorrhagic fever viruses, so researchers wear

Biosafety Level 3 (BSL3) protective clothing.


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SATREPS 2017

Environment/Energy (G

lobal

‐scale Environmental Issues)

2017

Establishment of Environmentally Sound Management of Construction and Demolition Waste and Its Wise Utilization for Environmental Pollution Control and for New Recycled Construction Materials

Prof. KAWAMOTO Ken

Graduate School of Science and Engineering, Saitama University Vietnam ―

Establishment and Implementation of an Innovative Forest Resource Management Co-created in Collaboration between Ecological Methods and Indigenous Knowledge

Associate Prof. YASUOKA Hirokazu

The Center for African Area Studies, Kyoto University Cameroon ―

2016

01 Development of Next-Generation Sustainable Land Management (SLM) Framework to Combat Desertification

Prof. TSUNEKAWA Atsushi

Arid Land Research Center, Tottori University Ethiopia p26

02 Comprehensive Assessment and Conservation of Blue Carbon Ecosystems and Their Services in the Coral Triangle (Blue CARES)

Prof. NADAOKA Kazuo


Philippines/ Indonesia

p26

03 Strengthening of the Environmental Radiation Control and Legislative Basis for the Environmental Remediation of Radioactively Contaminated Sites

Prof./Director NANBA Kenji

Fukushima University/Institute of Environmental Radioactivity in Fukushima University

Ukraine p27

04 Development and Implementation of New Damage Assessment Process in Agricultural Insurance as Adaptation to Climate Change for Food Security

Associate Prof. HONGO Chiharu

Integrated Research Field of Remote Sensing Division, Center for Environmental Remote Sensing, Chiba University

Indonesia p27

2015

05 Visualization of Impact of Chronic / Latent Chemical Hazard and Geo-Ecological Remediation Prof. ISHIZUKA Mayumi

Graduate School of Veterinary Medicine, Hokkaido University Zambia p28

06 Advancing Co-design of Integrated Strategies with Adaptation to Climate Change Prof. OKI Taikan Institute of Industrial Science, The University of Tokyo Thailand p28

07 Establishment of Environmental Conservation Platform of Tonle Sap Lake Associate Prof.YOSHIMURA Chihiro

School of Environment and Society, Tokyo Institute of Technology Cambodia p29

2014 08 Research on the Integration System of Spatial Environment Analyses and Advanced Metal Recovery to Ensure Sustainable Resource Development

Prof. ISHIYAMA Daizo

Faculty of International Resource Science, Akita University Serbia p29

2013

09 Hydro-microbiological Approach for Water Security in Kathmandu Valley, Nepal Prof. KAZAMA Futaba

Interdisciplinary Research Centre for River Basin Environment, Graduate Faculty of Interdisciplinary Research, University of Yamanashi

Nepal p30

10 Biodiversity Conservation in Amazon based on a New Concept of “Field Museum” Prof. KOHSHIMA Shiro

Wildlife Research Center, Kyoto University Brazil p30

11 Development of Clean and Efficient Utilization of Low Rank Coals and Biomass by Solvent Treatment

Specially Appointed Prof. MIURA Koichi

Institute of Advanced Energy, Kyoto University Thailand p31

2012

12 Sustainable Management of Coral Reef and Island Ecosystems: Responding to the Threat of Climate Change

Associate Prof. NAKAMURA Takashi

Faculty of Science, University of the Ryukyus Palau p31

13 Development of the Atmospheric Environmental Risk Management System in South America Prof. MIZUNO Akira

Institute for Space-Earth Environmental Research, Nagoya University

Argentina/ Chile

p32

Environment/Energy (Low

Carbon Society/Energy)

2017

e-Integrated Smart Transport to Dually Achieve CO2 Reduction and People’s Well-Being to Support THAILAND 4.0

Prof. HAYASHI Yoshitsugu

Institute of Science and Technology Research, Chubu University

El Salvador

―

Geothermal Exploration by Thermoluminescence Technique Prospection and Reservoir Evaluation by Integration of Geological, Geophysical and Geochemical Data Analysis

Prof. TSUCHIYA Noriyoshi

Graduate School of Environmental Studies, Tohoku University Thailand ―

2016

14 Comprehensive Conversion of Biomass and Waste to Super Clean Fuels by New Solid Catalysts

Prof. TSUBAKI Noritatsu

Graduate School of Science and Engineering for Research, University of Toyama

Thailand p34

15 Smart Cities for Emerging Countries based on Sensing, Network and Big Data Analysis of Multimodal Regional Transport System

General Manager TSUBOI Tsutomu

Global Business Development Offi ce, Nagoya Electric Works Co., Ltd. India p34

2015

16 Producing Biomass Energy and Material through Revegetation of Alang-alang (Imperata Cylindrica) Fields

Prof. UMEZAWA Toshiaki

Research Institute for Sustainable Humanosphere, Kyoto University Indonesia p35

17 Production of Biofuels Using Algal Biomass Assistant Prof. KANDA Hideki

Graduate School of Engineering, Nagoya University

South Africa

p35

2014

18 Technology Development of Steam-spot Detection and Sustainable Resource Use for Large Enhancement of Geothermal Power Generation in Indonesia

Prof. KOIKE Katsuaki

Graduate School of Engineering, Kyoto University Indonesia p36

19 Sustainable Development of Rural Area by Effective Utilization of Bio-wastes with Highly Effi cient Fuel Cell Technology

Associate Prof. SHIRATORI Yusuke

Faculty of Engineering, Kyushu University / International Research Center for Hydrogen Energy, Kyushu University

Vietnam p36

2013 20 Development of a Model System for Fluidized Bed Catalytic Gasifi cation of Biomass Wastes and Following Liquid Fuel Production in Indonesia

Associate Prof. NODA Reiji

Graduate School of Science and Technology, Gunma University Indonesia p37

2012 21 Promotion of Green Economy with Palm Oil Industry for Biodiversity Conservation Prof. SHIRAI Yoshihito

Graduate School of Life Science and Systems Engineering, Kyushu Institute of Technology

Malaysia p37

Bioresources

2017

Characterization of Fish-Killing Algae Bloom Holobiome and the Development of a Detection/Prediction System for Industry/Government/Academia Salmon Aquaculture

Associate Prof. MARUYAMA Fumito

Graduate School of Medicine, Kyoto University Chile ―

ASEAN Network System for Rice Genomic Breeding Prof. YOSHIMURA Atsushi

Faculty of Agriculture, Graduate School of Kyushu University Myanmar ―

2016

22 Developing Countermeasures Against Striga to Conquer Poverty and Improve Food Security Prof. SUGIMOTO Yukihiro

Graduate School of Agricultural Science, Kobe University Sudan p40

23 Breakthrough in Nutrient Use Effi ciency for Rice by Genetic Improvement and Fertility Sensing Techniques in Africa

Senior Researcher TSUJIMOTO Yasuhiro

Crop, Livestock and Environment Division, Japan International Research Center for Agricultural Sciences

Madagascar p40

24 Project on establishment of the model for fertilizing cultivation promotion using Burkina Faso phosphate rock

Director, NAGUMO Fujio

Crop, Livestock and Environment Division, Japan International Research Center for Agricultural Sciences

Burkina-Faso

p41

25 Optimizing Mariculture based on Big Data with Decision Support System Prof. WADA Masaaki

School of Systems Information Science, Future University Hakodate Indonesia p41

2015

26 Valorization of Bio-resources based on Scientific Evidence in Semi- and Arid Land for Creation of New Industry

Prof. ISODA Hiroko


Morocco/Tunisia

p42

27 Project for Development of Sericulture Research by Applying Biological Resources and Molecular Genetics

Unit LeaderKAMEDA Tsunenori

National Agriculture and Food Research Organization Kenya p42

28 Development and Dissemination of Sustainable Production System Based on Invasive Pest Management of Cassava in Vietnam, Cambodia and Thailand

Prof. TAKASU Keiji Faculty of Agriculture, Kyushu University

Vietnam/ Cambodia/

Thailandp43

29 Continuous Operation System for Microalgae Production Optimized for Sustainable Tropical Aquaculture (COSMOS)

Prof. TODA Tatsuki

Department of Science and Engineering for Sustainable Innovation, Faculty of Science and Engineering, Soka University

Malaysia p43

Bioresources

2014

30 Establishment of Cryo-bank System for Vietnamese Native Pig Resources and Sustainable Production System to Conserve Bio-diversity

Advanced Researcher, Dr. KIKUCHI Kazuhiro

Institute of Agrobiological Sciences, NARO (National Agriculture and Food Research Organization) (NIAS)

Vietnam p44

31 Development of Aquaponics Combined with Open Culture Adapting to Arid Regions for Sustainable Food Production

Prof. YAMADA Satoshi Faculty of Agriculture, Tottori University Mexico p44

2013 32 Development and Adoption of Latin American Low-input Rice Production System through Genetic Improvement and Advanced Field-management Technologies

Prof. OKADA Kensuke

Graduate School of Agricultural and Life Sciences, The University of Tokyo Colombia p45

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33 Innovative Bio-production in Indonesia (iBioI): Integrated Bio-refinery Strategy to Promote Biomass Utilization using Super-microbes for Fuels and Chemicals Production

Prof.OGINO Chiaki

Graduate School of Engineering, Kobe University Indonesia p45

34 The Project on Rice Research for Tailor-made Breeding and Cultivation Technology Development in Kenya

Prof. YAMAUCHI Akira

Graduate School of Bioagricultural Sciences, Nagoya University Kenya p46

35 Diversity Assessment and Development of Sustainable Use of Mexican Genetic Resources Prof. WATANABE Kazuo

Gene Research Center, University of Tsukuba Mexico p46

Disaster Prevention and M

itigation

2017

Flash Floods Integrated Management Considering Climate Change for Secured Development in Wadi Basins

Prof. SUMI Tetsuya

Disaster Prevention Research Institute, Kyoto University Egypt ―

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

Prof. WATANABE Kenji

Graduate School of Social Engineering, Nagoya Institute of Technology Thailand ―

2016

36 Project for Evaluation and Mitigation of Seismic Risk for Composite Masonry Buildings in Bhutan

Prof. AOKI Takayoshi

Graduate School of Design and Architecture, Nagoya City University Bhutan p48

37 Development of Extreme Weather Monitoring and Information Sharing System in the Philippines

Prof. TAKAHASHI Yukihiro Faculty of Science, Hokkaido University Philippines p48

2015

38 Hazard Assessment of Large Earthquakes and Tsunamis in the Mexican Pacific Coast for Disaster Mitigation

Associate Prof. ITO Yoshihiro

Disaster Prevention Research Institute, Kyoto University Mexico p49

39 Integrated Research on Great Earthquakes and Disaster Mitigation in Nepal Himalaya Prof. KOKETSU Kazuki

Earthquake Research Institute, The University of Tokyo Nepal p49

40 Technical Development to Upgrade Structural Integrity of Buildings in Densely Populated Urban Areas and its Strategic Implementation towards Resilient Cities

Prof. NAKANO Yoshiaki

Institute of Industrial Science, The University of Tokyo Bangladesh p50

2014

41 Application of State of the Art Technologies to Strengthen Research and Response to Seismic, Volcanic and Tsunami Events, and Enhance Risk Management

Prof. KUMAGAI Hiroyuki

Graduate School of Environmental Studies, Nagoya University Colombia p50

42 Development of a Comprehensive Disaster Resilience System and Collaboration Platform in Myanmar

Prof. & Director MEGURO Kimiro

International Center for Urban Safety Engineering, Institute of Industrial Science, The University of Tokyo

Myanmar p51

2013

43 Integrated Study on Mitigation of Multimodal Disasters caused by Ejection of Volcanic Products Prof. IGUCHI Masato

Sakurajima Volcano Research Center, Disaster Prevention Research Institute, Kyoto University

Indonesia p51

44 Research Project on Disaster Prevention/Mitigation Measures against Floods and Storm Surges in Bangladesh

Prof. / DirectorNAKAGAWA Hajime

Research Center for Fluvial and Coastal Disasters, Disaster Prevention Research Institute, Kyoto University

Bangladesh p52

2012 45 Earthquake and Tsunami Disaster Mitigation in the Marmara Region and Disaster Education in Turkey

Principal Research Scientist,

Dr. KANEDA Yoshiyuki

Japan Agency for Marine-Earth Science and Technology Turkey p52

Infectious Diseases Control *

2017

Research and Development of Integrated Understanding on Chagas Disease and Its Treatment Prof. SHIMADA Junko

Department of Molecular and Cellular Parasitology, School of Health Sciences, Gunma University

El Salvador

―

Development of an Improved Laboratory Surveillance System for Rabies Elimination Prof. NISHIZONO Akira Faculty of Medicine, Oita University Philippines ―

2016

One Health Approach to Control of Neglected Tropical Diseases with Special Attention on Sandfly and Mosquito Borne Infections in Turkey

Prof. MATSUMOTO Yoshitsugu

Graduate School of Agricultural and Life Sciences, The University of Tokyo Turkey ―

46 Strengthening of research and reference activities on the diagnoses of fungal infections including drug-resistant fungi in collaboration between Brazil and Japan

Associate Prof.WATANABE Akira

Medical Mycology Research Center, Chiba University Brazil p54

2015

47 Surveillance and Laboratory Support for Emerging Pathogens of Public Health Importance Prof. KIYONO Hiroshi

The Institute of Medical Science, The University of Tokyo Ghana p54

48 Establishment of Laboratory Surveillance System for Viral Diseases of Public Health Concern Prof. YASUDA Jiro

Institute of Tropical Medicine, Nagasaki University Gabon p55

2014

49 Integrative Application of Human and Pathogen Genomic Information for Tuberculosis Control Prof. TOKUNAGA Katsushi

Graduate School of Medicine, The University of Tokyo Thailand p55

50 Searching Lead Compounds of Anti-malarial and Anti-amebic Agents by Utilizing Diversity of Indonesian Bio-resources

Prof. NOZAKI Tomoyoshi

Graduate School of Medicine and Faculty of medicine, The University of Tokyo

Indonesia p56

51 Ecological Studies on Flying Foxes and Their Involvement in Rabies-related and Other Viral Infectious Diseases

Prof. HONDO Eiichi

Graduate School of Bioagricultural Sciences, Nagoya University Indonesia p56

2013

52 Epidemiological Studies on Animal Protozoan Diseases in Mongolia and Development of Effective Diagnostics Measures

Prof. YOKOYAMA Naoaki

Obihiro University of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine Mongolia p57

53 Development of Innovative Research Technique in Genetic Epidemiology of Malaria and Other Parasitic Diseases in Lao PDR for Containment of Their Expanding Endemicity

Director, Dr. KANO Shigeyuki

Department of Tropical Medicine and Malaria, Research Institute, National Center for Global Health and Medicine

Laos p57

54 Establishment of an Early-warning System for Infectious Diseases in Southern Africa Incorporating Climate Predictions

Prof. MINAKAWA Noboru


South Africa

p58

2012 55 Surveillance of Viral Zoonoses in Africa Prof. TAKADA Ayato

Research Center for Zoonosis Control, Hokkaido University Zambia p58

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the new projects selected for the Fiscal Year 2016

* SATREPS projects in the fi eld 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

Disaster Prevention and M

itigation

2011

Development of Landslide Risk Assessment Technology along Transport Arteries in Viet Nam

Executive Director, Dr. SASSA Kyoji

International Consortium on Landslides (ICL) Vietnam

Research Project on Enhancement of Technology to Develop Tsunami-resilient Community

Deputy Director-General, Managing Director,Dr. TOMITA Takashi

Asia-Pacifi c Center for Coastal Disaster Research, Port and Airport Research Institute

Chile

2010

Magmatic Fluid Supply into Lakes Nyos and Monoun, and Mitigation of Natural Disasters through Capacity Building in Cameroon

Prof. OHBA Takeshi School of Science, Tokai University

Cameroon

Research and Development for Reducing Geo-Hazard Damage in Malaysia caused by Landslide and Flood

Prof. TOSAKA Hiroyuki Graduate School of Engineering, The University of Tokyo

Malaysia

2009

Enhancement of Earthquake and Volcano Monitoring and Effective Utilization of Disaster Mitigation Information in the Philippines

Principal Senior Researcher,

Dr. INOUE Hiroshi

Disaster Risk Research Unit, National Research Institute for Earth Science and Disaster Prevention

Philippines

Observational Studies in South African Mines to Mitigate Seismic Risks Prof. OGASAWARA Hiroshi

College of Science and Engineering, Ritsumeikan University

South Africa

Information Network for Natural Disaster Mitigation and Recovery in India Prof.MURAI Jun Faculty of Environment and Information Studies, Keio University

India

Project for Enhancement of Earthquake and Tsunami Disaster Mitigation Technology in Peru

Prof. YAMAZAKI Fumio Graduate School of Engineering, Chiba University

Peru

2008

Multi-disciplinary Hazard Reduction from Earthquakes and Volcanoes in Indonesia Prof. SATAKE Kenji Earthquake Research Institute, The University of Tokyo

Indonesia

The Study on GLOFs (Glacial Lake Outburst Floods) in the Bhutan Himalayas Prof. NISHIMURA Kouichi

Graduate School of Environmental Studies, Nagoya University

Bhutan

Project on Risk Identifi cation and Land-use Planning for Disaster Mitigation of Landslides and Floods in Croatia

Director, Prof. MARUI Hideaki

Research Institute for Natural Hazards & Disaster Recovery, Niigata University

CroatiaInfectious D

iseases Control

2011

Comprehensive Etiological and Epidemiological Study on Acute Respiratory Infections in Children: Providing Evidence for the Prevention and Control of Childhood Pneumonia in the Philippines

Prof. OSHITANI Hitoshi Graduate School of Medicine, Tohoku University Philippines

Determine the Outbreak Mechanisms and Development of a Surveillance Model for Multi-Drug Resistant Bacteria

Guest Prof. YAMAMOTO Yoshimasa

Osaka University Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences Vietnam

Development of Rapid Diagnostics and the Establishment of an Alert System for Outbreaks of Yellow Fever and Rift Valley Fever in Kenya

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

2010

Research and Development of Prevention and Diagnosis for Neglected Tropical Diseases, especially Kala-Azar

Associate Prof. NOIRI Eisei The University of Tokyo Hospital Bangladesh

2009

The Project for New Diagnostic Approaches in the Management of Fungal Infections in AIDS and Other Immunocompromised Patients

Prof. KAMEI Katsuhiko

Medical Mycology Research Center (MMRC), Chiba University Brazil

Identifi cation of Anti-Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) Substances and Development of HCV and Dengue Vaccines

Prof. HOTTA Hak Graduate School of Medicine/School of Medicine, Kobe University Indonesia

The Studies of Anti-viral and Anti-parasitic Compounds from Selected Ghanaian Medicinal Plants

Prof. YAMAOKA Shoji

Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Tokyo Medical and Dental University Ghana

Prevention and Control of Leptospirosis in the Philippines Prof. YOSHIDA Shin-ichi

Faculty of Medicine Sciences, Kyushu University Philippines

2008

Research and Development of Therapeutic Products against Infectious Diseases, especially Dengue Virus Infection

Prof. IKUTA Kazuyoshi

Research Institute for Microbial Diseases, Osaka University Thailand

Establishment of Rapid Diagnostic Tools for Tuberculosis and Trypanosomiasis and Screening of Candidate Compounds for Trypanosomiasis

Prof. SUZUKI Yasuhiko

Research Center for Zoonosis Control, Hokkaido University Zambia

Environment/Energy (Clim

ate Change)

2009

Carbon Dynamics of Amazonian Forests Dr. ISHIZUKA Moriyoshi

Forestry and Forest Products Research Institute (FFPRI) Brazil

Study on the Impact of Glacier Retreat on Water Resource Availability for the Cities of La Paz and El Alto

Prof. TANAKA Hitoshi Graduate School of Engineering, Tohoku University Bolivia

Prediction of Climate Variations and its Application in the Southern African Region Dr. YAMAGATA Toshio Japan Agency for Marine-Earth Science and Technology (JAMSTEC)

SouthAfrica

Climate Variability Study and Societal Application through Indonesia - Japan “Maritime Continent COE” - Radar-Buoy Network Optimization for Rainfall Prediction

Dr. YAMANAKA Manabu

Japan Agency for Marine-Earth Science and Technology (JAMSTEC) Indonesia

2008

Wild Fire and Carbon Management in Peat-forest in Indonesia Prof. OSAKI Mitsuru Graduate School of Agriculture, Hokkaido University Indonesia

Integrated Study Project on Hydro-Meteorological Prediction and Adaptation to Climate Change in Thailand (IMPAC-T)

Prof. OKI Taikan Institute of Industrial Science, The University of Tokyo Thailand

Eco-technological Management of Tuvalu against Sea Level Rise Prof. KAYANNE Hajime Graduate School of Science, The University of Tokyo Tuvalu

Research on Ethanol Production from Sugarcane Wastes Director, Dr. HIRATA Satoshi

Biomass Refi nery Research Center, National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST) Brazil

Bioresources

2011

Flood- and Drought-Adaptive Cropping Systems to Conserve Water Environments in Semi-arid Regions

Prof. IIJIMA Morio Faculty of Agriculture, Kindai University Namibia

Development of Aquaculture Technology for Food Security and Food Safety in the Next Generation

Research Prof. OKAMOTO Nobuaki Tokyo University of Marine Science and Technology Thailand

2010

Establishment of Sustainable Livelihood Strategies and Natural Resource Management in Tropical Rain Forest and its Surrounding Areas of Cameroon: Integrating the Global Environmental Concerns with Local Livelihood Needs

Prof. ARAKI Shigeru The Center for African Area Studies, Kyoto University Cameroon

Comparative Studies of the Reproductive Biology and Early Life History of Two Tuna Species (Yellowfi n Tuna and Pacifi c Bluefi n Tuna) for the Sustainable Use of These Resources

Prof. SAWADA Yoshifumi Fisheries Laboratory, Kindai University Panama

Development of Internationally Standardized Microbial Resource Center to Promote Life Science Research and Biotechnology

Acting Director-General,

Dr. SUZUKI Ken-ichiro

Biological Resource Center, National Institute of Technology and Evaluation (NITE)

Indonesia

The Project for the Development of Wheat Breeding Materials for Sustainable Food Production in Afghanistan

Prof. BAN Tomohiro Kihara Institute for Biological Research, Yokohama City University Afghanistan

Development of Crop Genotypes for the Midlands and Mountain Areas of North Vietnam

Prof. YOSHIMURA Atsushi Faculty of Agriculture, Kyusyu University Vietnam

2009

Innovation on Production and Automotive Utilization of Biofuels from Non-food Biomass Dr. YOSHIMURA YujiDepartment of Energy and Environment, National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST)

Thailand

Valorization of Bio-resources in Semi Arid and Arid Land for Regional Development Prof. ISODA Hiroko The Alliance for Research on North Africa, University of Tsukuba Tunisia

Sustainable Integration of Local Agriculture and Biomass Industries Prof. SAKODA Akiyoshi Institute of Industrial Science, The University of Tokyo Vietnam

Development of Genetic Engineering Technology of Crops with Stress Tolerance against Degradation of Global Environment

Project Leader, Dr. NAKASHIMA Kazuo

Japan International Research Center for Agricultural Sciences (JIRCAS) Brazil

Improvement of Food Security in Semi-arid Regions of Sudan through Management of Root Parasitic Weeds

Prof. SUGIMOTO Yukihiro

Graduate School of Agricultural Science, Kobe University Sudan

Integrated Coastal Ecosystem Conservation and Adaptive Management under Local and Global Environmental Impacts

Prof. NADAOKA Kazuo Graduate School of Information Science and Engineering, Tokyo Institute of Technology Philippines

Environment / Energy (Global-scale Environmental Issues)

2011

Enhancing Resilience to Climate and Ecosystem Changes in Semi-Arid Africa: an Integrated Approach

Director, Prof. TAKEUCHI Kazuhiko

Integrated Research System for Sustainability Science(IR3S), The University of Tokyo Ghana

2010

Development of Pollution Control and Environmental Restoration Technologies of Waste Landfi ll Sites Taking into Account Geographical Characteristics in Sri Lanka

Prof. TANAKA Norio

International Institute for Resilient Society, Saitama University Sri Lanka

UASB - DHS Integrated System — A Sustainable Sewage Treatment Technology Prof. HARADA Hideki

New Industry Creation Hatchery Center, Tohoku University India

Establishment of Carbon-Cycle-System with Natural Rubber Prof. FUKUDA Masao

School of Engineering, Nagaoka University of Technology Vietnam

Joint Research Project on Formation Mechanism of Ozone, VOCs, and PM2.5 and Proposal of Countermeasure Scenario

Prof. WAKAMATSU Shinji Faculty of Agriculture, Ehime University Mexico

2009

Research Partnership for the Application of Low Carbon Technology for Sustainable Development

Director General, Prof. SUZUKI Yutaka

Kansai Research Centre, Institute for Global Environmental Strategies (IGES) India

Improving Sustainable Water and Sanitation Systems in Sahel Region in Africa: Case of Burkina Faso

Prof. FUNAMIZU Naoyuki Graduate School of Engineering, Hokkaido University

Burkina-Faso

2008

Sustainable Systems for Food and Bio-energy Production with Water-saving Irrigation in the Egyptian Nile Basin

Prof. EmeritusSATOH Masayoshi

Faculty of Life and Environmental Sciences, University of Tsukuba

Egypt

Conservation of Biodiversity in Tropical Forest through Sustainable Coexistence between Human and Wild Animals

Prof. YAMAGIWA Juichi Graduate School of Science, Kyoto University Gabon

Research and Development for Water Reuse Technology in Tropical Regions Prof. YAMAMOTO Kazuo

Environmental Science Center, The University of Tokyo Thailand

Environment / Energy

(Low Carbon Society)

2011

Information-based Optimization of Jatropha Biomass Energy Production in the Frost- and Drought-prone Regions of Botswana

Prof. AKASHI Kinya Faculty of Agriculture, Tottori University Botswana

Multi-benefi cial Measure for the Mitigation of Climate Change in Vietnam and Indochina Countries by Development of Biomass Energy

Visiting Researcher MAEDA Yasuaki

Graduate School of Humanities and Sustainable System Sciences Vietnam

Pilot Study for Carbon Sequestration and Monitoring in Gundih Area, Central Java Province, Indonesia

Specially Appointed Prof. MATSUOKA

Toshifumi

Center for the Promotion of Interdisciplinary Education and Research, Kyoto University

Indonesia

2010

Sustainable Jatropha Biofuel Production in Mozambique Prof. IMOU Kenji Graduate School of Agricultural and Life Sciences, The University of Tokyo Mozambique

Sahara Solar Energy Research Center Visiting Prof. KOINUMA Hideomi

Graduate School of Frontier Sciences, The University of Tokyo Algeria

Development of Low Carbon Society Scenarios for Asian Regions Prof. MATSUOKA Yuzuru Graduate School of Engineering, Kyoto University Malaysia

Development of New Biodiesel Synthesis in Thailand Prof. ASAMI Kenji Faculty of Environmental Engineering, The University of Kitakyushu Thailand

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Updates from the Terminated Projects

Environment

/Energy

(Climate

change)

Infectious

Diseases

Control

Disaster

Prevention

and

Mitigation

Lima Metropolitan is expecting a big earthquake in the near future

Measurements in order to characterize the deep structure of Lima Metropolitan Area

Principal Investigator: Prof. Fumio YAMAZAKI Graduate School of Engineering, Chiba UniversityAdopted: FY2009 Country: Republic of PeruResearch 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

Principal Investigator: Dr. Manabu D. YAMANAKA Japan Agency for Marine-Earth Science and Technology (JAMSTEC)Adopted: FY2009 Country: Republic of IndonesiaResearch 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

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

Several researches indicate that Lima Metropolitan Area, the capital of Peru,

is expecting a big earthquake. In order to mitigate this natural hazard, several

Peruvian researchers, including Dr. Selene Quispe are investigating the eff ect of

the subsurface structure on site response. More than 5 years and still they are con-

ducting several microtremor measurements in order to understand how the sedi-

mentary layers control the amplifi cation 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.

In order to mitigate and adapt climate change risks such as fl ood

disaster and poor rice crop in Indonesia, we have established a

Maritime Continent Center of Excellence (MCCOE) and have build-up

counterpart researchers’ capacities on marine (buoy) and land

(radar) observations during the project period (2009-2014). There

were some challenges on seamless monitoring due to the change

of administration and generation in Indonesia, they have contin-

ued their eff orts to make operational radar network and scientifi c

paper publications. A multinational project (YMC* 2017-2019) is now

planning and preliminary activities have been started (See photos).

Through these activities, we hope to be enriched their research activ-

ities and to be improved international collaboration, as well as scien-

tifi c and social benefi ts.

* Years of the Maritime Continent

As an extension of our previous SATREPS project, we have launched

a collaborative research project under the support of the Japan

Agency for Medical Research and Development (AMED). Namely,

Zambia and Japan have started a joint project for developing com-

prehensive control measures for tackling leprosy and trypanosomi-

asis based on the LAMP method. In addition, the Biosafety Level 3

(BSL3) laboratory established by our previous SATREPS project at The

University Teaching Hospital (UTH), the Ministry of Health, Zambia is

being successfully maintained by Zambian people using their own

budgets. And furthermore, a researcher from the UTH TB Laboratory

was accepted as the RONPAKU (Dissertation Ph.D.) scholar by the

Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS). He is now working

at Hokkaido University Research Center for Zoonosis Control one to

three month every year to get a Ph.D. degree.

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.

Climate Variability Study and Societal Application through Indonesia-Japan "Maritime Continent COE"- Radar-Buoy Network Optimization for Rainfall Prediction

Establishment of Rapid Diagnostic Tools for Tuberculosis and Trypanosomiasis and Screening of Candidate Compounds for Trypanosomiasis

Enhancement of Earthquake and Tsunami Disaster Mitigation Technology in Peru

“Pre-YMC” observation campaign in Bengkulu (top) and at a research vessel (left bottom)YMC scientifi c planning workshop in Jakarta (right bottom)

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)

Republic of Zambia

Republic of Peru


Report from the Project Member: Dr. Selene Quispe

Japan Peru Center for Earthquake Engineering Research and Disaster Mitigation(CISMID) Faculty of Civil Engineering, National University of Engineering

- Studied at the Tokyo Institute of Technology (2013-2015) as receiving Japanese Government Scholarship -

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JICA1F~6F

Entrance Kojimachi Station Exit 5

Subway Kojimachi Stn.

Yotsuya Stn.

Ichigaya Stn.

Subway HanzomonStn.

Hanzomon Line

Nanboku Line

Shinjuku Line

MarunouchiLine

Exit 3

Yotsuya Stn.

Subway

Yurakucho Line

Japan Agency for Medical Research and DevelopmentHeadquartersYomiuri Shimbun Bldg. 1-7-1 Otemachi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 100-0004Tel: +81-3-6870-2215http://www.amed.go.jp/en/program/list/03/01/035.html

Japan International Cooperation AgencyHeadquartersNibancho Center Building 5-25,Niban-cho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 102-8012Tel: +81-3-5226-6660https://www.jica.go.jp/english/our_work/science/satreps.html

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