President's Greeting
| The National Institute for Environmental Studies (NIES), as a leading institution for environmental research both domestically and overseas, is continuing to emphasize integrated, interdisciplinary research and contributions to policymaking. In order to fulfill these functions, NIES is fostering issue-driven research on technologies and systems and their implementation in society.
To facilitate the implementation of environmental research with long-term continuity prospects, and to a degree of excellence, the eight research fields which form the pillars of our institution have been designated. NIES has also designated the research centers which will be responsible for research in these fields and, by integrating fundamental and issue-driven research, is also actively implementing a tying up of these fields. The ten research programs are being implemented as a part of this issue-driven research. These have been classified as either Priority Programs, as necessitated by research topics requiring a speedy and focused response, or Advanced Programs, constituting research which tackles issues at the cutting edge of next generation research. We are endeavoring to optimize our research outcomes for these programs both by maintaining internal ties and - as a focal point for environmental studies in the region - consolidating our fundamental ties both domestically and overseas with institutions and researchers engaged in our field. To this particular end, we have consolidated our organization, especially those parts responsible for research ties, with an emphasis on the Asian region, in order to implement research initiatives based on international agreements. We are carrying out evaluations based on the NIES research assessment criteria, to appropriately reflect the results of that research. OHGAKI, Shinichiro, D.Eng. President |
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