Events
Nov.252014
International Symposium on Global Warming
-Adapting to a Changing Climate and Future Vision
Finished. A report on the symposium is here (from the website of RECCA).
- ○Purpose of Symposium：
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Global warming has been obviously affecting our society, and there are two strategies for dealing with global warming: mitigation, which aims to lower greenhouse gases, and adaptation, which assesses and prepares for the impacts of climate change. Recently, not only the needs for mitigation measures but also the needs for adaptation measures are growing. In March 2014, the Working Group II (WG II) of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) released the Fifth Assessment Report (AR5) Climate Change 2014: Impacts, Adaptation, and Vulnerability, which provides a clear and up to date view of the current state of scientific knowledge on the future impacts of climate change and its adaptation. The Synthesis Report of the AR5 will be issued in October 2014.
In Japan, Research Program on Climate Change Adaptation (RECCA) established by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) and Comprehensive Study on Impact Assessment and Adaptation for Climate Change (S-8) set up by the Ministry of the Environment have been grappling with the issue of climate change as five-year projects. The both projects have already made many scientific and social achievements, as it enters the final year of the projects this year. As Japanese government will formulate national adaptation plan in FY2015, it is expected that each local government will take adaptation measures to climate change on a full-scale basis. MEXT will collaborate with local governments and companies in order to develop technology that can comprehensively assess detailed climate projection and effectiveness of countermeasures. Furthermore, MEXT is scheduled to launch a social implementation program for climate change adaptation technology in 2015, which supports to design and adopt adaptation measures for intensifying extreme heat and heavy downpours, etc. in accordance with climate change.
At the Symposium, a video letter from Dr. Rajendra K. Pachauri, Chair of the IPCC, and a keynote lecture by Dr. Chris B. Field, Co-chair of the IPCC WG II, will introduce the content of the IPCC AR5 and the situations of climate change that have been taken place in the world. RECCA and S-8 will make presentations on their leading-edge research achievements in Japan. The symposium will offer a great opportunity to consider how to adapt to a society affected by global warming for participants, who involve in planning and implementing adaptation measures at local governments and companies, researchers, young generations, men and women of all ages, using the achievements from RECCA and S-8 and the future social implementation program for climate change adaptation technology. - ○Date and Time：
- Nov. 25, 2014 (Tue) 13:30-17:30
- ○Venue：
- United Nations University U Thant International Conference Hall (3F)
- Shibuya-ku, Jingumae, 5–53–70, Tokyo, 150-8925
- ○Sponsored by：
- The Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology, Research Program on Climate Change Adaptation (RECCA)
- The Ministry of the Environment, Comprehensive Study on Impact Assessment and Adaptation for Climate Change (S-8) United Nations University
- ○Cosponsored by：
- UNU-IAS United Nations University Institute for the Advanced Study of Sustainability
- ○Number of participants planned：
- 400 seats (Pre-registration required.)
TimeTable |
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| MC | Dr. Yasuaki Hijioka, National Institute for Environmental Studies (NIES) |
|---|---|
| 12:30 | Registration |
| 12:30-13:20 | Poster Session |
| 13:30-13:50 | Opening Remarks The Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology The Ministry of the Environment The Ministry of the Environment Dr. Kazuhiko Takemoto, Director of the United Nations University Institute for the Advanced Study of Sustainability (UNU-IAS) |
| 13:50-14:05 | Purpose of the symposium Prof. Nobuo Mimura, Ibaraki University |
| 14:05-14:30 | Video Message from IPCC Chair (MP4) Dr. Rajendra Kumar Pachauri, Chair of Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) |
| 14:30-15:10 | Keynote Speech “Climate Change Impacts, Adaptation, and Vulnerability: The IPCC Fifth Assessment Report” Prof. Christopher B. Field, IPCC WGII Co-chair / Director of the Carnegie Institution's Department of Global Ecology |
| 15:10-15:30 | Break (Poster Session) |
| 15:30-15:45 | "Evolving Cities: Adaptation to the Global Warming" Dr. Keiko Takahashi, (Japan Agency for Marine-Earth Science and Technology (JAMSTEC)) |
| 15:45-16:00 | “Implementation oriented technology for coping with natural disasters under the climate change” Prof. Toshimitsu Komatsu, Kyushu University |
| 16:00-16:15 | “IT and sustainable food production under climatic change” Prof. Seishi Ninomiya, The University of Tokyo |
| 16:15-16:30 | “Climate change impact on heat-related mortality” Prof. Yasushi Honda, University of Tsukuba |
| 16:35-17:05 | Floor Discussion Chair: Prof. Satoshi Takewaka, University of Tsukuba |
| 17:05-17:10 | Closing Remarks Prof. Shunji Ohta, Waseda University |
| 17:10-17:30 | Poster Session |
Mar.172014
Comprehensive Research on Impact Assessment and Adaptation for Climate Change 2014 Report
Report is here(in English, in Japanese).
- ○Introduction:
- The “Comprehensive Study on Impact Assessment and Adaptation for Climate Change" implemented by Japan's Strategic Research and Development Domain S-8 project, the Environment Research and Technology Development Fund of the Ministry of the Environment, Japan, has been carrying out the following research under 12 sub-themes: (1) Investigation of impact assessment and effectiveness of adaptation measures based on nationwide and regional climate change projections, (2) Scientific support to promote adaptation measures in local governments, and (3) Contributions to planning and implementation of adaptation measures in the Asia-Pacific region. In light of the IPCC's projection of future risk and proposed countermeasures on a global scale, we have worked together and summarized research results with the aim of answering the questions: How great is the risk of potential impacts to Japan? , and; How effective are adaptation measures designed to reduce the risks?
- ○Press release:
- Theme: Comprehensive impact assessment and adaptation measures based on new scenariosThe Environment Research and Technology Development Fund (ERTDF), S-8 Comprehensive Research on Impact Assessment and Adaptation for Climate Change 2014 Report
- ○Date and Time:
- March 17, 2014, 10:30-11:30
- ○Venue:
- Conference room 1, Ministry of the Environment
No. 5 Godochosha, 1-2-2 Kasumigaseki, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo - ○Research outcomes:
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① This research systematically predicts impacts on Japan on the basis of RCP, which is a new concentration scenario. It identified projections relevant to greenhouse gas concentration pathways and climate scenarios, and subsequently forecasted impacts on the country for, respectively, the middle (2031-2050) and the end (2081-2100) of the 21st century.
② It is predicted that global warming has impacts in a variety of fields in Japan throughout the 21st century. The impact of disasters related to extreme weather; health effects such as heat stress; impacts on water resources, agricultural production; and ecological changes, are expected to be wide in scope and extent affecting; 1) National health, safety and security, 2) National quality of life and economic activity, 3) Eco-systems and ecological capacity.
③ Climate change impacts depend on the degree of warming as measured by rises in temperature. Accordingly, if mitigation measures progress on a worldwide scale, the adverse impacts on Japan can be largely prevented. Even in this case, it is expected that projected impacts will adversely impact in the absence of implementing adaptation. For this reason, both mitigation and adaptation measures are essential to manage future climate change risk.
④ Local government progress on action and research concerning global warming impacts and adaptation in addition to design of “adaptation guidelines” to promote adaptation.
⑤ Support tools for reviewing impact assessment and adaptation measures of local government and developing countries were created.
⑥ Through case studies of the Mekong Delta and the Ganges Delta, methods of vulnerability assessment and adaptation effect assessment for climate change were developed. On the basis of these efforts, it suggested adaptation measures be applied to regional characteristics with the appropriate adaptation fund mechanism. - ○Notes:
- Climate scenarios (future temperature projection, etc.) used for comprehensive impact assessment in this report, are selected from low, middle and high level global predictions published in the fifth IPCC report.
- ○Contact:
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National Institute for Environmental Studies, Center for Social and Environmental Systems Research（Environmental Urban Systems Section）, Head
HIJIOKA Yasuaki (TEL: 029-850-2961, E-mail:
)
- ○Report
- Report is here(in English, in Japanese).
Nov.152012
Symposium on Climate Change Adaptation
ーToward a climate change adaptation society-
Transformation from the local level
Finished. A report on the symposium is here (from the website of Regional adaptation forum, in Japanese).
- ○Purpose of Symposium：
- As a part of Subtheme 2-1, “Research on comprehensive assessment of climate change impacts and adaptation policies in local communities” of the S-8 Project, “Comprehensive Research on Climate Change Impact Assessment and Adaptation Policies,” being implemented by the Environment Research and Technology Development Fund of the Ministry of the Environment, Japan, the “Japan Local Forum for Climate Change Adaptation Society” (abbreviation: CCAS Forum) will be held.
The aim of this symposium is to provide an overview of the latest research results related to climate change impacts, which are increasingly appearing, as well as to share knowhow and exchange information concerning climate change impact and adaptation research, the planning and management of adaptation measures, and related topics, in order to contribute to the further promotion of climate change impact and adaptation research and adaptation measures at the local level including by local governments in the future.
At this gathering, which is the second meeting following the previous meeting held in 2011, together with the latest trends related to climate change impacts and adaptation measures in Japan and overseas, a “simplified climate change impact estimation tool” that utilizes the results of future projections of local impacts of climate change obtained as the result of S-8 research, as well as “guidelines for adaptation measures” prepared based on the results of studies on adaptation measures implemented in Nagano Prefecture, etc., will be introduced. In addition, information will be shared and views exchanged on practical cases at the local level related to climate change impacts and adaptation measures, issues involved in promoting research, and other topics.
This symposium will be held as an opportunity to release these research results on a broad scale, focusing on the administrative departments of local governments and research institutions, related institutions involved in pioneering work in the fields of climate change and adaptation measures, members of the public, NGOs and NPOs that are interested in this theme, and research institutions participating in S-8 research, etc. - ○Date and Time:
- November 15 (Thurs.), 2012, 10:30–17:10
- ○Venue:
- Sky Hall, Ichigaya Campus, Hosei University
- Boissonade Tower 26F, 2-17-1 Fujimi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
- ○Participation fee:
- Free
- ○Number of participants planned:
- Approx. 150
- ○Sponsored by:
- - Hosei University
- S-8 Project “Comprehensive Research on Climate Change Impact Assessment and Adaptation Policies” - ○Cosponsored by:
- National Institute for Environmental Studies
Program |
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| 10:30 | Opening |
|---|---|
| 10:30 | Opening Remarks: Ministry of the Environment |
| 10:40 | Part1: Trends in policies and research surrounding climate change impacts and adaptation measures
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| 13:20 | Part II:Case reports of climate change impact research and adaptation measures at the local level
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| 15:25 | Part III: Panel discussion and exchange of views
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| Summary: “Information on future project schedule and methods of participation” (Hosei University) | |
| 17:10 | Closing |
Oct.122011
Interactive Symposium on Climate Change
―Aiming to Construct a Safe and Secure Society for the Future
A report on the symposium is here (from the website of RECCA, in Japanese).
- ○Purpose of Symposium：
- The impacts of climate change on our society are appearing and there is a growing need to realize not only mitigation measures to suppress global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions but also adaption measures to adjust social systems in line with climate change.
These issues are being tackled by the Research Program on Climate Change Adaptation (RECCA) under the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology, and the S-8 Project, entitled “Comprehensive Research on Climate Change Impact Assessment and Adaptation Policies,” being implemented by the Environment Research and Technology Development Fund of the Ministry of the Environment. A joint interactive symposium will be held to facilitate a frank exchange of opinions with the public and further enhance the contribution of this work to society, as well as to discuss how these research activities can contribute to reconstruction following the Great East Japan Earthquake. - ○Date and Time:
- October 12 (Wed.), 2011, 13:30-18:00 (Doors open at 13:00.)
- ○Venue:
- National Museum of Emerging Science and Innovation (Miraikan)
- 2-3-6 Aomi, Koto-ku, Tokyo 135-0064
- ○Sponsored by:
- - Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology: Research Program on Climate Change Adaptation (RECCA)
- - Ministry of the Environment: S-8 Project, “Comprehensive Research on Climate Change Impact Assessment and Adaptation Policies,” implemented by the Environment Research and Technology Development Fund
- ○Capacity:
- 300 people (advance registration system)
Dec.202010
Scenarios and Impact Assessments Workshop in Japan
Finished
- ○Date and Time:
- December 20 (Mon.), 2010, 14:00-18:00
- Venue:
- Grand Room 10F, Conference Square M+
- 10th Floor, Mitsubishi Bldg., 2-5-2 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 100-0005
Timetable |
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| 14:00 | Opening |
|---|---|
| 14:00-14:15 | Purpose of workshop Regarding the Representative Concentration Pathway (RCP) and the Workshop on Socioeconomic Scenarios (WoSES), etc. Taikan Oki (Professor, Institute of Industrial Science, The University of Tokyo) |
| 14:15-15:15 | Introduction of integrated assessment model (IAM) including details ▶Introduction of necessary background information on the RCP in response to WoSES Mikiko Kainuma (Chief, National Institute for Environmental Studies) |
| 15:15-16:15 | Introduction of IAM including details ▶Introduction of necessary background information on the RCP in response to WoSES Keigo Akimoto (Leader, Systems Analysis Group, Research Institute of Innovative Technology for the Earth) |
| 16:15-16:30 | Break |
| 16:30-17:00 | Present status of impact assessments and introduction of requirements Followed by discussion with IAM group ▶What types of socioeconomic scenario settings and how many of them should be prepared? What is the order of priority? Yasuaki Hijioka (Senior Researcher, National Institute for Environmental Studies) |
| 17:00-18:00 | Continuation of discussions ▶Data format, data center (←NIES, RITE), procedure for obtaining data ▶Rules on use of data, confirmation of schedule (public release of data, AR5 deadline), etc. |
| 18:00 | Closing |
Jul.232010
Climate Change Response Forum
— New developments in climate change research toward green innovation
Finished
- ○Purpose of Symposium
- Green innovation is a focus of high expectations as a means of revitalizing society while solving issues of climate change. For this purpose, the construction of a new framework of research that connects climate change research activities such as earth observations, climate projections, and impact assessments on the one hand, to the development of social system technologies aiming at greening of the social infrastructure and to advanced social experiments on the other, is a major task. Several research programs aimed at adaptation to climate change and reform of social systems were inaugurated in 2010. In response, this symposium will be held to share information among researchers and people concerned on a broad scale and to promote future cooperation.
- ○ Date and Time:
- July 23 (Fri), 2010, 13:30-17:30 (Doors open at 13:00.)
- ○ Venue:
- Meeting Room 220, 2F, Central Government Building No. 4
- 3-1-1 Kasumigaseki, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 100-8970
- ○ Cosponsored by:
- Special Coordination Funds for Promoting Science and Technology: Program for Reform of Social Systems toward Creation of a New Society in Response to Climate Change
- Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology: Climate Change Adaptation Strategy Initiative
- Ministry of the Environment: Comprehensive Research on Climate Change Impact Assessment and Adaptation Policies (S-8)
- Center for Low Carbon Society Strategy, Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST)
- United Nations University Institute for Sustainability and Peace
- Cabinet Office; Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology; Ministry of the Environment
- ○ Capacity:
- Approx. 250 people
- ○ Participation fee:
- Free
Timetable |
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| Coordinator: | Kenzo Hiroki (Counselor-Director of Science and Technology Bureau (in charge of Science, Technology and Innovation Policy), Cabinet Office) |
|---|---|
| 13:30 | Opening Opening remarks Masuo Aizawa (Executive Member of Council for Science and Technology Policy, Cabinet Office) |
| 13:45 | Lectures Part 1 (Time allotted to each lecture: 15 min.) |
| 13:45-14:00 | “Targets of climate change response research” Nobuo Mimura (Professor and Director, Institute for Global Change Adaptation Science, Ibaraki University) |
| 14:00-14:15 | “Present conditions of climate change projection research” Michio Kawamiya (Team Leader, Integrated Earth System Modeling Research Team, Japan Agency for Marine-Earth Science and Technology) |
| 14:15-14:30 | “Role of data integration and analysis in carbon cycle research” Ryoichi Imasu (Associate Professor, Atmosphere and Ocean Research Institute, The University of Tokyo) |
| 14:30-14:45 | “Toward comprehensive research on climate change impact assessment and adaptation policies” Yasuaki Hijioka (Senior Researcher, National Institute for Environmental Studies) |
| 14:45-15:30 | Panel Discussion 1 “Outlook for climate change observation, projection, and analysis toward green innovation” Panelists: Presenters of Lectures Part 1 and ministries and agencies concerned |
| 15:30-15:45 | Break |
| 15:45 | Lectures Part 2 (Time allotted to each lecture: 15 min.) |
| 15:45-16:00 | “Issues of climate change impacts and adaptation measures in local areas” Mitsuru Tanaka (Professor, Graduate School of Policy Sciences, Hosei University) |
| 16:00-16:15 | “Demonstration of SMART plant model, symbiosis of forest and people —Starting from hilly and mountainous areas, toward realization of social system reform” Kiichi Oda (Green Bio Project Manager, Department of Industry and Labor, Okayama Prefecture) |
| 16:15-16:30 | “Life infrastructure integrating energy and life information” Ikuyo Kaneko (Professor, Graduate School of Media and Governance, Keio University) |
| 16:30-16:45 | “Social system, science and technology for realizing low carbon” Koichi Yamada (Deputy Director-General, Center for Low Carbon Society Strategy, Japan Science and Technology Agency) |
| 16:45-17:30 | Panel Discussion 2 “New development of climate change response research toward green innovation” Panelists: Presenters at Lectures Part 2 and ministries and agencies concerned |
| 17:30 | Closing |
Contents
- International Symposium on Global Warming -Adapting to a Changing Climate and Future Vision
- Comprehensive Research on Impact Assessment and Adaptation for Climate Change 2014 Report
- Interactive Symposium on Climate Change―Aiming to Construct a Safe and Secure Society for the Future
- Presentation materials of and report on Interactive Symposium on Climate Change
- Climate Change Response Forum
— New developments in climate change research toward green innovation
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