- About TPM
- Details of Past TPM
About TPM
In order to further promote research collaboration in the Asian region, the National Institute for Environmental Studies (NIES - Japan), the Chinese Research Academy of Environmental Sciences (CRAES - China) and the National Institute of Environmental Research (NIER – South Korea) have regularly met since 2004.
The three Presidents, and representatives of these institutions, which all play a leading role in environmental research in their respective countries, have exchanged views on priority fields for collaboration at the annual meeting.
The Tripartite Presidents Meeting was first convened in Beijing in 2004, as a means to further research ties and collaboration among the three countries (Japan-Korea-China) via discussions and workshops involving NIES, NIER and CRAES. Each year, one of the three institutions plays host to TPM.
The four Potential Research Areas (PRAs) have been designated for collaboration since TPM16 as follows.
The three Presidents, and representatives of these institutions, which all play a leading role in environmental research in their respective countries, have exchanged views on priority fields for collaboration at the annual meeting.
The Tripartite Presidents Meeting was first convened in Beijing in 2004, as a means to further research ties and collaboration among the three countries (Japan-Korea-China) via discussions and workshops involving NIES, NIER and CRAES. Each year, one of the three institutions plays host to TPM.
The four Potential Research Areas (PRAs) have been designated for collaboration since TPM16 as follows.
- Air Pollution
- Environmental Health
- Water Environment
- Climate Change
Details of Past TPM
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TPM19Location
Online hosted by CRAES
Dates
Nov. 24, 2022
Presidents
KIMOTO Masahide (NIES), KIM Dong Jin (NIER), LI Haisheng (CRAES)
Workshop Theme
Atmospheric Observation and Source Apportionment based on Emerging Technologies
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TPM18Location
Online hosted by NIER
Dates
Nov. 4, 2021
Presidents
KIMOTO Masahide (NIES), KIM Dong Jin (NIER), LI Haisheng (CRAES)
Research Focus
Climate Change Adaptation
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TPM17Location
Online hosted by NIES
Dates
Dec. 6, 2020
Presidents
WATANABE Chiho (NIES), CHANG Yoon Seok (NIER), LI Haisheng (CRAES)
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TPM16Location
Hangzhou, CHINA
Dates
Oct. 28 - Nov. 1, 2019
Presidents
WATANABE Chiho (NIES), CHANG Yoon Seok (NIER), LI Haisheng (CRAES)
Workshop Theme
Longrange Transboundary Air Pollutants in Northeast Asia
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TPM15Location
Busan, KOREA
Dates
Oct. 29 - Nov. 2, 2018
Presidents
WATANABE Chiho (NIES), CHANG Yoon Seok (NIER), LI Haisheng (CRAES)
Workshop Theme
Current Status and Future of Solid Waste Management
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TPM14Location
Tsukuba, JAPAN
Dates
Oct. 24-28, 2017
Presidents
WATANABE Chiho (NIES), PARK Jinwon (NIER), LI Haisheng (CRAES)
Workshop Theme
Solving Freshwater Environmental Problems by Assessment and Management
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TPM13Location
Kunming, CHINA
Dates
Oct. 31 - Nov. 4, 2016
Presidents
SUMI Akimasa (NIES), PARK Jin-Won (NIER), SONG Yonghui (Vice-president, on behalf of President LI Haisheng) (CRAES)
Workshop Theme
Water Pollution Control Technologies and Ecosystem Health
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TPM12Location
Yeosu, KOREA
Dates
Nov. 2-6, 2015
Presidents
SUMI Akimasa (NIES), PARK Jin-Won (NIER), MENG Wei (CRAES)
Workshop Theme
Asian Air Pollution
- TPM11 Full Report
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TPM11 Report [PDF:0.3MB]The 11th TPM was hosted by NIES in Kawasaki, Japan, from November 11 (Tuesday) to November 14 (Friday), 2014. An International Workshop was held with Kawasaki City and Ministry of the Environment, Japan as part of TPM11. Contents: The importance of the practical and pragmatic joint efforts was stressed to improve the regional environment in Northeast Asia under the TPM mechanism. PM2.5 and SLCPs (Short-Lived Climate Pollutants) was identified as urgent issues in the three countries. The collaboration of researchers in other institutions of the three countries would be necessary to expand TPM activities.
Location
Kawasaki, JAPAN
Dates
Nov. 11-14, 2014
Presidents
SUMI Akimasa (NIES), KIM Sam Cwan (NIER), MENG Wei (CRAES)
Workshop Theme
Eco-city and Biodiversity
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TPM10 Joint Communiqué [PDF:4.7MB]The 10th TPM was hosted by CRAES in Nanjing, China, from November 4 (Monday) to November 8 (Friday), 2013. “An International Environmental Protection Symposium on Clean Water Action” integrated with TPM10 International Workshop was held. Contents: Focal Points in each Priority Research Area should be involved more in TPM activities. “Disaster Environment” was identified as a new Priority Research Area in TPM.
Location
Nanjing, CHINA
Dates
Nov. 4-8, 2013
Presidents
SUMI Akimasa (NIES), KIM Sam Cwan (NIER), MENG Wei (CRAES)
Workshop Theme
International Environmental Protection Symposium on Clean Water Action
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TPM9 Joint Communiqué [PDF:1.2MB]The 9th TPM was hosted by NIER in Pyeongchang, Korea, from November 11 (Monday) to November 16 (Saturday), 2012. An International Workshop was held as part of TPM9. Contents: A Lead Coordinating Institute was selected for each Priority Research Area to facilitate cooperation among three institutes.
Location
Pyeongchang, KOREA
Dates
Nov. 11-16, 2012
Presidents
OHGAKI Shinichiro (NIES), PARK Seok Soon (NIER), MENG Wei (CRAES)
Workshop Theme
Urban Environment and Eco-city, and Climate Change Impact and Adaptation
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TPM8 Full ReportLocation
Okinawa, JAPAN
Dates
Nov. 21-24, 2011
Presidents
OHGAKI Shinichiro (NIES), PARK Seok Soon (NIER), MENG Wei (CRAES)
Workshop Theme
Asian Air Pollution and Biodiversity Conservation
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TPM7Location
Qingdao, CHINA
Dates
Sept. 12-16, 2010
Presidents
OHGAKI Shinichiro (NIES), YOON Seung-Joon (NIER), MENG Wei (CRAES)
Workshop Theme
Biodiversity Conservation and Solid Waste Management
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TPM6 [PDF 30.2MB]Location
Seoul, KOREA
Dates
Nov. 25-27, 2009
Presidents
OHGAKI Shinichiro (NIES), YOON Seung-Joon (NIER), MENG Wei (CRAES)
Workshop Theme
Realization of Low Carbon Society through Climate Change Adaptation
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TPM5 Full ReportLocation
Hokkaido, JAPAN
Dates
Nov. 25-28, 2008
Presidents
OHTSUKA Ryutaro (NIES), KO Yunhwa (NIER), MING Wei (CRAES)
Workshop Theme
Environmental Contamination by Hazardous Substances
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TPM4Location
Chengdu, CHINA
Dates
May 15-17, 2007
Presidents
OHTSUKA Ryutaro (NIES), YOON Seong-Kyu (NIER), MENG Wei (CRAES)
Workshop Theme
Air Pollution in Big Cities including Vehicle Exhaust
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TPM3 [PDF 15.1MB]Location
Jeju, KOREA
Dates
May 16-18, 2006
Presidents
OHTSUKA Ryutaro (NIES), YOON Seong-Kyu (NIER), MENG Wei (CRAES)
Workshop Theme
Air Quality Management in Northeast Asian Countries
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TPM2 Full ReportLocation
Tsukuba, JAPAN
Dates
Oct. 12-15, 2004
Presidents
GOHSHI Yohichi (NIES), RHEE Deok-Gil (NIER), MENG Wei (CRAES)
Workshop Theme
Freshwater (Lakes and Marshes) Pollution Prevention Control
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TPM1Location
Beijing, CHINA
Dates
Feb. 16-17, 2004
Presidents
GOHSHI Yohichi (NIES) , RHEE Deok-Gil (NIER), MENG Wei (CRAES)
- Facing up to Disasters
- Cooperation with Other Research Institutions
- International Activities
- NIES International Advisory Board (IAB)
- NIES International Advisors
- Tripartite Presidents Meeting (Japan-Korea-China)
- Participation in UNFCCC-COP
- Contribution to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC)
- AsiaFlux
- Collation, Management and Dissemination of Environmental Information