Science and Technology Research Partnership

for Sustainable Development Program

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 Contents

Greetings 4

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

SATREPS Projects World Map 6

SATREPS Interview 8

About SATREPS Program 10

Topics 14

Project Fields

Environment / Energy (Global-scale Environmental Issues) 13 Projects 25

Environment / Energy (Low Carbon Society / Energy) 9 Projects 33

Bioresources 13 Projects 39

Disaster Prevention and Mitigation 10 Projects 47

Infectious Diseases Control 11 Projects 53

Index 60

Column 64

Contact Information / Locations 66

 Greetings

~ Japan Science and Technology Agency and

Japan Science and Technology
Agency (JST)
President
Michinari Hamaguchi
Japan Agency for Medical Research
and Development (AMED)
President
Makoto Suematsu
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 affect all of humanity and our planet. For Japan, the resolution
Japan International of these issues is closely linked to the realization of Society 5.0 and the Fourth
Cooperation Agency (JICA) Industrial Revolution described in the Fifth Science and Technology Basic Plan,
President which is one of Japan’s growth strategies. They are also the basic principles
Shinichi Kitaoka of Japan’s contribution to developing nations and the international community
at large.

In June 2016 the United Nations held for the first time a forum focused on how
SATREPS is a joint research program between Japan and developing countries science, technology and innovation (STI) can help achieve the SDGs. There are
that aims to find solutions to issues of a global scale, such as global warming, strong expectations that STI can provide the scientific grounding for tackling
bio-resources, natural disasters, and infectious diseases. It is part of Japan’s various challenges concerning sustainability that humanity faces today and for
“science and technology diplomacy” collaboratively pursued by the science and making better policy decisions.
technology sector and the diplomatic sector to promote mutual development.
Global issues become more and more complex every year, and they tend to hit To enable STI to help realize the SDGs, it is vital to ensure collaboration among
developing countries particularly hard. They have gone beyond the stage where all the diverse stakeholders, such as government agencies, universities, research
they can be solved by any single country alone. Their solutions will require centers, non-government organizations, and business enterprises. The Japan
international innovations and research outcomes in science and technology to Science and Technology Agency will take advantage of all its many functions—
be fed back into the community, as well as the development of human resources including think tank, research and development, collaboration with industry
and upgrading of research capabilities. and academia, people development, and science communication—to contribute
actively to SDG initiatives in Japan.
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 pover ty 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.

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SATREPS Projects
Ukraine
Serbia
Turkey
Tunisia
Morocco
Sudan
Burkina-Faso Ethiopia
Djibouti
Ghana
Cameroon
Kenya
Gabon
Congo Tanzania
Zambia
Madagascar
South Africa
Environment/Energy (Global-scale Environmental Issues)
Sustainable Replantation of Oil Palm by Adding Value to Oil Palm Trunk
through Scientific and Technological Innovation
Advanced and Sustainable Water Utilization Associated with Greening Potential
Evaluation
01 Establishment of Environmentally Sound Management of Construction and
Demolition Waste and Its Wise Utilization for Environmental Pollution Control
and for New Recycled Construction Materials
02 Co-creation of Innovative Forest Resources Management Combining Ecological
Methods and Indigenous Knowledge
03 Development of Next-Generation Sustainable Land Management (SLM)
Framework to Combat Desertification
04 Comprehensive Assessment and Conservation of Blue Carbon Ecosystems
and Their Services in the Coral Triangle (Blue CARES)
05 Strengthening of the Environmental Radiation Control and Legislative Basis for
the Environmental Remediation of Radioactively Contaminated Sites
06 Development and Implementation of New Damage Assessment Process in
Agricultural Insurance as Adaptation to Climate Change for Food Security
07 Visualization of Impact of Chronic / Latent Chemical Hazard and Geo-Ecological
Remediation
08 Advancing Co-design of Integrated Strategies with Adaptation to Climate Change
09 Establishment of Environmental Conservation Platform of Tonle Sap Lake
10 Research on the Integration System of Spatial Environment Analyses and
Advanced Metal Recovery to Ensure Sustainable Resource Development
11 Hydro-microbiological Approach for Water Security in Kathmandu Valley, Nepal
12 Biodiversity Conservation in Amazon based on a New Concept of “Field Museum”
13 Development of Clean and Efficient Utilization of Low Rank Coals and Biomass
by Solvent Treatment
Environment/Energy (Low Carbon Society/Energy)
Development of Advanced Hybrid Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion (OTEC)
Technology for Low Carbon Society and Sustainable Energy System: First
Experimental OTEC Plant of Malaysia
Development and Dissemination of Innovative Technology for Extracting Rice-
Bran Oil to Power Diesel Generators for Rural Electrification via Micro-Grids
14 Thermoluminescence Techniques in Geothermal Exploration and Integrated
Evaluation System of Geothermal Reservoir
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Mongolia
Bhutan
Nepal
Bangladesh
Myanmar
India
Laos
Thailand Vietnam Philippines
Cambodia
Malaysia
Indonesia
15 Smart Transport Strategy for Thailand 4.0
16 Comprehensive Conversion of Biomass and Waste to Super Clean Fuels by
New Solid Catalysts
17 Smart Cities Development for Emerging Countries by Multimodal Transport
System Based on Sensing, Network and Big Data Analysis of Regional
Transportation
18 Producing Biomass Energy and Material through Revegetation of Alang-alang
(Imperata Cylindrica ) Fields
19 Production of Biofuels Using Algal Biomass
20 Technology Development of Steam-spot Detection and Sustainable Resource
Use for Large Enhancement of Geothermal Power Generation in Indonesia
21 Sustainable Development of Rural Area by Effective Utilization of Bio-wastes
with Highly Efficient Fuel Cell Technology
22 Development of a Model System for Fluidized Bed Catalytic Gasification of
Biomass Wastes and Following Liquid Fuel Production in Indonesia
Bioresources
Development of Climate Change Resilient Innovative Technologies for
Sustainable Wheat Production in the Dry and Heat Prone Agro-ecologies of
Sudan and Sub-Saharan Africa
Utilization of Thailand Local Genetic Resources to Develop Novel Farmed Fish
for Global Market
23 Development of Harmful Algal Bloom Monitoring Methods and Forecast
System for Sustainable Aquaculture and Coastal Fisheries in Chile
24 Strengthening Rice Breeding System based on Genomic Technology and
Information in Myanmar
25 Developing Countermeasures Against Striga to Conquer Poverty and Improve
Food Security
26 Breakthrough in Nutrient Use Efficiency for Rice by Genetic Improvement and
Fertility Sensing Techniques in Africa
27 Project on Establishment of the Model for Fertilizing Cultivation Promotion
Using Burkina Faso Phosphate Rock
28 Optimizing Mariculture based on Big Data with Decision Support System
29 Valorization of Bio-resources based on Scientific Evidence in Semi- and Arid
Land for Creation of New Industry
30 Project for Development of Sericulture Research by Applying Biological
Resources and Molecular Genetics
31 Development and Dissemination of Sustainable Production System Based on
Invasive Pest Management of Cassava in Vietnam, Cambodia and Thailand
32 Continuous Operation System for Microalgae Production Optimized for
Sustainable Tropical Aquaculture (COSMOS)
33 Establishment of Cryo-bank System for Vietnamese Native Pig Resources and
Sustainable Production System to Conserve Bio-diversity
34 Development of Aquaponics Combined with Open Culture Adapting to Arid
Regions for Sustainable Food Production
35 Development and Adoption of Latin American Low-input Rice Production
System through Genetic Improvement and Advanced Field-management
Technologies
Disaster Prevention and Mitigation
Development of Plant-derived Soil Stabilizing Additives to Problematic Soil as
a Means to Mitigate Road Disasters
36 Regional Resilience Enhancement through Establishment of Area-BCM at
Industry Complexes in Thailand
37 Project for Evaluation and Mitigation of Seismic Risk for Composite Masonry
Buildings in Bhutan
38 Development of Extreme Weather Monitoring and Information Sharing System
in the Philippines
39 Hazard Assessment of Large Earthquakes and Tsunamis in the Mexican Pacific
Coast for Disaster Mitigation
40 Integrated Research on Great Earthquakes and Disaster Mitigation in Nepal
Himalaya
41 Technical Development to Upgrade Structural Integrity of Buildings in Densely
Populated Urban Areas and its Strategic Implementation towards Resilient Cities
42 Application of State of the Art Technologies to Strengthen Research and
Response to Seismic, Volcanic and Tsunami Events, and Enhance Risk
Management
43 Development of a Comprehensive Disaster Resilience System and
Collaboration Platform in Myanmar
44 Integrated Study on Mitigation of Multimodal Disasters caused by Ejection of
Volcanic Products
45 Research Project on Disaster Prevention/Mitigation Measures against Floods
and Storm Surges in Bangladesh
SATREPS 2018
Mexico
El Salvador
Colombia
Brazil
Chile
Infectious Diseases Control*
Establishment of the “Bench-to-Bedside” Feedback System for Sustainable
ART and the Prevention of New HIV Transmission in Vietnam
Epidemiology of Zoonotic Virus Infections in Africa
46 Integrated Research and Develomment Towards Chagas Disease Control
47 The Establishment of the One Health Prevention and Treatment Network
Model for the Elimination of Rabies in the Philippines
One Health Approach to Control of Neglected Tropical Diseases with Special
Attention on Sandfly and Mosquito Borne Infections in Turkey
48 Establishment of a Research and Reference Collaborative System for the
Diagnoses of Fungal Infections including Drug-Resistant Ones both in Brazil
and Japan
49 Surveillance and Laboratory Support for Emerging Pathogens of Public Health
Importance
50 Establishment of Laboratory Surveillance System for Viral Diseases of Public
Health Concern
51 Integrative Application of Human and Pathogen Genomic Information for
Tuberculosis Control
52 Searching Lead Compounds of Anti-malarial and Anti-amebic Agents by
Utilizing Diversity of Indonesian Bio-resources
53 Ecological Studies on Flying Foxes and Their Involvement in Rabies-related and
Other Viral Infectious Diseases
54 Epidemiological Studies on Animal Protozoan Diseases in Mongolia and
Development of Effective Diagnostics Measures
55 Development of Innovative Research Technique in Genetic Epidemiology of
Malaria and Other Parasitic Diseases in Lao PDR for Containment of Their
Expanding Endemicity
56 Establishment of an Early-warning System for Infectious Diseases in Southern
Africa Incorporating Climate Predictions
New projects
* SATREPS projects in the field 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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SATREPS Interview
–SATREPS and Science & Technology Diplomacy–
Science & Technology
becomes a resource for diplomacy
Dr. Taizo Yakushiji
SATREPS Program Director
Professor Emeritus, Keio University
Research Counsellor/Board Member, Nakasone Yasuhiro
Peace Institute (NPI)
 hy “Science & Technology
W researchers, Japan is still very strong in
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 Office’s Council for
Science and Technology Policy in May 2008,
people from the Cabinet Office, 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
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SATREPS 2018
Environment is an asset:
Its smart use and man-
agement are shortcuts to
development
In recent years, addressing environ-
mental issues has gained traction
Recent years have seen an increase in threats that have a global impact, Research Supervisor internationally. While Japan has
including global warming, major natural disasters, and food problems. Toru Nakashizuka had a negative history of causing
SATREPS is working to address such global issues by raising the overall ability
Global-scale pollution, it has developed technol-
of developing countries to handle such challenges, and by enhancing their Environmental Issues ogies to reduce these consequences
science and technology research capacity. In addition to conventional meth- to a certain degree. Japan believes it
ods of applying and transferring science and technology from Japan, has a responsibility to draw on this
SATREPS promotes international joint research so that universities and experience to contribute to achieving healthy and sustainable
research institutions in Japan and in developing countries can become development in developing countries. SATREPS aims to ensure
partners in the development and application of new technology and in the that its project outcomes take root in partner countries to pro-
acquisition of new knowledge. This program is successfully strengthening mote development through their own efforts. For this purpose,
science and technology diplomacy policy by using Japan’s science and tech- it is important to draw inspiration from the idea of creating
nology as a resource for diplomacy. resource-rich countries through the smart use and management
of nature and the environment, the assets of partner countries.
and technology budget allocation to the Towards a low carbon Save the Earth with
science and technology. However, the conventional ODA (official development society and sustainable bioresources
country was not set up to make a sufficient assistance) budget. It is a program that development
contribution to developing countries in the supports international joint research in the Hopes are pinned on R&D on a global
area of science and technology. This can field of science and technology through part- A clean and sustainable energy scale to address the recent situation
be seen in the fact that Japan was making nerships with researchers in Asia, Africa, Latin system is required to solve global in which climate change, environ-
fewer agreements to cooperate on science America, etc. A large number of projects are warming. It is therefore important to mental changes, and other factors are
Research Supervisor promote the introduction of renew- Research Supervisor threatening the sustainable produc-
and technology with developing countries now operational, and as a result researchers
than other advanced countries made. From in many countries are already collaborating Atsushi Tsutsumi able and clean energies, develop Shuichi Asanuma tion of bioresources. SATREPS projects
my perspective as an expert in international with Japanese researchers to address global Low Carbon Society innovative technologies for advanced Bioresources must ensure that their research
politics, I was convinced that science and issues. These partnerships are building close / Energy energy-efficient utilization, and outcomes such as food production
technology diplomacy needed to be greatly relationships between Japan and countries establish a resource- and energy- and genetic resource use will bring about benefits to the broader
expanded in order to strengthen Japan’s that are geographically very distant. As part saving material-cycle society. This research area aspires to con- society, through efforts including the evaluation and effective
influence around the world. of this program, it is particularly important to tribute to global sustainable development by aiming to realize use of the bioresources of developing countries. It is important
achieve three objectives: 1) Training young a low carbon society through the joint efforts of Japan and that we engage in research grounded on the needs of partner
 hat role does SATREPS
W researchers and researchers who can work developing countries. countries, rather than forcing Japanese technologies upon them,
play in science & technology internationally, 2) Innovation, and 3) Ensuring and thereby, we contribute to finding solutions to their issues.
diplomacy? that outcomes can make a lasting contribu-
SATREPS has added a government science tion to society in the developing country.
Japan’s science and tech- Build more capacity
*”Toward the Reinforcement of Science and Technology Diplomacy,” the Council for Science and Technology Policy, May 19, 2008
nology in disaster man- against infectious dis-
agement contribute to eases around the world
resilient societies
Japan is a leader in science and Outbreaks of epidemics such as
SATREPS finds solutions to global challenges
technology in the field of disaster SARS in Hong Kong and Ebola in
and trains researchers of the future Research Supervisor Program Supervisor
prevention and mitigation. There Western Africa can spread globally in
The world faces a range of issues including natural disasters Kaoru Takara are many possibilities for applying Haruo Watanabe short time unless quick and effective
such as earthquakes and tsunamis, as well as global warming, Disaster Prevention Japan’s accumulated know-how in Infectious Diseases measures are taken. Further capacity
environment and energy issues, food crisis due to a growing and Mitigation developing countries. Natural disas- Control building, in terms of surveillance,
population, and spread of infectious diseases. In order to ters such as typhoons, earthquakes, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention,
build a sustainable society while making use of limited natural tsunamis, volcanic eruptions, and landslides, as well as threats to is needed to accurately capture the signs and quickly respond to
Research Supervisor
resources, not only Japan but the entire world needs to make urban areas, including large-scale flood damage, fires, and traffic outbreaks of diseases.
Yoshimori Honkura collective efforts to promote R&D aimed at finding solutions and transportation accidents, pose challenges globally. SATREPS SATREPS makes scientific technology developed by universi-
JST’s International to these issues. In SATREPS, researchers in Japan collaborate adapts disaster prevention and mitigation measures that were ties and research institutions in Japan available to the world.
programs with researchers in partner countries tackling concrete issues to both successful and not successful in Japan to the situations in
implement R&D projects for solving these issues and returning partner countries. SATREPS contributes to a more sustainable
their achievements to actual society. At R&D sites in partner countries, we encouraged Japanese and resilient society by understanding disaster mechanisms and
graduate students and young researchers to play an active role as a member of the team. risks, along with installing relevant technologies and training
SATREPS is also committed to training broad-minded researchers with a global perspective. personnel in various countries.
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Research Fields
SATREPS : S cience a nd T echnology Re search P artnership for S ustainable Development

SATREPS is a Japanese government program that promotes international joint research. The program is Environment/Energy
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 Global-scale Environmental Issues
assistance (ODA). Based on the needs of developing countries, the program aims to address global issues*1 This research area aims to resolve environmental and energy
and lead to research outcomes of practical benefit to both local and global society*2. issues occurring on a global scale triggered by climate change,
deterioration of ecosystems and biodiversity, increased pollu-
tion, concentration of urban population, and increased pro-
*1 Global issues: Issues that affect more than a single country or region, and cannot be resolved without international collabora-
duction and consumption activities.
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 benefits, achieved by using Examples of eligible research projects
newly obtained knowledge and technology to enhance government services or to develop products that can be deployed in • Climate change prediction, adaptation or mitigation
the market. • Chemical pollution, its risk reduction and remediation
•S  ustainable utilization of water resources along with processing and
ensuring of safe water supply
• E stablishing a material-cycle society (recovery and reuse of useful
resources including wastes)
International Cooperation to Address Global Issues, Advance Science, Develop Capacity •C
•U
 onservation and restoration of ecosystems and biological diversity
 rban environmental conservation (including greening)
and environment creation
•M  itigating environmental degradation caused by
urbanization, constructing pleasant cities
1. International Cooperation •R  econstruction and restoration of environments
damaged by large-scale disasters
Enhancing international cooperation in science and technology between Japan and developing countries
• Sustainable use of natural resources
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
Low Carbon Society/Energy
Promoting the utilization of renewable energies and new energies,
and using energy, including fossil fuel energy, cleanly and efficiently.
Research outcomes can potentially be utilized in clean, economical
energy systems to cut greenhouse gas emissions and realize a low
carbon future.
Examples of eligible research projects
•U
 tilization of renewable and new energies (solar, wind wave, ocean energy,
geothermal, biomass, etc.)
•A
 dvanced energy-efficient utilization (innovative clean and efficient energy
utilization technology, energy saving technology utilizing strategies such as
high-efficiency equipment or energy recycling, key technologies for Carbon
capture, use and storage (CCUS), and energy system for implementing low
carbon approaches, etc.)
•S
 ustainable use of natural resources such as fossil fuels
and minerals (resource recycle, urban mining development,
resource recovery systems expected to contribute to
reducing LCA-CO2 emissions)
•C
 reation of low carbon, resource recycling cities and regions
(IoT-implemented smart cities, smart communities,
transportation networks, and next generation infrastructure etc.)
Bioresources
Bioresources provide us with foods, medicines, animal feeds, textiles, energy, and
much more, but sustainable production is threatened recently by problems such
as desertification, salinization 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.

Examples of eligible research projects

Utilize Research Outcomes •S  ustainable production and utilization of bioresources
(resource management, breeding, cultivation, propagation and
culturing technology for plant, animal, marine and microbial
SATREPS joins and coordinates functions, activities, and capabilities that were once resources, production systems etc.)
• E valuation and effective utilization of bioresources
separate, using scientific research potential as a mediator for developmental diplomacy (using biodiversity for discovery and production of
useful substances from bioresources, except for human

X International Cooperation
drug development)
Science and Technology
Promoting science and technology, ODA, development assistance
encouraging innovation

Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Infectious Diseases Control

X
Meeting Global Needs
Resolving global issues and contributing to
the science and technology community
Japan’s Capabilities
Meeting Local Needs
Capacity development to address issues emerging
as local needs in developing countries
Developing Countries’ Capabilities
To realize safe, resilient and sustainable cities and society, this research
area will engage in comprehensive and systematic research, within a
global framework on prevention and mitigation of natural disasters as
well as increasingly serious large-scale disasters caused by urbanization,
leveraging the experience and knowledge accumulated in Japan.
People and goods now cross national borders so frequently
that the threats of HIV/AIDS, malaria, Dengue fever, tubercu-
losis, highly pathogenic influenza, and other emerging and
reemerging infectious diseases are not confined to devel-
oping countries. Japan is keen to boost international coop-

X
• World-leading technology, proven research capacity • Direct experience, knowledge, and data needed for eration regarding infectious diseases that have the poten-
Examples of eligible research projects
• Soft power research on global issues tial to enter Japan, in order to accumulate knowledge in
•C
 larifying the mechanisms of disasters associated with natural phenomena such as advance of any actual outbreak.
• Potential to contribute to the global economy earthquakes, tsunami, volcanic eruptions, storms, storm surges, inundation, drought,
through new markets and industries heat waves and landslides, together with measures to mitigate such disasters and Examples of eligible research projects
risks, as well as measures for restoration and reconstruction. • Zoonosis such as avian influenza, rabies and others
•M
 easures to mitigate the damage from major disasters that have become more • E pidemiology, diagnostics, vaccines and therapeutics for the
serious with urbanization (fires, flooding, damage to lifelines/transportation detection and control of emerging and re-emerging infectious
networks, etc.) diseases including HIV/AIDS, Ebola virus diseases,
•C
 onstruction and maintenance of cities with resilient social infrastructure that can Malaria, Dengue fever and tuberculosis
withstand natural and man-made disasters
•P
 rompt collection and effective utilization of disaster related
information to contribute to regional and urban disaster
prevention and mitigation (development of technology to SATREPS projects in the field of Infectious Diseases Control
have been transferred to AMED - the Japan Agency for
utilize disaster observation satellites, remote sensing, Medical Research and Development. (The transfer took place
GIS, GNSS, ICT, IoT, UAV, etc.) on April 1, 2015. Projects that terminated before that date
•R
 esearch on disaster prevention, mitigation, and were not transferred.)
recovery through combination of approaches from
Science and Technology Official Development
natural sciences and humanities and social sciences
areas, aiming at establishment of elaborate and
For the Earth, Assistance practical disaster forecast system as well as realization
of effective reconstruction.
For the Next Generation
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SATREPS Project Step

The Cooperation among JST, AMED and JICA Project Progress
Ex-post Evaluation Follow-up Evaluation

Competitive Research Funds/ODA Technical Cooperation Projects

Project Ends Project Ends
Overall research and development management of the * As JICA supports the partner country with ODA under the technical
cooperation framework, the country is required to depend on its
international joint research is handled jointly by JST and Terminal Evaluation
own efforts. Consequently, the local institution's costs incurred About 3-6 Months
AMED, both of which have expertise in funding research for the project (labor cost, office rent, consumables by local before
researchers, operation and maintenance of equipment provided, Project Monitoring Project Ends
projects at research institutions in Japan, and JICA, which Mid-term Evaluation
domestic transportation fees for local researchers, conference
has expertise in technical cooperation in developing Project Mid-term
attendance allowances, and other miscellaneous costs) should
countries. in principle be covered by its own country. Start of International
Joint Research
It is expected that the promotion of international joint R/D signed CRA signed
(JICA and developing country Formal Approval
(Research institute)
research activities under this program will enable Japanese research institution)
Point
research institutions to conduct research more effectively
n Research fields Examination of
in fields and targets where it is advantageous to implement Detailed Planning Survey CRA and R/D
Environment/Energy, Bioresources, signed after Project Details
the research in developing countries. Meanwhile, it is hoped Disaster Prevention and Mitigation, about 1 year
that for research institutions in the developing countries Infectious Diseases Control
Project Selection (Provisional) Project Selection (Provisional)
Joint Approval
(primarily universities and research institutions focusing on •S
 ATREPS projects in the field of Infectious Diseases Control have
been transferred to – the Japan Agency for Medical Research and
activities for public benefit, but excluding those related to Development (AMED). (The transfer took place on April 1, 2015. Peer Review
Request Review
Projects that terminated before that date were not transferred.)
military affairs), the establishment of research center facil-
ities and the development of human resources through n Duration of research Request for Technical Call for Proposals
Cooperation
joint research activities will make it possible to develop 3-5 years
self-reliant, sustainable research systems.
n Countries covered by SATREPS JST
JST and AMED will provide financial support to the
ODA ‘Technical Cooperation Projects’ JICA Collaboration/Cooperation
Japanese research institutions for the project activities in receiving countries AMED
Japan and JICA will provide financial support to the research
institutions in the ODA recipient countries within the frame- n Project budget
Approx. 800,000 USD*/year for one project
work of technical cooperation projects*.
(JST/AMED:300,000 USD*, JICA: 500,000 USD*) Applications of Research Proposals and ODA Technical Cooperation
*1USD=120JPY
JST and AMED invite researchers at universities and research institutes in Japan to submit research proposals in specific
Ref. Application Guideline research areas. While JST and AMED select proposals, requests are received from developing countries for ODA technical
http://www.jst.go.jp/global/english/koubo.html cooperation for the international joint research, and Ministry of Foreign Affairs(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 confirm the details of the joint research when making an application to JST and AMED.
SATREPS Project Scheme
Official requests for ODA technical cooperation must be submitted by the research institution in the recipient country to
MOFA by the specified deadline, via the ministry or agency in the recipient country responsible for ODA and the local Japanese
Developing Country (Counterpart) Japan embassy.

Universities, Research Institutions, etc.

International Joint Research
(CRA)
Universities,
Research Institutions, etc. in Japan
Selection of SATREPS Projects（Provisional）
in Developing Country
The selection process for research projects at JST / AMED and the screening process for ODA technical cooperation at MOFA
Dispatch of JICA Experts
(Researchers from Japan) / JICA are interlinked. The applications submitted to JST/AMED by the Japanese PI and to MOFA (local Japanese embassy)
Principal Investigator Provision of Research Equipment Principal Investigator
& Researchers & Researchers for ODA technical cooperation must be provisionally selected in order for the research project to be supported under the
Dispatch of Researchers to Train program.
in Japan
Request for
Collaboration Preparation for an International Joint Research Project
Project Project Project
Ministry Responsible for ODA Accepted Proposal Accepted
To implement the international joint research, a Record of Discussions (R/D) must be signed by the research counterpart(s)
in the Recipient Country in the developing country and JICA to confirm 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
〈JICA〉 research institutions (parties concerned) in Japan and the ODA recipient country.
Request for
ODA
Application
Accepted
Funds for Research Expenses JST AMED
(in the Recipient Country)
Project Management & Evaluation
Evaluation by JST, AMED and JICA
Ministry of Education, 〈JST〈 〉AMED〉 Projects are reviewed by JST, AMED, and JICA, acting in collaboration. JST/AMED evaluate the whole of the international joint
• Jointly Approve Projects Culture, Sports, Funds for Research research project, both in Japan and in the developing country, from the perspective of the project outcome benefiting soci-
Ministry of Foreign
Affairs (MOFA) of Japan
JICA • Collaborative Implementation Science and Technology Expenses (Domestic) ety by contributing to the resolution of global issues, and from the perspective of the project advancing science and tech-
• Complementary Funding (MEXT) - Japan Project Management
& Evaluation nology. JICA evaluates the joint activities of the PI and other researchers including the counterpart research institutions’
researchers from an ODA project perspective, confirming 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.

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

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Establishment of Carbon-Cycle-System with Natural Rubber

Environment
and Energy
We are focusing on the
(Global-scale
Environmental
potential of natural rubber
Use of petroleum-derived synthetic Replacement of synthetic rubber with
Issues)
as a recyclable resource. rubber tires that emit a lot of CO2 natural rubber for tire materials
Significant quantities of CO2 that cause Rubber trees capture as much as 350 million
global warming are emitted when syn- tons of CO2 per 10 million ha in one year and
thetic rubber tires are manufactured and emit oxygen.
utilized (due to abrasion while a vehicle is
in motion).

Principal Investigator Principal Investigator

Prof. Prof.
FUKUDA Masao Tran Van Top
Socialist Republic
Japan
of Vietnam
R&D of new materials
School of Engineering, Vice President of Hanoi Next-generation natural rubber industry
Nagaoka University of University of Science and is realized based on environmentally
Technology Technology (HUST)
friendly recycling systems
Advantage of Joint Research By developing manufacturing and treatment
technologies, rubber trees are utilized as nat-
Research has been conducted that can be done only in countries producing ural rubber, organic polymers, and biomass Industry creation
natural rubber, including development of natural-rubber deproteinization
resources.
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 Counters global warming
research activities led to significant strides in the research, and to establish-
Clean wastewater and
ing a natural rubber research center. The project also contributed to substantially exhaust, environmentally- Also contributes
enriching education through Japan-Vietnam student exchanges as well as mutual friendly to increasing
employment
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. Establishment of manufacturing technology

Product quality
Hevea rubber will improve!
tree plantation
Glimpse at research

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 Development of new quality evaluation standards
near the border with Cambodia.
Rubber is harvested by collecting Wastewater
treatment test
sap through a tapping process in at RRIV
which an incision is made in the Prototype of Reducing CO2 emissions by replacing synthetic Creating new industries through high-
low-protein
tree bark. Not only were images of
Minister Nakagawa tapping the sap
rubber gloves rubber with natural rubber performance rubber and advanced polymers
Natural rubber latex
broadcast on TV, the Minister also harvested from
took considerable interest in the hevea rubber tree Enormous quantities of CO2 are emitted during the manufacture and In order to foster a next-generation natural rubber industry, the project
project. use of petroleum-derived synthetic rubber as the raw material for car is attempting to develop high performance natural rubber that can be
Proteins (red to black tires. Replacement of the synthetic rubber with natural rubber, which is used for products such as ultra-light weight tires, to develop functional
color) included in natural derived from plants that capture and fix CO2, would help to prevent polymers appropriate for new applications such as battery and auto
Project completion
rubber (yellow)
symposium in March
2016 global warming. This project is working to advance the refining tech- body materials, and to define new assessment methods compatible
nology to remove proteins from natural rubber, thereby enabling a with high quality refined natural rubber, as well as achieving advances
■ Adoption Fiscal Year: FY 2010 wider range of uses and the development of new materials. In addi- in energy-recovering wastewater and waste treatment technology
■ Country: Socialist Republic of Vietnam
■R esearch Institutions in Vietnam: Hanoi University of Science and Technology
tion, researchers are working to enhance and apply technology for suitable for treating effluent and rubber tree waste from the manufac-
(HUST) / Rubber Research Institute of Vietnam (RRIV) processing wastewater and rubber tree waste in order to reduce CO2 ture of natural rubber.
■R
 esearch Institutions in Japan: School of Engineering, Nagaoka University of emissions at the manufacturing stage and the impact on the environ-
Technology / National Institute for Environmental Studies (NIES) ment. These activities are expected to cultivate the foundations of a
■ Research Period: 5 Years
next-generation natural rubber industry.
■R eference data: http://www.jst.go.jp/global/english/kadai/h2207_vietnam.html

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Pilot Study for Carbon Sequestration and Monitoring in Gundih Area,
Central Java Province, Indonesia
CO2 with natural gas
Environment/
Energy (Low production should be
sealed deep inside the
Carbon Society/ Large quantities of CO2 are released from gas fields into the air CO2 is buried underground to reduce CO2 emissions
Energy)
During natural gas production, large quantities of CO2 are Our goal is to develop a system in which CO2 from
Earth! simultaneously produced and released into the air. produced gas is separated and recovered, buried
underground, and monitored over a long period.

Principal Investigator Principal Investigator

Specially Appointed Prof. Dr.
MATSUOKA Toshifumi Wawan Gunawan Kadi Development of environmentally-friendly gas fields

Japan Republic of Indonesia

Center for the Promotion of
Interdisciplinary Education
and Research, Kyoto University
Vice Rector, Institut Teknologi Monitoring of buried CO2
Bandung (ITB)
CO2 is transported
to suitable place for
burying

Advantage of Joint Research

Japan has imported large quantities of natural gas from Indonesia. In these Survey of underground structure
gas fields, 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 significantly to the future of the Earth.

Gas field development is a critical issue in Indonesia amid its robust eco-
nomic growth. Indonesia-Japan joint development of technologies to press
forward with gas field development accompanied with global warming measures will
further deepen their bilateral friendship that will continue long into the future.

Glimpse at research

Participation of Asian Development Bank speeds up

social implementation
Design of storage facility Study of CO2 separation and recovery method
The biggest challenge of this project was to launch a pilot proj- Electromagnetic Wastewater
prospecting baseline treatment test
ect in order to separate, capture, and store CO2 into the under- survey being at RRIV
ground aquifer near the gas fields.  conducted

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 The mission is to solve the problem of reduction of Imaging the subsurface CO2 storage is
*technology, which is the first case in Southeast Seismic prospecting test

Asia.
Training on data emitted CO2 associated with natural gas production indispensable for the safe operation of CCS
recording equipment
*CCS...Carbon dioxide Capture and Storage
A drill rig being Indonesia government plans to reduce CO2 emissions by 26% from The final purpose of research and development aims to reduce the
Pertamina’s Gundih Central
prepared for natural
gas production Processing Plant (CPP) 2005 levels by the year 2020. However, the large quantities of CO2 that level of CO2 emitted in association with natural gas production, and to
CO2 emitted from this CPP is
separated and recovered are released into the atmosphere during production of natural gas at gas systematize CCS technologies for safe underground storage of the
Signing
ceremony processing plant is thought as one of the serious problems for the CO2, helping to reduce CO2 emissions on a global scale. Since
achievement of the national purpose of a total CO2 reduction. This prob- FY2012, the project has continued to study existing data, conduct
lem can be solved by establishing a system for carbon dioxide capture surface surveys, and analyze rock samples to select the storage site,
■ Adoption Fiscal Year: FY 2011 and storage (CCS) technology in which the CO2 from natural gas pro- and has assembled the basic data required for evaluating storage
■ Country: Republic of Indonesia
■ Research Institutions in Indonesia: Institute Teknologi Bandung (ITB) / Delft
duction is captured and injected into the ground as a means of directly layers.
University of Technology (TU Delft), etc. reducing CO2 emissions. This project is to conduct research and devel-
■ Research Institutions in Japan: Kyoto University / Waseda University / Kyushu opment of safety storage of CO2 in the subsurface and to establish
University / Fukada Geological Institute (FGI) monitoring technologies in the Gundih gas field in Central Java, where
■ Research Period: 5 Years
natural gas production is just started.
■ Reference data: http://www.jst.go.jp/global/english/kadai/h2305_indonesia.htm

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Valorization of Bio- resources based on Scientific Evidence in
Semi- and Arid Land for Creation of New Industry
We will create new industries
Bioresources through the valorization of
bioresources in North Africa.

Survey and functional study of bioresources

Value chain analysis

Olives keep us
healthy every day!

Principal Investigator Principal Investigator Principal Investigator

Lots of polyphenol!
Prof. Director General Director Uh-huh.
ISODA Hiroko Samia Charfi Kaddour Bilal Hajjouji
Japan Republic of Tunisia Kingdom of Morocco

Director, The Alliance for
Research on the
Mediterranean and North
Africa / Faculty of Life and
Environmental Sciences,
University of Tsukuba
Ministry of Higher Education Ministry of Agriculture and
and Scientific Research, Maritime Fisheries, Rural
Direction General of Development and Water and
Research Valorisation Forests, Kingdom of Morocco

Scientific study of
Advantage of Joint Research oral tradition

We aim to create new industries producing materials for development of functional Efficacy study through ecologies surveys
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.

Glimpse at research

We are committed to industry development in North

Africa! Distribution and export of products
Development and production of products
Carrying out joint research in North Africa following the Arab
Revolution is not without difficulties in light of the security issues.
We and our counterparts,
however, both find it reward-
ing to work on this project,
which aims to foster new Goats climbing

industries through the valo-

argan trees
Basic design for commercialization and process of Establishment of scientific evidence to support the medicinal
rization of useful plants pro-
duced in North Africa and training young researchers
Product of Bioresources (e.g.
Argane oil) made in Morocco
industrialization effects of bioresources and construction of a value chain
in which the future of Tunisia and Morocco lies.
Focusing on the plenty of bioresources found in Tunisia and Morocco, By implementing research and development of bioresources based on
we implement functional analysis and epidemiologic studies to develop scientific evidence, we aim to upgrade the production capacity of high
seeds of technology for the development of food and cosmetic prod- value-added agricultural products and to improve technical capability
Field study
ucts, and technologies of authentification of origin of products and of private sector. In line with the governmental policies targeting the
their type towards the development of new products. We also conduct food industry, we will contribute to develop a coherent value chain
■ Adoption Fiscal Year: FY 2015 ecological studies and analysis of the production, export and con- from production to export, and establish bases for supply and export
■ Country: Republic of Tunisia / Kingdom of Morocco sumption i.e. value chain of local products. Through this comprehen- of high value-added agricultural products in Tunisia and Morocco.
■ Research Institutions in Tunisia and Morocco: sive approach, we implement an integrated studies based on scientific
The National Agronomic Institute of Tunisia (Tunisia) /
Institut Agricole et Vétérinaire Hassan II (Morocco) etc.
evidence for the development of seeds for technology and contribute
■ Research Institutions in Japan: University of Tsukuba / Kyoto University / Kyushu to develop high value-added functional food and pharmaceutical
University products. Finally, we aim to create new industries producing materials
■ Reference data: http://www.jst.go.jp/global/english/kadai/h2706_tunisia.html 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.

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Earthquake and Tsunami Disaster Mitigation in the Marmara Region
Survey the Marmara
and Disaster Education in Turkey
Disaster
Prevention and
Sea seismic gap and
Mitigation
prepare society for giant
earthquakes and tsunamis!

Promotion of construction work for disaster mitigation

Principal Investigator
Principal Research Scientist, Principal Investigator Study
Dr. KANEDA Yoshiyuki Prof. Dr. Haluk Ozener Evacuation drill!

Japan Republic of Turkey

Determine earthquake
Japan Agency for Director, Kandilli Observatory resistance standards
Marine-Earth Science and and Earthquake Research
Technology Institute, Bogazici University

Advantage of Joint Research

Inland earthquakes that are forecasted to take place in the Marmara Sea in
Install Ocean
Turkey also occur frequently in various areas in Japan, such as the Bottom Simulation of natural disasters
Kumamoto Earthquake. This research helps develop scenarios for such Seismographs Create levees
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

Check against
studies to promote surveys that develop scenarios of earthquakes and tsu- new standards
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. Emergency stock OK!

The Bosporus as seen from

Glimpse at research
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 first 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.
The North Anatolian Fault System.
There is a seismic gap (a gap in
the record of earthquakes) near
the Marmara Sea.
■ Adoption Fiscal Year: FY 2012
■ 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
■ Research Period: 5 Years
■ Reference data: http://www.jst.go.jp/global/english/kadai/h2408_turkey.html
the leading Turkish
counterpart research
institution KOERI. It connects
to the project site, the
Marmara Sea.
Promotion and spread of disaster prevention and mitigation education
Evacuation preparation
Joint Coordination
Committee
New ocean bottom Members
seismograph (OBS). This
newer OBS allows for longer
observations than previous
models and is easy to
maintain.
Providing a scientific basis we will advance
Using simulations to visualize sea-bottom disaster education, and it can be applied to
observations and other research results earthquake research in Japan
Urban Istanbul has both traditional
streets and high-rise buildings. Not all
buildings are earthquake-resistant. The Marmara Sea region has a high population density, and includes The project will raise the accuracy and speed of existing real-time
Istanbul, the center of Turkey’s economy. However, under the sea is earthquake and tsunami analysis in Turkey. Through progress in disas-
there a seismic gap associated with a giant earthquake. Considering ter education based on scientific evidence, we will aim to raise the
the level of damage caused by the 1999 Izmit earthquake in the neigh- people’s awareness of disaster, and by means of joint proposal for
boring region to the east, the risk in Marmara is large. Despite that risk, disaster management, will attempt to extend the benefits of the
Turkey still has many outstanding issues for disaster mitigation, includ- research outcomes to the whole of Turkey. The research will also assist
ing building structures that are not compliant with seismic codes. This in elucidating the mechanisms of earthquakes anticipated in Japan,
project will make seismic observations of the sea-bottom and sur- such as Tokyo metropolitan near-field earthquakes and the intercon-
rounding regions, and produce simulations that make the disaster risk nected Tokai, Tonankai, and Nankai earthquakes.
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.

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Development of Rapid Diagnostics and the Establishment of an Alert System
for Outbreaks of Yellow Fever and Rift Valley Fever in Kenya
Using Mobile Phones to
Infectious
Diseases
Control
Quickly Contain Arbovirus
Outbreaks!
se
disea
tious
Infec a k !
re
outb

Diagnosis does not

require a doctor –
anyone with knowledge
Mosquitoes transmit Rapid diagnosis using point-of-care test kits can conduct test
virus to other regions
Principal Investigator Principal Investigator
Prof. Prof. That was
Kouichi MORITA Matilu Mwau quick – I’ll send
the results!
Japan Republic of Kenya
Result sent
Institute of Tropical Medicine, Director, The Centre for
Nagasaki University Infections and Parasitic A positive result!
I’d better send
Disease Control Research, the result!
Kenya Medical Research
Institute (KEMRI)

Outbreak warning transmitted

Advantage of Joint Research

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 find-
ings can then be utilized in research and development or disease control strategies.
Test results
received

Using a range of scientific 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 Development and practicalization of test kits
also helping to develop the skills of the young Kenyan researchers who will continue
working to develop and improve researches on infectious disease control

I don’t feel too good.

Glimpse at research
Someone nearby was
infected so we need to
Evidence-Based Approach Expanded the Co-
operative Network
After the effectiveness of the mobile phone–based
“mSOS” outbreak alert system was scientifically veri-
fied, 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.
■ 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
Distribute test kits to I’d better get tested.
regional facilities
get tested!
Development of alert system to prevent spread of outbreaks
mSOS training
Applying Japanese diagnostic techniques to
develop simple test kits for the detection of Establishing an outbreak alert system
infectious diseases in Africa on a nationwide level
Group photo of
mSOS training
Outbreaks of zoonotic arboviral diseases* including yellow fever and In a joint project with the Kenyan Ministry of Health and Kenyan univer-
Rift Valley fever are frequent in Kenya and other African countries. We sities we developed an outbreak alert system named “mSOS” which
are working to apply diagnostic technology developed in Nagasaki utilizes mobile phones’ short messaging service (SMS). The effective-
University to produce affordable and rapid diagnostic kits including ness of this system, which enables swift collaboration between
point-of-care (POC) test kits simple enough for bedside use at regional regional medical institutions and the central Ministry of Health, has
healthcare facilities. These kits will facilitate early identification of dis- been confirmed through experimental studies. In collaboration with the
ease outbreaks. An outbreak early warning system that utilizes mobile WHO and other international organizations, we aim to set up the sys-
phones is currently being established to prevent large-scale outbreaks tem on a nationwide level, develop human resources and share this
by effectively and rapidly relay information from peripheral areas to the technology with neighboring countries in future to create an interna-
central government. tional outbreak alert system for rapid containment of outbreaks.
* Viral diseases spread to people and vertebrate animals through
arthropod vectors such as mosquitoes and ticks.

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(Global-scale Environmental Issues)

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Environment/Energy
(Global-scale Environmental Issues)
Environment/Energy
（Global-scale Environmental Issues）

25

Environment/Energy
（Low Carbon Society/Energy） Bioresources

33 39

Disaster Prevention and Infectious

Mitigation Diseases Control

47 53

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Environment/Energy
(Global-scale Environmental Issues)
= Establishment of Environmentally Sound Management of Construction Adoption Fiscal Year FY 2017 Adoption Fiscal Year FY 2016
= Development of Next-Generation Sustainable Land Management
and Demolition Waste and Its Wise Utilization for Environmental
(SLM) Framework to Combat Desertification =
Pollution Control and for New Recycled Construction Materials =

Recycle 50% of construction and Principal Investigator

Prof. KAWAMOTO Ken
An innovative transdisciplinary approach to Principal Investigator
Prof. TSUNEKAWA Atsushi
demolition waste Graduate School of Science and
Engineering, Saitama University
fighting desertification Arid Land Research Center,
Tottori University

Federal
Socialist Democratic
Sound management and recycling of construction and demolition waste, and Republic of
Vietnam Proposing a framework for next-generation sustainable land management (SLM) Republic of
Ethiopia
development of new technology The project will propose a framework for next-generation SLM in Ethiopia, incor-
The volume of construction and demolition waste (CDW) produced from urban Principal Investigator porating effects such as enhanced prevention of soil erosion, improvement of land Principal Investigator

development is rapidly increasing in Asian countries including Vietnam. This Dr. Nguyen Hoang Giang productivity and increasing local residents’ income. Research sites will be set up Associate Prof.
Director of International Cooperation in three different areas (highland, midland and lowland) in the Upper Blue Nile Basin, Enyew Adgo
project will promote sound management and recycling of construction waste in Department, NUCE
which suffers from serious soil erosion caused by rainfall so as to develop practices College of Agriculture and
Vietnam by establishment of guidelines for treatment of construction waste and Environmental Science,
standard of quality for recycled materials, and development of technologies for and technologies for improving land productivity by reducing soil erosion and Bahir Dar University

using the materials (water purification and permeable subbase). We will propose
a strategic business model to boost recycling and review its effectiveness with a
local pilot program.
A resource circulation system that can realize Vietnam’s
national strategy
Vietnam’s national strategy goal for 2025 is to recycle 50% of CDW. We
aim to contribute by building a platform for a resource circulation system
for sound management and recycling of CDW in Hanoi, and through
business application of the new technologies and business models.
Construction and demolition waste
management facility in Hanoi
Demolition site in Hanoi introducing crop-livestock production systems as well as linking such efforts to
Loss of land surface improving the livelihoods of local residents.
due to gully erosion
Contribution to reduction of soil erosion, improvement of
Water quality survey at solid waste
management center in Hanoi land productivity and local residents’ livelihoods
Various SLM practices targeted to fight desertification 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
Field work done by hand study sites and beyond such as to the entire Blue Nile Basin and other
arid regions of the world that are experiencing similar problems.

Research Institutions in Vietnam National University of Civil Engineering(NUCE) / Ministry of Construction (MOC) / Institute of Strategy and Policy on Natural Resources and environment Research Institutions in Ethiopia Bahir Dar University
(ISPONRE) / Hanoi University of Science and Technology(HUST) / Hanoi Department of Construction (Hanoi DOC) / Haiphong Department of Natural
Resources and Environment (Haiphong DONRE) Research Institutions in Japan Tottori University / Shimane University / The University of Tokyo
Research Institutions in Japan Saitama University / Center for Environmental Science in Saitama / National Institute for Environmental Studies Woman cooking with
Research Period 5 Years Research Period 5 Years
a baby on her back

Adoption Fiscal Year FY 2017 Adoption Fiscal Year FY 2016

= Co-creation of Innovative Forest Resources Management Combining = Comprehensive Assessment and Conservation of Blue Carbon
Ecological Methods and Indigenous Knowledge = Ecosystems and Their Services in the Coral Triangle (Blue CARES) =

Creating the future of African tropical Principal Investigator

Associate Prof.
Contribute to the conservation of coastal Principal Investigator
Prof. NADAOKA Kazuo
rainforests with local people YASUOKA Hirokazu
The Center for African Area Studies,
ecosystems and mitigation of global warming School of Environment and Society,
Tokyo Institute of Technology
Kyoto University
through blue carbon !
Baka pygmy man Seagrasses bed play Republic
Republic of
smoking bushmeat Using a combination of indigenous and scientific knowledge to Cameroon
another important role in
blue carbon sequestration Elucidation of blue carbon dynamics and assessment of ecosystem of the
Philippines
and storage
design resource management model with ownership by services based on new methodologies and framework
residents Principal Investigator
Chief Research Officer
Focusing on blue carbon, which is biological carbon sequestrated by coastal-marine Principal Investigator
Associate Prof.
Sustainable use of natural resources is essential for the future of rainforests in southeast ecosystems, in the Philippines and Indonesia located in the Coral Triangle as the world
Dr. TCHATAT Mathurin Ariel Blanco
Cameroon. This project will make accurate estimate of wildlife habitat density using center of biodiversity, this project aims to evaluate and predict the functions and dynam-
Institute of Agricultural Research for Department of Geodetic Engineering
camera trap and design a sustainable management model centering on monitoring by Development ics of the blue carbon ecosystems for the carbon capture and sequestration. For this (DGE), University of the Philippines
purpose, we will develop an innovative and integrated monitoring/modeling system and Diliman
residents. A sustainable model for promising non-timber forest products (NTFPs) will
be built by standardizing production and processing methods. Operators will be educated to ensure the carry out the comprehensive assessment of blue carbon ecosystem services. In addition,
model to be established in the region and the implementation process will be proposed to the Cameroon a “core-and-network” system will be built for sustainable nation-wide network-based Republic of
Indonesia
government. monitoring and associated human resource development.

Preserve biodiversity with sustainable management of wildlife and non-timber Underwater

Establish and propose “Blue Carbon Principal Investigator

forest products
seagrass meadow
Strategy” and develop a framework Director Riyanto Basuki

The establishment of forest resource management based on proactive participation by local residents will for its implementation Marine research center, Agency for
Marine and Fisheries Research and
Human Resources, Ministry of Marine
promote preservation of biodiversity in the rain forests of Congo Basin. Also, utilization of diverse forest Based on various surveys, model system development and analyses, the project Affairs and Fisheries
resources including wildlife and non-timber products as well as improvement in Girls drying Irvingia gabonensis will establish and propose “Blue Carbon Strategy”, with its effective implementation
nuts, the most important NTFP
lives of local residents through commercialization of forest products can be scheme arrangement, as a local-global integrated strategy to conserve coastal
Survey conducted in the mangrove forests
achieved in a sustainable manner. ecosystems and improve their resilience, which will enhance blue carbon seques- of Busuanga Island, Palawan, Philippines
tration, and thereby contribute to improving the global environment.

Research Institutions in Cameroon Institute of Agricultural Research for Development(IRAD) / Research Institutions in Philippines: University of the Philippines Diliman
Cameroon The University of Dschang Philippines and Indonesia Indonesia: Agency for Marine Affairs and Fisheries Research and Development, Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries (KKP- AMAFRAD) /
Meeting with local people at Institute Teknologi Bandung (ITB)
Research Institutions in Japan The Center for African Area Studies / Kyoto University 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 Nature
project site on forest resource
Research Period 5 Years monitoring method Research Period 5 Years

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(Global-scale Environmental Issues)
= Strengthening of the Environmental Radiation Control and Adoption Fiscal Year FY 2016 Adoption Fiscal Year FY 2015
= Visualization of Impact of Chronic/Latent
Legislative Basis for the Environmental Remediation of
Chemical Hazard and Geo-Ecological Remediation =
Radioactively Contaminated Sites =

Enable safe and effective management of Principal Investigator

Prof. NANBA Kenji
Solve the Lead (Pb) Contamination Problem Principal Investigator
Prof. ISHIZUKA Mayumi
the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone Faculty of Symbiotic Systems Science /
Institute of Environmental Radioactivity
through a Multi-disciplinary Approach! Graduate School of Veterinary Medicine,
Hokkaido University
at Fukushima University

Studying soil Republic of

Enhance monitoring for understanding changes in the dynamics of Ukraine and plant conditions
at the research site
Optimizing contaminant removal methods, quantifying Zambia

radionuclides that may be caused by recent environmental changes (Kabwe region)

economic effects based on health risk assessments
The Exclusion Zone surrounding Chernobyl Nuclear Power Station is contaminated by radiocesium Principal Investigator In Zambia, where lead (Pb) contamination is a serious problem, we are working to elucidate Principal Investigator
Director General, Prof. Luke E Mumba
and various other radioactive materials, which are still having a devastating impact even 31 years the contamination mechanisms and risks posed to the ecosystem and humans. Then, by
Serhii Kirieiev Vice Chancellor,
Present status of the cooling pond
and Chernobyl’s sarcophagus
since the accident. The water level of the Chernobyl Cooling Pond is diminishing till 6 m lower visualizing the economic losses involved, we aim to link this to the development of con- The University of Zambia
State Specialized Enterprise
level since the circulation pump has been stopped in 2014, that will provide changes in the water ‘ECOCENTRE” tamination prevention measures and environmental remediation technologies. In addition
environment and surrounding ecosystem. In addition, there is concern that the frequent occurrence of forest fires will also have to conducting studies by remote sensing, characterizing soil and plants through surface
an impact on the transport of radioactive materials. The project aims to support the enhancement of monitoring and prediction studies, identifying lead contamination mechanisms in humans, visualizing health hazards
of the environmental dynamics of radionuclides by taking the above-mentioned factors into account. and economic risks, and establishing environmental remediation technologies, we will
also work to construct monitoring systems and foster the sustainable development of
Strengthening the management of the Exclusion Zone through enhanced monitoring experts in the necessary fields through capacity building initiatives.
and model predictions
Contribution to the reduction of contamination through
Recently, the Ukrainian Government provides the efforts to restructure the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone with the aim of more Working with Zambian researchers on

effective land utilization rather than the resettling of refugees, since radioactive nuclides with a far longer lifetime than cesium
preliminary studies into soil contamination
remediation technologies in the Kabwe region
environmental remediation and assessment of health and
-137* exist in this area. Land use purposes under consideration include waste management, operation of solar panels and
Briefing on the status of
economic risks!
designation as a wildlife reserve to protect the wild animals that have increased in population. It is expected that the findings Fukushima at SAUEZM Through these initiatives, we aim to achieve a reduction in lead levels in the younger generation who will shape
of this project, such as environmental dynamics of radionuclides materials and estimated exposure to radiation of workers Zambia’s future (particularly infants), and the adoption of new protocols for environmental remediation and health
that enter this area, will be useful in facilitating the effective management of the Exclusion Zone. risk assessment in Zambia as part of national policy. In future, we hope these efforts will ultimately contribute to
* Cesium -137: A radionuclide with a mass number of 137. Its half-life period is estimated to be about 30 years.
countermeasures against metal pollution—a major global hazard that is primarily centered in Africa.

Research Institutions in Ukraine 12 Organizations including Ecocentre, Research Institutions in Zambia University of Zambia
Chernobyl and 12 other Ukrainian R&D institutes
Research Institutions in Japan Hokkaido University Conducting studies into livestock and
Research Institutions in Japan Fukushima University / University of Tsukuba
Forest fire experiment Research Period 5 Years poultry with Zambian researchers
Research Period 5 Years

= Development and Implementation of New Damage Assessment Adoption Fiscal Year FY 2016 Adoption Fiscal Year FY 2015
= Advancing Co-design of Integrated Strategies with
Process in Agricultural Insurance as Adaptation to Climate Change
Adaptation to Climate Change =
for Food Security =

Damage assessment based on human eyes and Principal Investigator

Associate Prof.
Create an Adaptation Plan to Reduce Present Principal Investigator
Prof. OKI Taikan
sensors to mitigate economic losses to HONGO Chiharu
Integrated Research Field of
Water Risks and Future Climate Change Damage! Institute of Industrial Science,
The University of Tokyo

agricultural producers Remote Sensing Division,

Center for Environmental Remote
Sensing, Chiba University

Kingdom of
Development and implementation of an efficient method for damage assessment Republic of
Flooding in Pathum
Thani
Applying observation and forecasting technology to flood Thailand

utilizing spatial information Indonesia

risk management transdisciplinarily
Specifically targeted at Indonesia, which has launched an agricultural insurance system The advance of climate change is concerned to increase flood risk such as the large Principal Investigator
Associate Prof. Tanya Kietwa
for rice producers, the project aims to “contribute to future food security on an interna- Principal Investigator scale flooding that occurred in the Chao Phraya River Basin in the Central Thailand
tional basis by supporting the improvement of agricultural insurance as a means of Prof. Baba Barus in 2011. To reduce these risks, we are working to combine in-situ and satellite obser- Faculty of Engineering,
Kasetsart University
adapting to climate change, thus increasing the adoption of agricultural insurance.” It Faculty of Agriculture, vations with numerical simulation technology to provide early warning information,
Bogor Agricultural University
also aims to realize the implementation of objective and efficient damage assessment encourage appropriate land usage, combine an effective range of initiatives such as
covering wide area, the core of agricultural insurance system, changes in operational rules for reservoirs, and promote dialog with government,
Rice fields damaged by establishing new assessment method utilizing spatial infor- Soil Survey on-site citizens, and other stakeholders to construct an adaptation strategy that provides
from the drought
mation from such as satellites, drones, GIS and other sources. the maximum benefit to society at large.

Enhancement of agricultural insurance system as a means of adapting Contribution to the development and realization of an appropriate adaptation
to climate change and realization of sustainable agriculture strategy, ideally with the potential for expansion to neighboring countries.
A more efficient damage assessment method can be built by utilizing satellites and drones, com- We aim to contribute to the smooth construction and realization of a climate change adaptation strategy for
pared to assessment methods relying on eye inspection. By improving insurance system to meet the Kingdom of Thailand by developing the technologies and co-design methods required to develop an
the needs of Southeast Asia and increasing their adoption, economic damage from climate change to integrated adaptation strategy, establishing best practices, and fostering human resources in the field of
agricultural producers can be mitigated, thereby contributing to the establishment of a support system to adaptation. In addition, we aim to propose effective, sustainable solutions to climate change that can also
ensure sustainable production and food security. be applied in neighboring South East Asian nations.
Conducting a spectrum study
on salinated land

Research Institutions in Indonesia Bogor Agricultural University / Udayana University / West Java Provincial Research Institutions in Thailand Kasetsart University / Office of Natural Resources and Environmental Policy and Plannning / Royal Irrigation Department / Thai Meteorological Department
Agriculture Office / Badung District Agriculture Office in Bali Province Research Institutions in Japan The University of Tokyo / Hokkaido University / Tohoku University / Ibaraki University / National Institute for Environmental Studies / Tokyo Institute of
Research Institutions in Japan Chiba University / The University of Tokyo / Tohoku University / Nihon University Technology / Nagoya University / Toyama Prefectural University / Kyoto University / Nagasaki University / Tohoku Institute of Technology / Gifu University
Group photo after the survey
Research Period 5 Years Research Period 5 Years
(Farmers, Community Members, Chiba
University, and Udayana University)

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Environment/Energy
(Global-scale Environmental Issues)
Adoption Fiscal Year FY 2015 Adoption Fiscal Year FY 2013
= Establishment of Environmental Conservation = Hydro-microbiological Approach for
Platform of Tonle Sap Lake = Water Security in Kathmandu Valley, Nepal =

Conserve the Aquatic Environment of Tonle Principal Investigator

Associate Prof.
Provide a Reliable Supply of Safe, Secure Principal Investigator
Prof. KAZAMA Futaba
Sap Lake by Developing an Integrated YOSHIMURA Chihiro
School of Environment and Society,
Water to the Area Surrounding Katmandu Interdisciplinary Research Centre for
River Basin Environment, Graduate

Water-Quality Model! Tokyo Institute of Technology Faculty of Interdisciplinary Research,

University of Yamanashi

モロッコ
Kingdom of Federal
Understanding processes determining lake water quality and associated risks, and 王国
Cambodia Ensuring water security through an optimal treatment system based on water Democratic
Republic of
developing water environment analytical tool. security diagnosis Nepal

Tonle Sap Lake is one of the world’s most precious ecosystems and an important aquatic environment. However, this Principal Investigator This project is creating water security maps of the area surrounding Katmandu, which has limited energy and water Principal Investigator
Dr. OM Romny Prof. Narendra Man Shakya
environment is changing due to the deterioration of water quality and the decline in biological resources. Working with resources, evaluating water by combining three factors—water quantity, quality, and microorganisms. Based on this
Director,
local researchers in Cambodia, we are investigating Tonle Sap Lake and its surrounding area to develop a hydraulic/water Institute of Technology of Cambodia
information, researchers determine the type of water treatment equipment to use, and on what scale to deploy it. With Institute of Engineering, Department of
Civil Engineering, Tribhuvan University
quality model (water environment analytical tool) for the lake and propose the aim of constructing a small-scale, energy-saving, and highly efficient water treatment
environmental conservation plans focusing on health and ecological system suited to the local conditions of Katmandu, the project also aims to improve on the
risks. We will also establishing Tonle Sap Water Environmental Platform speed and functionality of traditional water treatment technologies, which use biofilm,
through which researchers, administrative organizations, and citizens constructed wetlands, and soil/sand filtration.
can co-work and co-design for conserving the lake environment.
Turning the Katmandu model into a global water business!
Establishment of a framework for Moving forward with this research will make it possible to provide
conservation of the lake environment using a stable supply of safe, secure water to Katmandu at low cost.
Furthermore, if the ‘Katmandu model’ established by this
water environment analytical tool
research spreads within Nepal and throughout Asian nations with
Utilizing water environment analytical tool, we will propose water similar regional conditions, it can be developed as a new brand
Eutrophication
of Tonle Sap Lake environment conservation plans designed to maintain health and into a global water business.
ecological risks sufficiently low, taking into account factors such Monitoring local well water.
Tonle Sap Lake’s
as population growth, climate change, and so forth. By combining the analytical tool with the Tonle Sap Water Environmental bounty
Platform, we well contribute to the sustainable development of Tonle Sap Lake as well as the Mekong River Basin.
People gathering at a communal water fountain.
This is an important place for residents, because even
Research Institutions in Cambodia Institute of Technology of Cambodia / Royal University of Phnom Penh Research Institutions in Nepal Tribhuvan University (TU), etc.
when water is available, the fountains only supplies
Research Institutions in Japan Tokyo Institute of Technology / Yamagata University / Institute for Global Environmental Strategies (IGES) Research Institutions in Japan University of Yamanashi water for a few hours each day. During the dry season,
it is commonplace for lines to form every day.
Research Period 5 Years Research Period 5 Years

= Research on the Integration System of Spatial Environment Adoption Fiscal Year FY 2014 Adoption Fiscal Year FY 2013
= Biodiversity Conservation in Amazon based on
Analyses and Advanced Metal Recovery to Ensure Sustainable
a New Concept of “Field Museum” =
Resource Development =

Sustainable Development of Mineral Resources Principal Investigator

Prof. ISHIYAMA Daizo
Conserving the Precious Nature of the Amazon Principal Investigator
Prof. KOHSHIMA Shiro
via Advanced Environmental Technologies Faculty of International Resource
Science, Akita University
Basin with a New Field Museum Concept Wildlife Research Center,
Kyoto University

Federative
Republic of
Detoxifying mining wastes and wastewater, making them available as resources Serbia Contributing to sustainable regional development while conserving the Amazonian Republic of
Brazil

In and around the mining center of Bor in Serbia, mining and metallurgical activities have produced waste material that ecosystem
contains metals, leading to environmental pollution issues. This project aims to conduct fact-finding surveys of the pol- Principal Investigator The precious Amazonian ecosystem in the outskirts of Manaus, Brazil is in danger. It is here that a Field Museum Network, Principal Investigator
lution and develop technologies to recover metal from mining waste and wastewater, thereby establishing methods of Executive Manager
consisting of facilities for observational studies of nature and a nature reserve, has been established. In addition to con- Dr. Vera M. F. da Silva
resource development that are environmentally-friendly. It is also working on ways of recycling the recovered metals, with Zoran Stevanovic National Institute for Amazonian
ducting research that makes use of bio-logging* and other cutting-edge Japanese technol- Research (INPA)
the aim of ensuring that environmental measures become a sustainable system. Furthermore, the project builds capacity Mining and Metallurgy Institute Bor
ogy and establishing methods of conserving ecosystems, this project aims to achieve
in the form of local researchers able to deal with environmental issues, and represents a contribution to Serbia’s economic sustainable development of the local society and economy through ecotourism and other
development through mining. means. In addition, the project is attempting to develop programs for environmental edu-
Promoting environmentally friendly resource development 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
to secure a stable supply of resources cameras and sensors to animals.
Waste material recycling and environmental restoration
technologies have general applicability, and are of poten-
A model of coexistence between humanity and nature centered
tial benefit in areas engaged in resource development on field museums!
worldwide. Environmentally friendly resource development In addition to conserving the precious nature of the Amazon, the establishment
A rescued baby sloth.
Sampling flotation tailings is possible in every nation. Environmental preservation is of the Field Museum Network also makes possible the building of social
Once it has recovered its health,
and wastewater with one of the most significant challenges for resource-rich it will be returned to the INPA forest.
systems that are economically sustainable. The deployment of this model to
local project members
countries, and ensuring that the environment is protected other tropical countries and regions dealing with the problem of the destruc-
leads to a stable supply of resources. tion of nature due to urbanization could contribute to conservation of the global ecosystem and biodiversity.
Onsite analysis to measure arsenic
Boto: Amazon river dolphin.
levels in river water samples
Researchers use advanced equipment to study
sounds and animal behavior in the water.
Research Institutions in Serbia Mining and Metallurgy Institute Bor / Technical Faculty-Bor, University of Belgrade Research Institutions in Brazil National Institute of Amazonian Research (INPA)
Research Institutions in Japan Akita University / Japan Space Systems / Mitsui Mineral Development Engineering Co., Ltd. Research Institutions in Japan Kyoto University / Research Institute for Humanity and Nature
Research Period 5 Years Research Period 5 Years

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Environment/Energy Environment/Energy
(Global-scale Environmental Issues) (Low Carbon Society/Energy)
Adoption Fiscal Year FY 2013
= Development of Clean and Efficient Utilization of
Low Rank Coals and Biomass by Solvent Treatment =

Turning Low-grade Lignite and Principal Investigator

Specially Appointed Prof.
Rice Straw into Carbon Fiber! MIURA Koichi
Institute of Advanced Energy,
Kyoto University

Kingdom of
New solvent treatment can easily convert lignite and rice straw into useful materials Thailand

In Thailand and other Southeast Asian nations, efficient use of low-grade carbon resources,
such as brown coal (lignite) and various types of biomass waste, is an urgent issue. This Principal Investigator
project aims to achieve efficient dewatering and upgrading of low-grade carbon resources Vice-Rector
by treating them with solvents under mild conditions of about 350°C and 2MPa, and to Bundit Fungtammasan
manufacture useful products from the clean materials that are produced by the solvent King Mongkut's University of
Technology, Thonburi
treatment. Making this new technology available will enable techniques for efficient use
of low-grade fossil resources and biomass to be widely adopted throughout the world.

SATREPS 2018
Contributing to lowering global CO2 emission through efficient
use of resources
Lignite and rice straw are low-grade materials with only 45% to 70% carbon. Researchers

Thailand produces masses of rice
straw, and lignite is obtained
Environment/Energy
have discovered that a solvent treatment can convert them into upgraded materials that
can be used to efficiently manufacture carbon fiber and liquid fuel. If methods of efficiently
using peat and other low-grade carbon resources spread throughout Southeast Asian

(Low Carbon Society/Energy)

by open-pit mining. nations as a result, this project will have helped in resolving global energy and environ-
mental issues.

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 Carbon fiber
Research Institutions in Japan Kyoto University / Akita University / Central Research Institute of Electric Power Industry / manufactured from
Kobe Steel, Ltd. rice straw
Research Period 5 Years

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Environment/Energy
(Low Carbon Society/Energy)
Adoption Fiscal Year FY 2017 Adoption Fiscal Year FY 2016
= Thermoluminescence Techniques in Geothermal Exploration and = Comprehensive Conversion of Biomass and Waste to Super Clean
Integrated Evaluation System of Geothermal Reservoir = Fuels by New Solid Catalysts =

Identify and promote use of geothermal reservoir Principal Investigator

Prof. TSUCHIYA Noriyoshi
Producing liquid fuel from botanical resources Principal Investigator
Prof. TSUBAKI Noritatsu
with leading-edge exploration technology Dean, Graduate school of Environmen-
tal Studies, Tohoku University
to solve both resource scarcity and global Graduate School of Science and
Engineering for Research,

warming simultaneously! University of Toyama

Republic of Kingdom of
Promote development of geothermal energy by applying El Salvador Conduct research and develop
technology through operation tests and
Development of gasification and catalyst technologies to Thailand

the latest exploration methods prototype production.

convert biomass resources into liquid fuel
El Salvador does not have oil resources, making the development of renewable Principal Investigator In Thailand, a tropical agricultural country, large amounts of agricultural residues including Principal Investigator
Prof. Francisco Alarcón Prof. Tharapong Vitidsant
energy essential for energy security. Interest in utilization and technological those from processing of agricultural products are being wasted. The project aims to create
Dean, Faculty of Engineering and Department of Chemical Technology,
development of geothermal energy as base load power source* is gaining Architecture, Universidad de El Salvador
renewable energy resources as an alternative to fossil fuels by developing gasification Chulalongkorn University / Head,
momentum. This project will promote geothermal development in the country technologies to obtain gas from such agricultural residues and catalyst technologies to Center of Fuels and Energy from Biomass
by efficient exploration of geothermal reservoir at a reasonable cost using convert the gas to liquid fuel. We will not only develop technologies for characterization
Ahuachapán Geothermal Power Plant
thermoluminescence method developed in Japan. An integrated QGIS system of resources, conversion to gas suitable for catalytic reaction, and cata-
will be developed to conduct research on potential geothermal reservoirs. lytic conversion of gas to diesel, gasoline, LPG or methanol, but will also build a platform for the social
* Base load power source: Power source that can supply certain volume of power stably at a low cost regardless of season, weather or time of day implementation of these technologies through verification of product utilization characteristics as well as
human resource development. Examine the production
Contribute to geothermal power development and CO2 Geothermal Borehole at process at Thailand’s

emissions reduction in Latin America

Ahuachapán
Contribute to solving resource and environmental issues by producing liquid research institution.

This project will promote geothermal energy in El Salvador by selection of four fuel from renewable energy resources as an alternative to fossil fuels.
prospective sites, and application and review of the newly developed technology. Alternative fuels to fossil fuels and chemical products from abundant biomass resources are produced in
Furthermore, the national geothermal power generator LaGeo will conduct explo- Thailand. The obtained biofuels will serve to improve Thailand’s energy self-sufficiency ratio, promote Conduct an on-site survey on the
ration using thermoluminescence in Latin American countries, which is expected agriculture and rural communities, and conserve the environment of Thailand. In the future, it will also availability of biomass material and
their processing.
to contribute to geothermal power development and reduction of CO2 emissions contribute to the development of fuel production from biomass that does not compete with the food
across Latin America. supply and prevent global warming by the use of alternative fuels to fossil fuels.

Research Institutions in El Salvador Universidad de El Salvador / LaGeo Research Institutions in Thailand Chulalongkorn University / Northern Renewable Energy Co., Ltd / PTT
Research Institutions in Japan Tohoku University / The National Institute of Advanced Research Institutions in Japan University of Toyama / Japan Coal Energy Center (JCOAL) /
Industrial Science and Technology (AIST) / Iwate University / Geothermal Engineering Co. Field Survey at Ahuachapán JXTG Nippon Oil & Energy Corporation / Tomoe Shokai Co., Ltd.
Research Period 5 Years 　Research Period 5 Years

Adoption Fiscal Year FY 2017 = Smart Cities Development for Emerging Countries by Multimodal Adoption Fiscal Year FY 2016
= Smart Transport Strategy for Thailand 4.0 = Transport System Based on Sensing, Network and Big Data
Analysis of Regional Transportation =

Realizing better quality of life and Principal Investigator

Prof. HAYASHI Yoshitsugu
Create Revolutionary solution for severe traffic Principal Investigator
General Manager
low-carbon society Director, Center for Sustainable
Development and Global Smart City
congestion in super power India TSUBOI Tsutomu
Global Business Development Office,
(SDGS-City) , Chubu University Nagoya Electric Works Co., Ltd.

Kingdom of Streets of Hyderabad

Leap-frog growth based on smart transport strategy Thailand suffering from traffic congestion Realizing a modal shift of urban transportation towards a low- India
on a daily basis
Thailand aims to become a value generating economy in 20 years with the carbon society through traffic analysis
Thailand 4.0 National Strategy. However, traffic congestion in the mega-city Principal Investigator With the rapid economic growth in emerging countries, particularly India, the negative
Bangkok deprives its citizens of significant time, and increases global Prof. THANARUK Principal Investigator
impacts of increasing transportation such as environmental disruption and fatal accidents Prof. Zafar Khan
warming, environment, and health risks. A growth strategy based on smart Theeramunkong
have become a growing social concern. The actual traffic conditions are difficult to grasp Indian Institute of Technology
transport strategy supported by cyber-technology will be designed to real- Head, Intelligent Informatics and
Service Innovation Research Center at present. The project aims to grasp the situation of urban traffic by analyzing big data Hyderabad (IITH)
ize a better quality of life for citizens and low-carbon, low-environmental Thammasat University collected with the latest sensing technologies. The objective is to realize a low-carbon,
load society, and implemented in the main street of Bangkok under the smart-mobility society by building a multi-modal system which utilizing appropriate trans-
Sukhumvit Model. portation in city with more usage of public transportation with sufficient feeder.
Testing general object
Rush hour traffic blocks the road
recognition with
360-degree camera shot Contribute to Thailand 4.0 and SDGs preventing vehicles from moving
forward on a green light Accelerating a modal shift in India and building a sustainable
with Sukhumvit Model at Asok intersection
urban transport system
The Sukhumvit Model is an urban experiment aiming to achieve “Economy for the people” Starting with the larger cities of India, the project aims to establish a reliable and
(Thailand 4.0) with “No one left behind” (SDGs). It shifts the focus of transport policy from infra- common approach for grasping the traffic situation across India by building a system
structure development (road or railway) to the needs of diverse citizens, young or old, male or that effectively utilizes mobile devices which has been already widely used in the
female, rich or poor, etc. For a better lifestyle, AI will be used to develop a system enabling countries. This may lead to the formation of a consortium to realize urban transporta-
seamless selection and combinations of time, mode and route of transport such as walking, tion systems suitable for emerging countries and facilitate a modal shift.
personal mobility and railway. 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.
Research Institutions in Thailand Thammasat University / Kasetsart University / Chulalongkorn University / NECTEC / AIT Research Institutions in India India Institutes of Technology Hyderabad
Research Institutions in Japan Chubu University / University of Tokyo / Osaka University / Kagawa University / Meijo University / Research Institutions in Japan Nagoya Electric Works Co., Ltd. / Indian Institute of Technology,
Hyderabad, where the testbed is
Nippon Engineering Consultants Co. / Mitsubishi UFJ Research and Consulting Co. College of Science and Technology / Nihon University planned to be built.
Tuk Tuks (auto rickshaw)
Research Period 5 Years in Bangkok Research Period 5 Years A model will be developed here and used
for demonstration in Ahmadabad.

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Environment/Energy
(Low Carbon Society/Energy)
Adoption Fiscal Year FY 2015 = Technology Development of Steam-spot Detection and Sustainable Adoption Fiscal Year FY 2014
= Producing Biomass Energy and Material through Revegetation of
Resource Use for Large Enhancement of Geothermal Power
Alang-alang (Imperata cylindrica) Fields =
Generation in Indonesia =

Use Advanced Technology to Turn Tropical Grassy Principal Investigator

Prof. UMEZAWA Toshiaki
Utilize Renewable Geothermal Energy for Principal Investigator
Prof. KOIKE Katsuaki
Wasteland into a Sustainable Biomass Treasure Resarch Institute for Sustainable
Humanosphere, Kyoto University
a Low-carbon Society Graduate School of Engineering,
Kyoto University

Trove in Harmony with Environmental Restoration!

Republic of Geothermal manifestations
Republic of
Sorghum plantations A comprehensive approach spanning restoration of soil to Indonesia around the Wayang Windu site.
Working with instructors and graduate
Accurately specifying spots suitable for power generation and Indonesia

the development of applications for biomass products students at Bandung Institute of Technology
to survey and analyze subsurface promoting use of geothermal resources
temperature, minerals, volcanic gas,
Grassland that has emerged in the space left by felled tropical natural forest has been Principal Investigator and hydrothermal fluids. Indonesia is a volcanic country with one of the world’s greatest potentials for geothermal Principal Investigator
Dr. Didik Widyatmoko Prof. Sudarto Notosiswojo
difficult to convert to agricultural or forest land. To address this problem, we aim to power generation. From criteria of power output and temporal stability, geothermal is
Director, Bogor Botanic Gardens, Faculty of Mining and Petroleum
comprehensively identify the microorganisms present in Indonesian Institute of Sciences (LIPI)
the most promising renewable energy, and Indonesia plans to greatly increase its geo- Engineering, Institut Teknologi Bandung
the soil environment using the latest genome technology, thermal power output. This increase necessarily involves many deep drilling operations (ITB)
and to conduct an efficient fertilization process to convert in order to identify spots suitable for geothermal power generation, which requires a
the soil into productive agricultural land and restore/maintain biodiversity. Simultaneously, we tremendous expense. This project aims to reduce the initial costs and raise the identifi-
aim to develop large-sized Poaceae (grass) species with a high lignin content—whose biomass cation success rate by integrating several methods that do not require drilling, such as
Sorghum pellet
output volume is several times that of tree species—and from these develop and practicalize satellite remote sensing* and geomorphological analysis. The outcome is expected to
low environmental impact wood-based material and fuel pellets. promote the use of geothermal resources.
* Remote sensing: A method of obtaining data by remotely photographing or measuring the Earth’s surface
Contribution to environmental preservation and economic development using sensors on board satellites or aircraft.
by converting unusable land into sustainable biomass production sites. Promoting use of geothermal resources and reducing dependency on fossil fuels
We believe that the revegetation and sustainable utilization of grass wasteland in Indonesia will Utilization of geothermal resources is expected to increase dramatically if the initial costs of geothermal power
serve as a globally deployable model for converting land devastated by the felling of natural forest generation are reduced. The technology developed by this project will be applicable to countries located in vol-
into biomass resource/energy production sites, thus preserving the environment. This project also canic zones and will potentially lead such countries to shift their main electric power source from fossil fuels to
has the potential to bring regional economic development and mutual benefit to both resource-pro- geothermal energy. As a result, the project will contribute to low-carbon and sustainable society development.
ducing and resource-importing nations based on fair and equitable allocation and use of resources.

Research Institutions in Indonesia Indonesian Institute of Sciences (LIPI) Center for Plant Conservation Botanic Gardens (Bogor) / etc.(Research Center for Biology / Research Center for Research Institutions in Indonesia Institut Teknologi Bandung (ITB) Sampling and measuring subsurface
Biotechnology / Research Center for Biomaterial / Center for Innovation / FORDA / ICABIOGRAD) temperature at a hydrothermal alteration
Research Institutions in Japan Kyoto University zone. Generation temperature of the
Research Institutions in Japan Kyoto University (Research Institute for Sustainable Humanosphere, Graduate School of Agriculture)
Research Period 5 Years alternation zone is estimated from the
Research Period 5 Years mineral composition.

Adoption Fiscal Year FY 2015 Adoption Fiscal Year FY 2014

= Sustainable Development of Rural Area by Effective Utilization of
= Production of Biofuels Using Algal Biomass =
Bio-wastes with Highly Efficient Fuel Cell Technology =

Reduce CO2 Emissions by Converting Microalgae Principal Investigator

Assistant Prof.
Efficient Conversion of Bio-wastes to Electricity Principal Investigator
Associate Prof.
into Biofuels and Fertilizer Mats! KANDA Hideki
Graduate School of Engineering,
by Fuel Cell – Generate Electricity Without SHIRATORI Yusuke
Faculty of Engineering, Kyushu University

The test field of this project

Department of Materials Process
Engineering, Nagoya University Burning! / International Research Center for
Hydrogen Energy, Kyushu University

is a microalgae culture pool at

Socialist
a sewage treatment plant in
Durban, South Africa. Converting microalgae produced from sewage into fuel and Republic of Fuel cell technology for local community development in Mekong Delta Republic of
Vietnam
South Africa
fertilizer using new solvent extraction methods! Vietnam’s rapid economic growth has resulted in environmental pollution caused by an increase in organic wastes* (bio-
Although mass culture of CO2-absorbing microalgae from sewage was successfully achieved wastes). Local communities also have issues in obtaining stable power supply, indispensable for sustainable development.
Principal Investigator
in the Republic of South Africa, in order to convert these into fuel a drying process which uses Principal Investigator This project aims to create an ecosystem in which local residents can easily and efficiently convert bio-wastes into Associate Prof.
Prof. Faizal Bux electricity by the application of compact fuel cell systems whose operation relies on an electrochemical process not on Dang Mau Chien
fossil fuels is required, leading to a contradictory state in which the process actually increases
Durban University of Technology a combustion process. Here, a shrimp farm was selected as a model site to develop and Institute for Nanotechnology (INT),
net CO2 emissions. To solve this problem, we are developing a fuel conversion Vietnam National University-Ho Chi
(oil extraction) device that uses a new solvent known as liquefied DME, which demonstrate an energy circulation system incorporating fuel cell technology. Shrimp culture Minh City (VNU-HCM)
we will install at the local site. Microalgae residue is mixed with wood chips is one of the most important industries in Mekong Delta, the center of aquaculture and
The interior of the
and formed into mats, which are used as fertilizer. To ensure these technolo- agriculture of Vietnam, where a huge amount of bio-wastes is released to the environment.
culture pool. In this facility, Contribution to sustainable development
* Organic waste: Plant or animal-derived waste material, such as agricultural residues, crop processing residues,
microalgae are cultured gies take root in the Republic of South Africa, we are also working to construct of Mekong Delta region by employing
from treated sewage. eco-friendly energy utilization system aquaculture pond sludge, livestock waste, and garbage.
a sustainable environmental business model and train local personnel.
Contribution to sustainable development of rural areas in developing countries with
Reduction of CO2 on a global scale using microalgae, which possess outstanding
fuel cell technology
photosynthesis capabilities.
Global dissemination of fuel cell systems is expected to considerably reduce greenhouse gas emissions. In this project, a
The new extractant allows conversion of microalgae to fuel in warm water at a temperature of less than 100°C. Furthermore, research and education network related to highly-efficient power generation technologies for low carbon society will be
residue that has been converted to fertilizer can help enrich soil by recovering nitrogen and phosphorus from sewage. If Energy circulation
created, facilitating information sharing among experts, young Vietnamese researchers and local residents of the Mekong suitable for Mekong
the business model and personnel training methods related to these technologies can be expanded to other regions, this
Delta region. Our final goal is the dissemination of ecosystems like that developed in this project to rural areas of Vietnam, in Delta region
project has the potential to contribute to the improvement of the energy issues and the aquatic and geo-environment on which local bio-wastes are fermented to produce biogas that is subsequently converted into electricity by
a global scale. Microalgae viewed under
a fluorescence microscope. fuel cell systems, and the green electricity obtained is used for local aquaculture and agriculture on site.
These organisms show promise in
biofuel production. Research Institutions in Vietnam Laboratory for Nanotechnology, Vietnam National University - Ho Chi Minh City (VNU-
Research Institutions in South Africa Durban University of Technology / Ethekwini Municipality / The Agricultural Research Council / Technology Innovation Agency
HCM) / Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology, VNU-HCM / Can Tho University
Research Institutions in Japan Nagoya University / Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology / Aichi Shukutoku University Research Institutions in Japan Faculty of Engineering, Faculty of Agriculture, International Research Center for
Hydrogen Energy, Kyushu University
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= Development of a Model System for Fluidized Bed Catalytic Adoption Fiscal Year FY 2013
Gasification of Biomass Wastes and Following Liquid Fuel
Production in Indonesia =

Convert Abundant Biomass Wastes in Indonesia Principal Investigator

Associate Prof. NODA Reiji
to a Treasure-trove of Energy! Graduate School of Science and
Technology, Gunma University

Republic of
Produce biofuel from wastes using technology Indonesia

appropriate to the local conditions

A lot of palm oil mills produce massive amounts of biomass wastes Principal Investigator
Dr. Sri Djankung Sumbogo
in Indonesia. However, because the country lacks energy con-
Murti, M. Eng
version processes suitable to the local economic and technolog-
Program Director for SATREPS, Agency
ical conditions, only a small percentage of the wastes is utilized. for the Assessment and Application of
This project aims to develop a biomass wastes gasification Technology

process based on fluid catalytic cracking that makes use of clay

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catalyst, as well as a process that synthesizes methanol from the
A cold model equipment of a pilot
circulating fluidized beds gasifier product gas. By design, installation and operation of a demon-
(with BPPT members) stration plant for the process, researchers attempt to develop
biomass conversion technology appropriate to Indonesia.

Biomass energy conversion technology enhances the sustainability of Asian

societies Bioresources
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 /
Bandung Institute of Technology (ITB)
A snapshot of cold model
Research Institutions in Japan Gunma University experiments by a circulating
Research Period 5 Years fluidized beds equipment

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= Development of Harmful Algal Bloom Monitoring Methods and Adoption Fiscal Year FY 2017 Adoption Fiscal Year FY 2016
= Developing Countermeasures Against Striga to Conquer Poverty
Forecast System for Sustainable Aquaculture and Coastal
and Improve Food Security =
Fisheries in Chile =

Develop red tide forecast system to reduce Principal Investigator

Associate Prof.
Getting back our food that is being robbed Principal Investigator
Prof. SUGIMOTO Yukihiro
damage in Chile MARUYAMA Fumito
Graduate School of Medicine, Kyoto
by root parasitic weeds! Graduate School of Agricultural
Science, Kobe University
University

Salmon farm Characterize the relationship between algal bloom Chile Analysis of root parasitic weeds from a chemical perspective to provide information Republic of
the Sudan

dynamics and its microorganism composition that facilitates development of an integrated management strategy
In recent years, large scale red tides in Chilean coastal waters cause serious Principal Investigator Striga is a genus of root parasitic weeds that parasitizes grassy crops, depriving them of nutrients and water. They have Principal Investigator
Associate Prof. Prof. Elgasim Ali Elgasim
damages to fisheries, the second largest industry of the country. This project serious effects on global food production, particularly in Africa where agricultural damage amounts to over one trillion
Milko Jorquera Director General, National Center for
aims to identify microorganisms that propagate prior to red tide formation and yen a year. This project aims to elucidate striga’s germination mechanism to develop a management strategy for use in Research (NCR)
Scientific and Technological
termination, which are expected to serve as bloom dynamic indicators. We will Bioresource Nucleus, Sudan where people are suffering from the devastating damage caused by striga. We will also engage in the selection of
design a portable monitoring device that utilizes the microbiological indicators Universidad de La Frontera (UFRO) resistant species and search for useful substances produced by striga to make use of them as biological resources. The
A sorghum
and collect monitoring data to develop a forecast model. findings of the project will be shared with local farmers to establish an effective integrated management strategy. (African crop) field
The system will be developed by collaboration between dominated by striga

industry, government, and academia, and utilized to prevent

New generation
DNA sequencer Increased food production through parasitic weeds control
damage from red tides. and creation of a new biological resource
A germination inducer will promote germination of striga seeds in fields without any
Damage mitigation using bloom forecast system developed by
host species present, while resistant crop species will reduce the proliferation of the
Industry-Government-Academia Collaboration parasite. The striga plants that survive will be used as raw material for extracting
Large scale
This project aims to elucidate the mechanism of occurrence and termination of red tides, and to culture of algae
Isolating a
useful substances. This integrated strategy can be applied to manage other root
develop red tide dynamics forecast system. The system will provide the forecast to fishery operators, and component of striga parasitic weeds in the fight to overcome biotic constraints to global food production.
the information will be utilized to mitigate damage by red tides. We will also devise red tide countermeasure
proposal based on scientific evidence through industry, government, and academia collaboration, and
submit it to Chilean government.

Research Institutions in Chile Universidad de La Frontera (UFRO) / Universidad de Antofagasta (UA) / Universidad de Los Research Institutions in Sudan National Center for Research (NCR) /
Lagos (ULAGOS) / Instituto de Fomento Pesquero (IFOP) / etc. Agricultural Research Corporation (ARC) / etc.
Research Institutions in Japan Kyoto University / Okayama University / Japan Fisheries Research and Education Agency (FRA) Research Institutions in Japan Kobe University / Osaka Prefecture University Control striga by inducing
Research Period 5 Years Research Period 5 Years suicidal germination

Adoption Fiscal Year FY 2017 Adoption Fiscal Year FY 2016

= Strengthening Rice Breeding System based on Genomic Technology = Breakthrough in Nutrient Use Efficiency for Rice by Genetic
and Information in Myanmar = Improvement and Fertility Sensing Techniques in Africa =

Rice genome breeding system for developing Principal Investigator

Prof. YOSHIMURA Atsushi
Challenges for Rice production with limited Principal Investigator
Senior Researcher.
rice plant for non-irrigated area Faculty of Agriculture, Graduate School
of Kyushu University
soil nutrients – Endeavor to increase yield TSUJIMOTO Yasuhiro
Crop, Livestock and Environment

The targeted local cultivars

for rice improvement depend on various
under harsh conditions Division, Japan International Research
Center for Agricultural Sciences (JIRCAS)

non-irrigated areas, such as upland, rainfed-

Republic of
lowlands, and flood-prone
area of Myanmar Develop and spread high performance rice plant the Union of
Myanmar To increase the rice yield under low fertility conditions through rapid diagnosis of soil Republic of
Madagascar
adaptable for rice farming in non-irrigated area fertility and the development of nutrient-use-efficient breeding lines
Various styles of rice farming are operated in Myanmar, with non-irrigated Principal Investigator
Selection of lines that Madagascar is one of the largest rice producers in Africa with a per capita rice consump- Principal Investigator
Director General Mr. Lucien RANARIVELO
rice farming depending on rainfed lowlands and plowed fields comprising show high productivity tion twice as high as that of Japan. Its rice productivity, however, remains stagnated to
Naing Kyi Win in a local paddy field
about 50% of rice fields in the country. This project aims to enhance rice lacking phosphorus date because of the lack of fertilizer input and nutrient-poor soils occurring in many areas General Director of Agriculture, Ministry
Department of Agricultural Research to the Presidency for Agriculture and
genome breeding system to develop and spread high performing rice cultivars (DAR), Ministry of Agriculture, of Africa. The project aims to develop rice production techniques to realize high yield Livestock (MPAE)
for non-irrigated areas adapted to the natural, social and economic environ- Livestock and Irrigation (MIALI) even under low fertility conditions by combining fertilizer application techniques suited Rapid and extensive monitoring of
ment of Myanmar. Useful genes for traits such as short growth period, high to the soil nutrient characteristics of the field and new breeding lines with high nutrient |geographical conditions of rice fields and
nutrition status of rice plants using a drone
yield, pest resistance, and environmental stress resistance to regionally Crossing the Myanmar local cultivars use efficiency. It will also evaluate the impact that the adoption of such
adapted type of rice will be introduced. with the promising lines, those were techniques has on the income and nutritional status of local farmers.
previously developed in Japan and carry
the agronomically-important gene
Apply rice genome science to contribute to Toward the stabilization of African food production
stability in Asia and reduce global famine and a paradigm shift in agriculture
Improving the livelihood in rural Myanmar with promotion of rice The project will contribute to stabilizing food production in Africa by dis-
genome science and plant breeding is an urgent issue. Contribution to reduction of famine on a global scale seminating rice production techniques suited to the poor fertility soils
can also be expected from the spread of the newly developed high-performance rice plant adapted for non-ir- Evaluation of soil common in Madagascar and elsewhere in Africa. Furthermore, the devel-
characteristics based
rigated areas in Myanmar and around the world. on its color
opment of techniques to raise crops with high nutrient use efficiency is
expected to help promote the conversion from resource intensive to a Survey on income
and nutritional status in
resource-saving and sustainable agriculture. farming communities

Research Institutions in Myanmar Department of Agricultural Research (DAR) / Ministry  inistry to the Presidency for Agriculture and Livestock (MPAE) / The National Center for Applied Research
Research Institutions in Madagascar M
Transplanting the Myanmar local and Rural Development (FOFIFA) / University of Antananarivo (LRI) / National Office of Nutrition (ONN)
of Agriculture / Livestock and Irrigation (MIALI)
cultivars and the promising lines, those Research Institutions in Japan Japan International Research Center for Agricultural Sciences (JIRCAS) / The University of Tokyo /
Research Institutions in Japan Kyusyu University / Nagoya University were previously developed in Japan and Kyoto University / Yamanashi Eiwa College
Research Period 5 Years carry the agronomically-important gene Research Period 5 Years

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= Project on Establishment of the Model for Fertilizing Cultivation Adoption Fiscal Year FY 2016
= Valorization of Bio-resources based on Scientific Evidence in
Adoption Fiscal Year FY 2015

Promotion Using Burkina Faso Phosphate Rock = Semi- and Arid Land for Creation of New Industry =

Promote local production and consumption of Principal Investigator

Director, NAGUMO Fujio
Creation of New Industry through Principal Investigator
Prof. ISODA Hiroko
fertilizers using indigenous phosphate rock, Crop, Livestock and Environment
Division, Japan International Research
Valorization of Bioresources in North Africa Director, The Alliance for Research on
the Mediterranean and North Africa /

and be free from imported ones Center for Agricultural Sciences (JIRCAS) Faculty of Life and Environmental
Sciences, University of Tsukuba

Development of domestically produced fertilizers using low-grade phosphate rock and
improvement of fertilizer application techniques
Outcrop of phosphate ore
found in Eastern Burkina Faso
チュニジア
Burkina
共和国
Faso
Goats climbing
argan trees Basic design for commercialization and process of industrialization Republic of
Tunisia
Focusing on the plenty of bioresources found in Tunisia and Morocco, we implement functional anal-
Soil fertility is low in Africa and agricultural productivity is accordingly low, particu- Principal Investigator ysis and epidemiologic studies to develop seeds of technology for the development of food and
Principal Investigator
larly because of the lack of phosphorus. In addition, fertilizers are very expensive in Director, Hamidou Traore cosmetic products, and technologies of authentification of origin of products and their type towards Director General
Africa compared to other parts of the world. The project will make use of low-grade Institute of Environment and the development of new products. We also conduct ecological studies and analysis of the production, Samia Charfi Kaddour
Agriculture Research
phosphate ore produced but underutilized in Burkina Faso to develop domestically export and consumption i.e. value chain of local products. Through this comprehensive approach, Ministry of Higher Education and
Scientific Research, Direction General
produced and reasonably priced fertilizers. It will also look to improve fertilizer applica- we implement an integrated studies based on scientific evidence for the development of seeds for of Research Valorisation
tion techniques and evaluate the possibility of spreading the proposed technology and contribute to develop high value-added functional food and pharmaceutical products.
fertilizer product. It will also consider techniques to directly apply Finally, we aim to create new industries producing materials for development of functional foods and medicinal cosmet-
phosphate rock to propose an integrated strategy for the utilization ics through the collaboration with private sector. Kingdom of
Morocco
* Bioresources as a part of the dietary culture with the oral tradition of their medicinal effects.
of phosphate rock as an important natural resource of Burkina Faso.

Contribute to the stable food production of Africa by developing and

Participants
eagerly listening to Establishment of scientific evidence to support the medicinal Principal Investigator
a presentation
spreading a domestically produced fertilizer. effects of bioresources and construction of a value chain Director
Bilal Hajjouji
The project aims to improve agricultural productivity by developing and spreading domestically produced By implementing research and development of bioresources based on scientific evidence, we aim Ministry of Agriculture and Maritime

and reasonably priced fertilizers by making use of low-grade phosphate rock currently underutilized in to upgrade the production capacity of high value-added agricultural products and to improve tech- Fisheries, Rural Development and Water
and Forests, Kingdom of Morocco
Burkina Faso. Going forward, the outcomes of the project are expected to spread across Africa and beyond nical capability of private sector. In line with the governmental policies targeting the food industry,
to contribute to stabilizing food self-sufficiency in Africa and fertilizer security in Japan and other countries we will contribute to develop a coherent value chain from production to export, and establish Novel biological functions of effective plant
extracts have been identified by using various
of the world facing the depletion of phosphate resources. bases for supply and export of high value-added agricultural products in Tunisia and Morocco. methods for functional food development
and drug discovery.

Research Institutions in Burkina Faso Institute of Environment and Agriculture Research
Research Institutions in Japan Japan International Research Center for Agricultural Sciences
(JIRCAS) / Taiheiyo Cement Corporation / The University of Tokyo
Research Period 5 Years
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
Participants in the Morocco: Institut Agricole et Vétérinaire Hassan II / Université Cadi Ayyad Marrakech
project from both Japan Research Institutions in Japan University of Tsukuba / Kyoto University / Kyushu University
and Burkina Faso Research Period 5 Years

= Optimizing Mariculture based on Big Data with Adoption Fiscal Year FY 2016
= Project for Development of Sericulture Research by Applying
Adoption Fiscal Year FY 2015

Decision Support System = Biological Resources and Molecular Genetics =

Utilizing big data to advance marine culture Principal Investigator

Prof. WADA Masaaki
A Sericulture Revolution in East Africa, Principal Investigator
Unit Leader
and capture School of Systems Information Science,
Future University Hakodate
Powered by Japan’s Silkworm and Silk Expertise KAMEDA Tsunenori
National Agriculture and Food Research
Organization

Republic of
Using information and communications technology to support sustainable marine Indonesia
Sprawling Selecting/breeding mulberry and silkworm species suited to Republic of
Kenya
culture and capture adapted to climate change mulberry fields
in Kenya Kenya, developing silk materials
Marine culture and capture in Indonesia have a high potential for job creation and the Principal Investigator Kenya’s biological resources include mulberry trees, silkworms, and wild silkworms. We are Principal Investigator
Scientist, Mohamad Natsir Center Director
development of fishing communities. Their production, however, is unstable because working to study Kenya’s native mulberry species in detail in order to select those most
Center for Fisheries Research (CFR), Muo Kasina
of difficulties in adapting to the environmental changes caused by climate change. Ministry of Marine Affairs and
suited to the nation’s climate and to achieve further improvement
Sericulture Research Center,
The project will generate big data by quantifying and digitizing the marine environment Fisheries (KKP) through breeding. We also aim to crossbreed Kenya’s disease-resil- Kenya Agricultural and Livestock
and traceability of marine products by utilizing ICT* and analyze the generated data ient subcultural silkworm species with Japanese species that have Research Organization (KALRO)

to establish marine culture and capture technologies based on a scientific analysis Survey of actual status using sketches been bred over many years to achieve high silk productivity, in order
of big data. In addition, a cloud-based service will be developed and to develop a species that possesses both these qualities for com-
Shipment of groupers rolled out through Indonesia as a decision-making support system. Silkworms thriving mercial use. Furthermore, we will work to derive usage value from
in Kenya
* ICT…Information and Communications Technology Kenyan native wild silkworms as a new silk material. Cocoons collected
in Kenya
Contribute to the development of fishing communities and global food Development of a research and technology platform in Kenya for mass
security through advancement of marine culture and capture production of high-quality silk.
Advancement of marine culture and capture will help invigorate economic circulation in fishing commu- We aim to establish a sericulture research center staffed with talented young researchers capable
nities, opening up opportunities for higher education and freedom of occupational choices to local of leading independent Kenyan research and development, and to develop a technological plat-
people, which in turn will help mitigate poverty and close economic gaps. Moreover, ensuring stable and form capable of mass-producing high-quality Kenyan silk that rivals overseas products. Furthermore,
systematic marine production in Indonesia, which has the second-longest coastline in the world, will On-site development work
we hope that the technologies developed in the research center will be deployed on a societal
contribute to global food security. level through transfer to manufacturers and private companies.

Research Institutions in Indonesia Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries (KKP) / Bogor Agricultural University Research Institutions in Kenya Kenya Agricultural & Livestock Research Organization (KALRO)
Research Institutions in Japan Future University Hakodate / Tokyo University of Agriculture / National Institute of Technology, Hachinohe College / Raising silkworms at
Research Institutions in Japan National Agriculture and Food Research Organization
Toyohashi University of Technology / Fujitsu Limited / Upside LLC. / New Media Development Association Kenya National
Research Period 5 Years Research Period 5 Years Sericulture Research
Center

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= Development and Dissemination of Sustainable Production System Adoption Fiscal Year FY 2015 = Establishment of Cryo-bank System for Vietnamese Native Pig Adoption Fiscal Year FY 2014
Based on Invasive Pest Management of Cassava in Vietnam, Resources and Sustainable Production System to Conserve
Cambodia and Thailand = Bio-diversity =

Protect South-East Asian Cassava from Principal Investigator

Prof. TAKASU Keiji
Protecting Rare Breeds of Pig with a Principal Investigator
Advanced Researcher
Invasive Pests to Grow Healthy Seedlings! Faculty of Agriculture, Kyushu
University
Gene Bank System Dr. KIKUCHI Kazuhiro
Institute of Agrobiological Sciences,
NARO (National Agriculture and
Food Research Organization) (NIAS)

Socialist Socialist
Develop and disseminate pest management technologies and systems Republic of
Vietnam
Discovering and maintaining native Vietnamese varieties using Republic of
Vietnam
for producing healthy seedlings up-to-date breeding techniques
In recent years, climate change and the rapid acceleration of global trade have led to increasing crop Principal Investigator There are many valuable breeds of pig in Vietnam, but many native Vietnamese varieties are Principal Investigator
Dr. Le Huy Ham Prof. Nguyen Thanh Son
damage from invasive pests worldwide, with South East Asian cassava crops no exception. We aim at risk of extinction as economic development has resulted in the introduction of foreign
Director, Agricultural Genetics Institute
to develop pest management technologies for use in Vietnam, Cambodia, and Thailand, including (AGI)
breeds. Some native varieties are expected to include lines suitable as animal hosts for the Director General, National Institute of
Animal Science (NIAS),
crop disease diagnosis kits and biological control for insect pests, as well as systems for ensuring production of organs for xenotransplantation into human recipients, and there is conjecture Ministry of Agricultural and Rural
The cassava the production and cultivation of healthy seedlings. Furthermore, we will work to construct a sus- that other breeds with useful traits may still be undiscovered. In order to protect these rare Development (MARD)
mealybug, which
has become tainable production system that utilizes healthy seedlings by developing a breeds as pig germplasm, the project is creating a cryogenic gene bank (cryo-bank) system
an invasive pest in
market-based “triple-win” dissemination model that benefits the private sec- モロッコ
Kingdom of
that stores sperm, oocytes, fertilized oocytes, etc., and promotes their utilization.
South East Asia 王国
Cambodia Visiting facilities at an
tor, farmers, and government.
Potential boost to regenerative medicine using iPS cells artificial insemination center
in Hòa Bình Province
Stabilization and increase of cassava production will vitalize the Principal Investigator Many pigs retain gene sequences that derive from certain strains of virus, so
Rector, Sieng Emtotim
regional economy in South East Asia. the problem of infection must be overcome in order for organs grown inside
University of Battambang
This project will serve as a model case for practical cooperation between related countries to pigs to be used for transplantation into humans. However, in 2015, it was
Visiting farmers in the Đà B c District of
address cross-jurisdictional issues. Increased revenue from cassava will benefit partner countries Hòa Bình Province discovered that there may exist lines of pigs possessing few of these sequences.
by raising the income of small-scale farmers, boosting employment at processing plants in the The discovery or generation of pigs for which there is no concern of viral infec-
region, serving as a source of foreign currency, providing biomass for use, and offering policy hints, tion would be a significant contribution to medical advances.
Kingdom of
while also delivering major benefits for Japanese companies engaged in cassava-related business, Cassava stems and Thailand
both in Japan and partner countries. potatoes whose leaves
dropped prior to
harvest
Principal Investigator
Research Institutions in Vietnam, Vietnam: Agricultural Genetics Institute Research Institutions in Vietnam National Institute of Animal Science (NIAS) / Institute of Biotechnology, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology
Cambodia and Thailand Cambodia: University of Battambang Director, Pichet Grudloyma (IBT, VAST) / Vietnam National University of Agriculture (VNUA) / etc.
Thailand: Rayong Field Crops Research Center / etc. Field and Renewable Energy Crops Research Institutions in Japan Institute of Livestock and Grassland Science / NARO (National Agriculture and Food Research Organization) (NILGS) /
Research Institutions in Japan Kyushu University / Tokyo University of Agriculture / The University of Tokyo / RIKEN / Nagoya University Research Institute, National Institute of Animal Health / NARO (National Agriculture and Food Research Organization) (NIAH)
Research Period 5 Years Research Period 5 Years
Department of Agriculture, Thailand

= Continuous Operation System for Microalgae Production Adoption Fiscal Year FY 2015
= Development of Aquaponics Combined with Open Culture Adapting
Adoption Fiscal Year FY 2014

Optimized for Sustainable Tropical Aquaculture (COSMOS) = to Arid Regions for Sustainable Food Production =

Preserving Malaysia’s Ecosystem through Principal Investigator

Prof. TODA Tatsuki
Avert Food Crises by Making Effective Principal Investigator
Prof. YAMADA Satoshi
Microalgae “Aquatic Jewels”! Department of Science and Engineering
for Sustainable Innovation,
Use of Limited Water Resources Faculty of Agriculture, Tottori University

Faculty of Science and Engineering,

Soka University

Discovering and mass-culturing high-value microalgae using new technologies
Under certain condition, haematococcus algae (left)
accumlate highly valuable astaxanthin (right).
Microalgae are truly “aquatic jewels.”
The rapid growth of aquaculture industry has led to the
United
Malaysia Solving water issues in arid regions using advanced aquaponics Mexican
States
Microalgae are capable of producing powerful antioxidants such as astaxanthin. Demand for food in Mexico is increasing due to the rapid growth in population. However, problems exist, such as deple-
Both aesthetically and functionally beneficial, they are truly worthy of the title tion of groundwater for irrigated agriculture and soil degradation due to the use of highly saline groundwater. In order to Principal Investigator
Principal Investigator
“aquatic jewels.” Malaysia is one of the most biologically diverse nations, and Prof. Fatimah MD. Yusoff achieve both effective water use and prevention of soil salinization, this project is working on an advanced form of aqua- Dr. Ilie Sava Racotta
habitat to a vast population of microalgae species. Our goal is to establish ponics, a food production system that combines aquaculture and hydroponic cultivation of crops. Further development Dimitrov
Institute of Bioscience (IBS),
advanced microalgae mass-culture reactors suited to tropical eco-climate Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) of aquaponics technology can potentially make maximum use of water by linking the system to open-field cultivation. Project Manager / Institutional
Management, Director of Northwestern
conditions using targeted high-value microalgae coupled with innovative Specifically, fish and shrimp are farmed using groundwater, and the drainage from that pro- Center of Biological Research (CIBNOR)
growth-promoting substances from Malaysia. 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
Contributing to the development of environmentally- be used for open-field cultivation.
friendly aquaculture industries through innovative
Converting irrigated agriculture into highly Trial cultivation of herbs. In addition to
microalgae mass-culture technologies high value-added crops like herbs, open-field
productive systems around the world cultivation is also being considered for
red peppers and cherry tomatoes.

discharge of large volumes of sludge and sewage into the natural environment causing degra- Tilapia, a suitable candidate for If aquaponics suited to arid regions were adopted throughout the world,
farming. It is often seen in Mexican
dation to ecosystems. The proactive recovery of rich nutrients from the sludge and sewage can markets. When fresh, it can even
irrigated agriculture could be converted into a sustainable food production
be utilized for the mass-culturing of high-value microalgae species, empowering a new recycling
be prepared as sashimi. system. The deployment of these highly productive systems will contribute
system that provides economic initiative while simultaneously preserving the natural ecosystem. to securing safe water and food, countering threats to food security.

Organic sludge, which is

Research Institutions in Malaysia Universiti Putra Malaysia / Universiti Malaysia Terengganu / Universiti Selangor Research Institutions in Mexico Northwestern Center of Biological Research (CIBNOR)
released in large volumes to
Research Institutions in Japan Soka University / The University of Tokyo / National Institute for the natural environment Research Institutions in Japan Tottori University / Tokyo University of Marine Science and Technology
Environmental Studies / Tokyo Institute of Technology
Research Period 5 Years Research Period 5 Years

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

Establishing Low-input Rice Production Principal Investigator

Prof. OKADA Kensuke
Systems for Colombian Rice Farmers Graduate School of Agricultural and Life
Sciences, The University of Tokyo

Sharing the sensor

data via the internet Republic of
Developing resource-efficient field management technologies and Colombia

new-generation rice varieties for underdeveloped irrigation

infrastructure in Colombia Principal Investigator
Senior Scientist
Rice is produced in inefficient irrigation systems in many areas in tropical Latin America, and Manabu Ishitani
the efficiency of water and fertilizer utilization is generally low compared to that of Asia. Weed Agrobiodiversity Research Area,
International Center for Tropical
control is also problematic due to the heterogeneity of water depths, which further aggravates Agriculture

the excessive use of herbicides and the decline in productivity. Through this project we utilize

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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.
Selection of new breeding
lines with higher water-use
efficiency in rainout shelters
Efforts in Colombia can contribute to global food security
Progress in the research conducted by this project can boost rice production in
Disaster Prevention and Mitigation
Colombia, with the country potentially attaining self-sufficiency 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.

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
A Japanese PhD student explaining
and Technology / National Agriculture and Food Research Organization
the evaluation methodologies for deep-rooting
Research Period 5 Years characteristics (at CIAT)

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Adoption Fiscal Year FY 2017 Adoption Fiscal Year FY 2016

= Regional Resilience Enhancement through Establishment of = Development of Extreme Weather Monitoring and Information
Area-BCM at Industry Complexes in Thailand = Sharing System in the Philippines =

Enhance regional resilience through Principal Investigator

Prof. WATANABE Kenji
High-precision monitoring of torrential rainfall Principal Investigator
Prof. TAKAHASHI Yukihiro
visualization of disaster risks with industry, Graduate School of Social Engineering,
Nagoya Institute of Technology
and typhoons with a groundbreaking, Faculty of Science, Hokkaido University

government and academia collaboration super low-cost monitoring technology

Republic
Kingdom of
Contribute to building a resilient regional community against disasters by visualization Thailand Establishment of the world’s highest-density thunderstorm observation network and of the
Philippines

of disaster risks and introduction of Area-BCM cloud stereography using micro-satellite

The 2011 floods in Thailand resulted in inundation of overseas pro- Principal Investigator Torrential rainfall from thunderstorms and typhoons are causing large-scale disasters in Southeast Asia and other regions Principal Investigator
Dr.Vipan Prachuabmoh Dr. Joel Joseph S.
duction bases, disrupted distribution system, and suspended pro- of the world. Such extreme weather events, however, are still very difficult to monitor and predict with high precision even
Dean, College of Population Studies, Marciano, Jr.
duction due to inability of employees to commute, etc., causing a Chulalongkorn University
with the combined use of conventional ground-based observations, meteorological
Acting Director, Department of Science
significant impact on Japanese industries such as production adjust- satellites and state-of-the-art weather radars. The project aims to dramatically improve and Technology - Advanced Science
torrential rainfall prediction by building the world’s highest-density thunderstorm obser- and Technology Institute (DOST-ASTI)
ment. This project focuses on Thailand’s key role in the global supply
chain, develops an Area-BCM tool that visualizes the impact of Local survey of locations vation network with 60 observation sites as well as establishing a cloud stereography
of weather monitoring units
disaster risks on industry by region, and implements the system in Information exchange meeting
of PAGASA method with unprecedented precision through agile operation of micro-satellites.
Environmental measurement
Workshop for an industrial industrial parks and surrounding areas to build an operational frame- with Director-General of
park scheduled to implement
Area-BCM project work to help build a disaster-resilient regional community.
Department of Disaster Prevention
and Mitigation (DDPM)
Establishment of a method to monitor and predict the three- performed on a bridge
parapet in Manila

dimensional structure of thunderstorms and typhoons with

Make Area-BCM an international standard to achieve sustainable social and
the world’s highest precision
economic development in Asia region The combined operation of a super low-cost, ground-based, high-density observation
We will visualize the impact of disaster risks on industry using a scientific method, and ensure business continuity network and micro-satellite about 1/100th the price of conventional satellites demon-
through industry, government and academia collaboration including the regional community. In the future, we aim strates great ability in monitoring not only torrential rainfall but many other types of
to spread Area-BCM to ASEAN nations by making it an international standard and contribute to the reduction of disasters as well as environmental monitoring for agriculture, forestry and fisheries
Survey on the locations
global supply chain disruption risk and realization of sustainable social and economic development in the Asia region. of weather monitoring units and atmospheric and marine pollution. The project will pioneer a prac-
in Manila
tical model in the Philippines as a proposal to the rest of the world.
Research Institutions in Thailand Chulalongkorn University / Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM), Department of Public Works and Town and Country Planning(DPT),
Ministry of Interior / Office of the National Economic and Social Development Board (NESDB) / Industrial Estate Authority of Thailand (IEAT) / Department of Research Institutions in Philippines Department of Science and Technology - Advanced Science and
Industrial Works (DIW), Ministry of Industry Technology Institute (DOST-ASTI) / University of the Philippines Diliman
Research Institutions in Japan Nagoya Institute of Technology / National Research Institute of Earth Science and Disaster Resilience / International Centre for Water Hazard and Risk Demonstration test of
Management (ICHARM), Public Works Research Institute (PWRI) / University of Tokyo / Keio University Research Institutions in Japan Hokkaido University / Tokyo Metropolitan University a weather monitoring unit
Research Period 5 Years Research Period 5 Years performed in Japan

Adoption Fiscal Year FY 2016 Adoption Fiscal Year FY 2015

= Project for Evaluation and Mitigation of Seismic Risk for = Hazard Assessment of Large Earthquakes and Tsunamis
Composite Masonry Buildings in Bhutan = in the Mexican Pacific Coast for Disaster Mitigation =

Protection of traditional Bhutanese architecture Principal Investigator

Prof. AOKI Takayoshi
Exploiting the Science of Slow Earthquakes to Principal Investigator
Associate Prof.
made with rammed earth and stone masonry Graduate School of Design and
Architecture, Nagoya City University
Mitigate Disasters from Megathrust Earthquakes ITO Yoshihiro
Disaster Prevention Research Institute,

techniques from earthquake damage and Tsunamis Kyoto University

Kingdom of Waveglider for the seafloor United

Preparing for future earthquakes by developing and spreading Bhutan geodetic observation
Forecasting the size of future megathrust earthquakes and Mexican
States

earthquake risk evaluation and aseismic protection techniques tsunamis by exploiting the new technology of offshore and
In Bhutan, most residential and public facilities are made of rammed earth* and stone
Principal Investigator
Director General onshore geophysical observations. Principal Investigator
Dr. Víctor Manuel Cruz
masonry except for some reinforced concrete buildings up to five stories high and brick Karma Tsering We aim to assess the potential for megathrust earthquakes in the coastal region of the Guerrero Atienza
buildings up to two stories seen in the capital and other larger cities. The project aims Department of Disaster Management state by establishing the first Mexican seafloor geodetic and seismic network to obtain slow Instituto de Geofisica, Universidad
to support the development of a quake-resistant community through the development (DDM), Ministry of Home and Cultural Nacional Autonoma de Mexico (UNAM)
Affairs earthquake data. After analyzing the onshore data as well as the landward data, such as
Kick-off meeting of an aseismic protection policy obtained by a seismological research in Bhutan to onshore GNSS* stations and seismic stations, we will develop scenarios for the earthquake
make traditional Bhutanese masonry buildings earthquake resistant. This scope will be Example of earthquake and tsunami hazard, an earthquake/tsunami hazard map, and a tsunami evacuation sign to
realized by producing a manual for disaster mitigation education taking into consideration the results of earthquake damage to a rammed
earth architecture aid in safely evacuating the residents. The development of disaster education programs will help mitigate disasters with the
hazard evaluation, and by holding seminars for engineers and construction builders as well as local residents. inclusion of Mexican cultural perspectives and actions to be taken. *GNSS: Global Navigation Satellite System Preparation of a ocean
* Rammed earth is a technique for constructing walls by filling earth material into a supported wooden frame and then ramming and compressing bottom observation
until it hardens. Utilization of the new knowledge on slow earthquakes to mitigate the equipment on board

Contribute to building safe and secure communities through the development of Open experiment on
how walls are destroyed
disasters from future megathrust earthquakes and tsunamis
technologies for disaster mitigation in Bhutan. (toppling test)
Understanding the similarities and differences between slow and megathrust earthquakes in Japan and
Mexico will contribute greatly to understanding the fundamental physics of megathrust earthquakes
Contribute to raising people’s awareness of disaster prevention by proposing the development and implementation of an aseismic
and tsunamis in Japan’s Nankai Trough region as well as the Mexican subduction zone. Furthermore,
protection policy based on full-scale experiments and a disaster mitigation education manual for Bhutan’s government agencies
initiatives aimed at mitigating damage in the event of a megathrust earthquake will aid in the sustainable
responsible for disaster management. The technologies to be developed through this project may be applied in other countries
development of Japanese society by ensuring the lives and belongings of citizens are protected in the event of
as a model for overcoming the risks of disasters due to seismic vulnerability of traditional buildings made of earth and stones.
a future megathrust earthquake centered in western Japan.
Research Institutions in Bhutan Department of Disaster Management (DDM), Department of Culture (DOC), Ministry of Home and Cultural Affairs / Department of Engineering Installation of a ocean
Research Institutions in Mexico Instituto de Geofisica / Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Mexico (UNAM) /
Services (DES), Ministry of Works and Human Settlement / Department of Geology and Mines (DGM), Ministry of Economic Affairs bottom observation
Centro Nacional de Prevencion de Desastres (CENAPRED) equipment
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 Research Institutions in Japan Kyoto University / The university of Tokyo / Tohoku University / Kobe University
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Adoption Fiscal Year FY 2015 = Application of State of the Art Technologies to Strengthen Adoption Fiscal Year FY 2014
= Integrated Research on Great Earthquakes and Disaster
Research and Response to Seismic, Volcanic and Tsunami Events,
Mitigation in Nepal Himalaya =
and Enhance Risk Management =

Prepare Kathmandu Valley of Nepal for Principal Investigator

Prof. KOKETSU Kazuki
Four Approaches to Mitigate Earthquake, Principal Investigator
Prof. KUMAGAI Hiroyuki
a Future Earthquake Disaster! Earthquake Research Institute,
The University of Tokyo
Tsunami, and Volcanic Disasters Graduate School of Environmental
Studies, Nagoya University

Federal
Tackle scientifically Nepal’s future great earthquake and its hazards Democratic
Republic
of Nepal
Focusing on a future great earthquake expected in Nepal Himalayas, and the highly populated and vulnerable Kathmandu
Valley, we aim to provide scientifically advanced seismic hazard information and build fundamentals to mitigate earthquake Principal Investigator
disaster based on this information, by conducting researches on earthquake potential evaluation, ground motion predic- Mr. Rajendra Prasad
tion, seismic hazard assessment, earthquake observation system, and education and policies. Khanal
Director General, Department of Mines
For this aim, we also utilize data and research findings from the 2015 Gorkha earthquake.
and Geology(DMG), Ministry of Industry
Minimizing disasters by using cutting-edge Japanese science and technology Republic of
Colombia
Columbia 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 Principal Investigator
data and knowledge accumulated in Columbia will be merged with the latest Japanese monitoring systems and damage Ms. Marta Lucia Calvache V.
prediction techniques to develop technology that minimizes damage from disasters in Colombia. Science and engineer- Directora Técnica de Geoamenazas,
Servicio Geológico Colombiano (SGC)
ing researchers focus on four areas: monitoring, modelling, damage prediction, and information dissemination.

Build fundamentals for earthquake disaster mitigation based on Protecting humanity from disasters by deploying the technology
advanced hazard information in high disaster-risk areas around the world
By integrating the research outcomes such as the source In addition to accumulating research data from earthquake
model of a future great earthquake, predicted ground source analysis and volcano monitoring, the project con-
motions from the future earthquake, and observations by structs a framework for real-time forecasting of disaster
the enhanced seismic network, we aim to obtain scientif- Microtremor observations
damage and a system of disaster information dissemination
ically advanced earthquake hazard information. In addition, in Bogota using social media. Research outcomes are to be imple-
developing personnel and policies for communicating this mented throughout the world in areas with high risk of
The highly vulnerable
Kathmandu Valley information to the Nepali society will lead to fundamentals disasters, contributing to safe evacuation of residents and
for the mitigation of future earthquake disaster in the appropriate response to damage.
Kathmandu Valley.
Damage to historic Excursion to Nevado del
buildings from the Ruiz volcano
Gorkha earthquake

Research Institutions in Nepal Department of Mines and Geology / Ministry of Industry 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 The University of Tokyo / Kochi University / OYO Corporation
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 Research Period 5 Years

= Technical Development to Upgrade Structural Integrity of Adoption Fiscal Year FY 2015 Adoption Fiscal Year FY 2014
= Development of a Comprehensive Disaster Resilience System and
Buildings in Densely Populated Urban Areas and its Strategic
Collaboration Platform in Myanmar =
Implementation towards Resilient Cities =

Mitigate Earthquake Damage in Principal Investigator

Prof. NAKANO Yoshiaki
Build Safe Cities through Disaster Risk Principal Investigator
Prof. / Director
Densely Populated Urban Areas! Institute of Industrial Science,
The University of Tokyo
Assessment and Thorough Preparation MEGURO Kimiro
International Center for Urban Safety
Engineering, Institute of Industrial
Science, The University of Tokyo

People’s
Republic of
Develop techniques for seismic evaluation and retrofit of Republic of
Bangladesh Assess the risk of urban disasters and prepare for disasters in the future the Union of
Myanmar
buildings, and propose efficient methods of upgrading their With 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
structural integrity. Principal Investigator
Principal Investigator
Mr. Mohammad Shamim with the development process, and develops a system for assessing vulnerabilities to potential disasters in Myanmar. Pro-Rector / Prof.
Although Bangladesh is located in a seismically active region, its capital city Dhaka is Akhter The project aims to identify disaster risks in advance to contribute to the formulation of regional development planning Khin Than Yu
one of the world’s most vulnerable urban centers due to its unordered and dense urban Director, Housing and Building and disaster countermeasures countermeasures as well as to support the strengthening of the Myanmar government’s Yangon Technological University (YTU)
layout with low-quality building structures. In addition, building design and construction Research Institute
Poorly reinforced RC columns
disaster management capabilities.
with brick chip aggregate practices as well as structural characteristics differ significantly from those in Japan.
To improve Dhaka’s earthquake resilience, we aim to jointly develop seismic evaluation Field survey to observe flood risk Disseminate research outcomes and
countermeasures (Wagadok Dam)
and retrofit techniques suitable for buildings in Bangladesh, and upgrading scenarios of urban planning for efficiently contribute to improvement of disaster
deploying them on a societal level.
management capabilities throughout Asia
Achieve safe and secure Dhaka through development of earthquake Collaboration among government, industry and academia is indis-
resilience technology Holding a workshop with
our overseas partners pensable for building safe cities. A new Research Center, which
By upgrading Dhaka’s building performance and urban center’s resilience against earthquake will serve as the core organization to promote such collaboration,
damage, we aim to develop a safe and secure city and civil infrastructures for stable economic was established in Yangon Technological University. The solutions
activity. As the techniques developed through this project address urban and building-related issues for the issues in Myanmar promise to serve as a model that can
Low-quality buildings
that are also commonly found in other developing countries, their worldwide dissemination has the collapsed under gravity load be applied to other Asian countries to improve their disaster man-
Technological Research Centre in
potential to contribute to the safer global society. agement capabilities. YTU, where the Research Centre
was established

Research Institutions in Bangladesh Housing and Building Research Institute / Public Works Department / Bangladesh University of Engineering Research Institutions in Myanmar Yangon Technological University (YTU) / Myanmar Engineering Society (MES) / Department of Disaster Management (DDM) / Department of
and Technology / Ahsanullah University of Science and Technology / University of Asia Pacific 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 / Tohoku University / Osaka University Research Institutions in Japan The University of Tokyo / Hokkaido University / Tohoku University / Keio University
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Adoption Fiscal Year FY 2013

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

Principal Investigator
Prof. IGUCHI Masato
Save Indonesian People from Volcanic Disasters Sakurajima Volcano Research Center,
Disaster Prevention Research Institute,
Kyoto University

Integrated warning system for volcanic disasters Republic of

Indonesia

through multi-disciplinary cooperation

Indonesia has 127 active volcanoes, and a high risk of multimodal sediment Principal Investigator
Mr. Kasbani
disasters due to volcanic eruptions. This project is attempting to develop
Head of Center for Volcanology and
an integrated observation system and simulators to mitigate various vol- Geological Hazard Mitigation,
Pyroclastic flow deposit
from Kelud volcano on canic disasters, including lahar (mud flow), slope failure and dispersion of Geological Agency, Ministry of Energy
February 13, 2014 and Mineral Resources
volcanic ash. By integrating systems such an early warning system of
eruption, GIS multimodal sediment movement simulator, and airborne

SATREPS 2018
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

Infectious Diseases Control

volcanic disasters
Successful 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. SATREPS projects in the field of Infectious Diseases Control have been transferred to AMED -
Installing GPS observation the Japan Agency for Medical Research and Development.
system on Mount Merapi
(The transfer took place on April 1, 2015. Projects that terminated before that date were not
Research Institutions in Indonesia Center for Volcanology and Geological Hazard Mitigation (PVMBG), Geological Agency, Ministry of Energy and Mineral transferred.)
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 / The University of Tokyo
Research Period 5 Years

Adoption Fiscal Year FY 2013

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

Consider Action on Floods and Storm Surges to Principal Investigator

Prof./ Director
Break the Disaster-poverty Spiral in Bangladesh NAKAGAWA Hajime
Research Center for Fluvial and
Coastal Disasters, Disaster Prevention
Research Institute, Kyoto University

Surveys using interviews in
a Hindu community (Arpangsia
in Khulna District)
People’s
Investigate measures using Japanese science and technology Republic of
Bangladesh
to prevent or mitigate flood and storm surge damage
Bangladesh suffers significant damage due to flooding and storm surges, and this Principal Investigator
exacerbates poverty, further reducing the ability to counter such damage and gener- Prof./ Director
Md. Munsur Rahman
ating a downward spiral. Preventing and mitigating damage is an urgent task. This
Institute of Water and Flood
project is attempting to produce flood and storm surge hazard maps, to propose Management (IWFM), Bangladesh
measures to reduce damage from riverbank erosion and levee collapse, to develop University of Engineering and
Technology (BUET)
warning and evacuation systems, and to work on predicting and taking action against
flood-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 poverty
Progress in this project will enable the authorities to incorporate scientifically grounded
recommendations into their measures and plans. It is hoped that enhancing local ability to
survey, analyze, and predict flood 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.
Poor polder drainage and
sedimentation resulted in inundation up to the
levels of discoloration on the buildings
Research Institutions in Bangladesh Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET) / etc. (Kapotakho in Khulna District)

Research Institutions in Japan Kyoto University / The University of Tokyo / Nagasaki University / Kochi University
Research Period 5 Years

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Adoption Fiscal Year FY 2017 = Establishment of a Research and Reference Collaborative System Adoption Fiscal Year FY 2016
= Integrated Research and Development Towards Chagas Disease
for the Diagnoses of Fungal Infections including Drug-Resistant
Control =
Ones both in Brazil and Japan =

Protect people from Chagas disease with Principal Investigator

Prof. SHIMADA Junko
Enabling rapid detection of drug-resistant Principal Investigator
Associate Prof.
genetic analysis of pathogens and Department of Molecular and Cellular
Parasitology, School of Health Sciences,
fungi that cause refractory infection WATANABE Akira
Medical Mycology Research Center,

development of therapeutic compounds Gunma University Chiba University

Federative
Republic of
Identify protozoa gene that leads to the disease and develop El Salvador Developing a method for rapid detection of drug-resistant Republic of
Brazil

a new drug fungi through investigating their resistance mechanisms

Chagas disease epidemic in Latin America shows various symptoms by region, such Principal Investigator Fungal infections often occur in immune-compromised patients and/or patients with Principal Investigator
Dr. Erlinda Handal Vega Prof. Maria Luiza Moretti
as heart and digestive system disorders, but not much research has been conducted chronic lung diseases such as pulmonary tuberculosis. Drug resistant fungi have been
Vice Minister, Ministry of Education, Infectious Diseases, Faculty of Medical
on its mechanism. Only two types of drugs are available, and due to effectiveness Government of El Salvador
emerging in recent years due to long-term use of antifungal drugs and other factors. Sciences, Internal Medical Department,
and side effect issues, development of a new drug is being sought. This project will While the epidemiological information regarding drug-resistant fungi in Brazil is not University of Campinas
analyze the parasite’s virulence gene related to the pathologic process of the disease, clear at the moment, it may potentially have a significant impact as the number of
University of Campinas,
Collecting insect vector triatomine bug construct chronic stage animal model, compose and develop a new drug, and build the Office is in this building
patients with pulmonary tuberculosis is large in Brazil. The
in Chagas disease affected area
a collaboration framework with National Scientific Research Center of El Salvador project aims to clarify the prevalence of drug-resistance Both researchers
holding a research
(CICES) fungi, elucidate their resistance mechanisms and develop a rapid detection method. We will conference
also work to build a framework for collaboration among research institutions.
Contribute to global control of Chagas disease with SATREPS Japan and El Salvador
Japanese seeds research team meeting Development of a system for diagnosing fungal infection and a
We will identify the gene related to pathologic factor with pathogen framework for research collaboration in fungal infection diagnosis In the Laboratory,
researchers carry out
genome and genetic analysis to promote understanding of the disease Specific outcomes such as the establishment of a fungus bank to preserve drug-resistant an experiment inside the
safety cabinet
and enable clinical application. Training of young researcher, and control fungal strains and conduct networking with other related institutions and facilities will enhance
of Chagas disease in the endemic areas including El Salvador can be the university’s function as a research center for fungal infection, which in the future will lead to the establishment
Field research in Chagas
expected from development of a new drug in Japan. endemic area
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.

Research Institutions in El Salvador National Scientific Research Center of El Salvador (CICES) / University of El Salvador / Dr. Jose Matias Delgado University Research Institutions in Brazil University of Campinas
/ National Rosales Hospital
Research Institutions in Japan Chiba University
Research Institutions in Japan Gunma University / University of Tokyo / Keio University / Osaka City University / Takasaki University of Health and Welfare
Research Period 5 Years Research Period 5 Years

Adoption Fiscal Year FY 2017 Adoption Fiscal Year FY 2015

= The Establishment of the One Health Prevention and Treatment = Surveillance and Laboratory Support for
Network Model for the Elimination of Rabies in the Philippines = Emerging Pathogens of Public Health Importance =

No more rabies: break the chain of infection Principal Investigator

Prof. NISHIZONO Akira
Investigate the Relationship Between Intestines Principal Investigator
Prof. KIYONO Hiroshi
with a simple diagnosis kit Department of Microbiology,
Faculty of Medicine, Oita University
and Pathogens and Devise New Countermeasures The Institute of Medical Science,
The University of Tokyo

Against Infectious Diseases!

Republic
Republic of
Control rabies with a quick and simple diagnosis method and of the
Philippines Help control infectious diseases by tracking outbreak trends more closely and carrying Ghana

“One Health network” out research at the genetic level

Rabies is an often deadly infectious disease that can be controlled. The complex diagno- Principal Investigator The Republic of Ghana is facing a grave situation concerning the spread of cholera, AIDS and other infectious diseases. Principal Investigator
Dr. Beatriz P. Quiambao Prof. Kwadwo Ansah Koram
sis method made definitive diagnosis frequently unavailable in the endemic area, resulting Ebola hemorrhagic fever, which has broken out in nearby countries, is also a threat. The country is in urgent need of
Chief, Research Institute for Tropical Director, Noguchi Memorial Institute for
in casualties from lack of appropriate treatment. This project aims to eliminate rabies by Medicine, Clinical Research Division
effective countermeasures against infectious diseases. The purpose of the Study is to support Ghana’s efforts to strengthen Medical Research (NMIMR) of
diagnosis without craniotomy procedure using whiskers/sinus hair, identification of specific disease surveillance* and simultaneously improve testing and diagnostic techniques for major infectious diseases. Research University of Ghana
biomarker for treatment, development of early diagnosis method, and building One Health will also be carried out to determine what gene types of host and gut microbiota make a person susceptible to what
network model that shares diagnosis information on animals and humans leading to Animal bite treatment center for pathogen types in order to identify factors involved in infection and understand the mechanisms of immune response.
post-exposure treatment
effective prevention. * Activities to continuously track outbreaks of infectious diseases to help achieve faster and more effective outbreak response and control.

Contribute to elimination by spreading new diagnosis method and Develop a new method of combatting infectious
One Health network model diseases based on knowledge of intestinal flora
This project will eliminate rabies deaths from the Philippines Stray dogs are everywhere Intestinal bacteria play an important role in immune response in the intestines.
due to insufficient control
by building a treatment and prevention network with collabo- in Philippines
The Study will analyze the genomes of intestinal flora to ascertain whether
Collecting canine whiskers to ration between doctors and veterinarians incorporating the there is a correlation between intestinal flora and resistance to infectious With the chancellor
develop new rabies diagnosis In front of a relief of Exterior of NMIMR, of the University of Ghana
method
new diagnosis system under One Health care perspective. Dr. Hideyo Noguchi at the entrance to which plays a central
diseases. The Study will enable the development of disease control measures and the director of NMIMR
This will also contribute to achievement of WHO and OIE’s the Noguchi Memorial Institute of role in infectious disease utilizing genome-level information and is expected help
Medical Research (NMIMR; established and immunity research
“Zero by 30: The Global Strategic Plan to Prevent Human Deaths from Dog-Transmitted in 1979 with Japanese aid), Ghana in West Africa establish new strategies for combatting infectious diseases.
University Medical School
Rabies by 2030” by spreading the network to surrounding countries.

Huge number of patients visit for

Research Institutions in Philippines Research Institute for Tropical Medicine / San Lazaro Hospital / Regional post dog-bite exposure vaccine Research Institutions in Ghana Noguchi Memorial Institute for Medical Research (NMIMR) of University of Ghana
Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory III (Region III)
Research Institutions in Japan The University of Tokyo / Mie University / National Institute of Infectious Diseases, NIID
Research Institutions in Japan Oita University / Nagasaki University / Kitasato University / Tohoku University
Research Period 5 Years
Research Period 5 Years

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Adoption Fiscal Year FY 2015 Adoption Fiscal Year FY 2014

= Establishment of Laboratory Surveillance System for = Searching Lead Compounds of Anti-malarial and Anti-amebic
Viral Diseases of Public Health Concern = Agents by Utilizing Diversity of Indonesian Bio-resources =

Strengthen Countermeasures Against Viral Principal Investigator

Prof. YASUDA Jiro
Screening a Wide Range of Microbial Resources Principal Investigator
Prof. NOZAKI Tomoyoshi
Infections and Prevent the Damage from Institute of Tropical Medicine,
Nagasaki University
for Effective Anti-parasitic Compounds Graduate School of Medicine and
Faculty of Medicine, University of Tokyo

Spreading!
Republic of
Investigate the actual state of affairs concerning infectious diseases and improve Republic
of Gabon Plants, microbes, and other organisms are important resources for drug discovery Indonesia

testing and diagnostic techniques Indonesia is a nation rich in biological resources. As substances found in plants and microorganisms have the potential
The Gabonese Republic, located in Central Africa, is facing serious difficulties with viral infection, but there is no accurate Principal Investigator to be used as drugs, these biological resources are highly valuable in drug discovery. The aim of this project is to screen Principal Investigator

information on the actual conditions. It is vital to identify the causal viruses, investigate outbreak conditions, and ascertain Dr. Bertrand Lell Indonesia’s diverse microbial resources for compounds that might be candidates for drugs to treat malaria and amebia- Prof. Eniya Listiani Dewi

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-
tified pathogens.
Develop a simple and low-cost diagnostic method, thereby
contributing to worldwide disease control
The 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
At the planned site of the new
laboratory, with Gabon contributing to worldwide disease control.
research colleagues
Director, Centre de Recherches
Médicales de Lambaréné (CERMEL)
microorganisms from collected soil
sis. There are no vaccines against these parasitic diseases, and drug treatments are also limited, meaning that new drugs Deputy Chairperson,
The Agency for the Assessment and
are needed. Technical assistance provided through the project will also enable Indonesia to develop the capability for Application of Technology (BPPT)
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
identified, 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
Preprocessing for the isolation of also enhances Japan’s potential for drug discovery research.

Instruction on enzyme
activity assay for the
malaria parasite
Research Institutions in Gabon Centre de Recherches Médicales de Lambaréné (CERMEL) Research Institutions in Indonesia The Agency for the Assessment and Application of Technology (BPPT)
Lambarene is noted in connection Research Institutions in Japan The University of Tokyo / Kitasato University / Nagasaki University /
Research Institutions in Japan Nagasaki University with Albert Schweitzer. MicroBiopharm Japan Co., Ltd.
Research Period 5 Years Research Period 5 Years

Adoption Fiscal Year FY 2014 Adoption Fiscal Year FY 2014

= Integrative Application of Human and Pathogen = Ecological Studies on Flying Foxes and Their Involvement in
Genomic Information for Tuberculosis Control = Rabies-related and Other Viral Infectious Diseases =

Helping Tuberculosis Patients: Strengthening Principal Investigator

Prof. TOKUNAGA Katsushi
Protecting People from Dangerous Viruses by Principal Investigator
Prof. HONDO Eiichi
TB Control Strategies through Genomic Analysis! Graduate School of Medicine,
The University of Tokyo
Investigating the Ecology of Flying Foxes! Graduate School of Bioagricultural
Sciences, Nagoya University

Kingdom of Republic of
Revealing genetic risks of tuberculosis and developing effective treatments for Thailand Understanding flying fox ecology to reveal high infection risk locations and activities Indonesia

tuberculosis Bats can transmit rabies and other dangerous viruses. Among the bats, flying foxes travel particularly long distances, and
Tuberculosis is an infectious disease and its burden for global health is well-known as HIV and malaria. Thailand is one Principal Investigator should be monitored as animals that may spread infections across national borders. Their ecology, however, is still poorly Principal Investigator

of 22 high burden countries of tuberculosis, and effective measures are required to control this disease urgently. Genome Dr. understood. In this project, we are conducting a survey of the movement of flying foxes in Indonesia, home to a great Dean. Agus Priyono
Surakameth Mahasirimongkol diversity of plants and animals. We assess their points of contact with dogs, wild animals, and humans, and track routes Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Bogor
variation in both humans and TB bacteria may affect different phenotype and treatment. This large-scale study will ana- Agricultural University (IPB)
Senior Physician, Department of of infection. We will also analyze the viral strains that they carry.
lyze the variation of both host and pathogen genomes among TB patients, patients who suffered side effects from the Medical Sciences, Ministry of Public
Health
medication, and individuals who have not developed TB, in order to reveal how genomic DNA variants are associated Improve public health through effective measures to
with the development of TB and the side effects of the drug treatment.
prevent infection
Tuberculosis control will be advanced in Thailand and world through The development of diagnostic tools and methods for rapid and
the application of genomic information Ministry of Public Health,
exhaustive detection of viruses has enabled the gathering of more Participants come together
at a project meeting
From the results of the genomic analysis, this project will identify Thailand accurate infection data. Our aim is also to lay the
genetic factors associated with tuberculosis and establish highly foundations for research and education so that local
effective and less side-effect causative treatment method. The researchers can carry out viral analysis and diag-
research finding will contribute to reduce TB patients and provide nosis independently, enabling them to continue
Site visit to collect clinical information Drone used to survey
for understanding the environment better quality of life to the patients globally. flying fox habitats gathering and disseminate infection data to reduce
around tuberculosis patients the number of infections caused by flying foxes.

Research Institutions in Thailand Ministry of Public Health, Thailand / Mahidol University Research Institutions in Indonesia Bogor Agricultural University
Research Institutions in Japan The University of Tokyo / RIKEN / Research Institute of Tuberculosis (JATA) / Research Institutions in Japan Nagoya University / Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology /
Fukujuji Hospital (JATA) Yamaguchi University
Research Period 4 Years Research Period 5 Years

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Adoption Fiscal Year FY 2013 Adoption Fiscal Year FY 2013

= Epidemiological Studies on Animal Protozoan Diseases in = Establishment of an Early-warning System for Infectious
Mongolia and Development of Effective Diagnostics Measures = Diseases in Southern Africa Incorporating Climate Predictions =

Protect Livestock in Mongolia from Protozoan Principal Investigator

Prof. YOKOYAMA Naoaki
Fighting against Infectious Diseases with Principal Investigator
Prof. MINAKAWA Noboru
Diseases and Ticks Obihiro University of Agriculture and
Veterinary Medicine
a Warning System Integrating Different Areas Institute of Tropical Medicine,
Nagasaki University

of Research
With no respect
for national borders,
Republic of
Identify protozoan diseases endemic to Mongolia and develop simple and rapid Mongolia climate change and changes
in weather conditions can Establishment of an early-warning system for infectious South Africa

diagnostic kits affect the occurrence of

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 field 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 first 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 fighting animal
Field testing of simple
diagnostic kit
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.
vector mosquitoes.
Principal Investigator
Dr. Badgar Battsetseg
Director , Institute of Veterinary Medicine,
Mongolian University of Life Sciences
The new model improved
the predictions of sea
surface temperature and
climate variability
(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.
diseases in Southern Africa, incorporating climate predictions
In Southern Africa, where poverty is prominent, lives are threatened by infectious diseases. Principal Investigator
Dr. Neville Sweijd
Recent climate changes have increased the possible risks of infectious disease outbreaks
Director, Alliance for Collaboration on
in unexpected regions and on scales previously unknown. This project is developing an Climate & Earth Systems Science
infectious disease outbreak prediction model that incorporates the influences of a variety (ACCESS)
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

Research Institutions in Mongolia Mongolian University of Life Sciences First academic seminar Research Institutions in South Africa Alliance for Collaboration on Climate & Earth Systems Science (ACCESS) / etc.
for local veterinarians The prediction of disease outbreak
Research Institutions in Japan Obihiro University of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine Research Institutions in Japan Japan Agency for Marine-Earth Science and Technology (JAMSTEC) allows effective control measures
Research Period 5 Years Research Period 5 Years such as insecticide spray

= Development of Innovative Research Technique in Genetic Adoption Fiscal Year FY 2013

Epidemiology of Malaria and Other Parasitic Diseases in Lao PDR
for Containment of Their Expanding Endemicity =

Monitor Malaria and Other Parasitic Diseases Principal Investigator

Director,

in Laos to Stop Their Spread Dr. KANO Shigeyuki

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

Lao People’s
Molecular and genetic monitoring of parasitic diseases that Democratic
Republic

threaten the people of Laos

SATREPS Lao researcher
begins DNA extraction from
filter paper blood samples
The emergence and spread of drug-resistant malaria are major issues in the Greater Principal Investigator
Dr. Paul Brey
Mekong Subregion. The Lao PDR also needs to accelerate control against opisthorchi-
Pasteur Institute of Laos (IPL)
asis viverrini and schistosomiasis mekongi, which are still inflicting 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-
nificant parasitic diseases, with the aim of developing simple, rapid and precise diagnos-
tic methods using LAMP techniques. The scientific 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 SATREPS research team
Laos and other countries in the Greater Mekong Subregion in Laos

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 significantly boost economic
growth through the creation of new industries such as fisheries and tourism.

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 Medicine
Research Period 5 Years

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Sustainable Replantation of Oil Palm by Adding Value to Oil Palm Trunk through Scientific and Project Leader Japan International Research Center Development and Dissemination of Sustainable Production System Based on Invasive Pest Vietnam/
― Prof.
Technological Innovation KOSUGI Akihiko for Agricultural Sciences (JIRCAS)
Malaysia 31 Management of Cassava in Vietnam, Cambodia and Thailand TAKASU Keiji
Faculty of Agriculture, Kyushu University Cambodia/ p44
Thailand
2018

2015
Department of Bioproduction and
Prof. Environment Engineering, Faculty of Department of Science and
Advanced and Sustainable Water Utilization Associated with Greening Potential Evaluation Djibouti ― Continuous Operation System for Microalgae Production Optimized for Sustainable Tropical Prof. Engineering for Sustainable Innovation,
SHIMADA Sawahiko Regional Environment Science, Tokyo 32 Aquaculture (COSMOS) Malaysia p44

Bioresources
University of Agriculture TODA Tatsuki Faculty of Science and Engineering,
Soka University
Establishment of Environmentally Sound Management of Construction and Demolition Waste Institute of Agrobiological Sciences,
Prof. Graduate School of Science and Establishment of Cryo-bank System for Vietnamese Native Pig Resources Advanced Researcher,
01 and Its Wise Utilization for Environmental Pollution Control and for New Recycled Construction KAWAMOTO Ken Engineering, Saitama University
Vietnam p26 33 and Sustainable Production System to Conserve Bio-diversity Dr. KIKUCHI Kazuhiro
NARO (National Agriculture and Food Vietnam p45
Environment/Energy (Global

Research Organization) (NIAS)
2017

2014
Materials
Co-creation of Innovative Forest Resources Management Combining Ecological Methods and Development of Aquaponics Combined with Open Culture Adapting to Prof.
02 Indigenous Knowledge
Associate Prof. The Center for African Area Studies,
Cameroon p26 34 Arid Regions for Sustainable Food Production YAMADA Satoshi
Faculty of Agriculture, Tottori University Mexico p45
YASUOKA Hirokazu Kyoto University

Development of Next-Generation Sustainable Land Management (SLM) Framework to Combat Development and Adoption of Latin American Low-input Rice Production Prof. Graduate School of Agricultural and Life
35 System through Genetic Improvement and Advanced Field-management Technologies

2013
Prof. Arid Land Research Center, Colombia p46
03 Desertification TSUNEKAWA Atsushi Tottori University
Ethiopia p27 OKADA Kensuke Sciences, The University of Tokyo

Comprehensive Assessment and Conservation of Blue Carbon Ecosystems and Their Services Prof. School of Environment and Society, Philippines
04 in the Coral Triangle (Blue CARES) NADAOKA Kazuo Tokyo Institute of Technology / Indonesia p27 Development of Plant-derived Soil Stabilizing Additives to Problematic Soil as a Means to Mitigate Prof. Kyoto University, Graduate School of

2018
Ethiopia ―
Road Disasters KIMURA Makoto Engineering
2016

Strengthening of the Environmental Radiation Control and Legislative Basis Faculty of Symbiotic Systems Science /
Prof./Director
05 for the Environmental Remediation of Radioactively Contaminated Sites Institute of Environmental Radioactivity Ukraine p28 Regional Resilience Enhancement through Establishment of Area-BCM at Industry Complexes in Prof. Graduate School of Social Engineering,
36

2017
NANBA Kenji at Fukushima University Thailand p48
Thailand WATANABE Kenji Nagoya Institute of Technology
‐ scale Environmental Issues)

Integrated Research Field of

Development and Implementation of New Damage Assessment Process Associate Prof. Project for Evaluation and Mitigation of Seismic Risk for Composite Prof. Graduate School of Design and
06 in Agricultural Insurance as Adaptation to Climate Change for Food Security HONGO Chiharu
Remote Sensing Division, Center for
Environmental Remote Sensing,
Indonesia p28 37 Masonry Buildings in Bhutan AOKI Takayoshi Architecture, Nagoya City University
Bhutan p48

2016
Disaster Prevention and Mitigation
Chiba University
Development of Extreme Weather Monitoring and Information Sharing Prof.
07 Visualization of Impact of Chronic / Latent Chemical Hazard and Geo-Ecological Remediation
Prof. Graduate School of Veterinary Medicine,
Zambia p29
38 System in the Philippines TAKAHASHI Yukihiro
Faculty of Science, Hokkaido University Philippines p49
ISHIZUKA Mayumi Hokkaido University
Hazard Assessment of Large Earthquakes and Tsunamis in the Mexican Associate Prof. Disaster Prevention Research Institute,
08 Advancing Co-design of Integrated Strategies with Adaptation to Climate Change
Institute of Industrial Science, 39 p49
2015

Prof. OKI Taikan Thailand p29 Mexico

The University of Tokyo Pacific Coast for Disaster Mitigation ITO Yoshihiro Kyoto University

Associate Prof. School of Environment and Society, Prof. Earthquake Research Institute,
40 Integrated Research on Great Earthquakes and Disaster Mitigation in Nepal Himalaya

2015
09 Establishment of Environmental Conservation Platform of Tonle Sap Lake YOSHIMURA Chihiro Tokyo Institute of Technology
Cambodia p30 KOKETSU Kazuki The University of Tokyo
Nepal p50

Research on the Integration System of Spatial Environment Analyses and Advanced Metal Prof. Faculty of International Resource Technical Development to Upgrade Structural Integrity of Buildings in Densely Populated Urban Prof. Institute of Industrial Science,
10 Recovery to Ensure Sustainable Resource Development 41 Areas and its Strategic Implementation towards Resilient Cities
2014

Serbia p30 Bangladesh p50

ISHIYAMA Daizo Science, Akita University NAKANO Yoshiaki The University of Tokyo
Interdisciplinary Research Centre for Application of State of the Art Technologies to Strengthen Research and Response to Seismic, Prof. Graduate School of Environmental
Prof. River Basin Environment, Graduate 42 Volcanic and Tsunami Events, and Enhance Risk Management Colombia p51
11 Hydro-microbiological Approach for Water Security in Kathmandu Valley, Nepal KAZAMA Futaba Faculty of Interdisciplinary Research,
Nepal p31 KUMAGAI Hiroyuki Studies, Nagoya University

2014
University of Yamanashi Development of a Comprehensive Disaster Resilience System and Collaboration Platform in International Center for Urban Safety
Prof. / Director
43 Myanmar Engineering, Institute of Industrial Myanmar p51
2013

Prof. Wildlife Research Center, MEGURO Kimiro

12 Biodiversity Conservation in Amazon based on a New Concept of “Field Museum” KOHSHIMA Shiro Kyoto University
Brazil p31 Science, The University of Tokyo
Sakurajima Volcano Research Center,
Prof.
Development of Clean and Efficient Utilization of Low Rank Coals and Biomass by Solvent
13 Treatment
Specially Appointed Prof. Institute of Advanced Energy, Thailand p32 44 Integrated Study on Mitigation of Multimodal Disasters caused by Ejection of Volcanic Products IGUCHI Masato
Disaster Prevention Research Institute, Indonesia p52
MIURA Koichi Kyoto University Kyoto University

2013
Research Project on Disaster Prevention/Mitigation Measures against Floods and Storm Surges Research Center for Fluvial and Coastal
Prof. / Director
45 in Bangladesh NAKAGAWA Hajime
Disasters, Disaster Prevention Research Bangladesh p52
Development of Advanced Hybrid Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion (OTEC) Technology for Prof. Institute of Ocean Energy, Institute, Kyoto University
Malaysia ―
Low Carbon Society and Sustainable Energy System: First Experimental OTEC Plant of Malaysia IKEGAMI Yasuyuki Saga University
2018

Development and Dissemination of Innovative Technology for Extracting Rice-Bran Oil to Visiting Prof. Establishment of the “Bench-to-Bedside” Feedback System for Sustainable ART and the Director AIDS Clinical Center, National Center
Shizuoka University Tanzania ― Vietnam ―
Environment/Energy (Low Carbon Society/Energy)

Power Diesel Generators for Rural Electrification via Micro-Grids SAKO Takeshi Prevention of New HIV Transmission in Vietnam OKA Shinichi for Global Health and Medicine

2018
Thermoluminescence Techniques in Geothermal Exploration and Prof. Graduate School of Environmental El Division of Global Epidemiology,
14 Integrated Evaluation System of Geothermal Reservoir TSUCHIYA Noriyoshi Studies, Tohoku University Salvador p34 Epidemiology of Zoonotic Virus Infections in Africa
Prof.
TAKADA Ayato
Research Center for Zoonosis Control,
Zambia /
DR Congo ―
2017

Hokkaido University
Prof. Institute of Science and Technology
15 Smart Transport Strategy for Thailand 4.0 Thailand p34 Prof. Department of Molecular and Cellular El
HAYASHI Yoshitsugu Research, Chubu University
46 Integrated Research and Develomment Towards Chagas Disease Control SHIMADA Junko
Parasitology, School of Health Sciences,
Salvador p54
Gunma University

2017
Comprehensive Conversion of Biomass and Waste to Super Clean Graduate School of Science and
Prof.
16 Fuels by New Solid Catalysts TSUBAKI Noritatsu
Engineering for Research, Thailand p35 The Establishment of the One Health Prevention and Treatment Network Model for the Prof.
University of Toyama 47 Elimination of Rabies in the Philippines Faculty of Medicine, Oita University Philippines p54
2016

NISHIZONO Akira
Smart Cities Development for Emerging Countries by Multimodal Transport System Based on General Manager Global Business Development Office,
17 Sensing, Network and Big Data Analysis of Regional Transportation TSUBOI Tsutomu Nagoya Electric Works Co., Ltd.
India p35 One Health Approach to Control of Neglected Tropical Diseases with Special Attention on Prof. Graduate School of Agricultural and
Turkey ―

Infectious Diseases Control*

Sandfly and Mosquito Borne Infections in Turkey MATSUMOTO Yoshitsugu Life Sciences, The University of Tokyo

2016
Producing Biomass Energy and Material through Revegetation of Prof. Research Institute for Sustainable
18 Alang-alang (Imperata Cylindrica ) Fields Indonesia p36 Establishment of a Research and Reference Collaborative System for the Diagnoses of Fungal Associate Prof. Medical Mycology Research Center,
UMEZAWA Toshiaki Humanosphere, Kyoto University 48 Infections including Drug-Resistant Ones both in Brazil and Japan Brazil p55
2015

WATANABE Akira Chiba University

Assistant Prof. Graduate School of Engineering, South
19 Production of Biofuels Using Algal Biomass p36 Prof. The Institute of Medical Science,
KANDA Hideki Nagoya University Africa 49 Surveillance and Laboratory Support for Emerging Pathogens of Public Health Importance KIYONO Hiroshi The University of Tokyo
Ghana p55

2015
Technology Development of Steam-spot Detection and Sustainable Resource Use for Large Prof. Graduate School of Engineering,
20 Enhancement of Geothermal Power Generation in Indonesia KOIKE Katsuaki Kyoto University
Indonesia p37
50 Establishment of Laboratory Surveillance System for Viral Diseases of Public Health Concern
Prof. Institute of Tropical Medicine,
Gabon p56
YASUDA Jiro Nagasaki University
2014

Faculty of Engineering, Kyushu

Prof. Graduate School of Medicine,
Sustainable Development of Rural Area by Effective Utilization of Bio-wastes with Highly
21 Efficient Fuel Cell Technology
Associate Prof. University / International Research
Vietnam p37 51 Integrative Application of Human and Pathogen Genomic Information for Tuberculosis Control TOKUNAGA Katsushi The University of Tokyo
Thailand p56
SHIRATORI Yusuke Center for Hydrogen Energy,
Kyushu University Searching Lead Compounds of Anti-malarial and Anti-amebic Agents by Utilizing Diversity of Graduate School of Medicine and
Prof.
52 Indonesian Bio-resources

2014
Development of a Model System for Fluidized Bed Catalytic Gasification of Biomass Wastes Faculty of Medicine, Indonesia p57
Associate Prof. Graduate School of Science and NOZAKI Tomoyoshi
22 and Following Liquid Fuel Production in Indonesia
2013

Indonesia p38 The University of Tokyo

NODA Reiji Technology, Gunma University
Ecological Studies on Flying Foxes and Their Involvement in Rabies-related Prof. Graduate School of Bioagricultural
53 and Other Viral Infectious Diseases HONDO Eiichi Sciences, Nagoya University
Indonesia p57

Development of Climate Change Resilient Innovative Technologies for Sustainable Wheat Prof. Arid Land Research Center, Tottori Epidemiological Studies on Animal Protozoan Diseases in Mongolia and Prof. Obihiro University of Agriculture and
Sudan ― 54 Development of Effective Diagnostics Measures Mongolia p58
Production in the Dry and Heat Prone Agro-ecologies of Sudan and Sub-Saharan Africa TSUJIMOTO Hisashi University YOKOYAMA Naoaki Veterinary Medicine
2018

Utilization of Thailand Local Genetic Resources to Develop Novel Farmed Fish for Global Faculty, Department of Marine Department of Tropical Medicine and
Prof. Development of Innovative Research Technique in Genetic Epidemiology of Malaria and Other Director,
Biosciences, Tokyo University of Marine Thailand ― 2013
55 Parasitic Diseases in Lao PDR for Containment of Their Expanding Endemicity Malaria, Research Institute, National Laos p58
Market HIRONO Ikuo Science and Technology Dr. KANO Shigeyuki Center for Global Health and Medicine
Development of Harmful Algal Bloom Monitoring Methods and Forecast System for Sustainable Associate Prof. Graduate School of Medicine, Establishment of an Early-warning System for Infectious Diseases in Southern Africa
23 Aquaculture and Coastal Fisheries in Chile MARUYAMA Fumito Kyoto University
Chile p40 56 Incorporating Climate Predictions
Prof. Institute of Tropical Medicine, South
p59
MINAKAWA Noboru Nagasaki University Africa
2017

Strengthening Rice Breeding System based on Genomic Technology and Information in Prof. Faculty of Agriculture,
24 Myanmar YOSHIMURA Atsushi Graduate School of Kyushu University
Myanmar p40

Prof. Graduate School of Agricultural

Bioresources

25 Developing Countermeasures Against Striga to Conquer Poverty and Improve Food Security SUGIMOTO Yukihiro Science, Kobe University
Sudan p41

Breakthrough in Nutrient Use Efficiency for Rice by Genetic Improvement and Crop, Livestock and Environment
Senior Researcher
26 Fertility Sensing Techniques in Africa TSUJIMOTO Yasuhiro
Division, Japan International Research Madagascar p41
Center for Agricultural Sciences
2016

Project on Establishment of the Model for Fertilizing Cultivation Promotion Crop, Livestock and Environment Burkina-
Director,
27 Using Burkina Faso Phosphate Rock NAGUMO Fujio
Division, Japan International Research
Faso p42
Center for Agricultural Sciences
Prof. School of Systems Information Science,
28 Optimizing Mariculture based on Big Data with Decision Support System WADA Masaaki Future University Hakodate
Indonesia p42
Director, The Alliance for Research on
Valorization of Bio-resources based on Scientific Evidence in Semi- and Arid Land for Creation Prof. the Mediterranean and North Africa Tunisia/
29 of New Industry ISODA Hiroko / Faculty of Life and Environmental Morocco p43
2015

Sciences, University of Tsukuba New projects

Project for Development of Sericulture Research by Applying Biological Resources and Unit Leader National Agriculture and
30 Molecular Genetics KAMEDA Tsunenori Food Research Organization
Kenya p43 * 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.)

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● Terminated Projects

Carbon Dynamics of Amazonian Forests

Dr. ISHIZUKA Forestry and Forest Products Research Institute
Brazil Establishment of Sustainable Livelihood Strategies and Natural Resource Management in
Moriyoshi
Environment/Energy (Climate Change)

(FFPRI) Tropical Rain Forest and its Surrounding Areas of Cameroon: Prof. ARAKI Shigeru The Center for African Area Studies, Kyoto University Cameroon
Study on the Impact of Glacier Retreat on Water Resource Availability for the Cities of La Integrating the Global Environmental Concerns with Local Livelihood Needs
Prof. TANAKA Hitoshi Graduate School of Engineering, Tohoku University Bolivia
Paz and El Alto Comparative Studies of the Reproductive Biology and Early Life History of Two Tuna Species
2009

Prof. SAWADA Panama

Fisheries Laboratory, Kindai University
Japan Agency for Marine-Earth Science and South (Yellowfin Tuna and Pacific Bluefin Tuna) for the Sustainable Use of These Resources Yoshifumi
Prediction of Climate Variations and its Application in the Southern African Region Dr. YAMAGATA Toshio Technology (JAMSTEC)
Africa

2010
Development of Internationally Standardized Microbial Resource Center to Promote Life Acting Director- Biological Resource Center,
Climate Variability Study and Societal Application through Indonesia - Japan Dr. YAMANAKA Japan Agency for Marine-Earth Science and General, National Institute of Technology Indonesia
Indonesia Science Research and Biotechnology
“Maritime Continent COE” - Radar-Buoy Network Optimization for Rainfall Prediction Manabu Technology (JAMSTEC) Dr. SUZUKI Ken-ichiro and Evaluation (NITE)
The Project for the Development of Wheat Breeding Materials for Kihara Institute for Biological Research,
Wild Fire and Carbon Management in Peat-forest in Indonesia Prof. OSAKI Mitsuru Graduate School of Agriculture, Hokkaido University Indonesia Prof. BAN Tomohiro Yokohama City University
Afghanistan
Sustainable Food Production in Afghanistan
Integrated Study Project on Hydro-Meteorological Prediction and Adaptation to Climate Development of Crop Genotypes for the Midlands and Mountain

Bioresources
Prof. OKI Taikan Institute of Industrial Science, The University of Tokyo Thailand Prof. YOSHIMURA Vietnam
Faculty of Agriculture, Kyusyu University
Change in Thailand (IMPAC-T) Areas of North Vietnam Atsushi
2008

Prof. Department of Energy and Environment, National

Eco-technological Management of Tuvalu against Sea Level Rise KAYANNE Hajime
Graduate School of Science, The University of Tokyo Tuvalu
Innovation on Production and Automotive Utilization of Biofuels from Non-food Biomass Dr. YOSHIMURA Yuji Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Thailand
Technology (AIST)
Director, Biomass Refinery Research Center, National Institute
Research on Ethanol Production from Sugarcane Wastes Dr. HIRATA Satoshi of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST)
Brazil The Alliance for Research on North Africa, University
Valorization of Bio-resources in Semi Arid and Arid Land for Regional Development Prof. ISODA Hiroko of Tsukuba
Tunisia

Institute of Industrial Science,

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

2009
Sustainable Management of Coral Reef and Island Ecosystems: Responding to the Threat Associate Prof. Development of Genetic Engineering Technology of Crops with Stress Tolerance against
Faculty of Science, University of the Ryukyus Palau Project Leader, Japan International Research Center for Agricultural
Brazil
of Climate Change NAKAMURA Takashi Dr. NAKASHIMA Kazuo Sciences (JIRCAS)
Degradation of Global Environment
2012

Improvement of Food Security in Semi-arid Regions of Sudan through Management of Prof. SUGIMOTO Graduate School of Agricultural Science, Kobe
Development of the Atmospheric Environmental Risk Management System in South Prof. Institute for Space-Earth Environmental Research, Argentina Yukihiro University
Sudan
MIZUNO Akira Nagoya University / Chile Root Parasitic Weeds
America
Integrated Coastal Ecosystem Conservation and Adaptive Management under Local and Graduate School of Information Science and
Prof. NADAOKA Kazuo Engineering, Tokyo Institute of Technology Philippines
Global Environmental Impacts
Enhancing Resilience to Climate and Ecosystem Changes in Semi-Arid Africa: Director, Prof.
2011

Integrated Research System for Sustainability

Ghana
an Integrated Approach TAKEUCHI Kazuhiko Science(IR3S), The University of Tokyo

Development of Pollution Control and Environmental Restoration Technologies of Waste Prof. International Institute for Resilient Society, Saitama Principal
Sri Lanka Earthquake and Tsunami Disaster Mitigation in the Marmara Region and
(Global-scale Environmental Issues)

2012
Landfill Sites Taking into Account Geographical Characteristics in Sri Lanka TANAKA Norio University Japan Agency for Marine-Earth Science and
Research Scientist, Technology
Turkey
Disaster Education in Turkey Dr. KANEDA Yoshiyuki
Environment / Energy

Prof. New Industry Creation Hatchery Center, Tohoku

UASB - DHS Integrated System — A Sustainable Sewage Treatment Technology HARADA Hideki University
India
Development of Landslide Risk Assessment Technology
2010

Executive Director,
International Consortium on Landslides (ICL) Vietnam
Prof. School of Engineering, Nagaoka University of along Transport Arteries in Viet Nam Dr. SASSA Kyoji
Establishment of Carbon-Cycle-System with Natural Rubber Vietnam

2011
FUKUDA Masao Technology
Deputy Director-General,
Research Project on Enhancement of Technology to Develop Tsunami-resilient Asia-Pacific Center for Coastal Disaster Research,
Joint Research Project on Formation Mechanism of Ozone, VOCs, and PM2.5 and Prof. WAKAMATSU Managing Director,
Port and Airport Research Institute
Chile
Shinji
Faculty of Agriculture, Ehime University Mexico Community Dr. TOMITA Takashi
Proposal of Countermeasure Scenario

Disaster Prevention and Mitigation

Research Partnership for the Application of Low Carbon Technology for Sustainable Director General, Kansai Research Centre, Institute for Global Magmatic Fluid Supply into Lakes Nyos and Monoun, and Mitigation of Natural School of Science,
India Prof. OHBA Takeshi Cameroon
Development Prof. SUZUKI Yutaka Environmental Strategies (IGES) Disasters through Capacity Building in Cameroon Tokai University

2010
2009

Improving Sustainable Water and Sanitation Systems in Sahel Region in Africa: Prof. FUNAMIZU Burkina- Research and Development for Reducing Geo-Hazard Damage in Malaysia caused by Graduate School of Engineering,
Graduate School of Engineering, Hokkaido University Prof. TOSAKA Hiroyuki Malaysia
Case of Burkina Faso Naoyuki Faso Landslide and Flood The University of Tokyo

Sustainable Systems for Food and Bio-energy Production with Water-saving Prof. Emeritus Principal Senior
Faculty of Life and Environmental Sciences,
Egypt Enhancement of Earthquake and Volcano Monitoring and Effective Utilization of Disaster Risk Research Unit, National Research
Irrigation in the Egyptian Nile Basin SATOH Masayoshi University of Tsukuba Researcher, Philippines
Disaster Mitigation Information in the Philippines Institute for Earth Science and Disaster Prevention
Dr. INOUE Hiroshi
Conservation of Biodiversity in Tropical Forest through
2008

Prof. YAMAGIWA
Graduate School of Science, Kyoto University Gabon Prof. College of Science and Engineering, South
Sustainable Coexistence between Human and Wild Animals Juichi Observational Studies in South African Mines to Mitigate Seismic Risks

2009
OGASAWARA Hiroshi Ritsumeikan University Africa
Prof. YAMAMOTO Environmental Science Center, Faculty of Environment and Information Studies,
Research and Development for Water Reuse Technology in Tropical Regions Kazuo The University of Tokyo
Thailand Information Network for Natural Disaster Mitigation and Recovery in India Prof.MURAI Jun India
Keio University
Project for Enhancement of Earthquake and Tsunami Disaster Graduate School of Engineering,
Prof. YAMAZAKI Fumio Peru
Mitigation Technology in Peru Chiba University
Prof. Graduate School of Life Science and Systems
2012

Promotion of Green Economy with Palm Oil Industry for Biodiversity Conservation Malaysia Earthquake Research Institute,
SHIRAI Yoshihito Engineering, Kyushu Institute of Technology Multi-disciplinary Hazard Reduction from Earthquakes and Volcanoes in Indonesia Prof. SATAKE Kenji
The University of Tokyo
Indonesia

Information-based Optimization of Jatropha Biomass Energy Production in the Frost- and Prof. Prof. Graduate School of Environmental Studies, Nagoya

2008
AKASHI Kinya
Faculty of Agriculture, Tottori University Botswana The Study on GLOFs (Glacial Lake Outburst Floods) in the Bhutan Himalayas NISHIMURA Kouichi
Bhutan
Drought-prone Regions of Botswana University
Multi-beneficial Measure for the Mitigation of Climate Change in Vietnam and Indochina Visiting Researcher Graduate School of Humanities and Project on Risk Identification and Land-use Planning for Disaster Director, Prof. Research Institute for Natural Hazards & Disaster
Croatia
2011

Vietnam MARUI Hideaki Recovery, Niigata University

Countries by Development of Biomass Energy MAEDA Yasuaki Sustainable System Sciences Mitigation of Landslides and Floods in Croatia
Environment / Energy
(Low Carbon Society)

Pilot Study for Carbon Sequestration and Monitoring in Gundih Area, Central Java Specially Appointed
Center for the Promotion of Interdisciplinary
Prof. MATSUOKA Indonesia
Province, Indonesia Education and Research, Kyoto University
Toshifumi
Prof.

2012
Research Center for Zoonosis Control, Hokkaido
Graduate School of Agricultural and Life Sciences, Surveillance of Viral Zoonoses in Africa Zambia
Sustainable Jatropha Biofuel Production in Mozambique Prof. IMOU Kenji The University of Tokyo
Mozambique TAKADA Ayato University

Visiting Prof. Graduate School of Frontier Sciences,

Comprehensive Etiological and Epidemiological Study on Acute Respiratory Infections in
Sahara Solar Energy Research Center KOINUMA Hideomi The University of Tokyo
Algeria Children: Providing Evidence for the Prevention and Control of Childhood Pneumonia in Prof. OSHITANI Hitoshi Graduate School of Medicine, Tohoku University Philippines
2010

Prof. the Philippines

Development of Low Carbon Society Scenarios for Asian Regions Graduate School of Engineering, Kyoto University Malaysia
2011
MATSUOKA Yuzuru Determine the Outbreak Mechanisms and Development of a Surveillance Model for Multi- Guest Prof. YAMAMOTO Osaka University Graduate School of Pharmaceutical
Vietnam
Faculty of Environmental Engineering, Drug Resistant Bacteria Yoshimasa Sciences
Development of New Biodiesel Synthesis in Thailand Prof. ASAMI Kenji The University of Kitakyushu
Thailand
Development of Rapid Diagnostics and the Establishment
Prof. MORITA Kouichi Institute of Tropical Medicine, Nagasaki University Kenya
Infectious Diseases Control

of an Alert System for Outbreaks of Yellow Fever and Rift Valley Fever in Kenya
Research and Development of Prevention and Diagnosis for Neglected Tropical Associate Prof.
2010

The University of Tokyo Hospital Bangladesh

Innovative Bio-production in Indonesia (iBioI): Integrated Bio-refinery Strategy to Promote Prof. Graduate School of Engineering, Diseases, especially Kala-Azar NOIRI Eisei
Indonesia
Biomass Utilization using Super-microbes for Fuels and Chemicals Production OGINO Chiaki Kobe University
The Project for New Diagnostic Approaches in the Management of Fungal Infections in Prof. Medical Mycology Research Center (MMRC),
Brazil
The Project on Rice Research for Tailor-made Breeding and Cultivation Technology AIDS and Other Immunocompromised Patients KAMEI Katsuhiko Chiba University
2012

Prof. Graduate School of Bioagricultural Sciences, Nagoya

Kenya
Bioresources

Development in Kenya YAMAUCHI Akira University

Identification of Anti-Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) Substances and Development of HCV and Graduate School of Medicine/
Prof. HOTTA Hak School of Medicine, Kobe University
Indonesia
Prof. Gene Research Center, Dengue Vaccines
2009

Diversity Assessment and Development of Sustainable Use of Mexican Genetic Resources WATANABE Kazuo University of Tsukuba
Mexico
The Studies of Anti-viral and Anti-parasitic Compounds from Selected Prof. Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences,
Flood- and Drought-Adaptive Cropping Systems to Conserve Water Environments in Ghana
Prof. IIJIMA Morio Faculty of Agriculture, Kindai University Namibia Ghanaian Medicinal Plants YAMAOKA Shoji Tokyo Medical and Dental University
Semi-arid Regions
2011

Prof. Faculty of Medicine Sciences,

Development of Aquaculture Technology for Food Security and Food Safety in the Next Research Prof.
Prevention and Control of Leptospirosis in the Philippines YOSHIDA Shin-ichi Kyushu University
Philippines
Tokyo University of Marine Science and Technology Thailand
Generation OKAMOTO Nobuaki
Research and Development of Therapeutic Products against Infectious Diseases, Prof. Research Institute for Microbial Diseases, Osaka
Thailand
especially Dengue Virus Infection IKUTA Kazuyoshi University
2008

Establishment of Rapid Diagnostic Tools for Tuberculosis and Trypanosomiasis and Prof. Research Center for Zoonosis Control,
Zambia
Screening of Candidate Compounds for Trypanosomiasis SUZUKI Yasuhiko Hokkaido University

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In order to mitigate and adapt climate change risks such as flood As an extension of our previous SATREPS project, we have launched
disaster and poor rice crop in Indonesia, we have established a a collaborative research project under the support of the Japan
Maritime Continent Center of Excellence (MCCOE) and have build-up Agency for Medical Research and Development (AMED). Namely,
counterpart researchers’ capacities on marine (buoy) and land Zambia and Japan have started a joint project for developing com-
(radar) observations during the project period (2009-2014). There prehensive control measures for tackling leprosy and trypanosomi-
were some challenges on seamless monitoring due to the change asis based on the LAMP method. In addition, the Biosafety Level 3
of administration and generation in Indonesia, they have contin- (BSL3) laboratory established by our previous SATREPS project at The
ued their efforts to make operational radar network and scientific University Teaching Hospital (UTH), the Ministry of Health, Zambia is
paper publications. A multinational project (YMC* 2017-2019) is now being successfully maintained by Zambian people using their own
planning and preliminary activities have been started (See photos). budgets. And furthermore, a researcher from the UTH TB Laboratory
Through these activities, we hope to be enriched their research activ- was accepted as the RONPAKU (Dissertation Ph.D.) scholar by the
ities and to be improved international collaboration, as well as scien- Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS). He is now working
tific and social benefits. at Hokkaido University Research Center for Zoonosis Control one to
* Years of the Maritime Continent three month every year to get a Ph.D. degree.

Principal Investigator: Dr. Manabu D. YAMANAKA

Japan Agency for Marine-Earth Science and Technology (JAMSTEC)
Adopted: FY2009
Country: Republic of Indonesia
Research 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
“Pre-YMC” observation campaign in Bengkulu (top) and at a
research vessel (left bottom)
YMC scientific planning workshop in Jakarta (right bottom)
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
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)

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Lima Metropolitan is expecting a big earthquake in the near future Report from the Project Member:
Several researches indicate that Lima Metropolitan Area, the capital of Peru, Dr. Selene Quispe
is expecting a big earthquake. In order to mitigate this natural hazard, several Japan Peru Center for Earthquake Engineering
Research and Disaster Mitigation(CISMID) Faculty of
Peruvian researchers, including Dr. Selene Quispe are investigating the effect of
Civil Engineering, National University of Engineering
the subsurface structure on site response. More than 5 years and still they are con-
- Studied at the Tokyo Institute of Technology (2013-2015)
ducting several microtremor measurements in order to understand how the sedi- as receiving Japanese Government Scholarship -
mentary layers control the amplification 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.

Measurements in order to characterize the deep structure of Lima

Metropolitan Area
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.

Principal Investigator: Prof. Fumio YAMAZAKI

Graduate School of Engineering, Chiba University
Adopted: FY2009
Country: Republic of Peru
Research 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

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