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Past Projects Term 9 (July 2016 - June 2017)

The following section introduces the past research projects commissioned by W-BRIDGE. Please access the information for each project using the links.

Natural rubber production, and the sustainability of the environment around rubber plantations

Expanding the Area of and Bolstering Community Organizations in a Model for Rehabilitating Forests through Community Participation Using Rubber Trees in State Forests (Forest Reserves) Research/Activity representative: Motoshi Hiratsuka, Faculty of Human Sciences, Waseda University, Dr. Ir. Mahrus Aryadi,M.Sc.,Lambung Mangkurat University Organization: Japan International Forestry Promotion and Cooperation Center (JIFPRO)

Research and application of evaluation methods for biodiversity – Civic-industry-academia collaborative approach that is rooted in the local community

Examining the Evaluation and Value Creation Model of Ecosystem Services in Organic Farming through Cooperation between Farming Villages and Urban Areas Research/Activity representative: Masahiro AMANO, Professor, Faculty of Human Sciences, Waseda University Organization: Shimozato-Gakkou

Study and Action for helping industry and community members be in harmony with the nature

Consensus Building of Sustainable Solution for Purification of Bauxite Residue at Disposal Sites in Malaysia Research/Activity representative: Chiharu Tokoro, Faculty of Science and Engineering, Waseda University Organization: Universiti Teknologi Malaysia - Campus of Sustainability (UTM-CS) Universiti Malaysia Pahang - Faculty of Civil Engineering & Earth Resources Waseda University Student Environmental NPO “Environment Rodorigues” Malaysian NPO “EcoKnights”

Promoting Awareness for Measures against Illegal Logging through the Spread of “Fair Wood” Research/Activity representative: Kimihiko Hyakumura, Institute of Tropical Agriculture, Kyushu University Organization: FoE Japan, International Environmental NGO The Global Environmental Forum

Study and Action for valuing and circulating natural resources together with community members

Establishing a Sustainable Garbage Disposal System with the Participation of Citizens in Farming Regions of Bangladesh Research/Activity representative: Haruko Noguchi, Graduate School of Political Science, Waseda University Organization: GCMP Youth / GCMP, LLC Global Communication Center(GCC) of Grameen Communications, Bangladesh

Supporting the Management of the Cultural Resource of Traditional Washoku (Marine Products), Promoting Cooperation between Production and Consumption Areas, and Disseminating Information throughout Japan and the World Research/Activity representative: Toshio Katsukawa, Tokyo University of Marine Science and Technology Organization: Study Group for the Management Methods for Traditional Japanese Food Cultural Resources (Seafood Produce)

Research into Implementing and Spreading Portable Greening Technology as Measures against the Fierce Heat during the Olympic and Paralympic Games Research/Activity representative: Kenji Amagai, Division of Mechanical Science and Technology, Fuculty of Science and Technology, Gunma University Organization: Tokyo Metropolitan Agriculture and Forestry Research Center, Tokyo Development Foundation for Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Gunma Shinrin Kumiai Rengoukai / Gunma Zouen Ryokuka Kyokai

Promoting the Spread of the Fishery Improvement Project (FIP) and Examining and Analyzing the Issues Associated with Implementing the International Fishery Resources Certification System in Japan Research/Activity representative: Hiroshi Ohta, Faculty of International Research and Education, Waseda University Organization: Ocean Outcomes / Seafood Legacy

Study and Action for sharing wisdom and methods of environmental conservation globally and learning them together with future generation

Succession, Transfer and Exchange of Self-Employed Timber Harvesting Techniques and New Lifestyles in Mountainous Areas Research/Activity representative: Noriko Sato, Professor, Faculty of Agriculture, Kyushu University Organization: Owner's Self-Management Forestry Promotion Association for Sustainable and Environmentally Symbiotic Forestry

Restoration through Use of Natural Energy and Revitalization of Agriculture in Hamadori, Fukushima, and Applying It to Earthquake Recovery in Nepal Research/Activity representative: Shinichi Morooka (Faculty of Science and Engineering, Waseda University) Organization: Iwaki OtentoSUN Enterprise Cooperative / NPO Hirono Wai-Wai Project

Research into Creating FEC + M Self-Sufficient Zones and Putting Methods into Practice by Assisting Regional Revitalization Research/Activity representative: Masayuki Nakayama, Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology Organization: LLC Odawara Kanagote Farm

Environmental Education for People of the Younger Generation Centered on Students and Matching Them with Companies Implementing Environmental Initiatives Research/Activity representative: Sawako Shigeto, Academy for Global Leadership, Tokyo Institute of Technology Organization: em factory