Akira OGIHARA

Business report of the commissioned project in fiscal year 2006 titled "International Chemical Materials Management Trend Survey Project (国際的な化学物質対策動向等検討調査業務)" submitted to Ministry of the Environment of Japan

Business report of the commissioned project in fiscal year 2006 titled "Evaluation of Chemical Substances and Regulation of Their Manufacture International Cooperation Project " submitted to Ministry of the Environment of Japan

The high cost of renewable energy technologies and uncompetitive prices of power from renewable sources under present market　conditions are among the factors impeding a necessary shift away from fossil fuels. This research examines policy options that could help to overcome these obstacles, focusing on two driving factors: the policy framework and...

*Overview Plan targets zero emission to respond to limited landfill and waste treatment facilities. Goals: establish sound material cycle society, protect local environment, revitalize local areas through environmental industries Cooperation between MOEJ, METI, and local governments. Local governments present plans for approval, subsidy is given by...

Warning temperatures, extreme weather events, and threats to sustainable water supplies and biodiversity pose growing environmental challenges in the region while Governments are beginning to address some key environmental problems. Remarks: About GEO Year Book 2007: http://www.unep.org/yearbook/2007/ The GEO Year Book 2007 is the fourth annual...

Remarks: Presentation given at the 3R South Asia Expert Workshop, August 30-September 1, 2006, Kathmandu, Nepal

Remarks: IGES白書 持続可能なｱｼﾞｱ：　2005年以降の展望　−革新的政策を目指してー 第５章