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We developed a fast method for land cover mapping using satellite imagery and crowdsourced geographic data (land use polygon data). The method is less time- and labor-intensive than traditional land cover mapping methods because the crowdsourced data substitutes for training data collected the traditional way (through field survey or visual image...

This presentation outlines Japan's policies which are related to the concept of green economy and sustainable development goals. Japan is not likely to create new policies or rename existing policies specifically based on green economy or SDGs, but Japan has many existing policies which can be considered related to them in a broad sense. These...

Made presentation to the weather casters from around the world, especially to the Asia-Pacific region on the international negotiations on climate change. Following the presentation, panel discussion took place taking questions from the participants. Remarks: This event, which took place in Tokyo from 10 to 12 November, was made into news in many...