Ecosystems / Biodiversity
August 7, 2013
Ecosystems / Biodiversity
Kanazawa University Draws Connection between Honeybee Losses and Neonicotinoid Pesticides
Left : Start of experiment , Right : Elapse of 34 days Copyright Kanazawa Univ...
August 1, 2013
Ecosystems / Biodiversity
Use of Forest Resources Increases due to Rapid Expansion of Biomass Generation
Construction of relatively large-scale biomass power plants with a capacity ...
July 10, 2013
Disaster Reconstruction
Volunteers Building 'Great Forest Wall' Tsunami Barrier from Earthquake Debris
In the spring of 2013, two years after the Great East Japan Earthquake, work ...
July 9, 2013
Newsletter
Iron Is the Key -- Iron Ion Replenishment for Sustainable Oceans
Adverse Effects of the Iron Deficiency in our Oceans The Earth we live on i...
July 5, 2013
Ecosystems / Biodiversity
Fukushima NPO Wins Environmental Award for Experience-Based Learning Programs
The Non-Profit Organization (NPO) Environmental Conservation Association in Aizu...
June 7, 2013
Ecosystems / Biodiversity
Japan's Environment Ministry Draws Up Roadmap to Reintroduce Japanese Crested Ibis into the Wild
The Ministry of the Environment of Japan announced on February 25, 2013, th...
May 14, 2013
Newsletter
Conserving Black-Necked Cranes in Bhutan
A certain village in Phobjikha Valley, Bhutan, has been covered in the Jap...
April 30, 2013
Ecosystems / Biodiversity
Fujitsu Provides Free Web-based Cloud Platform for Biodiversity Conservation Research Activities
Fujitsu Ltd., a major electronics manufacturer in Japan, announced on Decemb...
April 1, 2013
Ecosystems / Biodiversity
Insurance Company's Forest Protection Initiative Wins Environment Minister's Awards for Supporting Disaster Affected Areas
Nipponkoa Insurance Co. won the Environment Minister's Awards in practical a...
March 14, 2013
Environmental Technology
Japanese University Develops Strong Adhesive by Mimicking Natural Bonding Mechanisms
With a focus on the highly effective bonding mechanisms found in living organism...
February 22, 2013
Ecosystems / Biodiversity
Japanese Research Institute Develops Coral Restoration Technology
The Fisheries Research Agency in Japan announced on November 1, 2012, that i...
February 18, 2013
Ecosystems / Biodiversity
Japanese Researchers Succeed in Sprouting Licorice in Mongolian Desert with No Irrigation
A research group led by Professor Noriyuki Yasufuku of the Geotechnical Engi...
February 12, 2013
Newsletter
Japanese Fishery Meets Challenge to Reduce Bycatch from World's Oceans (Part Two)
The World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF), one of the world's largest conserv...
January 19, 2013
Ecosystems / Biodiversity
Japanese Cabinet Approves National Biodiversity Strategy 2012-2020
Japan's Ministry of the Environment announced on September 28, 2012, that the Ca...
January 15, 2013
Newsletter
Japanese Fishery Meets Challenge to Reduce Bycatch from World's Oceans (Part One)
The World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF), one of the world's largest conservation...
December 23, 2012
Ecosystems / Biodiversity
Shea Butter Soap Sales Support Forest Conservation and Women's Empowerment
A Dansé Co., a Japanese company established by Ms. Yuko Morishige in 2009 fo...
December 22, 2012
Ecosystems / Biodiversity
Japan's MOE Launches Web Portal to Share Environmental Changes Caused by 2011 Disaster
The Ministry of the Environment (MOE) of Japan announced on August 31, 2012, th...
November 26, 2012
Ecosystems / Biodiversity
Report: Diverse Interactions between Species Holds Key to Stable Ecosystems
A diverse range of interactions between species may hold the key to maintaining ...
November 15, 2012
Reduce / Reuse / Recycle
Survey Shows Increasing Awareness of 3Rs and Biodiversity
According to the Japanese government's "Public Opinion Survey on the Environment...
October 22, 2012
Ecosystems / Biodiversity
Improved Water Quality Sees Migration of More than 10 Million Sweetfish
The total number of sweetfish (or ayu in Japanese) that has returned to Tama Riv...
October 18, 2012
Food
Japanese Manufacturer Makes Complete Switch to Sustainable-Certified Palm Oil
Saraya Co., a Japanese manufacturer of detergents and hygiene products, anno...
October 4, 2012
Ecosystems / Biodiversity
Kuraray's New Ballast Water Management System for Ships Protects Marine Ecosystems
Kuraray Co., a major Japanese chemical company, announced on June 19, 2012, that...
September 30, 2012
Ecosystems / Biodiversity
Survey Finds Improved Water Quality, More Non-Native Species in Rivers in City of Yokohama, Japan
The Yokohama Environmental Science Research Institute, Environmental Plannin...
September 2, 2012
Ecosystems / Biodiversity
New Slope Stabilization Method Prevents Slope Failure Without Clearing Trees
A new non-frame slope stabilization method developed by Nippon Steel & Sumik...
August 26, 2012
Ecosystems / Biodiversity
Suntory Water Project Wins Grand Environmental Prize for 2012
The ceremony for the 21st Global Environment Award sponsored by the Fujisank...
August 10, 2012
Water
Uozu City Designates 30 Natural and Cultural Heritages Associated with the Water Cycle
The continuous movement of water in the form of rivers, lakes, and groundwat...
August 1, 2012
Ecosystems / Biodiversity
New Sony E-book Store Project Adds to Support for Forest Conservation in Sumatra
Sony Corporation launched a new project called "Read Books and Protect Forests" ...
July 10, 2012
Disaster Reconstruction
Cherry Tree Planting 'Sakura Line 311' to Mark Tsunami for Future Generations
On March 17, 2012, non-profit organization "Sakura (Cherry) Line 311," consi...
July 1, 2012
Reduce / Reuse / Recycle
Honda Motor Starts Rare Earth Recycling from Used Parts
Honda Motor Co. announced on April 17, 2012 that the company will begin recyclin...
June 29, 2012
Environmental Technology
Fujitsu Makes Farming Know-How Accessible with Farm-Information Sensing Network
General electronics manufacturer Fujitsu Ltd. announced on March 14, 2012, the s...
June 27, 2012
Energy Conservation
Saitama Prefecture Introduces First "Green Roof" Convenience Store Project
Saitama Prefecture in central Japan announced on March 13, 2012, the introdu...
June 22, 2012
Water
Suntory to Expand New Area for Water Resource Cultivation
Suntory Holdings Ltd., a major Japanese beverage manufacturer, announced on ...
June 18, 2012
Food
Japanese Agricultural Company Achieves GLOBALG.A.P. Certification of Barley Leaves
Toyo Green Farm Inc., a Japanese agricultural company, announced on January...
May 19, 2012
Ecosystems / Biodiversity
Japanese Non-Life Insurance Company Supports Reforestation Efforts in Tsunami-hit Coastal Area
Tokyo Marine & Nichido Fire Insurance Co. announced on February 24, 2012, the co...
May 1, 2012
Ecosystems / Biodiversity
Discovery of Rare Dragonflies Leads to Development Project Scale-Down
The Urban Renaissance Agency (UR), an independent administrative agency in Japan...
April 30, 2012
Ecosystems / Biodiversity
Facebook 'Like' Button Clicks to Help Plant Trees in New Afforestation Project
Raul Co., a Japanese company providing Green Site Licenses for environmental cer...
April 26, 2012
Ecosystems / Biodiversity
Biodiversity Collaboration between Sony and Conservation International Continues
Sony Corporation and international environmental NGO Conservation Internatio...
April 12, 2012
Ecosystems / Biodiversity
Edible Landscape Set Up in Front of Kamakura City Hall
Units of vegetable gardens were installed by two citizen groups in the gree...
April 2, 2012
Ecosystems / Biodiversity
Survey Finds Increase in Number of Municipal Parks and Improved Municipal Park Areas in FY2010
Japan's Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism（MLIT）released on...
February 23, 2012
Ecosystems / Biodiversity
Climate Model Predicts Longer Rainy Season in Future Japan
The Atmospheric and Ocean Research Institute (AORI) of the University of Tokyo i...
January 23, 2012
Eco-business / Social Venture
Hulic Co. to Promote Biodiversity in its Reconstruction Business
Japanese real estate company Hulic Co. announced on October 20, 2011, its in...
January 11, 2012
Climate Change
Ozone Depletion Creates Largest Ozone Hole in Arctic
Created by the National Institute for Environmental Studies based on the data p...
January 8, 2012
Climate Change
Large Ozone Hole Observed Again in 2011
The Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) announced on November 1, 2011, that th...
December 28, 2011
Climate Change
Temperatures at Higher Latitudes of Northern Hemisphere to Rise More than Predicted
The gap between temperature change and GCM averages estimated in this study Cop...
December 27, 2011
Ecosystems / Biodiversity
Local Government Network on Biodiversity Inaugurated in Japan
An inaugural meeting of the Biodiversity Self-Governing Body Network was hel...
December 12, 2011
Ecosystems / Biodiversity
Japan Sees Warmer and Dryer Summer in 2011
The Japan Meteorological Agency announced on September 1, 2011, that the na...
December 11, 2011
Climate Change
'Green Curtain' Outside Chiba City Hall Helps Reduce Indoor Temperature
The Green Policy Division of the Parks and Green Space Department of Chiba City ...
December 6, 2011
Ecosystems / Biodiversity
Three Japanese Companies Team Up to Remove Salt from Tsunami-Hit Farmland
Three Japanese companies, Myfarm Co., NTT Docomo Inc. and NEC Corp., announced o...
December 2, 2011
Ecosystems / Biodiversity
Large Warm-Core Eddy Plays Crucial role in Arctic Marine Ecosystem
Researchers from the Japan Agency for Marine Earth Science and Technology identi...
November 30, 2011
Ecosystems / Biodiversity
Coral Spawning Observed on JFE's Steel Slag Blocks -- Paving the Way for Coral Reef Restoration
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