The global environment affects human wellbeing, and human behavior affects the wellbeing of the planet. We will explore the dynamic relationship between people's wellbeing and the wellbeing of the planet, and outline a path to an alternative future where people's wellbeing equals the wellbeing of the Earth.
About Us
Who we are
We are members of:
1) the research team of the SATREPS project in the Kyrgyz Republic, “Development of an air pollution assessment system using satellite data and domain chemical transport models and formation of a new center of excellence for air pollution and indoor air quality control” and
2) the research team of the Department of Public Health at Institute of Science Tokyo on the topic of climate change, "the Philosophies, Lifestyles, and Attitudes Nurturing pro-Environmental Tactics for Planetary Wellbeing (PLANET) study."
What we do
Global issues such as climate change and air pollution are caused by human behavior and ultimately affect human health.
Therefore, when considering planetary well-being, it is essential to consider the interactive relationship between humans and the global environment.
This initiative will comprehensively address planetary well-being by examining climate change in Japan and air pollution in Kyrgyzstan as case studies.
Furthermore, we will use mathematical modeling to simulate multiple possible futures and map them as a "controllable parameter space." Then, we will examine their progress using real-world data.
Who we work with
For the SATREPS project in the Kyrgyz Republic, we will work with Dr. Yumimoto of Kyushu University to develop a chemical transport model. Additionally, we will collaborate with Dr. Storey, the former head of the Center for Communication Programs at Johns Hopkins University, on a media campaign to promote behavioral changes.
Member
Member
Nobutoshi Nawa （Professor）
Science Tokyo
Hisaaki Nishimura （Assistance Professor）
Science Tokyo
Yuto Maeda （Specially Appointed Assistant Professor）
Science Tokyo
Aomi Katagiri （Doctral Course）
Science Tokyo
Ayako Morita （Associate Professor）
Science Tokyo
Takeo Fujiwara （Professor）
Science Tokyo
Aiperi Asanbek kyzy （Doctral Course）
Science Tokyo
Roman Kalmatov （Head of Department at International Medical Faculty）
Osh State University
Aziza Seitova （Medical Doctor）
Osh State University
Naoki Kagi （Professor）
Science Tokyo
Keiya Yumimoto （Professor）
Kyushu University
Kazunari Onishi （Associate Professor）
St. Luke's International University
J Douglas Storey （Director for Communication Science & Research）
Johns Hopkins University
Project
Project
Project on Air Pollution in the Kyrgyz Republic
As of 2022, the Kyrgyz Republic is considered the second most polluted country in the world, and the main source of air pollution is burning coal for heating in residential buildings.
To address this issue, this project will establish a new air pollution control center in collaboration with Osh National University in Osh, the second-largest city in the southern part of the country. The center will develop a system to evaluate air pollution and its economic and health impacts using satellite data and chemical transport models. The system will be developed. It will allow for extensive visualization of air pollution and assessment of its economic and health impacts. Additionally, we will conduct awareness campaigns and make policy recommendations.
Additionally, to ensure social implementation, researchers and government officials from the Kyrgyz Republic will participate in the project from its initial development stage. Japanese researchers will also stay in the Kyrgyz Republic to conduct workshops and other activities to facilitate technology transfer and human resource development.
"The Philosophies, Lifestyles, and Attitudes Nurturing pro-Environmental Tactics for Planetary Wellbeing (PLANET) study" on climate change to examine intervention strategies to raise awareness of climate change in Japan.
