Transcript 'Sustainable Development supported by Science & Technology

Science Council of Asia
Future Earth
Research for Global Sustainability
Cindy Yoshiko Shirata
Secretary General, Science Council of Asia
Professor of University of Tsukuba
[email protected]
Social Sciences
Approach
For
Climate Change
(CDP=Carbon Disclosure Project)
NEW: Climate Changes Reporting
System for Future Earth
The Climate Change reporting system by
is announced which is an electronic language
of the 'XML' family.
"Companies are increasingly reporting on their
carbon footprints as a way to measure their direct
and indirect greenhouse gas emissions.
The climate change reporting taxonomy will allow
companies to enhance such data collection and
streamline their carbon reporting processes.“
Brad J. Monterio, Board Member, Institute of Management Accountants
and Chair, IMA XBRL Committee
eXtensible Business Reporting
Language, or XBRL as it is
eXtensible Business Reporting Language, or XBRL as it
is more commonly known, is about to transform the
way companies report their climate change
information.
XBRL is already widely used for financial reporting in
the Japan where it is mandated by the Ministry of
Finance and Tax Agency.
XBRL climate change reporting taxonomy will make
climate disclosure easier and more streamlined for
companies.
-the Climate Disclosure Standards Board, UK-
Activities of Science Council of Asia
Science Council of Asia
All 16 Asian member countries
and 26 Scientific Institutions
are co-working together for
the Sustainable Development!
(incl. Ministries)
“Scientists always think what
science can do for the
people’s life and happiness. “
-SCA Declaration 2012-
Foreign Policy Makers are interested in Scientific
Activities (They are one of stakeholders)
Prime Minister
Baburam Bhattari
Bhutan Ministry
Gross National Happiness
Myanmar Mister of
Higher Education
Cambodia Minister of
Education Sports and Youth
Policy Makers and MFA
Japan Side
• Policy Makers in Japan ….who?
• Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Embassy) are not
interested in Scientific Group
• Embassy is interested in Relationship with
Universities (Education)
Foreign Country Side
• Who is Policy Maker….e.g. Sri Lanka
• Scientist Group has a big power to the Ministries
Funding Program (SATREPS)
Economic Cooperation and ODA
Funding: Develop Research Cooperation!
Science and Technology Research Partnership
for Sustainable Development (SATREPS)
-New Scheme of JST and JICA-
The Role of SATREPS
1.
International cooperation – Enhancing International cooperation in Science
and Technology between Japan and developing countries
2
Addressing global issues and advancing science – Developing and applying
new technology for the resolution of global issues and acquiring new
knowledge
3
Capacity development – Boosting self-reliant research and development
capacity in developing countries through international joint research,
constructing sustainable research system
Coordinating networking between researchers, and
training future human resource in developing countries
and Japan (students can join the project)
SATREPS Funding Scheme
Former OECF (JBIC and JICA)
SATREPS joins and coordinate
functions, activities and capabilities
Science and Technology
• Promoting science and
technology encouraging
innovation
Meeting Global needs
• Resolving global and
contributing to the science and
technology community
Japan’s capabilities
• World-leading technology,
proven research capacity
•Soft power
International cooperation
• ODA, development assistance
Meeting local needs
• Capacity development to
address issues emerging as local
needs in developing countries
Developing countries’
capabilities
• Direct experience, knowledge, and
idea needed for research on global
issues
• Potential to contribute to the global
economy through new markets and
industries
US$437,760/year
Our Goal is…
Sustainable development in All
Asian Countries!
Try to find your
Japanese research
partner at
Conference and let’s
apply SATREPS!
Thank you!