The Aims of Kawasaki Environment Research Institute
- Kawasaki City’s strengths lie in the accumulated experience and outstanding environmental technology both gained through the process of improving the environment.
- To pass on a better environment to the next generation, it is necessary to further decrease burdens on the environment. Also required is to grapple with global environmental issues which will become more diverse and complicated, including climate change.
- The Environment Research Institute is advancing initiatives based on the three functions of research, survey, and networking to solve these environmental issues in Japan and abroad.
Three Functions of Kawasaki Environment Research Institute
Survey
We keep watch over a safe, secure way of life for residents and the local environment on ground of reliable data.
Research
We support measures to solve environmental issues with research based on scientific knowledge.
Networks
We strive for environmental conservation through collaboration and cooperation with a variety of entities.
Organization of Kawasaki Environment Research Institute
- Project promotion
(Accepting research/observation teams, collecting/sharing environmental technology information, etc.) - International cooperation/research promotion
(Research related to international cooperation) - Urban environment (Kawasaki Local Climate Change Information Center)
(Research on changes in climate; collaborative research between industry, academia, and the public; and so forth) - Environmental research
(Research on air, environmental survey on chemical substances, environmental risk assessment, etc.) - Regional environment & pollution monitoring
(Measurement operations related to constant monitoring, water quality/biological research, etc.)
