The Mitsui & Co. Environment Fund
Introduction to Grant Projects
INDEX="484"
NAME="Research regarding the habits and conservation of Japanese macaques inhabiting cool-temperate zones"
TYPE="活動助成,"
YEAR="2007年度,"
AREA="日本全国,東北,"
KIND="NPO,"
ORG="Earthwatch Institute Japan"
Earthwatch Institute Japan
Research regarding the habits and conservation of Japanese macaques inhabiting cool-temperate zones
Activity grant
- Project Description
This project aims to demonstrate the value of Nishimeya and Ajigasawa in the north-eastern section of Shirakami-Sanchi as habitats for Japanese macaques, recommend forest management methods and measures for reducing harm to the monkeys, and search for ways to co-exist with monkey populations. It also aims to involve the general public in research being carried out by specialist researchers through lectures and participation in studies.
- Fields
- Preservation of surface soil and forestsPreservation of biodiversity and ecosystem
- Grant year
- FY2007 Activity Grants
- Grant term
- 3 years
July 2007 - June 2010
- Grant amount
- 8,918,000 yen
- Activity region
- North-eastern Shirakami-Sanchi, Nishimeya and Ajigasawa, Aomori Prefecture, Japan
Overview of the Organization
- Representative
- Shinya Tsuru, Chairman
- Establishment
- 1993
- Establishment purpose
- To involve volunteers in field research that requires time, funds, and manpower, such as in-depth investigations into climate change, biodiversity and habitats, and human heritage. This organization was established with the goal of providing scientific researchers engaged in environmental conservation support in terms of money and manpower. Citizen participation in field research is also expected to raise public awareness of the environment and biosphere, and is a valuable opportunity to make people really understand the changes happening through first-hand experience.
- Main areas of activity
- Japan and 80 countries around the world
- Staff
- 4 full-time staff members, 35 part-time staff members, and 1,200 full members
- Annual operating budget
- 33.90 million yen in 2005, 39.70 million yen in 2006, 35.40 million yen in 2007
- WEB site
- http://www.earthwatch.jp/
- Recent activity
- Assessing field research and research into environmental issues to see if it fits with Earthwatch's philosophy is being conducted in a high-quality manner, and involves activity that is suitable for participation, then establishing projects for research that meet these criteria, and gathering and dispatching volunteers. Releasing appropriate information about successful volunteer participation projects to increase public interest, and offering oversees volunteer opportunities provided by Earthwatch HQ.