Climate Change Adaptation Information Platform(A-PLAT)
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Frequently Asked Questions

Answers to previously asked questions are answered here. For other questions, please inform us through the inquiry form.

A-PLAT (How to use, Contribute articles, etc.)

What are the recommended environments for using A-PLAT?
I would like to use the logos listed on A-PLAT.
I would like to use the illustration that is posted on A-PLAT.
I would like to use the leaflet that is posted on A-PLAT.
I’d like to use the movies listed in A-PLAT for our events.
I would like to cite some of the content that is published in A-PLAT, but could you tell me how to describe the source?
I would like to abstract data on observations and prediction of climate change and publish it on the prefectural website.
Could you provide the numeric data displayed in WebGIS?
Our event information on A-PLAT for advertisemenet.
Please make a post of our effort in the Adaptation Database.
Please make a post of our effort in Adaptation Business and Climate Risk Management.

About adaptation in general

How is climate change projected?
I would like to know some examples of advanced adaptation measures abroad.
I would like to know more about the mechanisms and impacts of global warming.
Please tell me some books about adaptation.
Are there any ISO standards on climate change adaptation?

About Adaptation Efforts by the National Government

Heavy rains and typhoons, which are often mentioned as results of the impacts of climate change, have caused situations in which evacuation is necessary in many parts of the country. Could you tell us about information that can be used as a reference for evacuation in such cases, as well as the government's efforts?
What kind of initiatives is the Heat Stroke Alert?

About Local Climate Change Adaptation

I was assigned to a department engaged in climate change adaptation. How should I acquire relevant knowledge?
I would like to request the distribution of the e-mail magazine.
I would like to gather data and related information on the climate change impacts that have already occurred in the region. How can I proceed?
Collection of impact information and implementation of adaptation measures should be carried out in cooperation with local residents, enterprises, and other stakeholders. What methods do you have?
Should you be careful when observing weather in a Local level?
I would like to conduct climate change impact projections in the region. How can I proceed?
Is there a relationship between the recent heavy rains and typhoons and climate change?
As climate change progresses, will there be less snowfall? Will it increase?
I would like to study climate change impacts and adaptation in the region. How do you do? Are there any funds available?
I would like to work on EbA in the region. Could you give me an overview of EbA and some examples, references, etc.?
I would like to cooperate with other departments in order to formulate and promote an adaptation plan. What kind of cooperative methods do you have?
Are there anything to pay attention to when conducting questionnaires and hearings with local residents, etc.?
Are there any cases that stipulate the roles and efforts of local governments, businesses, and citizens in terms of adaptation, or that incorporate specific adaptation measures into the ordinance?
What are the methods for disseminating information and raising awareness about climate change impacts and adaptations to citizens and businesses?
In the community, local actors have been practicing the dissemination of adaptation through workshops, how should we proceed?
Due to the new coronavirus, it is difficult to conduct activities such as research on climate change impact and adaptation due to the limitation of people gathering together. Are there any countermeasures?
What are some of the things to keep in mind when collecting relevant information, preparing materials and disseminating information to promote adaptation in the community?
I would like to send out studies on adaptation conducted in the local community. Can you introduce it on A-PLAT?

About Adaptation for Private Sectors

We would like to proceed with adaptation efforts, but I don't know what to start from. Please let me know if you have any reference materials.
Even if we are asked to adapt to climate change, we are ought to plan for the next few years, and planning for the several decades ahead is not so easy. What should we do?
A-PLAT classifies examples of business activities into "Climate Risk Management" and " Adaptation Business ." What are the differences between these two categories?
I often hear the word "TCFD" in the private sectors' efforts of climate change adaptation. What is TCFD?
TCFD based scenarios are said to be crucial in corporate efforts. What is scenario analysis? How should scenario analysis be conducted?
I've heard that some companies see adaptation as a business opportunity and are expanding their business overseas. What are some examples of this?
I would like to examine how climate change will affect my business activities in Japan and overseas. Is there any information or tools that can help me predict and assess the impact?

About Adaptation for Individuals and Communities

What are the actions for adaptation that individuals can take?
Should individuals take actions to mitigate emissions of greenhouse gases to prevent climate change at all, or should they adapt to deter damage from climate change that has been occurring?
Do we have to be careful from the viewpoint of preventing heat stroke while working on a "new lifestyle" to prevent the spread of new coronavirus?