Climate Change-Related Videos
1. Original video
Introducing A-PLATube, which provides "easy-to-understand" and "fun" information on climate change, and interview videos with people working on adaptation in the region.
1.1 short movie
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We talked about the high temperature tolerant paddy rice variety "Fufufu" developed by the Toyama Prefectural Institute of Agricultural Research. -
Here's a one-minute introduction to "Climate Change Adaptation!" -
This video introduces the business pages of the Adaptation Business and TCFD, as well as the Climate Change Adaptation Information Platform (A-PLAT). -
We talked about the selection and cultivation of grape varieties at the Yoichi OcciGabi Winery in Hokkaido.
1.2 A-PLATube
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For the adaptation measures for representative items in the seven adaptation areas, the relationship between 'factors of impact ⇒ current situation and future projections ⇒ adaptation measures' is shown, and furthermore the adaptation measures are systematically organised so that they can be understood at a glance. -
Here is the second part of our introduction to the National Institute for Environmental Studies' biological seasonal observations! -
This is the first part of an introduction to the National Institute for Environmental Studies' Seasonal Biological Observations! -
In this 11th episode of the series, we introduce you to some of the many features of WebGIS that are not so well known? Here are some useful features! -
In this 10th episode, we introduce the impact and future projection data of climate change using WebGIS (Part 1). -
In this ninth episode, the private sector is no stranger to the inevitable impacts of global warming-induced climate change! Mr. Sunagawa will show you how the financial and insurance industries are adapting! -
In this, the eighth episode, we present some useful information posted on A-PLAT for you to use in your "Adaptation for Private Sectors"! -
In this seventh episode, we hear from Dr. Fujita, a researcher at the Climate Change Adaptation Strategy Research Section of the National Institute for Environmental Studies, on the analysis of local climate change adaptation plans. By comparing the results with overseas cases, we will bring you some of the outstanding points and challenges of Japan's local adaptation plans. -
In the first and second parts of this series, we will introduce the organization of the Center for Climate Change Adaptation at the National Institute for Environmental Studies (NIES) and the work of each laboratory, with interviews with staff. This is the second part of the sixth series. -
In the first and second parts of this series, we will introduce the organization of the Center for Climate Change Adaptation at the National Institute for Environmental Studies (NIES) and the work of each laboratory, with interviews with staff. -
This time, which is the fourth episode, two staff members of the Center for Climate Change Adaptation of the National Institute for Environmental Studies (in charge of support operations) will talk about "inter-departmental cooperation" that everyone in charge of adaptation at local public organizations is worried about. will send. -
In this third episode, two staff members of the Center for Climate Change Adaptation of the National Institute for Environmental Studies (in charge of support operations) will deliver a talk on "Why should we work on climate change adaptation?" Through comments on Twitter. To do. -
This time, the second episode, is a sudden big guest! We are pleased to welcome Mr. Masamitsu Morita, a weather forecaster. -
The National Institute for Environmental Studies / Center for Climate Change Adaptation has launched a program called A-PLATube to provide "easy-to-understand" and "fun" information on climate change. Please take a look.
1.3 INTERVIEW
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Protecting Fruit Trees from Climate Change-related Frost Damage, High Summer Temperatures, and PestsWe spoke with them about the adaptation measures they are implementing to protect their fruit trees from frost damage, high summer temperatures, and pests caused by climate change. -
We spoke with them about "Roof Shade," a heat-shielding product for roofs that protects workers from the heat while aiming to save energy. -
We spoke with Otsuka Pharmaceutical about their Pocari Sweat Ice Slurry, which received an Award of Excellence in 2021. -
He spoke about the research being conducted at the Laboratory of Horticultural Production in the Faculty of Agriculture to elucidate the mechanism of abnormal flowering of pears and other related topics. -
The students and the faculty members talked about the effects of climate change and the measures taken (Adaptation measures) for the cultivation and management of azuki beans, soybeans, and rutaceae at the Maki Farm attached to the Faculty of Agriculture. -
Nagasaki Prefecture and the Iki Cultivation Center have been working on the development of a new seedling production technology for honewaras since fiscal 2020. We spoke with Mr. Yamamichi, Director of the Nagasaki Prefectural Fisheries Department, and Mr. Yamanaka, Director of the Iki Cultivation Center, who are working hard to expand spring seaweed beds throughout the prefecture and establish a seedling production system. -
Founded in 1877 in Nakatsugawa City, Gifu Prefecture, the company moved its headquarters to Higashikawa-cho, Hokkaido in November 2020. Against the backdrop of aging breweries and the effects of global warming, we spoke with Mr. Koji Yamada of MICHIZAKURASHUZOU Inc. -
In April 2019, Ibaraki University became the first university institution in Japan to establish a Local Climate Change Adaptation Center. We interviewed the center's staff about the background and future prospects of Japan's adaptation promotion and the promotion of adaptation in agriculture and disaster prevention, which are important fields in the prefecture. The video will be distributed in three parts. -
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Tochigi Prefecture established the "Local Climate Change Adaptation Center" based on Article 13 of the Climate Change Adaptation Law on April 1, 2020. We interviewed a staff member of the center. -
This is an interview with Mr. Mezaki, the director of the Kuroshio Biological Research Institute, and other members of the staff working on ecosystem conservation and research surveys in Kochi Prefecture and the Pacific side of Shikoku Coasts. -
This is an interview with Mr. Yuichiro Kojima, from the Breeding Section of the Agricultural Research Institute, regarding wet-land rice which has already experienced climate change impacts in the field of agriculture. -
This is an interview with Mr. Ochi, the owner of the OcciGabi Winery, located in Yoichi, Hokkaido Prefecture and working on production and sales of Japanese wines. He introduces weather conditions suitable for viticulture and varieties of grapes to grow taking future climate change impacts to Yoichi into account.
1.4 Introduction Research
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This is a video introducing research on the effects of climate change on heat stroke. It explains WBGT, heat stroke warning alerts, and the significance of research in collaboration with the community. -
This is a video introducing research on coral reef ecosystems. Explains future forecasts and adaptation plans for the impact of climate change on coral reef ecosystems. -
This is a video introducing research on the evaluation of mangrove ecosystem functions. Explains the contents of the field survey, the ecosystem function of mangrove forests, and adaptation measures. -
It describes the development of climate scenarios, which are essential for understanding how climate change will affect the lives and industries of local people in the future. -
This is a video introducing research and development on the regional circulation symbiotic zone index to support adaptation strategy planning. Explains the impact of climate change on the region and its chain. -
It explains the significance of developing the Japanese version of the socio-economic scenario (SSP), explains five scenarios, population and land use scenarios, and how to use them in local governments.
1.5 A-PLAT KIDS(For children)
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"Hello, Adaptation measures" is a video version of A-PLAT KIDS. Parents and children can enjoy learning together.
2. Learning videos about climate change
This section introduces a website that supports learning about climate change through movies. It consists of a wide range of content, including acquisition of basic knowledge on global warming, the current state of the impacts of climate change, and cutting-edge international discussions.
2.1 Climate Change Adaptation Training Video
[FY2021 Climate Change Adaptation Training (Intermediate Course)]
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Dr. Nakata, Director of the National Institute of Fisheries Research and Education, gave an easy-to-understand lecture on the concept of Adaptation measures in the fisheries sector, explaining the rise in sea water temperature around Japan and its impact on fish species (changes in distribution, etc.). -
Dr. Yamano, Director of the Biodiversity Field of the National Institute for Environmental Studies, explained the basic concept of climate change adaptation in the field of Natural Ecosystems, and gave a lecture that provided hints for promoting Adaptation measures, including the use of existing efforts and mechanisms for departmental collaboration as a path to implementation. -
Dr. Toride, Assistant Director of the Integrated Disaster Prevention Information Center, National Research Institute for Earth Science and Disaster Prevention (NIED), gave an explanation of NIED's disaster response and gave an easy-to-understand lecture with specific examples on how to communicate information to improve local government support capabilities. -
Dr. Ashie, Research Specialist at the Building Research Institute, gave a lecture on urban heatstroke and the role of local governments in guiding urban development that takes measures against heatstroke, as well as heatstroke countermeasures based on regional characteristics such as densely wooded areas.
[FY2021 Climate Change Adaptation Training (New Employee Course)]
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Ms. Keiko Yoshikawa, Deputy Director of the Center for Climate Change Adaptation at the National Institute for Environmental Studies, gave a lecture on the basics of climate change and adaptation, including the current status of climate change impacts, examples of adaptation measures, explanations of climate change adaptation laws, and national and regional efforts. -
Dr. Tomohiro Fujita, a researcher at the Center for Climate Change Adaptation of the National Institute for Environmental Studies (NIES), gave a lecture on the NIES' support activities for local governments on climate change adaptation and how to use the Climate Change Adaptation Information Platform (A-PLAT), including a demonstration.
[Climate Change Adaptation Training (Intermediate Course), 2020]
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Dr. Takayabu, Chief Researcher of the Meteorological Research Institute of the Japan Meteorological Agency, gave us a technical talk on what climate scenarios are, what downscaling is, and how data sets reach users. -
Dr. Takayabu, Senior Researcher at the Meteorological Research Institute of the Japan Meteorological Agency, gave a lecture on the difference between observation data and model data, points to consider when using model data, and points that users should pay attention to when using model data in formulating countermeasures. Dr. Takayabu focused on what local government officials should know and introduced them in detail. -
Dr. Nishimori, Unit Director of the Research Center for Agro-Environmental Change, National Institute of Agro-Environmental Sciences, gave a talk focusing on the results of a project conducted by the National Institute of Agro-Environmental Sciences. The goal of the presentation was to provide local government environmental departments involved in the formulation of climate change adaptation measures with the knowledge they need to communicate with agricultural departments. -
Professor Emeritus Honda of the University of Tsukuba gave a talk on adaptation in the health sector. He talked about the health impacts of climate change at the global and Japanese levels, and then mentioned the particularly important issues of heat-related excess mortality and heat stroke emergencies, and introduced the concept of adaptation measures along with the challenges. -
Dr. Koide, a researcher at the Center for Climate Change Adaptation of the National Institute for Environmental Studies (NIES), gave a talk on the basic concept of adaptation to climate change impacts in the natural environment. The lecture was delivered in an easy-to-understand manner, following the procedures for planning adaptation measures in the field of natural environment, while weaving in various hints on how we should act in order to implement and sustain community-based adaptation measures. -
Professor Eiichi Nakakita of the Disaster Prevention Research Institute, Kyoto University spoke about the latest findings from his research on climate change prediction, including what climate prediction data sets are available and how they can be used to predict heavy rainfall disasters, as well as how to adapt to heavy rainfall disasters without regrets. He also expressed his hope that the Environment Department would serve as a nucleus to raise awareness of the importance of adaptation to a wide range of stakeholders, including those in the field of natural disasters.
2.2 Climate change in general
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The Ministry of the Environment and Weathernews, Inc. have signed a partnership agreement. The agreement provides an easy-to-understand explanation of "Climate Change Adaptation measures". -
With the theme of "Climate Change x Sports," this film aims to encourage people to think about what they can do now and take action through the impact of climate change on the sports environment. -
This video was produced by the Agence de l'eau Rhône Méditerranée Corse (French Water Agency) and translated into Japanese by the Center for Climate Change Adaptation of the National Institute for Environmental Studies with permission. -
Aomori Prefecture is one of the top squid catching areas in Japan. However, global warming is beginning to have an impact on the catch. Ms. Tomomi Ozaki, a meteorologist, explains about the rise in temperature and the change in fish catch in Aomori Prefecture. -
In August 2020, Hamamatsu City in Shizuoka Prefecture recorded the highest temperature on record at 41.1 degrees Celsius. Mr. Yuma Matsuura, a meteorologist, will introduce the causes of the temperature rise in Shizuoka Prefecture, measures to cope with heat stroke, and COOL CHOICE. -
In March 2021, the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) updated the normal values for the first time in 10 years, and Ishikawa Prefecture is beginning to see the effects of global warming. Ms. Taeko Zama, a meteorologist, explains about the decrease in snowfall in Ishikawa Prefecture and its impact on our daily lives. -
Mr. Yusuke Tezuka, a meteorologist, will introduce the occurrence of natural disasters in the Seto Inland Sea region and the JMA's e-learning materials, risk distribution information website, and COOL CHOICE as countermeasures. -
Ehime Prefecture, one of the top producers of mandarin oranges in Japan, is beginning to feel the effects of global warming. Ms. Sayaka Tsuda, a meteorologist, will explain the suitable temperature for tangerine cultivation and the effects of global warming with a quiz. -
Due to the effects of global warming, Kochi Prefecture is experiencing changes in the autumn foliage season. Ms. Yukiko Miyazaki, a meteorologist, will quiz you on the cause of the change and explain how much the autumn foliage of ginkgo and maple trees is changing. -
Mr. Shuntaro Naito, a meteorologist, will introduce the recent trend of the number of extremely hot days and the heat index in Kumamoto Prefecture, as well as measures against heat stroke and other adaptations and COOL CHOICE. -
We are delivering an introduction to the "Climate Change Living Things Survey" and lectures by experts on global warming. -
A variety of videos are available on global warming impacts and countermeasures. -
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In addition to educational materials for communicator learning, images related to global warming are distributed. -
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2.3 International collaborative measures
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This is a video of the Preliminary Summary for Policymakers (SPM) of the IPCC Working Group II Sixth Assessment Report. -
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Japan is working with the international community to adapt to climate change. As part of this effort, OISCA, a Japanese NGO, supports Fiji through guidance on mangrove reforestation. -
You can watch videos explaining the main points and future challenges of the Paris Agreement, which are actually explained by researchers and experts who participated in the COP. -
Six questions about the climate crisis are discussed by WWF experts. WWF also delivers a variety of other climate change videos.
3. Public awareness videos created by local governments
This section introduces websites created by local governments for the purpose of promoting public awareness.
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To prepare for flooding resulting from climate change, this section presents experiences and adaptation measures at facilities designed for disaster risk management learning. -
This section presents future projections for Okayama Prefecture, climate change impacts on local products and adaptation measures. -
It provides information on water hazards and climate change impacts on agriculture and its Adaptation measures to provide a starting point for thinking with residents about how to protect agriculture and livelihoods in the town. -
This is a "basic explanation version" of study materials to deepen interest in and understanding of climate change issues. (For general and high school students) -
This is the "Animals and Plants" version of learning materials to deepen interest in and understanding of climate change issues. (For general and high school students) -
This is the "Natural Disasters Edition" of learning materials to deepen interest in and understanding of climate change issues. (For general and high school students) -
This is the "Mitigation Edition" of the "Let's Think about Climate Change Measures" learning material video to deepen interest in and understanding of climate change issues. (For junior high school students) -
This is the "Adaptation" version of the "Let's Think about Climate Change Measures" learning material video to deepen interest in and understanding of climate change issues. (For junior high school students) -
This video introduces climate change adaptation efforts in Osaka Prefecture. It also introduces the efforts of the Osaka Climate Change Adaptation Center and the Research Institute of Environment, Agriculture and Fisheries, Osaka Prefecture -
This video introduces Osaka Prefecture's climate change adaptation efforts (in the field of disaster prevention). -
This video introduces climate change adaptation efforts in Osaka Prefecture (heat sector). -
This video introduces Osaka Prefecture's climate change adaptation efforts (in the agricultural sector). -
The efforts of the Osaka Climate Change Adaptation Center are also introduced, and the causes of global warming and its countermeasures are explained in an easy-to-understand manner. -
The seminar is held as a forum to provide up-to-date information and exchange opinions on the effects of climate change (global warming) expected in Gifu Prefecture for prefectural residents, businesses, and local governments. -
As part of the Miyagi Zero Carbon Challenge 2050, the report calls on each and every one of us to deepen our understanding of "mitigation measures," which seek to reduce greenhouse gas emissions that cause climate change, and "adaptation measures," which seek to cope with the effects of climate change and minimize the damage caused by it. -
Videos from the heat-related seminars held in June and July 2021 (for educators, welfare workers, and agricultural workers) are now available. -
Edogawa Ward is aiming to realize a decarbonized society by establishing the first Local climate change adaptation center in Tokyo in April 2021. This video introduces the global warming countermeasures being promoted by the ward. -
Movies on the impacts of climate change caused by global warming, etc. produced by Iwate Prefecture, and countermeasures are provided. -
The current state of global warming and the outline of the Second Akita Prefecture Global Warming Countermeasures Promotion Plan are explained in video. -
We have published an "Eraser stamp animation" to learn about climate change, energy conservation, and renewability in an easy-to-understand manner. -
An explanatory video on the use of green infrastructure, which is being tackled as a measure to adapt to climate change, is provided. -
Yokohama City announced the "Zero Carbon Yokohama" to achieve decarbonization by 2050. Movies show our efforts to achieve this goal. -
We distribute environmental learning videos that convey environmental issues in Chiba Prefecture and the current state of nature in the immediate vicinity. -
As part of the "AICHI COOL CHOICE" prefectural campaign to encourage smart choices to prevent global warming, we distribute videos to educate people on energy-saving actions that they can take in their homes. -
In order to inform Niigata Prefecture of its environmental initiatives in an easy-to-understand manner, videos using Niigata Prefecture's loose characters are distributed. -
Movies summarizing the impacts of climate change and adaptation measures are distributed. -
We hold a video contest as an opportunity to make efforts to prevent global warming fun and familiar. You can also watch past works. -
A video featuring an interview with Hitoshi Mukai, Director of the Center for Climate Change Adaptation, National Institute for Environmental Studies (NIES), is available, introducing the research overview and research facilities of the Center for Climate Change Adaptation.
4. Lecture videos such as symposiums
Introduces websites that provide videos of lectures at symposiums and other events related to climate change.
4.1 Video of a symposium organized by the Center for Climate Change Adaptation
・Symposium on promoting the use of climate change risk information.（11 October,2022.）
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Tokio Marine Holdings, Inc. Fellow（International organisation support） Mr.Masaaki Nagamura -
Mr. Junichi Yano, Manager, ESG and Policy Research Unit, Corporate Planning Department, Group Corporate Strategy Division, East Japan Railway Company -
Mr. Yoshio Nakai, Ministerial Agents, Integrated Risk Management Department, The Norinchukin Bank -
Mr. Yuki Kita, President and Representative Director, Gaia Vision Inc. -
Mr. Tsukada Junichiro, Director, Climate Change Adaptation Office, General Affairs Division, Global Environment Bureau, Ministry of the Environment -
Mr. Masaharu Kuba, Director for Environmental Science and Technology Promotion, Environment and Energy Division, Research and Development Bureau, Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology -
Mr. Yasuji Arakawa, Rivers Technical Coordinator, River Planning Division, Water and Disaster Management Bureau, Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism -
Mr. Nishida Yuki, Office chief, Strategy Development and Management Bureau Strategy Development Division Sustainable Finance Promotion Office, Financial Services Agency -
Mr. Nobuhito Mori, Deputy director and Professor, Disaster Prevention Research Institute Kyoto University -
Mr. Kazutaka Oka,Chief Senior Researcher,Center for Climate Change Adaptation , National Institute for Environmental Studies -
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・The 4th Symposium on Climate Change Adaptation Promotion by Private Sector
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Ms. Nanako Akiyama, Assistant Director, Climate Change Adaptation Office, General Affairs Division, Global Environment Bureau, Ministry of the Environment -
Mr. Tadashi Hattori, Director for Environmental Science and Technology Promotion, Environment and Energy Division, Research and Development Bureau, Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology -
Dr. Kazutaka Oka, Senior Researcher, Center for Climate Change Adaptation, National Institute for Environmental Studies -
Ms. Mikiko Ogawa, Assistant Director, Environmental Economics Office, Environmental Policy Division, Industrial Science and Technology Policy and Environment Bureau, Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry -
Ms. Tomomi Tsukada, Planning Specialist, Real Estate Market Development Division, Real Estate and Construction Economics Bureau, Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism -
Mr. Shinya Yuchi, Environmental Planning Officer, Global Environment Policy Office, Environmental Biomass Policy Division, Minister's Secretariat, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries -
Ms. Fuyumi Naito, Director, Office of Decarbonization Business Promotion, Global Warming Countermeasures Division, Global Environment Bureau, Ministry of the Environment, Japan -
Mr. Keiichiro Fujiwara, Senior Advisor, CSV Strategy Department, Kirin Holdings Company, Limited -
Mr. Koji Kasai, Deputy General Manager, Corporate Planning Department, Corporate Planning Division, East Japan Railway Company
4.2 Videos of the symposium made available by the National Institute for Environmental Studies and related ministries.
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The event was aimed at companies and others involved in technical work, to open up technical information on the use of climate change prediction information and to exchange information among participants. -
This is a video of a seminar to help formulate proposals for international cooperation on adaptation using climate change funds. -
Lecture videos of information useful for actual measures against heat stroke, such as basic knowledge of heat stroke, measures for sports and events, and how to live comfortably in summer, are distributed. -
Videos such as keynote speeches by the second working group of IPCC and TFI Co-Chairs, and panel discussions on preparations for corporate activities and awareness-raising methods for climate change are distributed. -
Lecture videos and materials from the symposiums held by National Institute for Environmental Studies in June are published each year. -
(From National Institute for Environmental Studies Disclosure Symposium 2017)
Dr. Kiyoshi Takahashi General Manager, Influence and Countermeasure Model Laboratory, Research Center for Social and Environmental Systems -
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Final Open Symposium held in January 2020. Reports on the results of model municipalities and panel discussions are available. -
An open symposium held in Tottori Prefecture in January 2019. In addition to the keynote speech on climate change in Tottori Prefecture, you can also see the talk show. -
An open symposium held in January 2016. You can see the keynote speech, the efforts related to climate change adaptation measures, and the general debate.
(Last update date: February 17, 2023)
