Ongoing research funded by external sources
Ongoing research funded by external sources
Coexistence of humans and nature in watershed ecosystems
We are participating in the "Water Symbiosis Studies" project, which is being carried out as part of the Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research on Transformative Areas (A) "Creating Water Symbiosis Studies through Dynamic Analysis of Water Circulation Systems as a Place of Fluctuations" (hereinafter referred to as "Water Symbiosis Studies"). This field of study aims for harmonious coexistence between our environment and human society through the water cycle. With the aim of evaluating the impact of the water cycle on ecosystems and human activities and finding solutions to water problems caused by climate change and population growth, we aim to build a sustainable future society by integrating the three perspectives of the geosphere, biosphere, and anthroposphere.
Hyakumura is involved in the C01 project "Symbiosis of humans and nature in watershed ecosystems," which aims to elucidate the interactions between the geosphere, biosphere, and human sphere in watersheds and to realize a sustainable regional water environment.
The subject of his research is watershed ecosystems, from forests, farmland, and rivers to shallow seas, and he is conducting fieldwork in Cambodia and Kyushu with the aim of building "circulatory symbiotic watersheds" that are adapted to the local area.
Plasma Agriscience Center for Sustainable Agricultural Productivity Improvement
The COI-NEXT "Co-creation Space Formation Support Program" is a project that aims to "realize a sustainable agricultural production society with extremely low CO2 emissions," and various participants, including citizens, farmers, universities, companies, and local governments, are working together to improve sustainable agricultural productivity. This project aims to solve issues such as the collapse of the nitrogen cycle, the food production trilemma, fertilizer shortages, and low domestic fertilizer self-sufficiency.
The research and development project "Human Resources Development Team" in which we are participating aims to develop researchers and agricultural business operators globally in order to support the sustainable development of plasma agriculture, and also plays a role in effectively disseminating research results to the agricultural sector both domestically and internationally, and in particular in promoting the introduction of sustainable agricultural techniques in developing countries. We aim to pave the way for the dissemination of technology in tropical Asia by utilizing our knowledge and networks in tropical agriculture.
Development of an integrated forest management system model for the conservation of forest ecosystems in the Andean and Amazonian mountains
In mountain forest ecosystems from the Andes to the Amazon, there are concerns that ecosystem functions will decline due to human activities and climate change-induced disturbances such as forest fires, logging, and water resource shortages. To address this issue, we are developing a forest management system that will enable local residents to conserve forests while enjoying ecosystem services. We aim to implement this system in society as a decision-making tool to support local residents in managing water and forest resources.
In the research project "Development of a forest management system model for forest conservation and sustainable use of ecosystem services" in which he is participating, he is considering an integrated forest management system that can present forest allocation that balances residents' needs for use with ecosystem conservation. Specifically, he is involved in analyzing the factors behind land use changes and identifying local needs in forest management.
This project is being carried out within the framework of SATREPS (Science and Technology Research Partnership for Sustainable Development), which is jointly promoted by the Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST) and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA).