Asahi Glass Foundation

Blue Planet Special Research Grant for Global Environmental Issues (Japan)

Last update: 2 days ago Last update: Aug 12, 2026

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Location:Japan
Japan
Funding agency:
Grantmaking entity: Asahi Glass Foundation
Status:Open
Budget:N/A
Award ceiling: JPY 30,000,000
Award floor: JPY 10,000,000
Sector:Environment & Climate, Research & Innovation
Languages:Japanese
Eligible applicants:Individuals
Eligible applicant countries: Japan
Japan
Date posted: Aug 12, 2026

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Blue Planet Special Research Grant for Global Environmental Issues (Japan)The Blue Planet Special Research Grant supports interdisciplinary research teams at Japanese academic institutions working to address global environmental challenges through fusion
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About the Sectors

Environment & Climate

Focuses on protecting natural ecosystems, promoting sustainable resource management, enhancing climate resilience, and mitigating the impacts of climate change through conservation, adaptation, and low-carbon initiatives.


Key areas:
  • Environmental protection and conservation
  • Natural resource and ecosystem management
  • Climate change and environmental resilience

Research & Innovation

Focuses on collecting data, generating new knowledge, and applying it to develop improved methods, technologies, products, and solutions across sectors.


Key areas:
  • Scientific research, studies, and investigations
  • Innovation programs and applied R&D initiatives
  • Technology development
  • Space-related research and exploration themes

Locations

Japan

Japan has world-class infrastructure in transportation (high-speed rail, ports, airports), energy systems and digital connectivity that support its advanced, diversified economy. Current investment priorities include resilient infrastructure upgrades, smart urban development and climate-aligned technologies such as hydrogen and renewable energy systems. Public and private sector coordination, strong regulatory institutions and robust financing markets underlie infrastructure delivery, even as demographic change and fiscal sustainability shape long-term investment strategy. Challenges include adapting infrastructure for ageing populations, decarbonising energy systems and integrating regional technological platforms within global networks.

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