GWSP Japan was established in 2004 under the Science Council of Japan. There are currently 26 members and three advisers, representing 20 institutions, including the Research Institute for Humanity and Nature (RIHN); University of Tokyo; Kyoto University; Nagoya University; Kyushu University; Tohoku University; University of Tsukuba; National Institute for Environmental Studies; and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA). Members of GWSP Japan are also involved in other projects of IGBP (such as LOICZ), WCRP (such as GEWEX and CLIVAR), DIVERSITAS (such as freshwater BIODIVERSITY) and IHDP (such as the Industrial Transformation project).

The main purposes of GWSP Japan are to exchange information on water-related projects in Japan and to seek possibilities of financial support for joint studies.

To get further information or to get involved in GWSP Japan, please contact Dr. Makoto Taniguchi (makoto@chikyu.ac.jp).

Chairman
Dr. Makoto Taniguchi

Adviser
Prof. Kuniyoshi Takeuchi