Researches
- thumb NIES Research Papers DatabaseThe research papers of NIES staff that have been presented at conferences are listed in the database, and can be found by searching for Author, Title, Bulletin or Journal.
- thumb Research StaffIntroduction of the NIES Researchers.
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Global Environment
Climate Change
- thumb Greenhouse Gas Inventory Office of Japan (GIO)-GHGs Emissions Data of Japan (1990-)National GHGs Inventory Report of JAPAN (NIR), Greenhouse Gas Inventories submitted to UNFCCC by Government of Japan. These data are based on the greenhouse gas inventory submitted from Japanese Government to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change.
- thumb Terrestrial Ecosystem Carbon Balance Data with 1 km Grid ResolutionWe provide an overview of the current regional patterns of carbon balance by terrestrial ecosystems as map image data. The data are obtained by integrating ground-based and satellite observation data with model simulation, and can be downloaded from this web site.
- gosat GOSAT Data Archive Service (GDAS)This web site provides processed products of GOSAT observation data.
- thumb Greenhouse Gas Emissions ScenariosA database collecting a number of greenhouse gas emissions scenarios.
- thumb Global 1km Fossil Fuel Carbon Dioxide Emission Dataset (ODIAC)This dataset indicates global distributions of man-made CO2 emissions due to fossil fuel combustion at 1x1km spatial resolution.
Stratospheric Ozone
- thumb Monitoring Network for Ultraviolet Radiation-UV indexProviding information on ultraviolet radiation, including UV index, for 14 sites in Japan on hourly basis. A website for cellular phone is also available.
- thumb Polar Vortex ForecastsForecast of the position, shape, and size of the polar air-mass in the stratosphere. It is displayed in terms of potential vorticity maps calculated by CGER, using the National Center for Environmental Prediction (NCEP) weather forecast data.
- thumbnail of Information on Vitamin D Synthesis / Erythemal UV Information on Vitamin D Synthesis / Erythemal UVUV radiation contains erythemally-weighted UV, as well as UV that synthesizes vitamin D3. Here the time to reach the MED and that needed to produce 10 μg of vitamin D for various sites across the Japanese Archipelago, is shown which will enable people to effectively manage their UV exposure and consider the risks and benefits of UV radiation.
Health / Chemical Substance
- KATEKATE (KAshinhou(*) Tool for Ecotoxicity) is an ecotoxicity prediction system that consists of quantitative structure-activity relationship (QSAR) models. KATE is being developed with the aim of predicting acute and chronic toxicity to fish, daphnia, and algae. (*)Chemical Substance Control Law in Japanese
- thumb NIES CRMsEnvironmental Certified Reference Materials (CRMs) are utilized to evaluate new analytical methods and to control the accuracy of pretreatment and instrumental analyses.
- thumb A-TERAMThe impact of chemicals on the ecosystem has been measured in ecotoxicity studies using typical aquatic species of the three trophic levels, i.e., algae (phytoplankton), daphnia, and fish (e. g. medaka fish). A-TERAM aims to more accurately evaluate the effects on the ecosystem by incorporating ecological factors such as the life history of these species and the ecological interactions between species into the model.
- Compendium of Reference Materials on the Basis for Establishment of Environmental Quality Standards in Japan (EQS Basis)The environmental quality standards (EQSs) are established and revised by the Ministry of the Environment, Japan. This website compiles references regarding the establishment and revision of EQSs and related items.
Atomospheric Environment
Water / Soil Environment
Biology / Ecosystem
- thumb Invasive Species of JapanThis is a searchable database that contains information on the main invasive alien species in Japan.
- thumb NIES microbial culture collectionIt is possible to refer to the list of strains preserved in the microbial culture collection at NIES, which includes the essential information of the culture strains, references, and image data. Additional information, such as how to order, deposit, handle, and cultivate strains is also available.
- thumb JaLTER MetacatAn ecological observation database managed by JaLTER in order to facilitate long-term ecological researches. Observation datasets in the database, provided by JaLTER sites, are available for non-commercial use.
- The World of Protozoa, Rotifera, Nematoda and Oligochaeta
- Chironomid DNA Barcode DatabaseThe database search system provides DNA barcoding information on chironomid specimens, including DNA barcodes, taxonomy, and collection sites.
- Tropical Coastal Ecosystems Portal (TroCEP)A website that provides information on tropical coastal ecosystems, such as world maps and lists of mangrove species.
- Biodiversity Web Mapping System (BioWM)BioWM contains mapping systems for GBIF occurrence data (specimen and observation records) and research data provided by NIES.
- Genome DatabaseNIES provides draft whole genome sequences of mainly endangered species in FASTA format, as research outcomes from the Project for the Promotion of Environmental Genomics Studies.
- Lake Biwa Underwater-Video Archive from a Carp’s-eye viewThis database archives underwater videos filmed in Lake Biwa using carp-mounted video-loggers. The videos provide valuable information about the nature of fishes and other organisms inhabiting the lake.
- Predicting and Assessing Natural Capital and Ecosystem Services through an Integrated Social-Ecological Systems Approach (PANCES)Research summary and outcomes of Environment Research and Technology Development Fund (S-15) "Predicting and Assessing Natural Capital and Ecosystem Services through an Integrated Social-Ecological Systems Approach", such as the database search system, Web GIS, and policy briefs are available.
Waste / Recycle
- thumb Database on municipal solid waste management in the Asia-Pacific Region (DaMSAR)Database related to the SDG Indicator 11.6.1 on municipal solid waste management in developing countries of the Asia-Pacific region.
- thumb Lifespan database for Vehicles, Equipment, and Structures: LiVESThe Lifespan database for Vehicles, Equipment and Structures (LiVES) is a database based on lifespan and usage data for commodities, containing information collated from a variety of sources, such as national statistical surveys; research papers; and reports by industrial bodies.
Environment and Society
- thumb Database on Sustainabiligy Indicators (SDI) adopted by national governments, etc.Scope of the database covers 28 countries, regions, and international organizations listed and 1,848 types of indicators.
- thumb Embodied Energy and Emission Intensity Data for Japan Using Input-Output Tables (3EID)Database compiling embodied environmental burden intensities for approximately 400 sectors of economic activity in 1990 and 1995.
- thumb Decarbonized Lifestyle Options for 52 Japanese citiesThis database provides the carbon footprints by the average citizen of 52 major Japanese cities; 65 decarbonized lifestyle options related to mobility, housing, food, leisure, and consumer goods; and city-wise greenhouse gas reduction potentials.
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