Foreword
The Global Environment Centre Foundation (GEC) is engaged in various projects to support theconservation of the global environment, including through technical cooperation for developing countries
and by addressing climate change mitigation. In particular, we are involved in a broad range of activities
in support of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), adopted and launched by the UN General
Assembly in September 2015, while aiming to help reduce greenhouse gases under the Paris Agreement.
In FY2018, our activities to support the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) International
Environmental Technology Centre (IETC) included the organisation of international symposia bothin Japan and overseas focused on the global issue of plastic pollution, in coordination with partners
including the City of Osaka as well as IETC. As part of the Project to Create and Support Core Local
Businesses (commissioned by the Kansai Bureau of Economy, Trade and Industry), we have promoted
overseas deployment of advanced Japanese environmental and energy-saving technologies, specificallyin China and ASEAN, leveraging the Kansai-Asia Environmental and Energy-Saving Business Promotion
Forum (Team E-Kansai) as a platform. Within the framework of international city-to-city cooperation,
we also implemented projects under the Programme for the Promotion of Water Environment Business(commissioned by Shiga Prefecture) including improvement of water environment in Quang Ninh
Province, Vietnam.
With regard to climate action, the 24th Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention
on Climate Change (COP 24) held in Poland in December 2018 adopted a rulebook for implementing
the Paris Agreement to ensure its full implementation in 2020 and beyond. In June 2019, the Japanese
government adopted a Long-Term Strategy under the Paris Agreement as a Cabinet decision, withthe aim of achieving positive interaction between the environment and growth through innovation,
substantially reducing national greenhouse gas emissions and making maximum contribution to the
reduction of global emissions. In June 2019, the G20 energy and environment ministers' meeting in
Karuizawa, Nagano Prefecture agreed on the G20 Innovation Action Plan on Energy Transitions andGlobal Environment for Sustainable Growth.
In an effort to reinforce the Joint Crediting Mechanism (JCM) promoted by the Japanese government
in coordination with partner countries, GEC is engaged in the management of the equipment assistanceprogramme to provide financial support for projects to combat global warming in the partner countries.
We also implemented various initiatives to increase understanding of the JCM both in Japan andoverseas, while managing the low-carbon technology innovation programme to improve and disseminate
Japanese low-carbon technologies for developing countries. By implementing such programmes onbehalf of the Ministry of the Environment, GEC supports initiatives to combat global warming overseas.
Furthermore, we have been enhancing international cooperation for human resource development
among others, providing international training through the JICA Group Training Project, including courses
on the improvement of solid waste management technologies and measures against air pollution causedby automobile exhaust.
Going forward, GEC remains committed to closer coordination and cooperation with other institutions
for promoting positive action globally, leveraging our expertise, experience and national as well asinternational networks to contribute to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and measures against
global warming under the Paris Agreement.
We would greatly appreciate your continued understanding and support of our activities.

July 2019SUZUKI, Naoshi
President
Global Environment Centre Foundation

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Support for the Activities by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) International
Environmental Technology Centre (IETC) to Promote Environmentally-Sound Technologies
Building on GEC’s rich experience and expertise, as well as its broad networks both in Japan and overseas, we areengaged in the operation of international meetings organised by IETC (such as workshops, symposia, seminars andvisits).

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Project to Create and Support Core Local Businesses
Through the Kansai-Area Environmental and Energy-Saving Business Promotion Forum (Team E-Kansai), we areenhancing our networks with public and private institutions in China and the ASEAN area and helping to solve local
environmental issues, aiming to disseminate the environmental and energy-saving technologies of Forum companies
on a commercial basis.

Cooperationfor
Developing

GEC Projects

page 8Promotion of Water Environment BusinessWe are implementing a programme to help member companies and organisations of the Shiga Water Environment
Business Promotion Forum develop projects and businesses overseas, including through the organisation of breakout
sessions, research to identify water environment issues in Asia, and regional seminars and business matching events.

Countries

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Support for Tripartite Environment Ministers Meeting among China, Japan and Korea (TEMM)
Our programme for TEMM, held annually since 1999, includes the provision of operational support for theministerial meeting and related side events, as well as support for joint presentations among the three countries onenvironmental industry technologies.
Research on Potential JICA Projects – Research for Introduction of Water Quality Monitoring Systems in Indonesia
A research project for the introduction of water quality monitoring systems in Indonesia was adopted as part of theresearch on potential projects conducted by JICA to help small firms expand their operations overseas. Within thisframework, we conduct feasibility studies including on a remote water quality monitoring system requiring limited
maintenance, equipped with a function for automatically cleaning water quality sensors and a data transmission function.

Financing Programme for JCM Model Projects
As an executing agency for assistance projects on behalf of the Ministry of the Environment, we provide financial
support for the implementation of projects to combat global warming in partner countries, to be registered as JCM
projects.

Promotion Activities of the Joint Crediting Mechanism
We promote understanding of projects including for the financing of JCM both in Japan and overseas, facilitate
the smooth operation of, and participation in, the JCM project assistance programme, and act as secretariat for the
REDD+ project assistance programme.

Addressing
Evaluation and Verification of Technologies for Reducing CO2 Emission
We conduct research to assess how the JCM scheme contributes to the introduction of excellent low-carbon
technologies overseas.

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Support for Collaboration with the Asian Development Bank
We help the Ministry of the Environment review applications for projects to be financed by the Japan Fund for JCM,
established by the Ministry under the Asian Development Bank to promote the dissemination of excellent low-carbon
technologies to developing countries in Asia.
Financing Programme to Demonstrate Advanced Low-Carbon Technology Innovation for Further
Deployment in Developing Countries
As an executing agency for the grant programme of the Ministry of the Environment, we provide financial support fortechnological development to renovate and disseminate Japanese excellent low-carbon technologies in a way suited
to the situation of developing countries.

Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) Group Training Project
Commissioned by JICA, we conduct training courses in Japan for engineers and administrators from developing
countries with the objective of improving their capacity to solve and manage local environmental issues.

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GEC Networking Project for Former Training Course Participants
We have been implementing this networking project since FY1998 to follow up on former JICA participants andidentify exact needs in developing countries. We are seeking to enhance the network thus developed by operating an
exchange site and organising follow-up seminars.

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Support for the Activities by the United Nations Environment
Programme (UNEP) International Environmental Technology
Centre (IETC) to Promote Environmentally-Sound Technologies

2018 International Symposium on Environment in Osaka

Under the FY2018 Project for Collaboration with the UNEP IETC, commissioned by theCity of Osaka, the Global Environment Centre Foundation (GEC) conducted activities suchas the planning and organisation of international workshops and other sessions in Osaka
City, research on environmental needs in Thailand and India for promoting environmental
technology transfer, and support for IETC public information activities. As a projectcommissioned by IETC, we also issued publications on single-use plastics and an overview
of waste management in small island developing countries, both pertaining to the Integrated
Waste Solutions at the National and Local Levels.
Support for Project for Collaboration with IETC (Commissioned by City of Osaka)(1) Support for Organisation of 2018 International Symposium on Environment in Osaka
On Saturday 23 and Sunday 24 June 2018, we supported
the management of the International Symposium on theEnvironment, jointly held with the UNEP IETC and Cityof Osaka. The symposium hosted various presentations
and discussions to enable citizens to deepen theirunderstanding of plastic pollution, which is the themeof this year’s UN World Environment Day, and on the
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and to reflect on
Keynote speech by Mr. Alverson, Directorof UNEP IETC
efforts to achieve the SDGs.
Outline of the Symposium:- Date- Official name- Venue- Organisers- Participants- Languages

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Saturday 23 and Sunday 24 June 20182018 International Symposium on Environment
in Osaka
hu+g Hall, 5th Floor, hu+g Museum (Osaka)
Environment Bureau, City of Osaka and UNEP
IETC
About 120 (total of two days)
English and JapanesePanel discussion

(2) Survey on Environmental Needs in Asia
We conducted survey on environmental needs in Asia in Bangkok, Thailand and Mumbai, India(Maharashtra Province). Continuing from the previous year, we organised an environmental
seminar in Thailand and prepared a needs survey report by analysing the conditions of waste
management in local cities.
In Mumbai, India (Maharashtra Province), our activities included participating in events andmeetings to identify emerging needs for environmental support and building partnerships withlocal government agencies and private businesses. A list of main activities follows:• Bangkok, Thailand
Focusing on plastic pollution, one of the latest and most pressing global issues addressed by
UNEP at its own initiative, we organised a seminar on the theme of the “Circular Economy”. A
large number of participants gathered at the seminar for a broad range of important activities
including information sharing among government officials, private businesses and associations
from both Japan and Thailand, provision of global information from the UN and otherinternational organisations, briefings on technologies by Japanese and Thai companies andbusiness matching sessions.
Seminar: Plastics in a Circular Economy- Date and time
- Organiser- Co-organisers- Support- Participants(110 people)- Languages

7 March 2019, 9:00-15:30
UNEP IETC and Global Environment Centre Foundation (GEC)
Pollution Control Department (PCD) Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, Thailand(MONRE), Department of Local Administration (DLA), Department of Industrial Works (DIW),
Thailand (MOI), Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI Kansai), City of Osaka, and TeamE Kansai
Embassy of Japan in Thailand
UNEP, PCD-MONRE, DLA-DIW, The Federation of Thai Industries, METI Kansai, City of Osaka,
Embassy of Japan in Thailand, Japanese technology providers (Team E Kansai, Team Osaka
Network), Thai technology providers, etc.
English, Japanese and Thai

• Mumbai, India (Maharashtra Province)
This year’s research on needs
newly covered the city of
Mumbai, Maharashtra Province.
We conducted the following
activities primarily aimed atbuilding partnerships withlocal governments and relatedGroup photo at the India Supply Chain 2018 Conference
institutions.
- First survey: Tuesday 10 – Saturday 14 April (participation in the India 3R Forum, visit to
the city of Mumbai, etc.)- Second survey: Wednesday 14 – Friday 16 November (participation in the India Supply
Chain 2018 Conference, etc.)
On Thursday 15 November, we participated in the India Supply Chain 2018 Conference,organised by the Association of Supply Chain Professionals, to introduce the activities of GEC.
Some 200 participants attended the event from Association member companies, government
agencies and academic/research institutions across India, as well as from Japan (including
representatives from the Japanese Consulate in Mumbai, private businesses with a local
presence, the City of Osaka, and universities).

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Technical Cooperation for Developing Countries(3) PR/Outreach activities
In addition to participating in environmental events in Japan and overseas to introduce IETC
projects, we conducted the following activities to support its public information and outreach.
• Participation in environmental events overseas- Regional 3R Forum in Asia and the Pacific: Tuesday
10 – Thursday 12 April 2018 in Indore, India- Fourth Session of the UN Environment Assembly(UNEA-4): Monday 11 – Friday 15 March 2019 in
Nairobi, Kenya• Participation in environmental events in Osaka- Eco Ennichi 2018 (3 November 2018 at Osaka
Hanahaku Memorial Hall)- One World Festival (2–3 February 2019 at Osaka Kita
Ward Citizen Centre)

Regional 3R Forum in Asia and Pacific(Indore, India)• Other activities- Support for IETC’s participation in EcoPro 2018
- Production of a poster to promote the reduction ofOpening session of UNEA-4
single-use plastics (in Japanese)(Nairobi, Kenya)- Japanese translation of the IETC website- Assistance in the preparation of the IETC 2018 annual report (in English and Japanese)

Integrated Waste Solutions at the National and Local Levels(UNEP IETC-commissioned Project)
We conducted the following activities in support of IETC’s focused programme “Integrated
Waste Solutions at the National and Local Levels”.
(1) Publication of “Single-Use Plastics: A Roadmap for Sustainability”
This publication was launched globally in June 2018 by Narendra Modi, Prime Minister ofIndia, and the Executive Director of UNEP at the World Environment Day event in India.
(2) Publication of “Small Island Developing States: Waste Management Outlook”
This publication was officially launched in March 2019 by UNEP IETC, at a side event during
UNEA-4.

Launch of the publication by IETC Director
at UNEA-4

UNEP publication “SingleUse Plastics: A Roadmap for
Sustainability”

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UNEP publication “Small
Island Developing States:
Waste Management Outlook”

Project to Create and Support Core Local Businesses
Since May 2013, GEC has been serving as secretariat to the Kansai Area Environmental andEnergy-Saving Business Promotion Forum (Team E-Kansai), in cooperation with METI Kansai.
Building on the Team E-Kansai initiatives thus far, METI Kansai commissioned us toundertake the Project to Create and Support Local Core Businesses in FY2018.
(1) Activities in key areas
For this project, we designated China (Guangdong and Liaoning Provinces), Vietnam,
Indonesia and Thailand as key areas, and developed frameworks for cooperation with local
business associations and government agencies with the support of coordinators. We havealso supported the creation of new projects and the development of sales overseas throughvarious events such as seminars, networking events and business matching.

First consultation for FY2018
on Japan-China joint projects,
etc., in collaboration with
the Science and Technology
Agency, Guangdong
Province, China

List of activities in FY2018
Japan• Seminar for investment in Nanhai District, Foshan,
Guangdong Province, China• Networking event on wastewater disposal technology
with the Wastewater Management Service
Association, Sichuan Province, China• Preliminary briefing on needs in preparation fora water treatment proposal session for member
breweries to the Vietnam Beer and Alcohol Beverage
Association (VBA)• Seminar for Water/Environment Business
Collaboration in Asia, co-organised with Osaka
Chamber of Commerce and Industry• Participation in the 11th Kawasaki International EcoTech Fair and the Asia-Pacific Eco-Business Forum

31 July 2018

Osaka City

31 August 2018

Osaka City

1 November 2018

Osaka City

14 December 2018

Osaka City

7–8 February, 2019

Kawasaki City

• Participation in FBC Guangdong 2018 (Manufacturers’
Business Negotiation) in Nanhai• First consultation for FY2018 on Japan-China joint
projects, etc., in collaboration with the Science andTechnology Agency, Guangdong Province, China• Second consultation for FY2018 on Japan-China joint
projects, etc., in collaboration with the Science andTechnology Agency, Guangdong Province, China

12–13 September 2018

Foshan, Guangdong
Province
Guangzhou,
Guangdong Province

26 March 2019

Guangzhou,
Guangdong Province• Matching event in collaboration with the Vietnam
Beer and Alcohol Beverage Association (VBA)• Matching event in collaboration with the National
University of Civil Engineering, Hanoi• Environmental technology seminar in collaboration
with the Vietnam Textile and Apparel Association (VITAS)

5–6 December 2018
7 December 2018

Hanoi/Hung YênProvince
Hanoi

22 January 2019

Nam Dinh Province

Thailand• Environmental technology business matching eventin collaboration with IETC, etc.

7 March 2019

BangkokIndonesia• Water/Environmental Technology Business Matching
Seminar and Networking Café in Jakarta

4–6 September 2018

Jakarta

China

Vietnam

25–26 October 2018(2) Information dissemination through the Team E-Kansai platform• Provision of information through e-mail magazines
We sent a total of 24 e-mail magazines on a biweekly basis to provide information on specificTeam E-Kansai projects (dispatch of missions, organisation of seminars, etc.), surveys andneeds related to the environment and energy efficiency in Asia, and applications for projects tobe supported by public institutions.
• Provision of information to full members through newsletters
We sent a total of three newsletters to our full members to provide information on needs
supplied by local coordinators and on upcoming events. We also posted a total of eight reports
from local coordinators (one from Liaoning Province, China, three from Guangdong Province,
China, two from Thailand and two from Vietnam), available to full members only.

Matching event incollaboration with theVietnam Beer and Alcohol
Beverage Association (VBA)

Matching event incollaboration with the
National University of Civil
Engineering, Hanoi

Environmental technology
business matching event incollaboration with IETC, etc.

Water/Environmental
Technology Business
Matching Seminar andNetworking Café in Jakarta

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Promotion of Water Environment Business
The Shiga Prefectural Government established the “Shiga Water Environment Business
Promotion Forum (Team Water Shiga)” in March 2013 to facilitate development of the water
environment business by taking advantage of the cumulative results of water environmentrelated industries and research institutions as well as activities to conserve the water
environment of Lake Biwa. The Prefectural Government not only provides information about
recent trends in the water environment business, activities of pioneering companies, andvarious support measures, but also operates Team Water Shiga as a forum for matching andteam building to set up actual business projects, joint development, and so on.
Commissioned to conduct the “Survey & Coordination for Water Environment Business
Promotion” by the Shiga Prefectural Government, activities of the project included: (1) Support
for hosting/offering seminars and section meetings in Shiga prefecture, (2) Study on identifying
technological needs and issues related to the water environment in the Asian region, and (3)Implementation of seminars, technical exchange meetings and business matching in Vietnam.
(1) Support for seminars and sessions held in Shiga Prefecture
Two Shiga Water Environment Business Seminars were organised, at the Nagahama Instituteof Bio-Science and Technology in October 2018 and at Collabo Shiga 21 in March 2019, to
introduce updates on actual cases of business operation in Asia, financial support for the water
environment business, and water environment needs in Asia identified through investigation.
Three closed Asia Regional Sessions for Forum members were also held at Collabo Shiga
21 in November 2018, February 2019 and March 2019 to share useful information such as theresults of research, and planned seminars and other events.
(2) Survey on identifying water environment-related needs andrelated issues in the Asian region
In consideration of the needs from members of Team Water Shiga, surveys were conducted in
Vietnam, the Philippines, and China as priority countries.
Through walk-in surveys and interviews with organisations such as local administrative
agencies and business groups related to the water environment and Japan-relatedorganisations in those countries, technological needs or issues concerning the water
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Main destinations

Objective

November
2018

Vietnam(Binh Duong)

Binh Duong Center of Natural Resources andEnvironment Monitoring (BREM), Vietnam
Singapore Industrial Park (VSIP), Uyen Hung
Industrial District, Chyang Sheng Viet Nam
Factory, JICA Viet Nam Office HCMC Branch

Research on technologicalneeds, problem, emission
control, water quality automatic
monitoring, etc. related to water
environment

January
2019

Vietnam(Quang Ninh)

Cai Lan Industrial Park, Vinacomin, JETRO Hanoi

Research on technologicalneeds, problem, etc. related towater environment

February
2019

Philippines

JICA Philippines Office, Hiblow Philippines,
Baliwag Water District, Santa Maria Water District

Research on technologicalneeds, problem, ODA project,emission control, etc. related towater environment

March
2019

China

Ecology and Environment Department of Hunan,
Hunan Association of Environmental Pollution
and Industry, Hunan Association of Environmental
Pollution Control Industry, Changsha National
High-Tech Industrial Development Zone, Hunan
Pilot Yanghu Reclaimed Water CO., LTD., LiheTechnology Hunan CO., LTD., Hunan Bossco
Environmental Protection Technology Co., Ltd

Research on technologicalneeds, problem, emission
control, business strategy
of analyser/environmentengineering companies, etc.
related to water environment

(3) Implementation of technical exchange seminar on the water environment andbusiness matching
A technical exchange seminar on the water environment was held in Quang Ninh Province, Vietnam
in January 2019 to share information related to water environmental challenges and characteristics
in both countries. The Shiga Prefectural Government introduced their efforts to date to promote thewater environment-related business and the activities of the Shiga Water Environment Business
Promotion Forum. In addition, the Quang Ninh Provincial Government presented their recent
situation, measures and challenges concerning the water environment in Quang Ninh Provinceand Hal Long Bay. In addition, Japanese member companies of Team Water Shiga introduced
their products and technologies. At the end of the seminar, individual consultations and businessmatching between Japanese companies and local stakeholders were arranged.

Technical exchange seminaron water environment

Technical exchange seminar on water environment
City

PeriodOrganizer

Viet Nam(Quang Ninh Province)

January 2019

Department of Natural Resources and Environment of Quang Ninh,
Shiga Prefecture, Shiga Water Environment Business Promotion Forum

Support for Tripartite Environment Ministers Meeting among China,
Japan and Korea (TEMM) (Commissioned by OECC)
The Tripartite Environment Ministers Meeting among China, Japan and Korea (TEMM) has been
held annually since 1999, culminating in the implementation of cooperation projects under
the Tripartite Joint Action Plan (TJAP, 2015–2019). As part of the project commissioned by theOverseas Environmental Cooperation Centre, Japan (OECC), GEC conducted several activities
including: support and assistance for the ministerial meeting (20th TEMM, held on 22–24 June2018 in Suzhou, China) (including related sessions such as the Working-Level Meeting) and oneof its side events; support for establishing a web-platform of the Tripartite Cooperation Network
for Environmental Pollution Prevention and Control Technologies, one of the cooperation projects
under TJAP; and support for the preparation and implementation of the second China-Japan-Korea
Environmental Industry and Technology Joint Exhibition at CIEPEC2018 (the 16th China International
Environmental Protection Exhibition and Conference, held on 7–9 June 2018 in Beijing, China).

Feasibility Survey for Introducing Remote Networking and a
Maintenance-free Water Quality Monitoring System in Indonesia
In Indonesia, there is a need for continuous monitoring of rivers and industrial drainage to
grasp the current conditions of river water quality and to strengthen regulations and guidanceon pollution sources.
Indonesia Agency for Technology Evaluation and Application (BPPT) has developed a water
quality monitoring system for rivers jointly with the Ministry of Environment and Forestry,and has introduced it at 19 locations nationwide. However, the system has problems such as
contamination of the sensor part due to the high turbidity of river water.
The Remote Networking and Maintenance-free Water Quality Monitoring System, equippedwith an automatic cleaning function and data transfer function, was developed by Japan
project members to resolve such problems in Indonesia. A field survey to assess whether
maintenance-free operation is possible for more than one month was implemented and its
business development plan was considered.
This survey was conducted by utilising JICA’s financial scheme, and GEC participated
as a project member along with Tanahashi Electric Machinery, Horiba, Shiga Prefectural
Government, Mitsubishi UFJ Research & Consulting, etc., and provided technical advice andsupport to plan the ODA project.

Mr. Nakagawa, thenJapanese Minister of theEnvironment, at TEMM20

Environment Ministers ofJapan, China and Korea
signing the TEMM20 Joint
Communique

Project site for water quality
monitoring system in Jakarta

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Technology Transfer for Developing Countries through the Joint Crediting Mechanism

Introduction of 5MW Floating Solar Power System on Industrial Water Reservoir

What is the Joint Crediting Mechanism (JCM)?
The JCM is a mechanism based on bilateral agreements between Japan and developing
countries. It facilitates the diffusion of leading low-carbon technologies, products, systems,
services, and infrastructure as well as the implementation of mitigation actions, andcontributes to sustainable development in developing countries. It appropriately evaluates
contributions to GHG emission reductions or removals from Japan in a quantitative manner
and uses them to achieve Japan’s emission reduction target.
Th e J C M c o n t r i b u t e s t o
JCM scheme between Japan and partner country
the ultimate objective of the
Leading Low Carbon
Partner
UNFCCC by facilitating global
Technologies, etc, andCountryJapanactions for GHG emission
Implementation of
mitigation actions
reduction or removals. To date,
JCM
Projects
the following 17 countries have
Operation and management
signed bilateral documents forby the Joint Committee consists ofintroducing the JCM: Mongolia,
MRV*
representatives from
Bangladesh, Ethiopia, Kenya,both sides
the Maldives, Vietnam, Lao
GHG
Used to achieve
PDR, Indonesia, Costa Rica,
emission
Japan’s
reductions/emission
Palau, Cambodia, Mexico, Saudi
Credits
removals
reduction
targetArabia, Chile, Myanmar, Thailand
and the Philippines.
*measurement, reporting and verification

Programmes and Activities Supported by the Ministry of the Environment, JapanThe Ministry of the Environment, Japan (MOEJ) provides financial support for several
programmes and activities including Financing Programmes for JCM Model Projects tofacilitate the development of JCM projects. GEC is commissioned by the MOEJ to serve as animplementing organisation or secretariat to manage these programmes and activities.

Financing Programme for JCM Model Projects
GEC has been supporting the MOEJ to implement the Financing Programme for JCM Model
Projects. Since 2014, officially assigned by the MOEJ, GEC has been an implementing
organisation of the Financing Programme for JCM Model Projects.
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The purpose of this programmeis to financially support theimplementation of projects that
reduce GHG emissions by utilisingleading low-carbon technologies indeveloping countries, and in return,to seek to acquire JCM credits towardachieving Japan’s GHG emission
reduction target.
Each year GEC calls for, reviews
and selects project proposals for thefinancing programme, and manages
the selected projects. In FY2018, GEC
held two open calls for proposals in
April and August and selected 24
projects in total in consultation with
the MOEJ (see Table below).

JCM Model Projects by MOE
Government of Japan

Finance part of aninvestment cost
(up to half)

Conduct MRV and
expect to deliverat least half of
JCM credits issued*Includes
collaboration
with projects
supported by
JICA and othergovermentaffiliatedfinancial institute

For Further information on
JCM:
JCM Official Website
https://www.jcm.go.jp/
GEC JCM Website
http://gec.jp/jcm/

International consortiums(which include Japanese entities)• Scope of the financing : facilities, equipment, vehicles, etc. which
reduce CO2 from fossil fuel combustion as well as construction
cost for installing those facilities, etc.
• Eligible Projects : starting installation after the adoption of thefinancing and finishing installation within three years.

JCM Model Projects Selected in FY2018
No. Partner Country

Representative Participant

Title

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Mongolia

Sharp Energy Solutions Corporation

21MW Solar Power Project in Bayanchandmani

2

VietnamNihon Crant Co. Ltd.

Modal Shift from Truck to Cargo Ship with Freshness

3

Vietnam

Yokohama Water Co., Ltd.

Energy Saving by Introduction of Inverters for Raw Water
Intake Pumps

4

Indonesia

Otsuka Pharmaceutical Factory, Inc.

Energy Saving by Introducing High Efficiency Autoclave toInfusion Manufacturing Factory

5

Indonesia

Hokusan Co., Ltd.

Introduction of CNG-Diesel Hybrid Equipment to Public
Bus in Semarang

6

Palau

Sharp Energy Solutions Corporation

Introduction of 0.4MW Rooftop Solar Power System inSupermarket

7

MexicoSharp Energy Solutions Corporation

30MW Solar Park Project in Guanajuato

8

MyanmarGlobal Engineering Co., Ltd.

Introduction of 8.8MW Power Generation System by Waste
Heat Recovery for Cement Plant

9

ThailandThe Kansai Electric Power Company,
Incorporated

Introduction of Gas Co-generation System and Absorption
Chiller to Fiber Factory

10

ThailandTokyo Century Corporation

25MW Rooftop and Floating Solar Power Project inIndustrial Park

11

ThailandToyota Motor Corporation

Introduction of 3.4 MW Rooftop Solar Power System inTechnical Center and Office Buildings

12

Philippines

Chodai Co., Ltd.

2.5MW Rice Husk Power Generation Project in Butuan
City, Mindanao

13

Philippines

Sharp Energy Solutions Corporation

Introduction of 4MW Rooftop Solar Power System in Tire
Factory

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Philippines

Chodai Co., Ltd.

0.16MW Micro Hydro Power System in Taguibo Water
Supply Facility, Mindanao

15

Indonesia

Voith Fuji Hydro K. K.

Rehabilitation Project of Power Generation System at karai
7 Mini Hydro Power Plant

16

MexicoSuntory Spirits Limited

Introduction of Energy Efficient Distillation System toTequila Plant

17

Chile

Liberal Solution Co., Ltd.

2MW Solar Power and 4MWh Strage Battery Project in
San Pedro de Atacama city

18

Myanmar

Kirin Holdings Company,
LimitedIntroduction of Biogas Boiler and Waste Heat Recovery
System to Beer Factory

19

Kenya

Sharp Energy Solutions Corporation

38MW Solar Power Project in Makueni county

20

Lao PDR

Sharp Energy Solutions Corporation

11MW Solar Power Project in Savannakhet Province

21

Indonesia

Aura Green Energy Co., Ltd.

12MW Biomass Power Plant Project in Ache Province,
Sumatera

Preservation Reefer Container

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No. Partner Country

Representative Participant

Title

22

Indonesia

Tokyo Century Corporation

Introduction of High Efficiency Injection Molding Machine
to Plastic Parts Factory

23

Thailand

TEPIA Corporation Japan Co.,Ltd.

Introduction of Biomass Boiler to Cooking Oil Factory

24

Thailand

Kanematsu KGK Corp.

Introduction of 0.8MW Solar Power System and High
Efficiency Refrigerator to Food Factory

As of March 2019, GEC has managed total of 125 Model Projects and more than halfof the projects have completed the installation of facilities. These projects have been, orare expected to be, registered as JCM Projects, and the GHG emission reductions will beappropriately calculated for issuing JCM credits through a robust process.

Photos from Model Projects that completed installation in FY2018

Partner Country• Representative Participant• Project Participant• TitleIndonesian• Power Generation by
Waste Heat Recovery in
Cement Industry• JFE Engineering
Corproration• PT Semen Indonesia(Persero) Tbk.

Cambodia• Introduction of High
Efficiency LED Lighting
Utilizing Wireless Network• Minebea Co., Ltd• Shukaku Inc.
• Overseas Cambodian
Investment Corporation• Siem Reap Provincial Hall
• APSARA

Thailand• Installation of Co-Generation
Plant for On-Site Energy
Supply in Motorcycle Factory• Nippon Steel & Sumikin
Engineering Co., Ltd.
• NS Plant Designing
Corporation• NS-OG Energy Solutions(Thailand) Ltd.

Mngolia• Installation of 8.3MW
Solar Power Plant in
Ulaanbaatar suburb Farm
• Farmdo Co., Ltd.
• Everyday Farm LLC• Bridge LLC

Vietnam• Installation of Energy
Saving Equipment in Lens
Factory• HOYA CORPORATION• HOYA LENS VIETNAM
LTD (HOLV)

Indonesia• Introduction of LED
Lighting to Sales Stores• FAST RETAILING CO.,LTD.
• PT. Fast RetailingIndonesia

Indonesia• Introduction High
Efficiency Looms in
Weaving Mill• Nisshinbo Textile Inc• PT. NIKAWA TEXTILEINDUSTRY

Costa Rica
• 5MW Solar Power Projectin Belen• NTT Data Institute ofManagement Consulting, Inc.
• Generacion Solar
Fotovoltaica Belen
Sociedad Anonima Coopeguanacaste R.L.,

Cambodia• Introduction of 1MW
Solar Power System andHigh Efficiency Centrifugal
Chiller in Large Shopping
Mall• AEON MALL Co., Ltd.,• AEONMALL (CAMBODIA)

Myanmar• Introduction of Energy
Saving Brewing Systems
to Beer Factory• Kirin Holdings Company,
Limited. ,• Myanmar Brewery Ltd

Thailand• Introduction of High
Efficiency Ion Exchange
Membrane Electrolyzer in
Caustic Soda Production
Plant• AGC Inc.
• AGC Chemicals (Thailand)
Co, Ltd

Thailand• Introduction of LED
Lighting to Sales Stores• FAST RETAILING CO.,LTD.
• UNIQLO (THAILAND)
CO.,LTD

CO., LTD.

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Vietnam• Introduction of Energy
Saving Equipment
to Automotive Wire
Production Factory• YAZAKI PARTS CO., LTD• YAZAKI EDS VIETNAM
Co., LTD

Thailand• Introduction of Cogeneration System toMotor Parts Factory• DENSO / PP (Thailand):• Siam DENSO
Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
(SDM)

Thailand• Introduction of Energy
Saving Refrigerator andEvaporator with Mechanical
Vapor Recompression in
Amino Acid Producing Plant• KYOWA HAKKO BIO CO.
LTD., / PP (Thailand):• THAI KYOWA
BIOTECHNOLOGIES CO.,LTD.

Thailand• Introduction of 2.0MW
Rooftop Solar Power
System for Power Supply
in Factory• Finetech Co., Ltd.
• Siam Brothers Corp., Ltd.
• Thai Merry Co., Ltd.

Myanmar• Rice Husk Power
Generation in Rice Mill
Factory in Ayeyarwady• Fujita Corporation• Myaung Mya FM Biomass
Power Co., Ltd• Myanmar Agribusiness
Public Corporation(MAPCO) Limited

Indonesia• Introduction of 0.5MW
Solar Power System
to Aroma and Food
Ingredients Factory• Next Energy & Resources
Co., Ltd.,• PT. Indesso Aroma

Cambodia• Energy Saving by Inverters
for Distribution Pumps in
Water Treatment Plant• METAWATER Co., Ltd• Phnom Penh Water Supply
Authority

Chile• Installation of 1MW Solar
PV System on University
Rooftop• Waseda Environmental
Institute• MGM Innova Capital Chile
SpA

Vietnam• Introduction of High
Efficiency Centrifugal
Chiller to Rubber Products
Factory• YUASA TRADING CO.,LTD.,
• VIETNAM NOK CO., LTD.

Philippines• Introduction of 1.53MW
Rooftop Solar Power
System in Auto Parts
Factories• Tokyo Century Corporation• Enomoto Philippine
Manufacturing, Inc.
• Aikawa Philippines, Inc.

Philippines• Introduction of 1MW
Rooftop Solar Power
System in Vehicle
Assembly Factory• Toyota Motor Corporation• Toyota Motor Philippines
Corp.

Indonesia• Introduction of Absorption
Chiller to Chemical Factory• Tokyo Century Corporation• PT. Timuraya Tunggal

Philippines• Installation of 1.2MW
Rooftop Solar Power
System in Refrigerating
Warehouse• Tokyo Century Corporation• TMU Solar Philippines Inc.

Indonesia• Introduction of CNGDiesel Hybrid Equipment
to Public Bus in Semarang• Hokusan Co.,Ltd.
• BLU UPTD Trans
Semarang

Myanmar• Introduction of Energy
Efficient Refrigeration
System in Logistics Center• Ryobi Holdings Co., Ltd.
• Ryobi Myanmar
Distribution Service Co.,Ltd

Indonesia• Energy Saving by
Introducing High
Efficiency Autoclave toInfusion Manufacturing
Factory• Otsuka Pharmaceutical
Factory, Inc.
• PT. Otsuka Indonesia

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JCM Model Projects by MOEJ (FY2013—2018)
Energy Efficiency
Transport

Effective Use of Energy
Waste Handling and Disposal

Renewable Energy

Total
128 projects

Mongolia: 7 Projects
Heat Only Boiler (HOB)

15MW Solar PV

2.1MW Solar PV in Farm

20MW Solar PV

10MW Solar PV

21MW Solar PV

8.3MW Solar PV in Farm

Myanmar: 7 Projects
700kW Waste to Energy Plant
Brewing Systems to Brewery FactoryOnce-through Boiler in Instant Noodle Factory
1.8MW Rice Husk Power Generation
Refrigeration System in Logistics Center
8.8MW Waste Heat Recovery in Cement Plant
Brewing Systems and Biogas Boiler to Brewery Factory

Bangladesh: 5 Projects
Centrifugal Chiller
Loom at Weaving Factory
315kW PV-diesel Hybrid System
50MW Solar PV Power Plant
Centrifugal Chiller

Saudi Arabia: 1 Project
Electorolyzer in Chlorine
Production Plant

Kenya: 2 Projects
1MW Solar PV at Salt Factory
38MW Solar PV

Maldives: 1 Project
186kW Solar Power on School Rooftop

Laos: 3 Projects
Amorphous transformers
14MW Floating Solar PV
11MW Solar PV

Cambodia: 4 Projects

Indonesia: 30 Projects

LED Street Lighting

Centrifugal Chiller at Textile Factory

200kW Solar PV at International School

Energy Saving at Convenience Store

Solar PV & Centrifugal Chiller
Inverters for Distribution Pumps

Refrigerants to Cold Chain Industry
Double Bundle-type Heat Pump
Centrifugal Chiller at Textile Factory 230MW Waste Heat Recovery in Cement Industry
507kW Solar Power Hybrid System
Regenerative Burners
Centrifugal Chiller at Textile Factory 3
Old Corrugated Cartons Process

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Thailand: 28 Projects
Energy Saving at Convenience Store

LED Lighting to Sales StoresAir-conditioning Control System

1MW Solar PV on Factory Rooftop

12MW Waste Heat Recovery in

Biomass Co-generation System

Upgrading Air-saving Loom

Cement Plant

Energy Saving Equipment in Port

Centrifugal Chiller & Compressor

Co-generation System

Co-generation in Fiber FactoryCentrifugal Chiller in Tire Factory

Refrigerator and Evaporator

25MW Solar PV in Industrial Park

Co-generation in Motorcycle

2MW Solar PV

3.4MW Solar PV

Factory

3.4MW Solar PV

Biomass Boiler

Air Conditioning System & Chiller

Heat Recovery Heat Pump

Refrigeration System

5MW Floating Solar PV

Ion Exchange Membrane Electrolyzer

30MW Solar PV

Chilled Water Supply System

Boiler System in Rubber Belt Plant

0.8MW Solar PV and Centrifugal Chiller

Viet Nam: 18 Projects
Digital Tachographs

Air-conditioning Control System

Amorphous transformers 4

Amorphous transformers 1

Electricity Kiln

Energy Saving Equipment in BreweryAir-conditioning in HotelHigh Efficiency Water Pumps 1

Factory

Air-conditioning in Lens Factory

Energy saving Equipment in Lens

High Efficiency Chiller

Container Formation Facility

Factory

Modal Shift with Reefer Container

320kW Solar PV in Shopping Mall

Amorphous transformers 3

Inverters for Raw Water Intake Pumps

Amorphous transformers 2

Energy Saving Equipment in Wire
Production Factory

Philippines: 8 Projects
15MW Hydro Power Plant
4MW Hydro Power Plant
1.53MW Rooftop Solar PV
1MW Rooftop Solar PV
1.2MW Rooftop Solar PV
2.5MW Rice Husk Power Generation

Mexico: 6 Projects

Costa Rica: 2 Projects

0.16MW Micro Hydro Power Plant

2.4MW Power Generation

5MW Solar PV

4MW Solar PV

with Methane Gas Recovery

Chiller and Heat Recovery

SystemSystemOnce-through Boiler and

Palau: 4 projects

Fuel Switching
64MW Wind Farm

370kW Solar PV for

20MW Solar PV

Commercial Facilities

30MW Solar PV1

155kW Solar PV for

Energy Efficient Distillation

SchoolSystem445kW Solar PV for

Chile: 2 Projects

Commercial Facilities

1MW Rooftop Solar PV

0.4MW Solar PV for

2MW Solar PV and 4MWh

Supermarketl

Storage Batter

Upgrading to Air-saving Loom

Industrial Wastewater Treatment System

Centrifugal Chiller in Shopping Mall

0.5MW Solar PV

Smart LED Street Lighting System

Gas Co-generation system

Once-through Boiler System in Film Factory

Absorption Chiller

Gas Co-generation System

10MW Hydro Power Plant

Once-through Boiler in Golf Ball FactoryHigh Efficiency Autoclave

1.6MW Solar PV in Jakabaring Sport City

CNG-Diesel Hybrid Public Bus

10MW Hydro Power Plant

Rehabilitation of Hydro Power Plant

Looms in Weaving Mill

12MW Biomass Power Plant

LED Lighting to Sales Stores

Injection Molding Machine

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Promotion Activities of the Joint Crediting Mechanism
GEC carried out various activities to promote the JCM scheme as outlined below.
(1) Seminar on JCM Project Implementation in Jakarta, Indonesia
More than 100 participants have attended for theseminar from both the public and private sectors inIndonesia and Japan.
In this seminar, various stakeholders presented
the progress of respective JCM schemes, including
The Ministry of the Environment, Japan (MOEJ), theCoordinating Ministry of Economic Affairs and the JCM
secretariat of Indonesia and GEC. Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) explained
about overseas loans and investments scheme. Furthermore, 7 representative entities who are
implementing the JCM projects were invited to present the progress and experiences. At theend, Toyama city introduced several projects within City-to-City Collaboration Programme for
Low-Carbon Society scheme.
(2) Seminar on JCM Project Implementation in Bangkok, Thailand
By far the largest JCM-related gathering outside Japan,
more than 150 participants have attended for theseminar from both the public and private sectors in
Thailand.
Government officials of both countries, Japan and
Thailand and other related organizations have presented
the progress and experiences of respective JCM
schemes. Also, the project participants of JCM Projects
and those of City-to-City Collaboration Programme
for Low-Carbon Society Projects have presented theprogress of the projects related to energy efficiency andrenewable energy. Furthermore, the effort of eliminating greenhouse gas was presented byThai leading companies and banks. At the end, the Business Matching for technology sellingand buying companies was conducted with the purpose of building possible future JCM
Projects and 21 companies have participated in it.
(3) ‘JCM Model Project Symposium 2018 –Overseas Development of Environmental
Infrastructure through JCM Project –’ in Tokyo, Japan
This symposium was attended by more than 200
participants from a wide range of industries. MOEJ
presented the latest situation of JCM Projects.
Afterwards, the trend and the vision of overseas
development of infrastructure were explained by GEC.
Then 4 entities who are implementing infrastructuredevelopment reported the background and experienceof the projects. At the end, four entities who are engaged in project feasible study were invited
to have a panel discussion with all the participants of the symposium, with the theme of “Thecurrent situation of JCM partner countries and the keys of project discovery”.
(4) Developing JCM REDD+ MRV methodology
REDD+ stands for ‘Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and forest Degradation, plus thesustainable management of forests, and the conservation and enhancement of forest carbon
stocks’.
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In order to promote examination of MRV (Measurement, Reporting and Verification) on
REDD+ under JCM, GEC consigned the development of MRV methodology to Waseda
University as a target for the “REDD+ project by suppressing slash and burn cultivation in Laos
/ Luang Prabang Province” conducted from FY2015 through FY2017. The study in 2018 wasaimed at i) study and preparation of methodology and ii) study and preparation of PDD (draft).
Part of the implementation was assisted to the Lao National Research Center for Agriculturaland Forestry (NAFRI) from Waseda University.

Evaluation and Verification of Technologies for Reducing CO2 Emission(Commissioned by MOEJ)
In order to assess the effect of the overseas projects that were implemented for reducing CO2
emission, and also to prioritize the focus areas for future projects, GEC conducted a survey,
commissioned by the Ministry of the Environment, in cooperation with Institute for Global
Environmental Strategies (IGES) and other entities. In this survey, the following reviews wereconducted to evaluate how the JCM scheme contributes to the introduction of advanced low
carbon technologies.
(1) Verification of CO2 reduction effect after the project implementation:
For JCM Model Projects supported by the Financing Programme that have issued JCM
credits, the amounts of CO2 reduction estimated in the PDDs (project design documents) werecompared with the actual amount of credits issued to evaluate and verify the reduction effect.
(2) Evaluation and verification of superiority of low carbon technologies used under
the JCM scheme:
GEC gathered information on business-as-usual (BAU) situation for low carbon technologies
in 10 countries mainly in Asia and analyzed the superiority levels required for low carbon
technologies to be introduced under the JCM scheme.
(3) Case studies for evaluation and verification of JCM scheme effectiveness:
Case studies were conducted to evaluate and verify whether the JCM scheme has positiveeffect on the introduction of advanced low carbon technologies to achieve CO2 emission
reduction. In the case studies, GEC conducted comparative analysis on biomass power
generation technology and refrigerator technology in Thailand, and refrigerator technology in
Vietnam.

Support for Collaboration with the Asian Development Bank
Since FY2014, the Ministry of the Environment, Japan (MOEJ) has contributed funds to the
Asian Development Bank (ADB) and established the Japan Fund for JCM (JF-JCM) to support
JCM low carbon technology projects.
Commissioned by the MOEJ, GEC evaluated certain low carbon technologies that may be
eligible for the JF-JCM project, and also supported the MOEJ in its review of the project thatapplied for the JF-JCM.

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Renovation and Demonstration of Advanced Low-Carbon Technologies
to Adapt to Developing Countries’ Needs
Financing Programme to Demonstrate Advanced Low-Carbon Technology
Innovation for Further Deployment in Developing Countries
On behalf of the MOEJ, GEC has been implementing a financing programme to demonstrateadvanced low-carbon technology innovation for further deployment in developing countries
since 2015.
The MOEJ has been promoting this 5-year financing programme since FY2014, withthe aim of contributing to global environmental conservation by promoting the renovationand demonstration of advanced low-carbon technologies in line with the local specificcircumstances of each developing country such as environmental regulations, culture andcustoms, resource restrictions and climate. Financial support is provided to cover part of theexpenses (on an annual basis, for up to three fiscal years) for development and demonstration
projects which contribute to reducing the CO2 emissions derived from energy consumption.
Examples of low-carbon
technologies
Social Infrastructure• Low-carbon public
transportation system• Optimized OM system ofwater facilities• Waste management
technology• District cooling system
Energy saving devices• High-efficiency motor withinverter control• High-efficiency air
conditioners and chillers• High-efficiency air
compressor system
Renewable energy &distributed energy• Electric power generation,
heat generation, and/or
cogeneration with the useof renewable resources• Self-reliant or distributed
low-carbon energy system• Heat pump system

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JAPAN
SupportMOEJ

Developing countries

Privateentities
Advanced
low-carbon
technology

Innovational modification
suitable to developing
countries’ circumstances

ReturnDevelopment anddemonstration

Dissemination forbroader market

Other developing countries

GEC’s Activities in FY2018• Calls for proposals: GEC did not call for new project proposals as the final year of this 5-year
financing programme.
• Continued support for the projects selected in the previous years: GEC continued to provide
support for 12 projects carried forward from FY2016 and FY2017.
• Difficulties arose in the continuation of two projects starting from FY2017 due to financial
reasons of representative project participant. MOEJ and GEC decided to accept the
replacement of the representatives and provide the support to the successors.
• Progress management: GEC oversaw the progress of all the projects in FY2018 throughmonthly reports, meetings, and site inspections, and provided suggestions for improvement
when needed.
• Evaluation: All the projects were evaluated by the independent committee based on aninterim progress report by each project participant. Since FY2018 was the last fiscal year forthis financing programme, the committee also conducted the final review to evaluate theperformance of each project completed in FY2018.
• Through five-year financing programme 31 projects in total were completed by theend of FY2018. One project will be continued in FY2019 due to the delay in the project
implementation caused by the replacement of the representative participants. Once a projectis completed, the recipient of the financial support is required to measure and report the CO2
emission reductions of the project to the MOEJ for three years.

Continued projects from FY2016—FY2017 (12 projects)
No.

Country

Project Participants

Title

16-2

Indonesia

Kyudenko Corporation

Development of an energy management system (EMS) supplying
renewable energy steadily

17-1

Indonesia

Daiki Axis Co., Ltd.

Commercial Development of High Efficiency Biodiesel Fuel
Production Process Utilizing Various Low-Quality Fat and Oil

17-2

Thailand

HANSHIN ENGINEERING
CO., LTD.

Development of Energy-saving Submerged Mechanical Aerator/
Agitator for Wastewater Treatment System in ASEAN

17-3

Philippines

KOMAIHALTEC Inc.

Development and Demonstration Project of absorbing surplus
energy from wind turbine generators with typhoon resistantsystem by mobile power pack in small scale islands of thePhilippines.

17-5

Vietnam

ICHIKAWA KANKYOENGINEERING CO.,LTD.

Intermediate treatment system renovation for RPF production in
Vietnam

17-6

ThailandTechno System Co., Ltd

Technology development for manufacturing of torrefied pellet fromold rubber wood without using fossil fuel17-7

Sri Lanka,
Maldives

CollaboTech, Inc.

Installation and demonstration test project for battery-combinedroof-top solar power generation system in South Asia

17-9

VietnamMILAI Corporation

Innovative experiment of high efficiency waste-to-energy andlow-carbon transport technologies creating zero-emissions
infrastructure in Vietnam

17-10

Malaysia etc.

Vioce Co., Ltd.

Development of the high drainage processing technology bymethane-gas power generation system using feces and urine, andmembrane treatment at pig farms in Southeast Asian countries

17-11

Saudi Arabia

KANEKA CORPORATION

The verification test of CO2 emissions control technology by thehigh performance solar power generation system adopted todessert conditions.

17-12

Tanzania

WASSHA Inc.

Development and demonstration of an environmental value
visualization platform for the expansion of CO2 reduction through17-13

Indonesia

GIKO Corporation

the charging service using solar energy generation

No.17-2
Energy-saving Submerged
Mechanical Aerator/Agitator

Development of continuous compaction and carbonization process
for low density waste and exhaust heat utilization system

No.17-3
300kW
Wind turbine
generatorswith typhoon
resistantsystemNo.17-3
Electric motorcycle with mobile powerpack and charging stations

No.17-7
Energy Storage System_5kWh

No.17-9
EV Truck Recharged withRenewable Energy

No.17-10

No.17-11
High performance solar power
generation system adopted todessert conditions.

No.17-12
Scenery of a market using LED
lantern charged with solar energy

No.17-13
Continuous compaction andcarbonization system for low
density waste

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International Training

Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) Group Training ProjectCountry Report
Report preparedby a participant on
the environmental
administration system andthe environmental issuesof the country concerned.
The reporting session heldat the beginning of the
training course is intended tominimise the perception gap
between the participants andthe instructors concerned.
Action Plan
Plan prepared by a participant
at the end of the training
course on how to improvethe environment of his/hercountry, building on theinsight gained in the training
period. The final presentation
session is intended to
improve the feasibility of the
Action Plan through advice
provided by the audience(mainly lecturers).

Job report presentation

Commissioned by JICA, GEC has carried out two training courses that are designed forengineering or administrative government officials in developing countries. These courses
were entitled ‘Improvement of Solid Waste Management Technologies (Basic, Techniques),and ‘Control of Air Pollution from Motor Vehicles’.
At the beginning of each course, the participants from each country presented their own ‘job
report’* in order to share the challenges that their country faces. They worked on developing‘action plans’* through participating in the course and shared amongst themselves how theknowledge and expertise gained during the programme could be applied to their country’s
policy-making.
Training courses which are popular in developing countries will continue to be provided,
based on coordination with the relevant organisations, in order to meet the diverse range ofindividual needs. We will also remain vigilant regarding any emerging demand for training
in new areas of interest and will bolster the cooperation with research institutions and otherrelevant organisations.

Training Dates/Participants

Programme

Improvement of Solid Waste Management Technologies (Basic, Techniques)2018
17 May – 10 July

Visit to a waste paper
recycling plant

6 participants:
Botswana (1)Liberia (1)Myanmar (1)South Sudan (1)Timor-Leste (1)Zimbabwe (1)Objective
To develop leaders and core people who will play a major role in the planning andexecution of waste management projects in their own countries.
Collaborators
UNEP-IETC, Osaka City Environment Bureau, Fukuoka City, Kobe City, Kyoto City,
Fukuoka University, Osaka City University, Osaka City University Hospital, Kitakyushu
Eco-Town Center, Nantan City Yagi Bioecology Center, Senri Recycle Plaza, EX ResearchInstitute Ltd., Kokusai Kogyo Co. Ltd., Takakura Environment Research Institute, Daiei
Kankyo, Daiwa Itagami Co. Ltd., Kansai Recycling Systems Co., Ltd., Kawase Co., Ltd.,
Nomura Kohsan Co. Ltd., Sunny Metal Corporation, Kyoei Mesona Inc., Campo Recycle
Plaza, Hitachi Zosen Corporation, etc.
Lectures
Introduction to Waste Treatment; Introduction to Intermediate Treatment Facilities;
Introduction to Sanitary Landfill Technology; Introduction to Hazardous Waste Treatment
Technology, etc.
Site Visits
Waste Collection and Transportation Work, Waste Incineration Plant, Home Appliance
Recycling Facility, bio-gas Facility, Citizen Cooperation for Segregation, Sanitary Landfill
Disposal Site, etc.

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Training Dates / Participants

Programme

Control of Air Pollution from Motor Vehicles
2018
22 August – 28 September
8 participants:
Algeria (1)Bosnia-Herzegovina (1)Brazil (1)China (1)
Iran (1)
Iraq (1)Sri Lanka (1)Thailand (1)Objective
To develop a concrete action plan for automobile pollution countermeasures in eachparticipating country.
Collaborators
Osaka City University, Osaka City Environment Bureau, Kyoto City, Kinki District Transport
Bureau, Kinki Regional Development Bureau, Plaintiff's Group in Amagasaki Air Pollution
Suit, Osaka Environmental Technology and Research Co. Ltd., Horiba Ltd., Chuo Fukken
Consultants Co. Ltd., Osaka Toyopet Corporation, Japan Meteorological Corporation,
Suuri-Keikaku Co., Ltd, Comotec Corporation, Hino Motors Ltd., Omron Corporation, etc.
Lectures
Countermeasures Against Automobile Air Pollution; Physico-chemical Characteristics ofParticulate Matter (PM2.5), Transportation Demand Management, etc.
Site Visits and Workshops
Atmospheric Continuous Monitoring Station, Automobile Inspection Centre,
Countermeasures against Air Pollution at Route 43, Simplified Passive Sampling
Measurement, Analysis of Meteorological Data and Forecast, Atmospheric Dispersion
Simulation, etc.

GEC Networking Project for Former Training Course Participants
Since FY1998, GEC has established a GEC Overseas Ex-participant Network in order to provide
follow-up and accurately understand the current needs in developing countries. We areworking to reinforce the network by operating a member (former participant) website (renamed“JICA-GEC Network” in FY2005) and organising local follow-up seminars.
Since last year, GEC has been working on transitioning to a system with a new network
platform leveraging the increasingly popular SNS services. We launched the new system ona pilot basis, registering 22 new members (14 participants in FY2018 and 13 participants in
FY2017). We now have 1,601 members in total, including the existing registered members.

Europe Area (including NIS countries) : 46
GEC
Central America &Caribbean Area: 223

Middle East Area: 85

South America Area: 289
Africa Area: 277

Oceania
Area: 75
Asia Area: 606

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Overview of the Global Environment Centre Foundation

Establishment of Global Environment Centre Foundation (GEC)
Establishment of UN Environment International Environmental Technology Centre(IETC)
August 1989

In the lead-up to the International Garden and Greenery Exposition, theMunicipality of Osaka announced the invitation of international organisations
active in the field of global environmental conservation, in line with thespirit of the exposition and in order to share the experience of Osaka inenvironmental conservation.

April 1990

The International Garden and Greenery Exposition was held under the themeof ‘Symbiosis between Nature and Humans.’

July 1990

At the Houston Summit, held in the US, Prime Minister Kaifu announced an
initiative to establish a presence of the UN Environment Programme (UNEP)
in Japan.

August 1990

At the second special session of the UNEP Governing Council, Naohiro
Kumagai, Japanese Ambassador to Kenya, proposed the establishment of
the International Environmental Technology Centre (UNEP).

May 1991

In its 16th session, the UNEP Governing Council unanimously adopted theestablishment of IETC, to promote the application, implementation andadaptation of environmentally sound technologies in the developing world.

October 1992

Mostafa K. Tolba, Executive Director of UNEP, and Koji Kakizawa,
Parliamentary Vice-Minister for Foreign Affairs, signed an agreement to set
up IETC in Osaka.

April 1994

IETC officially started operation.

Establishment of GEC

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July 1991

The Municipality of Osaka established a Preparatory Office for Establishmentof UNEP International Environmental Technology Centre (IETC) Osaka.

January 1992

Global Environment Centre Foundation (GEC) was launched as a juridical
body in support of UNEP, with basic funds provided by the Prefecture andMunicipality of Osaka.

October 2009

An application was submitted to change GEC to a public interest
incorporated foundation following the promulgation of the Three Acts for
Public Interest Foundation Reform.

March 2010

GEC was certified by the Prime Minister as a public interest incorporated
foundation.

April 2010

GEC was re-established as a public interest incorporated foundation.

April 2014

GEC opened its Tokyo Office.

Outline

Name

Global Environment Centre Foundation (GEC)

Date of Establishment

28 January 1992

Office Location[Headquarter]
2-110 Ryokuchi-koen, Tsurumi-ku, Osaka 538-0036 Japan
Telephone: +81-6-6915-4121 Facsimile: +81-6-6915-0181[Tokyo Office]Hongo Ozeki Bldg., 3-19-4, Hongo Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 113-0033, Japan
Telephone: +81-3-6801-8860 Facsimile: +81-3-6801-8861

Endowments

1,754,160,000 yen

Activities(1) Projects in support of IETC stated aims of technical transfers and spreading
information on environmentally sound technologies (ESTs) to promote
environmental conservation in major urban areas of developing nations.
(2) Collection, dissemination, surveying & research of information on
environmental conservation in developing nations & the world as well as
global warming countermeasures to promote technical cooperation andfoster human resources in developing nations.
(3) Other projects required to achieve GEC’s stated aims.

Number of Staff

54

Organization Chart
Headquarter
General Affairs
DivisionInternational
Cooperation DivisionCouncilors

Board ofDirectors

Secretariat

Climate Change
Division
Tokyo Office

Auditors

Planning andAccounting Group
Financing ProgrammeGroup(as of 1 July 2019)

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Overview of the Global Environment Centre Foundation

Board Members of the GEC

Councilors

AONO, Chikahiro
FUJITSUKA, Tetsuro

Director General, Environment Bureau, Osaka City Government
Managing Director, Sustainable Society Promotion Consultant
Association

KATAOKA, Shigehiro
MIZUNO, Minoru
MORIOKA, Tohru

Attorney
Professor Emeritus, Osaka University
Professor Emeritus, Osaka University
Professor Emeritus, Kansai University

NAKAMURA, Daisuke Senior Executive Director - Environmental Management,
Department of Environment, Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries,
Osaka Prefectural Government

NISHINO, Yasuko

Director General, Kansai Centre of the Japan International
Cooperation Agency

SUZUKI, Yutaka

Director, Institute for Global Environmental Strategies, Kansai
Research Centre

TANIGUCHI, Yasuhiko Head Director, Environmental Management and Technology Centre
TSUDA, Megumu
General Manager, CSR and Environment Department, Osaka Gas
Co., Ltd.

President

SUZUKI, Naoshi

Executive Director

KITATSUJI, Takuya

Executive Director,
Tokyo Office

KIMURA, Yuji

Directors

FUKUOKA, Masako

Associate Professor, Department of Environmental Engineering,

MAKIYAMA, Ako

Executive Director

Osaka Institute of Technology
Director, Industry Division, Osaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry

MATSUKURA, Katsuhiro General Manager, Economic Research Department, Kansai
Economic Federation

NISHIMURA, Nobuya Professor, Graduate School of Engineering, Osaka City University
OTSUKI, Yoshinobu
Former General Manager, Environmental Management Office,Department of Environment, Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries,
Osaka Prefectural Government

Auditors

TAKI, Hideo
MIYAMOTO, Hiroshi

Director, Osaka Gas Foundation of International Cultural Exchange
Former Manager of Community Welfare and Services Division, Chuo
Ward Public Health and Welfare Center, Osaka City Government(as of 1 July 2019, honorific omitted; name in alphabetical order <Surname>)

Overview of the UNEP IETC

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GEC 2018

Name

United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)International Environmental Technology Centre (IETC)

Agreement

The agreement between Japanese Government and UNEP was signed on 30
October 1992.

MandateTransfer of environmentally sound technologies to developing countries andcountries with economy in transition with a focus on waste management.

Contacts

Office: 2-110 Ryokuchi-koen, Tsurumi-ku, Osaka 538-0036 Japan
Telephone: +81-6-6915-4581 Facsimile: +81-6-6915-0304 Email: ietc@un.org
IETC homepage: https://www.unenvironment.org/ietc/