Disaster waste

Research and study on wide-area disaster waste countermeasures in the Kanto region block at the time of a large-scale disaster

The JWRF provides operational support to the Kanto Block Council for Large-Scale Disaster Waste Countermeasures, which was established by the Kanto Regional Environment Office of the Ministry of the Environment of Japan, with the aim of establishing a system of cooperation and collaboration in the event of disasters in the Kanto Block (Ibaraki, Tochigi, Gunma, Saitama, Chiba, Tokyo, Kanagawa, Niigata, Yamanashi, and Shizuoka Prefectures).
(FY2014－FY2015,FY2017－FY2023,FY2025)

Research and study on wide-area disaster waste countermeasures in the Chubu region block at the time of a large-scale disaster

The JWRF provides operational support to the Chubu Block Council for Large-Scale Disaster Waste Countermeasures, which was established by the Chubu Regional Environment Office of the Ministry of the Environment of Japan, with the aim of establishing a system of cooperation and collaboration in the event of disasters in the Chubu Block（Toyama, Ishikawa, Fukui, Nagano, Gifu, Shizuoka, Aichi, Mie, Shiga）.
(FY2025-)

Information transmission training using geospatial information system related to disaster waste disposal

To respond quickly to natural disasters, which have become more severe and frequent in recent years, efforts are being made to use geospatial information system to collect and share disaster and damage information. In the Kanto region, an information transmission training was conducted using a geospatial information system, with the aim of quickly sharing information in the event of a disaster.
(FY2024)

Survey work to initiative for cooperation and awareness-raising operations between local government and residents related to disaster waste

The JWRF investigated initiatives in which local governments and residents cooperate to prepare for disaster waste management, as well as initiatives aimed at raising awareness among residents, and created a draft collection of case studies.
(FY2024)

Study on promotion of human resource development in the field of disaster waste management

As a mechanism to strategically secure human resources necessary for disaster waste management in the event of widespread and simultaneous emergencies in recent years, the JWRF has prepared the "Draft Outline of the Disaster Waste Management Support Staff System" as a human resources bank system for people with experience in disaster waste management.
This system was launched in FY2020 by Ministry of the Environment of Japan, and more than 250 officials of local government have been registered. The JWRF has also planned and implemented training programs based on this system.
(FY2019－FY2022,FY2024)

Promotion of the Aichi Prefecture Disaster Waste Management Plan

The JWRF plans and implements a year-round disaster waste management training program for municipalities and partial-affaires associations in Aichi Prefecture, sponsored by Aichi Prefecture.
(FY2017－FY2024)

Study work on training methods using the disaster waste management tool: Sai-hai

We planned and conducted training programs for several municipalities using the "Sai-Hai" disaster waste management tool. Questionnaire surveys and follow-up surveys were also conducted to discuss how to utilize the tool.
(FY2022－FY2024)

Management and operation of platform of disaster waste information

The JWRF manage and operate the Platform of Disaster Waste Information established by the National Institute for Environmental Studies, which is primarily aimed at those in charge of disaster waste management in local governments.
(FY2021－FY2023)

Basic survey work to support cooperation and awareness-raising operations between municipalities and residents related to disaster waste

A nationwide survey was conducted on each municipality's disaster waste management regarding cooperation with residents and educational activities during normal times and disasters.
(FY2022－FY2023)

Basic research work on time trends in the amount of cleanup waste discharged.

As one of the materials to estimate the time transition of the amount of garbage to be cleaned up, the JWRF conducted a basic survey on the time transition of the number of activities of disaster relief volunteers who support the cleanup of disaster-stricken houses.
(FY2022)

FY2020　Data preparation work for reconstruction of the disaster waste generation estimation model (for flood damage)

The JWRF collected and organized data that will contribute to the reconstruction of a model for estimating the amount of disaster waste generated in relation to flood damage, which is being conducted by the National Institute for Environmental Studies.
(FY2020)

Development and upgrading of information infrastructure to support a human resource development system for disaster waste management

In order to develop a new information infrastructure to support participatory training conducted by local governments to improve their disaster waste management capabilities, the JWRF has systematically organized the issues and factors that typically arise in disaster waste management.
(FY2019－FY2020)

FY2019 Support for validation of revised evaluation indicators in "Waste Management System Disaster Resilience Evaluation Tool

The JWRF conducted a questionnaire and interviews to examine the validity of the revised "Waste Management System Disaster Resilience Assessment Tool" developed by the National Institute for Environmental Studies.
(FY2019－FY2020)