Kyoto University
ER-12: Sustainability Immersive Experience

GSGES Asia Platform (The Graduate School of Global Environmental Studies) The Environmental Management Course in GSGES aims to equip its students with the advanced knowledge and problem-solving skills they will need as internationally active specialists working to resolve environmental issues in the regional and global arenas. In keeping with the value the Environmental Management Course places on practical skills, an internship system has been incorporated as a compulsory part of the curriculum. The GSGES Asia Platform provides comprehensive framework for collaborative research toward improved human security in Asian countries. Setting primary target areas in the central Vietnam and Hanoi city, various programs are designed and conducted focusing on disaster prevention, natural resource management, and urban environment. The platform also contributes to enhance education opportunities through internship programs and on-field lectures, and to implement community-based projects under JICA* Partnership Program and other related funds - conceptualized as "the synergy of research, education, and implementation." The "education" part includes internship program in Vietnam for graduate students and field study in Vietnam for undergraduate students. In this project, community house was built with traditional materials and techniques and now used as a place for internships and field research.　　 http://www.ges.kyoto-u.ac.jp/cyp/modules/asia/index.php/index.html?ml_lang=en JICA: Japan International Cooperation Agency RESD (Regional Environment & Sustainability Development) Program The Graduate School of Engineering in Kyoto University, the Graduate School of Environmental Studies in Tohoku University, the Department of Environmental Science and Engineering in Tsinghua University and the College of Environmental Science and Engineering in Tongji University of China, and Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering in KAIST and the School of Environmental Science and Engineering in POSTECH of Korea organize this program. The RESD Program is an international program designed to allow highly scientific skilled PhD students to pursue advanced training in environmental science, engineering and management while simultaneously developing workplace skills at international institutions and having deep field study experience for the future world. It aims to foster international leaders who will act positively on sustainable environment and society based on Asian-oriented concept. The participants spend intensive three weeks, visiting Japan, Korea and China and staying for a week in each country. Financial aid is provided for Kyoto University students. http://hse.gcoe.kyoto-u.ac.jp/en/education/overseas/2012/shimizu/index.html