http://www.valuefrontier.co.jp/english/ ja Copyright 2011 Thu, 26 Jun 2008 16:33:54 +0900 http://www.sixapart.com/movabletype/ http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Value Frontier Co., Ltd increased capital to 10,000,000Yen today. Since its foundation in April 2006, Value Frontier Co., Ltd has recorded operational surplus in the two consecutive years. Now in the 3rd fiscal year, Value Frontier Co., Ltd decided to increase capital to buckle down to promoting Climate Change Solutions. Value Frontier Co., Ltd will continue to make efforts for building its trust. Mr. Koichiro Ishimori, Presindent ]]> http://www.valuefrontier.co.jp/english/news/capital_increase.html http://www.valuefrontier.co.jp/english/news/capital_increase.html news Thu, 26 Jun 2008 16:33:54 +0900 Radish Boya Co., Ltd started selling “Green Green-Asparagus” (2008.1.15) Radish Boya Co., Ltd delivering organic/low agricultural chemicals vegetables and additive-free foods started selling its members “Green Green-Asparagus” with the use of Green Power Certification System. With the System, we can consider 5,000 kWh needed to warm up asparagus during it production period as green power generated by biomass power. It is the first case in Japan that the System has been used for vegetables needed to warm up during its production period. It is Yamagata Green Power Station located in Murayama City of Yamagata Prefecture, Japan that has produced 5,000 kWh of biomass power. The station is characterized by biomass power which is generated by burning residual woods, such as drift woods. Details: * Power generated: 5,000 kWh * Generation Period: November 1, 2007 to December 20, 2007 * Type of Power: Biomass Power * Provider of Green Power Certification System: Energy Green Inc. * Agency of Green Power Certification System: Value Frontier Co., Ltd http://www.valuefrontier.co.jp/english/news/radish_boya_started_selling_gr.html http://www.valuefrontier.co.jp/english/news/radish_boya_started_selling_gr.html news Fri, 15 Feb 2008 00:26:38 +0900 FASID), and Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC) for 6 years. He manages the company while doing consultation work with the government and international organizations on planning, monitoting and evaluation of environmental/development projects. 【Publications】 ・ISHIMORI, Koichiro., Evaluation on ODA Grant Projects 2009, Project for Groundwater Development for Rural Water Supply in Zambezia Province(1)(2)(3) in Mozambique, Japan Bank for International Cooperation ・ISHIMORI, Koichiro., Evaluation on ODA Loan Projects 2009, Port of Colombo North Pier Development Project (1)(2), Urgent Upgrading of Colombo Port Project in Sri Lanka, Japan Bank for International Cooperation ・ISHIMORI, Koichiro., Evaluation on ODA Loan Projects 2008, Upland Plantation and Land Development Project at Citarik Sub-watershed in Indonesia, Japan Bank for International Cooperation ・ISHIMORI, Koichiro., Evaluation on ODA Loan Projects 2007, Water Pipeline Construction and Irrigation Project in North-Tunisia, Japan Bank for International Cooperation ・ISHIMORI, Koichiro., Evaluation on ODA Loan Projects 2007, Goubellat Irrigation Perimeters Construction Project, Japan Bank for International Cooperation (forthcoming) ・ISHIMORI, Koichiro., Evaluation Highlights on ODA Loan Projects 2007, Barbara Irrigation Project, Japan Bank for International Cooperation (forthcoming) ・ISHIMORI, Koichiro., Mizu to Eiseibunya niokeru Multi-Bi-renkei kyoka wo mezasite　kensyu shiryo (Training material on “Strengthening Multilateral and Bilateral Partnerships in Water Supply and Sanitation”) at the ODA Task Force Remote Seminar on 8 November, 2006, Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Japanese Only). ・ISHIMORI, Koichiro., New Approaches to Development and Changing Sector Issues, Water-related Issues and International Development, pp. 215-242 , FASID (2005) ・ISHIMORI, Koichiro., “Integrated Water Resources Management” in Development Assistance Key Information System, FASID 2004 (Japanese Only). ・ISHIMORI, Koichiro and MATSUZAWA, Takeo., Dai 4 kai zenkoku taikai houkoku ronbunsyu (the Proceeding of the 4th Annual Conference), Kokusai kyoryoku ginko no torikumi: Indonesia　no hokenjyo kyoka jigyo wo jirei ni (Experience of Japan Bank for International Cooperation: Case of Projects on Improvement of Community Health Centers in Indonesia), pp. 360-365, the Japan Evaluation Society (2003). ・ISHIMORI, Koichiro., Kaihatsu enjo no atarashii choryu 2002 (New trends in development assistance –literature reviews- 2002), A Revised Forest Strategy for the World Bank Group No.26, FASID 2003 (Japanese Only) ・ISHIMORI, Koichiro., Kaihatsu enjo no atarashii choryu 2002 (New trends in development assistance –literature reviews- 2002), Water Resources Sector Strategy: Strategic Directions for World Bank Engagement No.24, FASID 2003 (Japanese Only) 【Others】 ・He completed a two-year mid-career training program by LEAD International, an international NGO in UK, and is currently a fellow of LEAD. ・He is a member of Global Governance of Water ・He is a quality control member of Global Reporting Initiativetrainings ]]> http://www.valuefrontier.co.jp/english/biography_of_koichiro_ishimori.html http://www.valuefrontier.co.jp/english/biography_of_koichiro_ishimori.html Mon, 16 Apr 2007 17:14:51 +0900 Leadership for Environment and Development）and finished its 2 years of training sessions, held in Costa Rica, Thailand, U.S.A, and Japan. She is currently a fellow member. ]]> http://www.valuefrontier.co.jp/english/company-profile/biography/biography_of_yumiko_umehara.html http://www.valuefrontier.co.jp/english/company-profile/biography/biography_of_yumiko_umehara.html Biography Mon, 05 Mar 2007 18:26:26 +0900 Japan Low Carbon Society Scenarios toward 2050 official site. →Tentative translation (in English) of the report is here. (article posted by Yumiko Umehara, 28th Feb 2007) ]]> http://www.valuefrontier.co.jp/english/blog/feasibility_study_for_70_co2_r.html http://www.valuefrontier.co.jp/english/blog/feasibility_study_for_70_co2_r.html blog Tue, 27 Feb 2007 17:55:41 +0900 Renewables 2005 -Global Status Report -Part of translation/editing 2. Renewables 2006 -Global Status Report- Part of translation/editing 3. energy [r]evolution－Part of regional senarios research 4. Lecture on climate change and environmental corporate management at the general assembly of the Radcicle 5. Serial articles on carbon offset to Onsite Power News]]> http://www.valuefrontier.co.jp/english/performances/performances.html http://www.valuefrontier.co.jp/english/performances/performances.html Experiences Mon, 19 Feb 2007 14:55:23 +0900 Is climate changing? Yes. The climate is changing. The science behind the climate chage has continued to be stressed in the last few years. Scientists are now more certain that the global warming is the reason behind the climate changes. And many people are aware that the global warming is caused by human activities, which have rapidly increased the consentration of GHGs in the atmosphere around the globe. We are also well informed that the consumption of fossil fuels is the main source of GHGs emissions. Given that, the next that we want to know is, how much CO2 we have to reduce to stop the global warming and avoid the serious climate changes? 60% of CO2 reduction in developed nations and 25% world wide are needed. At the EU summit held in 2005, it was agreed that the global mean temperature should not rise beyond 2 degrees celcius* above the average temperature prevailing before the industrial revolution, to avoid serious impacts on natural ecosystem and human species. This requires the stabilization of CO2 concentration in the atmosphere between 450-550ppm. And this in turn, requires 60% of CO2 emission reduction in developed nations and 25% world wide. Scientists consider this target to be 80% in the long run. Recent studies state or imply that unless we take every possible action, the globe will be reaching the "Point of No return" where climate change would be far beyond our experience. *The global mean temperature has risen by 0.74 degrees celcius in the last 100 years, and it is expected to rise by 1.1 to 6.4 degrees in the next 100 years. CO2 emissions keep on rising in Japan. It is required to make a quick and robust GHGs reductions to save our planet for the next generations. In Japan, governments and industries have been working on GHGs reductions to some extent to achieve Kyoto target of 6% reduction below the 1990 level. However, GHGs emissions have increased to 8% above the 1990 level by 2004. This means that Japan has to reduce GHGs by 14% during the first committment period of 2008-2012. Emission increase by energy use has risen by 13% since 1990. Looking at this increase at sectoral level, industry is the only sector that has reduced the emissions (by -3.2% below 1990 level), and other sectors such as transportation, service, and household have continued to increase by 18.1%, 42.2%, and 34.7% respectively. CO2 and our life style. Apart from 40% of total emission by industry, it is clear that the increase in the rest of the sectors is directly associated with our life style. In the household sector, for example, home appliances such as air-conditiones, TVs, computesr, and growing size of refagerators have caused a great increase in electricity consumption (i.e. motive power demand has increased by 36% since 1979). The average household had just 1-2 TV sets in the 1970's, while nowadays we have average of 2-3 sets. Almost half of the households had no air-conditioner in the 1970's, while nowadays we have 2-3 sets on average. We enjoy convenient services at the sacrifice of CO2 emissions. It is therefore necessary that we shift our carbon-intensitve life style to less-intensive one.]]> http://www.valuefrontier.co.jp/english/topix/climate-change/test.html http://www.valuefrontier.co.jp/english/topix/climate-change/test.html Climate Change Fri, 16 Feb 2007 14:22:44 +0900 Corporate Charter of The Value Frontier Sustainable Development Contribute to a sustainable business and social development in which environment and economy are compatible. Sustainable Life Style Respect the foundation and environment of our lives, to lead mentally /physically healthy and productive lives. Sustainable Company Respect any law and social norms, perform our duty sincerely, and achieve our individual goals as well as corporate goals. Sustainable Resources Consider the regeneration capacity when using any natural resource. Equity Think of the ways to correct any inequality, injustice coming from gaps between generations, nations, ethnics, religions and cultures. Partnership Create new business making full use of ideas and resources owned by our partners in various sectors. Evaluation Evaluate our performance and draw lessons for our future works.]]> http://www.valuefrontier.co.jp/english/charter/charter.html http://www.valuefrontier.co.jp/english/charter/charter.html Charter Fri, 16 Feb 2007 13:42:44 +0900 This web site is currently under development. But it's coming up shortly! http://www.valuefrontier.co.jp/english/news/our_web_site_coming_soon.html http://www.valuefrontier.co.jp/english/news/our_web_site_coming_soon.html news Fri, 16 Feb 2007 13:15:16 +0900 →Contact us 1.Consultations on international cooperation projects Governments, private firms, and NGOs/NPOs as members of international society play important roles in various international cooperation projects in developing countries. There are, eports orunfortunately, projects that do not have any effects and sustainability due to many reasons, while there are ones that have significant effects and sustainability. The Value Frontier provides the following services in a way to assure effects and sustainability of international cooperation projects that are implemented in developing countries. Planning on sustainable international cooperation projects To make international cooperation projects effective and sustainable, the Value Frontier provides technical and local know-how at the stage of planning based on information that is obtained from new research results around the world and human network over 80 countries. The Value Frontier also provides at the stage of implementation, on behalf of executing entities, total management of international cooperation projects in a way to assure effects and sustainability. Evaluation of international cooperation projects　 The Value Frontier examines current and future prospect of effects and sustainability of international cooperation projects in developing countries through e.g. mid-term and ex-post evaluation, and then draws practical lessons and recommendations which are useful both in the concerned projects and the planning of similar projects in the future. 2. Climate Change Consultation Climate change is gaining ever growing global attention in recent years. In the international context, the developed countries are constitutionalizing laws to reduce GHGs through the framework of Kyoto Protocol. Some major studies suggest that the developed countries must reduce their GHGs emissions by more than 50% to avoid serious climatic changes, which is far beyond the Kyoto targets. The Value Frontier provides to promote actions against global warming the following services, in the context of international and domestic projects. Research on Clean Development Mechanism Projects In order to ensure the long-term benefit for the host counties of CDM, it is vital to plan and implement projects with high sustainability from the economic, social, and environmental perspectives. It is also important to monitor and evaluate them. The Value Frontier conducts researches on the planning and evaluation of the CDM projects, as well as the related policies and frameworks. Consultation on GHG (CO2) reduction The GHG emissions have been increasing in Japan, especially in sectors such as transportation, services, and households. The Value Frontier puts a particular focus on service sector, where there is still a great potential for reduction as a whole. 3. Policy research and translation (English-Japanese/Japanese-English) The Value Frontier conducts study and reserch for policies related to sustainable development, speicalized in environment and energy economics, water supply and sanitation, integrated water resources management. We also provide translation services for related academic, technical papers. 4. Educational contents development The Value Frontier develops educational contents of environment and development that comprise a mixture of text, movies and web for the use of on-line as well as field seminars. ]]> http://www.valuefrontier.co.jp/english/services/services.html http://www.valuefrontier.co.jp/english/services/services.html Services Fri, 16 Feb 2007 10:22:20 +0900 Biography) Vice President Yumiko Umehara (Biography) Date of foundation April 3rd, 2006 Capital 10,000,000 yen Contact Address 　 Suzukake Bld 6th Floor, 4-13-7, Minamiazabu, Minato, Tokyo 106-0047, Japan TEL： +81-3-5422-9462 FAX： +81-3-5422-9463 E-mai： info@valuefrontier.co.jp]]> http://www.valuefrontier.co.jp/english/company-profile/about_us.html http://www.valuefrontier.co.jp/english/company-profile/about_us.html Company Profile Fri, 16 Feb 2007 10:06:58 +0900