Designation of ｢ArCS (Arctic Challenge for Sustainability)｣ Project
Implementing Agencies

 July 1, 2015

MEXT has designated the agencies that will implement the ArCS project. 

１． Project overview

　The Arctic environment is quickly changing due to global warming．There is growing concern that this rapid change not only seriously threatens the ecosystem and the lives of inhabitants, including indigenous people, in the Arctic but will also  impact the environment and ecosystem of the entire earth. At the same time, the environmental change in the Arctic could bring new economic opportunities, including the possibility of utilizing passage through the Arctic and developing natural resources. This will then attract investment from all over the world, and spur human activity in the Arctic.
　MEXT will start a new project called “ArCS” from fiscal 2015, in which we will incorporate “integrated science”. “ArCS” stands for “Arctic Challenge for Sustainability”. This project has the following three aims.
　1. To understand climate changes in the Arctic holistically as well as their global impact through comprehensive and integrated research,
　2. To predict future changes and assess their possible socio-economic impact,
　3. To deliver robust scientific information to stakeholders for decision making and solving problems.
　At the same time, we will strive to reinforce international cooperation and foster young researchers through this project.

２．Invitation Period

February 2, 2015 ～ May 5, 2015 

３．Number of Applicants

1

４．Examination Result