Nexus between Blue and Gender Financing: A State of the Market Analysis

Our seas and oceans, vast in breadth and rich in biodiversity, have long been the cornerstone of numerous industries that drive economic growth and sustain livelihoods of coastal communities. Tourism, fisheries and shipping are a few of these industries that today are threatened by pollution and climate change linked to human activities, putting the health of the blue economy and the balance of the marine ecosystem at risk.

IINA: Commencement of Release of “Treated Water” from the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station: Efforts to Gain the Understanding and Support of International Public Opinion

Twelve years have passed since the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station accident, and the government decided to commence the ocean release of “treated water” on August 24. Water is injected in order to cool nuclear fuel and then the contaminated water is purified using dedicated equipment to produce treated water.

By Yuki Kobayashi, Research Fellow, Sasakawa Peace Foundation

IINA: What will the military clash in Sudan bring about? – Intervention by the international community is required

On April 15, 2023, military clashes broke out between the Sudan Armed Forces (SAF) and the paramilitary, Rapid Support Force (RSF) in Sudan. Even after three months, the fighting has not ended.

By Koji Sakane, Former Chief Representative, Sudan Office, Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA)