Environment

UN-HABITAT Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific - Fukuoka

The United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific - Fukuoka is the only UN agency in Kyushu that addresses the issues of settlements in developing countries in the Asia-Pacific region and promotes "resident-centered community development".

In addition to the Regional Office in Fukuoka, there are currently four other offices: the Africa Regional Office (Nairobi, Kenya), the Latin America and Caribbean Regional Office (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil), and the Arab States Regional Office (Cairo, Egypt).

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Regional Office in Fukuoka Activities

Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific - Fukuoka is working on climate change countermeasures in 42 countries under its jurisdiction, in addition to projects such as "post-conflict and post-disaster assistance," "issue-based technical cooperation," and "policy proposals to national governments"

Japanese Government Support Programs

We are engaged in urban and regional planning and governance support, climate change, urban security, slum issues, disaster and disaster management, and basic urban infrastructure services (water, sanitation, transportation, energy, etc.).

●Healthy Oceans and Clean Cities Initiative Project.

●Plastic Granule Machine in Operation

●Emergency Reconstruction Assistance Project

●Road Paving

●Strong schools

●Capital Improvement Plan

●Support for Earthquake Resistance of School Buildings and Disaster Prevention Education

Environment Technology Transfer

Governments, municipalities, research institutes, and other organizations in rapidly developing regions have great expectations to learn from Japan's advanced technologies in the environmental field, as well as from Japan's experience and know-how, and we contribute to the sustainable development of the region in response to these expectations.

●Safe and Sustainable Waste Management

●Fukuoka Method

What is the Fukuoka Method (semi-aerobic reclamation structure)?

The Fukuoka method is a landfill construction method in which chestnut stones and perforated pipes are installed at the bottom of the landfill site to discharge leachate (waste sewage) out of the landfill system as quickly as possible and to prevent leachate from stagnating in the landfill waste layer.By drawing air into the landfill through natural ventilation, air (oxygen) is introduced into the landfill through the leachate collection pipes, promoting the decomposition of waste by microorganisms.

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Climate Change & Decarbonization

Cities and towns are estimated to be responsible for 70% of the earth's major greenhouse gases, and rapid urban and population growth is placing a significant burden on the global environment.

UN-Habitat is also working to combat climate change, conducting weather risk and vulnerability assessments, building flood-resistant housing and other shelters, and improving infrastructure and sanitation.

Awareness-raising and PR

In addition, the Fukuoka Headquarters conducts community-based information activities to increase interest and understanding of human settlements.

We promote the activities of UN-HABITAT and its initiatives related to the SDGs through lectures delivered to businesses, schools, and community centers.