2010.03.30
Ten Big News 2009

Our research focuses on three major areas central to ensuring the sustainable development of society: (1) utilization of the geosphere to establish a sustainable and stable energy cycle, (2) protection of the geosphere for the safety and health of all, and (3) procurement of a stable supply of natural resources for industrial activities and society at large. Ten Big News Items for 2009 were selected from projects carried out at our institute over the past year that have the most potential to contribute to the achievement of sustainable development, based on the following factors:

• Noteworthy research results
• Launch, continued implementation, or completion of an important project or joint research
• Contribution to society through the announcement of results or through technology transfer
• Creation of an important knowledge base or basic research results
• Events, awards, etc. that bring honor to the Institute
• Important initiatives taken by the Institute that lead to advances in its research

I sincerely hope that these news items will help you to appreciate the activities and contributions of our institute.

March. 2010

Dr. Yusaku Yano, Director
GREEN, AIST