Overview of Research
Humanity is currently facing not only the unprecedented environmental crisis of climate change, but also complex geopolitical risks such as the rise of anti-globalization and the intensification of border conflicts. These “planetary constraints” are compelling structural transformations across the entirety of social systems, including energy, the economy, technology, finance, and markets.
This project aims to build upon and further advance existing research on environmental sustainability by examining how technological, institutional, and market systems are restructured under the constraints of climate, resources, and geopolitics. Centered on empirical analysis, the project adopts an interdisciplinary approach that integrates the social sciences, humanities, and science and engineering.
In particular, the project seeks to develop a systematic understanding of the dynamic mechanisms of Green Transformation (GX), with a focus on energy transition, through the integration of theoretical frameworks and empirical analysis.
Overall Plan
This project aims to strengthen collaboration between researchers across different faculties and institutes and faculty members of the Waseda Institute for Advanced Study, forming interdisciplinary research teams. In addition, it will actively invite international scholars to foster the development of a global research network.
Building on our earlier research on the diffusion of Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS), the project will expand toward an integrated analysis of technology, institutions, and markets related to energy transition. At the same time, it will promote the participation of early-career researchers and contribute to the development of the next generation of interdisciplinary scholars. Furthermore, by collaborating with policymakers in government agencies and related institutions, the project aims to facilitate the social implementation of its research outcomes.
As a core activity, the project will organize research seminars to monitor the latest developments in related fields and to build interdisciplinary networks. Leading researchers from Japan and abroad will be invited to share cutting-edge knowledge on topics such as energy economics, technological innovation, and financial and market analysis.
The seminars will be designed to encourage active participation by early-career researchers, providing them with opportunities to engage in interdisciplinary discussions from an early stage. In addition, research presentations by members and affiliated researchers of the Waseda Institute for Advanced Studies will help refine research themes, while cross-disciplinary feedback will further enhance the quality and depth of the research.
Research Location
Waseda Institute for Advanced Study (WIAS)
Area Leader
ARIMURA, Toshi H.
(Professor, School of Political Science and Economics; WIAS Research Affiliate)
Members
AKAO, Ken-Ichi
(Professor, School of Social Sciences; WIAS Research Affiliate)
WASHIZU, Ayu
(Professor, School of Social Sciences; WIAS Research Affiliate)
SAITO, Kiyoshi
(Professor, School of Fundamental Science and Engineering; WIAS Research Affiliate)
TAKAHASHI, Ryo
(Associate Professor, School of Political Science and Economics; WIAS Research Affiliate)
MALEN, Joel Baker
(Associate Professor, School of Commerce; WIAS Research Affiliate)
KATAYAMA, Hajime
(Professor, School of Commerce; WIAS Research Affiliate)
KONDO, Yasushi
(Professor, School of Political Science and Economics; WIAS Research Affiliate)
NAKAGAKI, Takao
(Professor, Faculty of Science and Engineering; WIAS Research Affiliate)
SHADRINA, Elena
(Professor, Faculty of International Research and Education)
GIANNETTI, Niccolo
(Researcher, Sustainable Energy & Environmental Society Open Innovation Research Organization; WIAS Alumnus)
MORRIS, James Harry
(Associate Professor, Center for Innovative Research, National Institutes for the Humanities(Concurrent); Associate Professor, Research Department; WIAS Alumnus)
SUNAM, Ramesh
(Adjunct Researcher, WIAS)
SHRESTHA, Tina
(Adjunct Researcher, WIAS)
SOMA, Takuya
(Adjunct Researcher, WIAS)
WATANABE, Kohei
(Adjunct Researcher, WIAS)
YAMAMURA, Shu
(Associate Professor, Tokyo Metropolitan University; WIAS Alumnus)
FUKASAWA, Takeshi
(Assistant Professor, WIAS)
ISOGAI, Hirotaka
(Assistant Professor, Faculty of Science and Engineering)
Events
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