Asia Center for Air Pollution Research (ACAP)

Japan Environmental Sanitation Center

Overview

Name Asia Center for Air Pollution Research, Japan Environmental Sanitation Center
Acronym ACAP
Establishment April 1998
No. of employees 25 (as of 1 April 2023)
Location 1182 Sowa Nishi-ku, Niigata-shi, 950-2144, Japan
TEL: +81-25-263-0550、FAX: +81-25-263-0566
History April 1998 The Acid Deposition and Oxidant Research Center (ADORC) was established as a branch office of the Japan Environmental Sanitation Center (JESC)
June 2010 ADORC was renamed the Asia Center for Air Pollution Research (ACAP)

Establishment and Role of ACAP

In the East Asian region, environmental problems due to rapid economic growth have become more pronounced. In particular, air pollution including acid deposition is serious issues that need to be resolved urgently from the viewpoints of improving public health and achieving Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). In order to elucidate the current situation including impacts of acid deposition in the East Asian region and to organize a regional cooperative initiative on the acid deposition issues, “Acid Deposition Monitoring Network in East Asia (EANET)” was established in April 1998 under the initiative of Japan. The EANET has been operational on a regular basis since January 2001 after two and half years preparatory phase activities. Currently, 13 countries in the East Asian region are participating in the EANET.

The Acid Deposition and Oxidant Research Center (ADORC) was established in Niigata, Japan in April 1998 as a branch office of the Japan Environmental Sanitation Center (JESC) to play a pivotal role as the Network Center and Japan’s National Center for the Network. ADORC was founded with the support from Niigata Prefecture, City of Niigata, manufacturing companies, and non-profit organizations (NPOs) under the leadership of the Environment Agency (which has become Ministry of the Environment) of Japan.

ADORC was renamed Asia Center for Air Pollution Research (ACAP) in June 2010. Striving to improve air quality and solve air pollution problems, ACAP continuously plays a key role in monitoring and researching air pollution including acid deposition in East Asia as the Network Center for the EANET and National Center of Japan. In cooperation with international organizations, governments, local governments, and research institutions, ACAP conducts research activities, international conferences, training, etc. as well as dissemination of the data.

ACAP’s Partnerships

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