JST-NSERC Workshop on "Sustainable Water Use"

Sustainable Water Use

Purpose of the Workshop

1.　Introduce an overall picture of the current status of research from both countries in this field
2.　Discuss the significance of research cooperation between Japan and Canada in the field of sustainable water use
3.　Share ideas for possible cooperative research projects between Japan and Canada

Day 1: Monday 21st October Opening Session
9:10-9:30	Welcome Addresses and Overview of Workshop Program ・ Mr. Kazuho Kawamata, Director for Special Missions, Department of International Affairs, Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST) ・ Mr. Jean Saint-Vil, Director, Policy and International Relations, Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC)
9:30-10:15	Keynote Lectures Professor Taikan Oki, The University of Tokyo, Japan Abstract Presentation Dr. Hugh J. MacIsaac, University of Windsor, Canada Abstract Presentation
Session 1	Opportunities and Challenges in Community Water Technologies
10:15-10:45	Each speaker to give an overview of their country's current strengths and potential future directions by focusing on the current state of their research Chair: Taikan Oki, Professor, The University of Toyo
	10:25 -	Mari Asami, Chief Senior Researcher, National Institute of Public Health, Japan Abstract Presentation
	10:35 -	Madjid Mohseni, Professor, University of British Columbia, Canada Abstract
Break 10:45-11:00
11:00-11:50	11:00 -	Hiroaki Furumai, Professor, The University of Tokyo, Japan
(Session1 continued)		Abstract Presentation
	11:10 -	Sarah Dorner, Professor, École Polytechnique de Montréal, Canada Abstract
	11:20 -	Shinjiro Kanae, Professor, Tokyo Institute of Technology, Japan Abstract Presentation
	11:30 -	Graham Gagnon, Professor, Dalhousie University, Canada Abstract
	11:40 -	Questions and Discussion
Lunch Break
Session 2	Business Approach to Sustainable Water Use
13:00-13:30	Chair: Taikan Oki, Professor, The University of Toyo
	13:10 -	Ichiro Embutsu, Chief Researcher, Hitachi Research Laboratory, Hitachi, Ltd., Japan Abstract Presentation
	13:20 -	Shinjiro Yano, Researcher, Institute for Water Science, Suntory Global Innovation Center Ltd., Japan Abstract Presentation
Session 3	Opportunities and Challenges in Aquatic Ecosystems Research
13:30 -14:10	Each speaker to give an overview of their country's current strengths and potential future directions by focusing on the current state of their research Chair: Hugh J. MacIsaac, Professor, University of Windsor, Canada
	13:40 -	Natacha Hogan, Professor, University of Saskatchewan, Canada Abstract
	13:50 -	Steven Cooke, Professor, Carleton University, Canada Abstract
	14:00 -	Hironori Hayashi, Assistant Professor, Kyushu University, Japan Abstract Presentation
	14:10 -	Joanna Wilson, Professor, McMaster University, Canada Abstract
Break 14:20-14:40
14:40-	14:40 -	Allen Curry, University of New Brunswick, Canada
(Session3 continued)		Abstract
	14:50 -	Tetsuro Tsujimoto, Professor, Nagoya University, Japan Abstract Presentation
	15:00 -	Helen Baulch, Professor, University of Saskatchewan, Canada Abstract
	15:10 -	Shigeo Yachi, Associate Professor, Center for Ecological Research, Kyoto University, Japan Abstract Presentation
	Questions and Discussion
Session 4	Day 1 Wrap Up
16:00-16:30	16:00 -	Summary Summary
16:00-16:30	16:30 -	Adjourn for Day 1

Day 2: Tuesday 22nd October (Invitation only)
9:20-9:25	Opening remarks and Overview of the Day 2 program
Session 1	Parallel Breakout Sessions
Session 1	Split into two groups for 2.5 hour roundtable discussion Summary of findings was provided from each rapporteur
9:30-12:00	Group 1 (Water Technologies)	Group 2 (Aquatic Ecosystems)
	Japan Dr. Taikan Oki (Group Chair) Dr. Mari Asami Dr. Ichiro Embutsu Dr. Hiroaki Furumai Dr. Shinjiro Kanae	Canada Dr. Hugh J. MacIsaac (Group Chair) Dr. Allen Curry Dr. Natacha Hogan Dr. Steven Cooke Dr. Joanna Wilson Dr. Helen Baulch
	Canada Dr. Madjid Mohseni Dr. Sarah Dorner Dr. Graham Gagnon	Japan Dr. Hironori Hayashi Dr. Tetsuro Tsujimoto Dr. Shigeo Yachi Dr. Shinjiro Yano
Lunch Break
Session 2	Summary of Breakout Sessions
13:00-14:00	Chair: Dr. Taikan Oki and Dr. Hugh MacIsaac
	13:00 -	Presentations from Group 1 and Group 2 Rapporteurs Group 1 Group 2
	13:30 -	Open discussion
Break 14:00-14:20
Session 3	One to One Sessions
14:20-16:00	Elucidating collaborations and knowledge exchange opportunities
14:20-16:00	・ Discussions to focus on addressing areas highlighted by the previous sessions ・ An opportunity for delegates to consider areas of collaboration/exchange and elaborate on possible partnership under the JST-NSERC joint call and other mechanisms
Session 4	Day 2 Wrap Up
16:00-16:25	Wrap up and workshop findings
16:25-16:30	Closing Remarks
16:25-16:30	・ Mr. Kazuho Kawamata, Director for Special Missions, International Affairs, JST ・ Mr. Jean Saint-Vil, Director, Policy and International Relations, NSERC