Presentation Information
[O03-P06]Efforts Related to Ocean Science and Technology under Japan’s Basic Plan on Ocean Policy★Invited Papers
*Tomohiko Tsunoda1 (1.National Ocean Policy Secretariat, Cabinet Office, Government of Japan)
Keywords:
Basic Act on Ocean Policy,Fourth Basic Plan on Ocean Policy,Policy-oriented R&D,Basic reseach
In Japan, following the enactment of the Basic Act on Ocean Policy in 2007, a Basic Plan on Ocean Policy has been formulated every five years to comprehensively and systematically promote ocean-related measures. The first Basic Plan was adopted in 2008, and the latest, the Fourth Basic Plan, was approved by the Cabinet in 2023. As the Basic Plan progressed, initiatives related to marine science and technology also evolved in line with policy needs. Furthermore, large-scale research projects have also been launched.
Part 1 of the Basic Plan outlines fundamental policies. Part 1 of the First Plan specifically addresses the unique characteristics of the ocean, such as the necessity of vessels and other facilities for research and surveys, and the difficulty of achieving short-term results. It emphasizes the importance of strategically pursuing marine research and surveys. The Second Plan outlines a focus on promoting R&D that addresses five policy needs, including “global warming and climate change prediction and adaptation.” The Third Basic Plan is notable for positioning marine science and technology as a “foundational measure contributing to strengthening ocean security” under the pillar of “Comprehensive Ocean Security.” The Fourth Basic Ocean Plan highlights responses to initiatives like GX and DX, and the importance of economic security in the face of heightened uncertainties in the international situation.On the other hand, the measures outlined in Part 2, “Promotion of R&D in Marine Science and Technology,” has generally covered three areas in each Plan: policy-oriented R&D, basic research, and research infrastructure development. Based on the evolution of R&D in response to such changes in social conditions and policy needs,
I will present the policy issues concerning marine science and technology under the Fourth Basic Plan on Ocean Policy, aligned with the theme of “Predictable Ocean.”
*The figure shows the overview of the Basic Act on the Ocean (top) and the Fourth Basic Ocean Plan (bottom).
Part 1 of the Basic Plan outlines fundamental policies. Part 1 of the First Plan specifically addresses the unique characteristics of the ocean, such as the necessity of vessels and other facilities for research and surveys, and the difficulty of achieving short-term results. It emphasizes the importance of strategically pursuing marine research and surveys. The Second Plan outlines a focus on promoting R&D that addresses five policy needs, including “global warming and climate change prediction and adaptation.” The Third Basic Plan is notable for positioning marine science and technology as a “foundational measure contributing to strengthening ocean security” under the pillar of “Comprehensive Ocean Security.” The Fourth Basic Ocean Plan highlights responses to initiatives like GX and DX, and the importance of economic security in the face of heightened uncertainties in the international situation.On the other hand, the measures outlined in Part 2, “Promotion of R&D in Marine Science and Technology,” has generally covered three areas in each Plan: policy-oriented R&D, basic research, and research infrastructure development. Based on the evolution of R&D in response to such changes in social conditions and policy needs,
I will present the policy issues concerning marine science and technology under the Fourth Basic Plan on Ocean Policy, aligned with the theme of “Predictable Ocean.”
*The figure shows the overview of the Basic Act on the Ocean (top) and the Fourth Basic Ocean Plan (bottom).