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The Asahi Glass Foundation's Research Grant Program and Commendation Program

The Asahi Glass Foundation strives to create a richer, more vibrant society and human civilization through a research grant for epoch-making science technology and awards for individuals and organizations who significantly contribute to the solution of global environmental issues.
The Blue Planet Prize is an international environmental award annually presented to two individuals or organizations for outstanding achievements with respect to technologies or applications in the fields of social or natural sciences, which have helped providing solutions to global environmental problems. The winners in 2009, the 18th year, were Professor Hirofumi Uzawa from Japan and Lord Nicholas Stern from the United Kingdom.
The award ceremony was held in Tokyo in the presence of Their Imperial Highnesses Prince and Princess Akishino on October 21, while the commemorative lectures were given at the United Nations University on October 19. Professor Uzawa gave a lecture on his concept of Social Common Capital and the climate change problem, and Lord Stern gave one on the formation of international agreements for the solution of the climate change problem and on related responsibilities and opportunities.

His Imperial Highness Prince Akishino making a speech at the ceremony, and the recipients with their spouses

Main programs implemented by the Asahi Glass Foundation

1.Research grant program

Research grants for natural sciences
(Research encouragement grants, continuation grants for young researchers, and continuation grants for outstanding projects)
Research grants for humanities and social sciences
(Research encouragement grants, continuation grants for young researchers, and continuation grants for outstanding projects)
Environmental research grants
Overseas research grants (in Thailand and Indonesia)
Research grants-related activities (award ceremonies, sminar on grant-supported research findings etc.)

Results in fiscal 2008

Total number of grants: 143 (117 domestic and 26 overseas)
Total amount of grants: 235 million yen

2.Commendation program

The Blue Planet Prize
- Award ceremony
- Commemorative lectures by the winners
Environment-related activities
- Conducting annual survey on global environmental issues
- Holding events and dispatching information about the global environment, including the Asahi Glass Foundation Special Round Table Conference on Global Environment Problems, which comprises the directors and councilors of the Foundation

3.Publications

Annual reports and af-News (newsletters)
Publications related to the Research Grant and Commendation Programs

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