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Background of JRRN Establishment
The "River Restoration in Asian Monsoon Region" session on 4th World Water Form was cosponsored by three countries of China, Korea and Japan in Mar. 2006. In the session, panel discussion was held between the representatives of Malaysia and UNESCI-IHE additionally to that of three countries. At the end of the discussion, the necessity of cooperating network, data base of the river restoration and river restoration technical guideline suits for an Asian monsoon region was proposed. Suggestion on special session“River Restoration in Asian Monsoon Region”in 4th World Water Forum (1) It has been realized that river restoration is of vital importance to socio-economic sustainable development in parallel with flood management and water use management. (2) It is necessary to recognize that the basin as a basic unit for management, that the river environment is dynamic, and that the environment of the various rivers is maintained by dynamic disturbance. (3) It is necessary for the countries in Asian monsoon region to establish the suitable methodology and technology for river restoration, considering dense population, frequent and severe flooding, and abundant rice paddy. (4) In Asian monsoon region human-influence to a cultural landscape is harmonized with the ecosystem traditionally. Those landscapes that have been modified by humans over long periods are often also important for nature as well as culture. (5) It is important to develop a database and Asian network of projects and knowledge of international experts in river restoration. River restoration is a multi-disciplinary and multi-organizational task that should be supported by river engineers, environmental scientists, ecologists, water managers and the public. (6) It is urgent to establish a river restoration guideline suitable for the Asian monsoon region as a reference for countries with similar social and natural conditions. Taking these suggestion, Asian River Restoration Network (ARRN) was established in November 2006 with relative organizations in China, Korea and Japan. Japan River Restoration Network (JRRN) was also established as one of the domestic network of ARRN, and JRRN has a role of ARRN secretariat currently. |
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Objective JRRN is a non political network for exchanging knowledge and technical information on the restoration of rivers and watersheds in Japan and Asia. One of the objectives is to provide various opportunities and venues for river restoration related organizations and individuals to share and exchange knowledge and experiences related to the restoration of rivers and watersheds through the network. JRRN aims to enrich the participants' knowledge and scientific technology through mutual and multilateral cooperation, and JRRN also contributes to creation of rich river environment in Japan. |
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Network Vision JRRN brings circulation of useful information on restoration of domestic and foreign rivers and basins, and contributes to development of suitable river restoration technology for each region while enlarging the network. In addition, JRRN creates the society where anyone can be conscious of water cycle while revitalizing the relationship between human and water through holding of various events. JRRN has six visions with an aim in contributing to succeeding rich water environment in the next generation. ■ Network Expansion ■ Information Circulation ■ Community Establishment ■ Event Planning / Holding ■ Cooperation with Asian Countries / Regions ■ Reinforcement of Organization Administration 
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Activities of JRRN JRRN provides relevant information through website and newsletter as well as on the occasions of workshop, seminar and academic conference to exchange knowledge and technical information on river restoration. JRRN also aims to provide opportunities for groups and individuals to share and exchange their knowledge and experiences in the field, which would enable the participants to improve their knowledge and techniques through interaction as one of domestic network of Asian River Restoration Network (ARRN). 
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JRRN Newsletter |
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JRRN newsletter written in Japanese is delivered at the pace once a month to the JRRN members. Newsletter is important and useful to share JRRN activities among members. All back issues are available on this website. (Language: Japanese only)
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JRRN News mail JRRN news mail written in Japanese is delivered at the pace twice a week to the JRRN members. Main contents are news topics regarding river environment issue in Japan, information by JRRN members, and message from JRRN secretariat. All back issues are available on this website. (Language: Japanese only) |
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JRRN Annual Report |
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Major activities of JRRN are introduced in "ARRN Annual Report". In the report, the various activities of ARRN and JRRN are arranged with photographs as well as an outline of our network.
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JRRN Member Registration Joining the JRRN is Free! To become a member of JRRN, please see the following page. (Language: Japanese only)
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JRRN Corporate Members |
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JRRN Secretariat Japan River Restoration Network Japan Riverfront Research Center (RFC) Shinkawa Chuoh Bldg., 7th Flr., 17-24, Shinkawa 1cho-me, Chuo-ku, Tokyo 104-0033, JAPAN TEL: +81-3-6228-3860 FAX: +81-3-3523-0640 E-mail: info@a-rr.net Website: http://www.a-rr.net/jp/ |
