Research and development (R&D) Program
PWRI will work on research and development by establishing 15 specific R&D programs based on three R&D themes in order to focus on issues with high social demands while looking to the future.
Contribution to development of national land that protects lives and livelihoods against natural disasters
- (1) Development of Technologies for Promoting "River Basin Disaster Resilience and Sustainability by All"
- (2) Development of Risk Reduction Technologies for Emerging Sediment-related Disasters
- (3) Development of disaster prevention and mitigation technologies for extreme snow and ice disasters
- (4) Development of Advanced Technologies to Ensure the Functions of Infrastructure from Large Earthquake
Contribution to management of smart and sustainable infrastructure
- (5) Development of Technologies for Continuous Monitoring and Management of Rivers and River Basins under Climate Change
- (6) Development of Technologies for Infrastructure Improvement
- (7) Development of Technologies for Preventive Maintenance of Infrastructure
- (8) Development of Efficient Maintenance and Management Technologies for Infrastructure under Snowy and Cold Environment
- (9) Research and Development to Improve Productivity in Infrastructure Construction and Maintenance
Contribution to realization of vibrant attractive region and living
- (10) Development of Methods for Sustainable Management of Water Resources and Environment to Cope with Climate Change
- (11) Research and development on providing winter road services that support regional communities
- (12) Development of Technologies for the Better Use of Local Resources and the Reduction of Environmental Load
- (13) Research and development on redesign of public spaces for comfortable and high-quality of life
- (14) Development of Technologies for Maintenance and Management of Agricultural Infrastructure in the Snowy Cold Regions Contributing to being Growth Industry and Resilient
- (15) Study on the development and conservation of fishery infrastructure of cold waters that contribute to increasing productivity of fishery resources
