Article
Water Resources
Kaoru Ogino, Jongmi Son, Mikiyasu Nakayama
Summary: Bhutan benefits from surplus power generation and export revenues, while Nepal suffers from power shortages and import deficits. Strategic prioritization and effective financing approaches are crucial for successful hydropower projects under geopolitical constraints. Bhutan attracts external finance for large projects, while Nepal struggles with utilizing external funds for small-scale projects.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF WATER RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT
(2021)
Article
Computer Science, Information Systems
Ashish Gulagi, Sanjeev Pathak, Dmitrii Bogdanov, Christian Breyer
Summary: Nepal and Bhutan have faced climate change and energy emergencies for a long time, despite abundant renewable energy sources. The study proposes a pathway for energy independence, transitioning to a 100% renewables-based energy system by 2050, with solar photovoltaics and hydropower playing dominant roles.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Khem Gyanwali, Padam Adhikari, Sonu Khanal, Nawraj Bhattarai, Tri Ratna Bajracharya, Ryoichi Komiyama, Yasumasa Fujii
Summary: Climate change has a significant impact on hydrological systems, leading to uncertainties in hydropower generation. This study combines a high-resolution glacio-hydrological model with an hourly-resolution power grid model to assess the influence of climate change on hydropower generation in Nepal. The results show that total water flow increases in wet scenarios and decreases in dry scenarios for all major river basins in Nepal. The study also highlights the disproportionality between water availability and electricity generation in dry and wet scenarios. It suggests that Nepal should diversify its generation mix, including solar PV and hydrogen technology, and employ better adaptation strategies for climate-resilient hydropower systems.
RENEWABLE & SUSTAINABLE ENERGY REVIEWS
(2023)
Review
Environmental Studies
Taitiya Kenneth Yuguda, Sunday Adiyoh Imanche, Tian Ze, Tosin Yinka Akintunde, Bobby Shekarau Luka
Summary: Hydropower is the most widely used source of renewable energy, accounting for over half of global renewable energy generation capacity. China has become the top hydropower producer in the world and is helping revive Nigeria's hydropower industry through collaboration.
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Alisha Shrestha, Sangam Shrestha, Tawatchai Tingsanchali, Aakanchya Budhathoki, Sarawut Ninsawat
Summary: This study assessed the impact of climate change on the Kulekhani Hydropower Project in Nepal and found that increasing temperatures and uncertain precipitation patterns led to a decrease in hydropower generation. It suggested modifying reservoir rule curves as an adaptation option to offset the negative impacts of climate change on hydropower generation.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Biraj Singh Thapa, Bishwash Neupane, Ho-seong Yang, Young-Ho Lee
Summary: This study highlights the opportunity to produce hydrogen from surplus hydro energy as a way to lead Nepal towards sustainable energy solutions and an economy running on hydrogen.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HYDROGEN ENERGY
(2021)
Article
Economics
Sonam Gyeltshen
Summary: Energy security is crucial for Bhutan's energy policy, but it faces challenges from resource depletion and climate change. The vulnerability of renewable resources and hydropower to climate change impacts the energy sector. Bhutan lacks integration in energy policies and coordination between different fuel sources, resulting in a disjointed approach. There is a need for policies that address energy security and consider the climate factor.
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Ribesh Khanal, Jing Xi, Sher Ali, Bestoon Othman
Summary: This study explores how negative social consequences of large hydropower projects can be mitigated through careful planning, with a positive relationship found between environmental justice and social sustainability. The research tested a conceptual framework on displaced residents in Nepal, concluding that the mitigation strategies implemented by the Nepalese government for the largest hydropower project were satisfactory.
ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION
(2021)
Article
Agronomy
Arnaldo Vergara-Romero, Juan-Antonio Jimber-del-Rio, Fidel Marquez-Sanchez
Summary: This article focuses on the concept of food sovereignty and its impact in Ecuador. By applying multiple indicators and multiple causes model, the study aims to determine the main indicators associated with food sovereignty and develop a measurement model. The findings suggest that inflation, cereal yield, agricultural-value added, prevalence of malnutrition, food export, and food import play significant roles in food sovereignty.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Rogerio de S. Noia, Frank Ewert, Heidi Webber, Pierre Martre, Thomas W. Hertel, Martin K. van Ittersum, Senthold Asseng
Summary: The war in Ukraine poses a threat to the global wheat market, leading to price increases and export limitations. Ensuring stable wheat supplies is crucial for global food and national security.
GLOBAL FOOD SECURITY-AGRICULTURE POLICY ECONOMICS AND ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Tika Ram Pokharel, Hom Bahadur Rijal
Summary: Energy transitions towards cleaner resources in Nepal have increased per capita electricity consumption and improved health and environmental burdens in rural areas. Future energy policies and programs should acknowledge the reality of energy transition to achieve sustainability by establishing reliable and clean sources of energy.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Khem Gyanwali, Aadya Bhattarai, Tri Ratna Bajracharya, Ryoichi Komiyama, Yasumasa Fujii
Summary: This study examines the potential and demand for green hydrogen in Nepal. The research finds that increasing installed capacity and developing more hydropower are necessary to meet domestic electricity demand and achieve decarbonization in the transport sector. Additionally, the construction of electrolyzers, hydrogen storage tanks, and storage-based hydropower capacity is required to meet government electricity export targets and promote hydrogen vehicles.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HYDROGEN ENERGY
(2022)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Christopher T. Andersen, Jewelwayne S. Cain, Deepika N. Chaudhery, Mamata Ghimire, Hideki Higashi, Ajay Tandon
Summary: This study assessed public financing for nutrition in Bhutan, Nepal, and Sri Lanka, identifying limitations in available data and discussing policy implications. It revealed the need to prioritize evidence-based interventions and balance investments in nutrition-specific and nutrition-sensitive interventions.
MATERNAL AND CHILD NUTRITION
(2022)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Christopher Schulz, Udisha Saklani
Summary: Private sector actors are playing an increasingly important role in energy transitions, particularly in hydropower development and finance. This study explores private sector perspectives on accelerating hydropower investment in Nepal, revealing three main viewpoints. The research highlights areas of disagreement such as policy reform and funding sources, as well as areas of consensus like facilitating land acquisition procedures and concerns about monopolistic practices in the sector.
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Stephanie Hing, Sue Foster, Di Evans
Summary: There are ongoing concerns about the welfare of animals in the Australian live export trade by sea, particularly regarding cattle voyages from Australia to China. The installation of Independent Observers on some voyages has provided new information about animal management in the trade, highlighting key welfare risk factors.
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Daisuke Sasaki, Kana Moriyama, Yuichi Ono
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF DISASTER RISK REDUCTION
(2020)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Nagisa Yoshioka, Marlon Era, Daisuke Sasaki
Summary: Coastal communities face environmental risks such as natural hazards, climate change, and waste pollution. Coastal resilience is influenced not only by climate and disaster risks, but also by other factors.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Fatma Lestari, Yasuhito Jibiki, Daisuke Sasaki, Dicky Pelupessy, Agustino Zulys, Fumihiko Imamura
Summary: Contrary to existing literature, the study found that higher risk perception is not associated with evacuation behavior, and immediate evacuation is not necessarily related to foreseeing cascading sequential consequences. Relevant factors for evacuation behavior include information access, worry about the possibility of a tsunami, and knowledge of groups and programs related to disaster risk reduction.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2021)
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Daisuke Sasaki, Hizir Sofyan, Novi Reandy Sasmita, Muzailin Affan, Nizamuddin Nizamuddin
Summary: This study quantitatively verified the intermediate function of local academic institutions in building mutual understanding and consensus between local residents and external actors during disaster recovery efforts. The findings suggest a relationship between the institutions' intermediate function and residents' overall satisfaction with disaster recovery efforts.
JOURNAL OF DISASTER RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Mikio Ishiwatari, Daisuke Sasaki
Summary: This study examines the factors and approaches to securing investments in flood protection by analyzing investment trends in Japan. The study found that Japan established financing mechanisms following major flood disasters, but external shocks had a major impact on these investments. However, the establishment of long-term financial mechanisms could support an increase in budgets for flood protection, leading to a decrease in damage.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Daisuke Sasaki, Anawat Suppasri, Haruka Tsukuda, David N. Nguyen, Yasuaki Onoda, Fumihiko Imamura
Summary: This study examined people's perception of well-being during the COVID-19 pandemic in Japan and highlighted the significant impact of family structure on well-being.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Dicky C. C. Pelupessy, Yasuhito Jibiki, Daisuke Sasaki
Summary: This study examines how people in Greater Jakarta, Indonesia perceive the risk of COVID-19. The government has emphasized the importance of community compliance with health protocols in response to the pandemic. The study finds that family factors have a greater influence on individuals' perception of COVID-19 risk than community factors, highlighting the interconnectedness between family-level efforts and individual-level perceptions in pandemic response.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Yuta Hara, Daisuke Sasaki, Yuichi Ono
Summary: This study aims to determine the attitudes of member states on disaster risk reduction (DRR) and address issues in the international DRR arena to advance the implementation of the Sendai Framework. To achieve this, the study examined the frequency of official statement publication by member states at United Nations meetings of the Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction (GPDRR) and analyzed the correlation with actual disaster risk. The results revealed that the GPDRR may not be fully aware of all member state situations and opinions, the frequency of official statements does not always reflect the level of risk, and member states in Asia and the Pacific are more active in presenting official statements compared to other regions. The study also highlighted the active involvement of least-developed member states despite limited resources.
JOURNAL OF DISASTER RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Mikio Ishiwatari, Daniel P. Aldrich, Daisuke Sasaki
Summary: The issue of whether national and local governments should assume larger financial responsibility for reducing disaster risk is still controversial. Local governments lack resources to cover the full cost of managing mega-disasters and need assistance from higher level governments. However, national governments covering all costs may discourage local governments from investing in pre-disaster measures.
JOURNAL OF DISASTER RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Mikio Ishiwatari, Daisuke Sasaki
Summary: Investing in disaster risk reduction is essential for achieving sustainable development goals as natural disasters can hinder progress by causing economic and human losses. This study focuses on the relationship between investment in flood protection and flood damage, finding that greater damage leads to larger budgets for protection, with governments increasing budgets after major disasters and as GDP per capita and population density rise. Further research is needed to establish datasets on budgets for disaster risk reduction.
PROGRESS IN DISASTER SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Daisuke Sasaki, Yuichi Ono
JOURNAL OF DISASTER RESEARCH
(2020)
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Daisuke Sasaki, Makoto Okumura, Yuichi Ono
JOURNAL OF DISASTER RESEARCH
(2020)
Review
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Yasuhito Jibiki, Dicky Pelupessy, Daisuke Sasaki, Kanako Iuchi
JOURNAL OF DISASTER RESEARCH
(2020)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Masashi Sakamoto, Daisuke Sasaki, Yuichi Ono, Yuko Makino, Eiichi N. Kodama
PROGRESS IN DISASTER SCIENCE
(2020)
Article
Water Resources
Hiroyuki Deguchi, Daisuke Sasaki, Mikiyasu Nakayama
HYDROLOGICAL RESEARCH LETTERS
(2020)