Environmental Policy Laboratory
Thinking about what is social happiness from environmental viewpoints
Environmental problems are intricately intertwined with social and economic problems and involve many people from various fields. Because of this, to solve environmental problems, it is necessary to make coordination among people concerned, who come from different sectors and have different views about how such problems occur, if we want to reach a consensus. Our laboratory is studying social systems and policies to solve problems based on the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (which set 2030 as the target year) and by taking approaches transcending academic boundaries.

- Faculty Name
- SODENO, Reiko
- Keyword
- Environmental policies,Carbon neutral society,Resource circulate society,Environmental improvements,Sustainability,Waste management
- Laboratory location
- No.5 Building OMIYA Campus 5F 5525-1
This lab is for this SDG activity:
STUDY FIELDS
- Public policies
- Environmental engineering
- Environmental Policy Studies
- Environmental Social Science
FOR SOCIETY
We cannot solve problems even with excellent technologies if we do not have appropriate social systems. The Environmental Policy Laboratory contributes to building a sustainable society by advancing resource circulation and a decarbonized economy through collaboration with governments, industries, and citizens. Its research findings are reflected in policy deliberations at both national and local levels.
RESEARCH THEMES
- Research on the localization process of and policy-making relating to attaining SDGs at local governments.
- Research on factors that have impacts on human behaviors when considering the environment
- Research on social systems for managing hazardous wastes
- Research on SDGs Business management in corporations
- Research on food loss reduction policies
- Contributing to regional sustainability through the promotion of carbon neutrality and circular economy