Civil society organizations

Serves as a core research and education facility for joint usage by researchers in the field of arid land science. Pursues research that contributes to maintaining and enhancing the sustainability of natural and social systems of arid lands by addressing issues such as desertification and drought. Improves environmental reclamation to increase agricultural production. Solves health problems in arid and semi-arid areas. Conducts research on creating sustainable relationships between nature and society in drylands. Promotes joint research by Japanese and overseas researchers. Promotes the involvement of young researchers.