"BEYOND 2030" – Future perspectives of Japan Society of Hydrology and Water Resources

Abstract

 Taking the opportunity of the 30th anniversary of the Japan Society of Hydrology and Water Resources, the progresses of the society are reviewed and the issues of future developments are summarized. In particular, based on the discussions at the two symposiums commemorating the 30th anniversary, taking into consideration the disaster with very heavy rain in the summer of 2018 and the changing climate, the future perspectives are presented, including 1) it is required to tailor the "arena" to implement academic and government cooperation, 2) "trans-disciplinary” and advanced research for hydrological phenomena will continue to be developed utilizing various innovative technologies, and 3) contribution to the "world framework” is to be enhanced, on the "global issues" with “international context".