Education of Field-oriented Leaders in Environmental Sectors in a University of Agriculture and Technology

Abstract

Agricultural and engineering sciences commonly focus on sites where environmental issues occur, and thus they play an important role in environmental studies. Furthermore, the integration of agricultural and engineering sciences is essential to deal with current complex environmental issues. Thus, a university that has both agricultural and engineering departments holds the strong potential to develop people who actively contribute in environmental fields. Based on such understanding, this report introduces the Education Program for Field-Oriented Leaders in Environmental Sectors in Asia and Africa, ran by Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology. The outline and outcomes of the program and its future direction are described based on the experiences for over one year since the start of the program. Furthermore, future possibilities for such a university in the development of capable personnel in environmental sectors are also discussed.