Establishment of Consortium for Heatstroke Countermeasures by 9 Founders on June 5, 2026

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  • Establishment of Consortium for Heatstroke Countermeasures by 9 Founders on June 5, 2026
  • Nine founding organizations, including NIES, ERCA, and ECHONET Consortium, established the Consortium for Heatstroke Countermeasures on June 5, 2026, to reduce heatstroke risks through industry-academe-government links.
  • Source: PR Times
  • Date: June 6, 2026

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Nine founding organizations, including NIES, ERCA, and ECHONET Consortium, established the Consortium for Heatstroke Countermeasures on June 5, 2026, to reduce heatstroke risks through industry-academe-government links.

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Establishment of Consortium for Heatstroke Countermeasures by 9 Founders on June 5, 2026 (June 6, 2026), PR Times
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PR Times
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June 6, 2026
Nine founding organizations, including NIES, ERCA, and ECHONET Consortium, established the Consortium for Heatstroke Countermeasures on June 5, 2026, to reduce heatstroke risks through industry-academe-government links.
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On June 5, 2026, nine founding organizations, including the National Institute for Environmental Studies (NIES), the Environmental Restoration and Conservation Agency (ERCA), and the ECHONET Consortium, established the Consortium for Heatstroke Countermeasures. Due to worsening summer heat caused by climate change, the consortium aims to reduce heatstroke risks and social implementation of solutions. Activities include joint research, public awareness, and global expansion of Japan's countermeasures. The consortium is supported by the Ministry of the Environment. Additionally, the Fiscal Year 2026 Heatstroke Seminar, 'Toward Promoting Heatstroke Countermeasures through Industry-Government-Academia Collaboration,' will be held online for free on June 10, 2026, from 13:30 to 16:00, organized by the Climate Change Adaptation Center of NIES. For inquiries, contact admin_hc-start@nies.go.jp. Press inquiries should go to kouhou0@nies.go.jp. NIES serves as the administrative secretariat. Cooperating partners and founders aim to share government policies, research, and corporate initiatives.

FAQ

When was the Heatstroke Prevention Consortium established?

It was established on June 5, 2026.

Which organizations are the promoters of this consortium?

The nine promoters are NIES, ERCA, ECHONET Consortium, Earth Corporation, Otsuka Wellness Vending, Otsuka Pharmaceutical, Otsuka Pharmaceutical Factory, Nippon Life Insurance Company, and Horipro.

What are the primary activities of the consortium?

Joint research on social implementation, public awareness/information dissemination, and global promotion of Japan's heatstroke countermeasures.

What are the details of the upcoming seminar?

The 'FY2026 Heatstroke Prevention Seminar' will be held online on June 10, 2026, from 13:30 to 16:00 JST, and participation is free.

Where can I register for the seminar?

Registration is available at https://adaptation-platform.nies.go.jp/ccca/conference/2026/0610/index.html.

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