Agreement between the Russian Federation and Japan on cooperation in the sphere of environmental protection.

The Parties, for the purpose of exposure, study and prevention of negative environmental impact, shall cooperate in the following spheres: 1) protection of the atmospheric air against pollution; 2) protection against water pollution; 3) recycling of hazardous waste; 4) ecosystem preservation and conservation of biodiversity; 5) global warming; 6) climate change; 7) protection of ozone layer (art. 2). The cooperation can be carried out in the following forms: 1) exchange of specialists of the official scientific research organizations; 2) conferences and symposia; 3) exchange of the findings of research and other information; 4) joint research activity (art. 3).