ZEA
Zero-Emissions Academy
International NGO
Simply put, the ongoing climate crisis is caused by inadequate climate education that fuels widespread inaction. Even though we already have core technologies and effective methods that can reduce CO2-gas emissions drastically, the progress has been stubbornly slow, mainly because of insufficient climate education. We have only 9 years to drastically reduce greenhouse gas emissions to stop climate change. Therefore, immediate and efficient actions are crucial.
Solving climate crisis by education
Introducing ZEA
We are firm believers in the power of grassroots education to reverse the tide of rapid climate change. Our non-profit organization offers free online educational videos, covering quite broad educational areas of i) climate change, ii) 100% clean energy, iii) politics, iv) economy, v) psychology, vi) low-carbon lifestyles, and vii) food & agriculture. Our content is designed to educate students at the high school level and beyond. Through our educational programs, we aim to inspire hope in communities around the world.
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Donation
At ZEA, we are committed to making a significant impact in the fight against climate change, and every donation, no matter the size, makes a big difference. Even a contribution of $5 or more can go a long way in helping us continue our vital work. Your support is not just a donation; it's an investment in a sustainable future. Thank you for considering a contribution to our organization!
The donations you provide will be instrumental in supporting the following areas:
Video Production (80% of the Budget):
This includes costs for video footage, background music, and various software plugins. Our focus is on creating high-quality educational content to raise awareness about climate change and its solution. Acquiring high-quality, licensed visual and audio materials is essential, yet costly. For example, a single licensed photo related to the Paris Agreement can cost as much as $300.
Website Maintenance (10% of the Budget):
This covers the expenses for designing and maintaining our website, including server hosting fees. A robust and informative online presence is vital for our mission to educate and engage with the public.
Operational Expenses of ZEA (10% of the Budget):
This includes the costs associated with internal meetings and the day-to-day operations of ZEA.
Join us!
We are actively looking for passionate volunteers to join our team in creating educational videos about climate change. Our current video production process primarily utilizes Adobe After Effects and Premiere Pro. If you have skills in video creation or are enthusiastic about learning and contributing in this area, we would be thrilled to have you on our team. As a gesture of our appreciation, we will feature a photo or a brief video of you in the credits of our produced videos, giving recognition to your valuable contribution. This is not only a chance to enhance your skills and experience in video production but also an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in spreading awareness about climate change. If this opportunity excites you, please feel free to reach out to us. We're eager to welcome new members to our team and work together towards a more informed and environmentally conscious world.
Our People
Currently, we have three formal staff members who work on the ZEA project on voluntary basis without any compensation.
Prof. Hiroyuki Fujiwara
Representative Director
He is the co-founder of ZEA. For more than 25 years, he has conducted research on solar cells and contributed to ~150 scientific papers with a total citation index of more than 10,000. (Google Scholar) He published several books concerning solar cells and light absorption in solar cell materials, such as “Hybrid Perovskite Solar Cells” (Wiley-VCH, 2021) , “Spectroscopic Ellipsometry for Photovoltaics: Vol. 1 & 2” (Springer, 2018) , and “Spectroscopic Ellipsometry” (Wiley, 2007). He is a professor of the Electrical & Electronic department of Gifu University. (Gifu University) He graduated Waseda University and received his Ph.D. degree from Tokyo Institute of Technology. He was a research associate at The Pennsylvania State University during 1996-1998. In 1998, he joined the Electrotechnical Laboratory, Ministry of International Trade and Industry, Japan. In 2007, he became a team leader of Research Center for Photovoltaics, National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST) in Japan.
Prof. Tomonao Kobayashi
Director
He is the co-founder of ZEA. He has been studying and forecasting ocean wave and storm surges disasters since 1998; since 2014 he has been forecasting the power generation potential of ocean wave power. Since 2006, he has also been conducting research on forecasting solar power generation and wind power generation using weather forecasts. This research is being conducted in collaboration with overseas countries such as Thailand. He is a professor of the Civil Engineering department of Gifu University. He received his Ph.D. degree from University of Tokyo. He was a research associate of University of Tokyo from 1988 and of Tokyo Science University from 1991. Since 1998 he has worked at Gifu University as an assistant professor and be a professor in 2007.
Prof. Hitoshi Tampo
Director
He is the co-founder of ZEA. He has been investigating thin film growth, device application, and characterization using novel compound semiconductors, such as ZnO, ZnS, Cu2O, Cu2ZnSnSe4, and chalcogenide compounds. Since 2011, he has been investigating research of solar cell fabrication and characterization, especially, focusing on kesterite (e.g. Cu2ZnSnSe4) solar cells using earth abundant materials pursuing sustainable solar cell development, and recently working on solar cells with wide band gap for tandem solar cells to improve the photoelectric conversion efficiency more. The improvement is expected to contribute not only cost down of solar cells, but also widespread use of solar cells. After receiving Ph.D. degree from Osaka University in 2002, he joined National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST) in 2004, and he is now Senior Researcher in AIST, and Professor of Meiji University.