Who is he?
Mimura is the Director of the Institute for Global Change Adaptation Science, Ibaraki University. He was a lead author for the IPCC. His field of specialization is global environmental engineering, coastal engineering and adaptation policy to climate change.
Did we speak with him?
No.
Nationality:
Japanese
Important Publications/Articles on Tuvalu:
Book: State of the Environment in the Asia and Pacific Coastal Zones and Effects of Global Change.
What methods does he use?
The Institute researches aim to analyze changes in coastal vegetation to obtain background data in order to find solutions; using map information, aerial photographs, satellite images, levels of precipitations…
His take on the controversy:
Mimura is convinced that Tuvalu is in danger of disappearing due to rising sea levels. He is also believes that international action needs to be taken in order to find solutions for the people of Tuvalu.