Purpose

The Suga Weathering Technology Foundation (SWTF) was founded in 1981. In collaboration with its partners, the Suga Weathering Technology Foundation provides the essential infrastructure and organizational framework for the support and development of weathering technology projects and other endeavors that serve this mission. SWTF is a public organization under the supervision of the Japanese Government; specifically the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology – MEXT. On December 1, 2011, SWTF incorporated as Public Interest Incorporated Foundation, authorized by the Japanese Prime Minister on November 24, 2011.