Mar 11, 2022
Mayor of Osaka City, Mr.Matsui
Request for implementation of mayor's opinion on 2025 Japan World Exposition
Environmental Impact Assessment Preparatory Document
Based on the contents of "contribution to achieving SDGs", "animals and ecosystems", and"plants" listed in the mayor's opinion announced on February 9, 2022, we would like to request
the following points. .
1. Regarding "animals and ecosystems" and "plants" in the mayor's opinion, "While listening
to the opinions of experts, etc., prepare a roadmap such as maintenance contents andschedules that take into account the habitat and growth environment of these birds before theconstruction starts. Create a plan to preserve and create a variety of environments such as
wetlands, grasslands, and sandy lands."
2. I would like to reiterate my request for the continuation of the Yumeshima Creature Survey(attached), which the Osaka Nature Conservation Association submitted on February 4, 2022.
3. Regarding the securing of breeding grounds for little terns, we request that consideration
will be given to the use of the entire Yumeshima area after 2022, in coordination not only with
the EXPO 2005 Association, but also with relevant parties including Osaka City.
explanation
1. The mayor's opinion on the memorandum states that consideration should be given to theExpo Association. However, the "animals/ecosystem" and "plants" that are the subject ofconsideration here may be damaged by the preparatory work of the Osaka Port and Harbor
Bureau until the Expo Association starts construction. Since it is thought that the preparatory
work of the Osaka Port and Harbor Bureau will be meaningless unless a similar response istaken, we request that these be implemented in accordance with the mayor's opinion and theresponse of the city of Osaka will be clarified.
Although Yumeshima, where the venue is planned, is an artificial island, it is inhabitedby many species designated as endangered species by the "Osaka Prefecture Red List 2014."
It has been rated as an A biodiversity hotspot. In addition, in "Osaka's Biodiversity Hotspots- Places to Meet Diverse Creatures" (Osaka Prefectural Department of Environment,

Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, 2016), the area around Yumeshima and Nanko Wild Bird
Park has been identified as a valuable ecosystem. , There are tidal flats and brackish water
areas of rivers, and alternative bare lands and grasslands (reclaimed land). (Ministry of theEnvironment, VU), raptors such as the Marsh Harrier (Ministry of the Environment,Vulnerable IB, EN), and the Gray Harrier.
In addition, according to our association's survey, the breeding of black stilts (Ministryof the Environment, Vulnerable II) and other breeding, common pochard (InternationalUnion for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources (IUCN), Vulnerable II), Shelduck(Ministry of the Environment, Vulnerable II) ・VU) etc. have been confirmed. As for plants,
it has been confirmed that uragiku (Ministry of the Environment Near Threatened/NT),
which grows in salt marshes, and kawatsurumo (Osaka Prefecture Red List Extinct/EX),
which is said to be extinct in Osaka Prefecture.
These birds and grasses do not need deep ponds, but shallow marshes, reedbeds andgravel areas. We ask that you give special consideration to the conservation of theenvironment, such as the muddy bottom and reed fields, which are the most important areasin the 2nd ward water area, so that the above-mentioned creatures can continue to live andrecover.
2. The purpose of the Osaka-Kansai Expo is to “contribute to the achievement of theSustainable Development Goals (SDGs).”
The design of future society that will shine in the future”. The first of the five features of thebasic plan is “a venue where you can feel the sea and the sky”. It can be said that none of thesecan be realized without preconditioning the protection of biodiversity, including the birds ofYumeshima. In addition, the mayor's opinion on "contributing to the achievement of theSDGs" includes the following: "In efforts to coexist with nature, indicate specific goals anddevelopment/action plans, and widely disseminate and share progress and results. ” is stated.
This is also considered to apply to confirmation of environmental impact assessment results,
and it is necessary to conduct post-fact surveys during the period from the preparatory period
to the end of the exposition.
3. Regarding little terns, in June 2021, the director of the Osaka Port and Harbor Bureau
announced that the breeding season for the places where they lay eggs in groups will berevised.
Land preparation work for the venue has been temporarily suspended. Continueddevelopment of this policy is necessary.
Nature Conservation Society of Osaka (NCSO)
Charman,
Yoshihiro Natsuhara