Tosa-cho Innovation: A case of marginal town in Kochi[限界集落]Rajib ShawProfessor, Keio University, Japan
Distinguished Professor, Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Guwahati, India
Distinguished Professor, IDMR, Sichuan University, China
Visiting Professor, Indian Institute of Science, India
Visiting Professor, Indian Institute of Management, Kozikode, India
Guest Professor, Beijing Normal University, China
Adjunct Professor, Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Hyderabad, India
Co-Chair, United Nations Asia Pacific Science Technology Advisory Group (AP-STAG)
Coordinating Lead Author (CLA), Asia Chapter, IPCC 6th Assessment ReportAcademia

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Key Features of Tosa Town in Kochi Prefecture
Ageing population
Forest and Water Management

Tosa town, Kochi prefecture• Population: Approx. 3,600 (2030 est.: Approx. 3,100)• Aging rate: about 47%, Total fertility rate: 1.61
• Water Source of Shikoku Island, “Sameura Dam”
• The key industry are the primary industries：✓ Rice cultivation: Rice terraces, for food and sake
✓ Biggest producer of “Tosa Akaushi”, Wagyu beef found only in Kochi Prefecture✓ Forestry (86% of forests, of which 82% are planted)• "Medical care and welfare" accounted for 40% of value addedby industry.
• Selected as SDG Future City in 2020

Citizen based approaches

Citizen based decision making : Analytical Framework in Tosa town
Receipt

Emotion2022 –onward2010• Belonging• Attachment• Civic PrideTrust• Transparency• Legitimacy

Stage of Information

leverStages of Participation

Context Analysis: Yoshino River Basin••Larger part of Takamatsu City’s water supply
on Yoshino River basin
Upstream- downstream relation and forest
management in upstream is quite critical

GREEN ACCELERATOR
Achievements:●●

Established the “Moritomizu (Forest and water)
Foundation,” a general incorporated foundation,
through joint funding by Tosa Town, Motoyama
Town, and Takamatsu City, which acts as theintermediate support organization (GreenAccelerator).
The foundation’s officers include administrative
bodies from both regions, forestry operators,
environmental NGOs, private enterprises (energysector), research institutions (universities), andfinancial institutions.

INTEGRATION WITH SDGs
Realization of sustainable water source
conservation and recharge through watershedcollaboration (municipal collaboration, publicprivate partnership)(1) Securing forestry leaders in a way that contributes to theconservation and recharge of water resources.
(2) Creation of related industries that add value to timberand securing of bearers

Realization of sustainable water source
conservation and recharge will lead to sustainable
lifestyles in both the water-utilizing and watersource areas.

In order for water sources to be conserved and recharged, it
is necessary for “mountains to move”. In order for themountains to move, it is necessary for the younger
generation to be able to work there.

Achieve regional decarbonization throughcooperation between water-using and water-sourceareas(1) Ensuring a stable water supply for “creating a town
where people can continue to live” in the water utilization
area(2) Promotion of tertiary and other industries in the water
source area to encourage the young generation to settle inthe area

As droughts and localized heavy rainfall are expected
to increase with climate change, regional
decarbonization efforts are needed to ensure watersecurity. The carbon sequestration of cedar forests
will be restored as forests are renewed. In addition,
Nature-based Solutions (NbS) are expected to bepromoted as a way for wood-related industries.

To ensure the sustainability of life and industry in the waterutilizing areas, it is necessary to secure a stable watersupply. On the other hand, in order to secure the bearers offorestry-related industries, it is necessary to make the town
a place where a diverse range of people can live.

Thank you very much
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