Section 4 10th Meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity (COP10) That Determines the Direction of Life on the Earth

## Figure3-4-8 Outline of the National Biodiversity Strategy of Japan 2010

## Decided by the Cabinet on March 16, 2010

## Part 1: Strategy

## What is biodiversity? - three kinds of biodiversity

## Ecosystems diversity

Tidal flats, coral reefs, forests, grassland, wetland, rivers, etc.

## Species diversity (among species)

## 【Importance】Biodiversity supporting life and livelihood

Estimated number of organism species on the earth 5 million to 30 million species

## Basis for existence of all life on the earth

· Supply of oxygen

· Stable climate, etc.

· Local dishes

## Source of enriching culture

Many different patterns for Japanese littleneck shells

## (Genetic) Diversity within species

· Festivals, local folk songs, etc.

## Source of useful value

· Food, timber

· Genetic resources

· Biomimicry $ ^{*} $ , etc.

※ Imitating or taking cues from forms and functions of living organisms to develop technology, etc.

## Basis for safety and security

· Prevention of natural disasters, etc.

## 【Challenges】 Crisis of biodiversity

## First crisis

Ecosystem destruction by human activities Reduction/extinction of species

## Second crisis

Crisis caused by global warming

Impact on

satochi-satoyama due to

inadequate management

by humans

## Third crisis

Ecosystem disturbances by invasive species

## [Targets]

## Mid/long-term target (by 2050)

· Enhance the harmony between human being and nature broadly at the national and regional level

· Improve the state of biodiversity from the current level

· Sustainably increase the benefits of ecosystem services

## Short-term targets (by 2020)

Take the following actions by 2020 to halt biodiversity loss:

· Establish mechanisms for reducing adverse effect of human activities on biodiversity

· Promote practical methods in our daily life for sustainable use of biodiversity

## 【Long-term perspective】Grand-design, targeting 100 years ahead

Present the national grand-design from the perspective of biodiversity as a "100-year plan" for recovery of ecosystems of national land over a period of 100 years. Deep-mountain natural areas; rural areas; urban areas; river/wetland areas; coastal areas; oceanic areas; and small island areas.

## 【Four Basic Strategies】

I Mainstreaming biodiversity in our daily life

Mainstreaming biodiversity in our daily life; promoting and supporting the measures at local level, etc.

II Rebuilding sound relationship between human being and nature

Enriching the measures to conserve rare wild fauna and flora; promoting the integrated measures of natural symbiosis, material-recycling, and low-carbon society

III Securing linkages among forests, countryside, rivers and the sea

IV Success of CBD COP10; promotion of Satoyama Initiative; strengthening of scientific base; enhancing the science-policy interface; introduction of economic perspective; and assistance to developing countries, etc.

## Part 2: Action Plan

· About 720 specific measures

Source: Ministry of the Environment

After COP10, the government plans to review the National Biodiversity Strategy of Japan 2010 by reflecting discussions about post-2010 targets at COP10.

## (3) Participation and cooperation of the national and local governments, private sector, citizens and all other stakeholders

As stated in one of the four basic strategies of the

• About 35 numerical indicators

National Biodiversity Strategy of Japan 2010, “Mainstreaming biodiversity in our daily life,” in order to carry forward the rich national land with blessings bestowed by nature, it is necessary to consider and stay mindful of biodiversity not only in our daily life but also as society as a whole. To this end, it is necessary to call upon a variety of stakeholders to promote efforts commensurate with their respective positions to realize the “mainstreaming of biodiversity in society” where the importance of biodiversity conservation is shared by local