Kanto–Chubu cluster: The future of Satoyama, Satoumi and cities

In conjunction with the development and expansion of urban areas, the artificial alteration of natural environments and the globalization of commerce and economies have been accelerating in each region. In the midst of this, the JSSA Kanto–Chubu cluster report regards satoyama and satoumi areas as models for sustainable ecosystems. In these satoyama and satoumi areas, local people, nature and culture are unified, harmonize with each other and coexist. The Kanto–Chubu cluster evaluated the current conditions of the ecosystems in satoyama and satoumi and urban areas, and discussed new values and an ideal society to take advantage of these satoyama and satoumi landscapes.

Related Subject(s): Environment and Climate Change

Countries: Japan