Connection between social common capital (Hirofumi Uzawa) and forests as a device for a prosperous economic life.
The "Global Nature-Positive Summit 2026" was held in Kumamoto City on July 14 and 15, with approximately 2,70 […] attending the main conference.
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Much of Japan’s infrastructure, built during the period of rapid economic growth, is now more than 50 years old, making it difficult to gain a comprehensive understanding of its condition using conventional methods […]
The “Invisible Wall” Between the TNFD and Corporate Green Spaces: By 2030, effectively conserve more than 30% of land and sea as healthy ecosystems […]
"Reforestation," which is essential for harnessing the multifaceted functions of forests and establishing sustainable forestry, faces challenges such as rising afforestation costs and a shortage of workers […]
As Japan's planted forests and satoyama forests are entering a period of full-scale use and renewal, we must sustainably "cut, use, plant, and nurture" forest resources [...].
The movement to realize "Nature Positive" (nature revitalization) is developing from multiple angles, transcending the boundaries of the national government, local governments, and private companies [...].
The value of Japan's abundant forest resources is not limited to traditional lumber production. In recent years, they have been used for health, education, tourism, and even corporate human resources [...].
The Emissions Trading Scheme (GX-ETS), a core component of Japan's decarbonization strategy, has moved into its second phase beginning in FY2026. The previous [...].
One of the important public benefit functions of forests is the recharge of water resources. Japan is blessed with abundant rainfall and does not usually feel a lack of water resources [...].
The 2nd Global Nature Positive Summit will be held in Kumamoto City in July 2026. Organized by Nature Positive i [...].
Estee and SMBC will utilize oil extracted from branches and leaves of thinned cypress trees generated in SMBC's company-owned forest, the "SMBC Forest," to [...]
Stellar Green, Sagawa Express, and Water Scape are pleased to announce a satellite [...] at the Takao 100-Year-Old Forest in Hachioji City, Tokyo.
More than half a century has passed since the cry of "knowledge-intensive education has reached its limits," but a drastic change in the field of education has yet to be realized [...].
Japan, a "pioneer nation" facing challenges such as a declining birthrate and aging population, as well as resource and energy issues, has seen these problems emerge ahead of other countries. To solve these challenges [...]
The annual United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP) not only hosts international negotiations related to the Framework Convention on Climate Change, but also various [...]