Satoyama-Satoumi Ecosystems and Human Well-being: Socio-ecological Production Landscapes of Japan – Summary for Decision Makers

UNU-IAS (2010). Satoyama-Satoumi Ecosystems and Human Well-being: Socio-ecological Production Landscapes of Japan – Summary for Decision Makers. United Nations University.

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    Author UNU-IAS
    Title Satoyama-Satoumi Ecosystems and Human Well-being: Socio-ecological Production Landscapes of Japan – Summary for Decision Makers
    Publication Date 2010
    Place of Publication Tokyo
    Publisher United Nations University
    Pages 44
    Language eng
    Abstract Satoyama is a Japanese term describing mosaic landscapes of different ecosystems —secondary forests, farm lands, irrigation ponds and grasslands —along with human settlements managed to produce bundles of ecosystem services for human wellbeing.The concept of satoyama, longstanding traditions associated with land management practices that allow sustainable use of natural resources, has been extended to cover marine and coastal ecosystems ( satoumi). These landscapes and seascapes have been rapidly changing, and the ecosystem services they provide are under threat from varioussocial, economic, political, and technological factors. Satoyama-Satoumi Ecosystems and Human Well-Being presents the findings of the Japan Satoyama Satoumi Assessment (JSSA), a study of the interaction between humans and ecosystems in Japan. It was written by the 200-plus authors, stakeholders, andreviewers from Japan and elsewhere who make up the JSSA team. The study analyzes changes that have occurred in satoyama-satoumi ecosystems over the last 50 years and identifies plausible future scenarios for the year 2050, taking into account various drivers such as governmental and economic policy, climate change, technology, and sociobehavioral responses. This provides a new approach to land-use planning that addresses not only economic development but also cultural values and ecologicalintegrity. This report is a summary for policymakers.
    Keyword Satoyama
    Satoumi
    Socioecological landscapes
    Socio-ecological production landscapes and seascapes (SEPLS)
    Copyright Holder United Nations University
    Copyright Year 2010
    Copyright type All rights reserved
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