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Date and Time: Sunday, 24th May 2026, 13:30 – 16:00
Venue: Noto Airport 4F, Conference room A / Online
Others: Free Admission, please register in advance
Please note that this event will be held in Japanese only, with no interpretation provided.
The 2024 Noto Peninsula earthquake and subsequent heavy rainfall caused significant damage to forests and Satoyama landscapes in the Noto region. In areas affected by landslides, sediment runoff continues, and restoring the natural environment is expected to require a long-term perspective.
Forests and Satoyama are not only vital habitats for a wide variety of species but also play an important role in disaster risk reduction (Eco-DRR) by storing water and helping to prevent soil erosion and sediment runoff. It is also deeply connected to local livelihoods and culture through activities such as the use of regional resources like mushrooms and timber, as well as traditional Satoyama practices.
In the process of recovery, it is necessary to go beyond simply restoring conditions to how they were, and to reconsider the role of forests and Satoyama in light of future livelihoods and our relationship with the natural environment.
This event commemorates the International Day for Biodiversity and explores the forests and Satoyama of the Noto region that were damaged by the earthquake and heavy rainfall. Through discussion, we will examine how forest management can support local livelihoods and occupations, contribute to biodiversity recovery, and advance an approach that balances conservation with sustainable use. We will discuss future approaches to forest management in the Noto region and explore practical ways to make use of its forests.
Organizer: UNU-IAS OUIK
Co-organizer: Ishikawa Prefecture, Noto GIAHS Promotion Council・Noto GIAHS Biodiversity Working Group
Support: Chunichi Shimbun Co., Ltd., Japan Association for Landscape Ecology, Hokkoku Shimbun Inc. (TBC) ,
