2022/3/4, Online
The third meeting of the “Noto GIAHS Biodiversity Working Group,” established within the “Noto Region GIAHS Promotion Council” organized by local governments in the Noto area, was held on March 4. Members of the United Nations University supported its preparation and operation. Unfortunately, the meeting was held online once again, but 21 participants, including expert members and representatives from local governments, gathered virtually to share updates on activities and engage in discussions for the next fiscal year.
During the first half of the meeting, expert members reported that the activity team they established successfully received funding from the “Pro-Natura Fund,” a natural conservation grant, and that efforts are underway to create a biodiversity monitoring system starting in October. Multiple expert members shared information regarding this initiative.
In the second half of the meeting, updates were provided on a study session regarding the release of the Japanese crested ibis, held on February 19, hosted by Kanazawa University’s Satoyama-Satoumi SDGs Program, as well as information from the International Conference on Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems held in November. Active discussions took place concerning the relationship between the wild restoration of the crested ibis and the activities of this working group, as well as the potential for collaborative efforts with other GIAHS regions and youth.
As this is the first year since the establishment of the working group, there have been many areas where we are still finding our footing. However, we hope to continue advancing our activities step by step in the next fiscal year in collaboration with expert members and local government representatives.
