Ecosystem Restoration Finance Scheme

Marine ecosystem conservation through seaweed farming initiatives along the Seto Inland Sea and Sea of Japan coasts. It simultaneously addresses water quality improvement via nutrient removal and climate mitigation through carbon sequestration. Working with local fishing communities, this model demonstrates sustainable ocean restoration while providing seaweed for food, feed, and biomaterials.

Furoshiki wrapping culture continuing from the Edo period. Re-evaluated through heightened environmental awareness, gaining attention as an alternative to plastic packaging. Eco-friendly designed furoshiki are marketed, symbolizing sustainability movements. Large corporations are beginning to adopt it as sustainable packaging.

A movement addressing environmental issues at corporate and individual practice levels. Initiatives rooted in cultural values such as mottainai spirit, forest conservation, recycling, and food waste reduction. Government-led policies and corporate ESG management serve as driving forces. Positioned as a national strategy toward achieving UN SDGs.

Sorting and recycling systems for containers, packaging, appliances, and vehicles. Generational environmental education has created high public recycling awareness. Plastic bottle recovery rates exceed 90%, among the world's highest. Recognized as an example of corporate circular economy practice.

A concept representing agricultural and fishing villages where humans and nature coexist sustainably. Characterized by high biodiversity and traditional farming and fishing cultural heritage. Recently recognized as critical for urban-rural symbiosis, regional revitalization, and ecosystem conservation, satoyama and satoumi have become central to Japan's national sustainability policies, blending Japanese natural philosophy with practical sustainability.

Movement targeting near-zero waste. Efforts expanding at individual and corporate levels. Promotion of recycling, upcycling, and repair culture. Particularly prominent rise in environmental consciousness among younger generations. Advanced expression form of sustainability culture.

A network organization connecting satoyama (marginal grassland/forest) conservation efforts across Japan. Integrating traditional wisdom from agriculture, forestry, and hunting with modern conservation ecology, it revives satoyama biodiversity. Through community and NGO collaboration, the initiative simultaneously restores abandoned farmland and protects endangered species.