Japan
| Country | Project Overview | Scope | Contact Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japan | TEEB Japan highlighting the relevance of TEEB in the national and cultural context | National | Mr. Kohei SASABUCHI Ms. Makiko TANAKA Office for Mainstreaming Biodiversity Biodiversity Policy Division Nature Conservation Bureau Ministry of the Environment Japan shizen-suishin(at)env.go.jp |
Project Description:
The Environment Ministry of Japan produced a TEEB Japan Brochure highlighting the relevance of TEEB in Japan’s national and cultural context, published in March 2012. At the moment, the TEEB Reports D0 to D3 and the Synthesis Report are being translated into Japanese.
Implementers and Donors: Ministry of the Environment Japan
Resources
2010- This is a brochure available only in Japanese describes the economic importance of recognizing the vital role of nature and reflecting this role in decisions and actions.
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Latest Publications
TEEBAgriFood Interim Report
The Interim Report introduces the key questions, issues and arguments to be addressed by TEEBAgriFood.
Towards TEEBAgriFood
TEEB is bringing together economists, business leaders, agriculturalists and experts in biodiversity and ecosystem services to systematically review the economic interdependencies between agriculture and natural ecosystems, and provide a comprehensive economic valuation of eco-agri-food systems. Alexander Müller, TEEB for Agriculture & Food…
TEEB Challenges and Responses
TEEB ‘s progress, challenges and responses towards mainstreaming the economics of nature. [ENG] [ESP]
TEEB for Agriculture & Food Concept Note
February 2014- The Concept Note presents the case for and proposed outline content of a TEEB for Agriculture & Food study.
Natural Capital Accounting and Water Quality: Commitments, Benefits, Needs and Progress
December 2013 – The briefing note outlines existing guidance and examples on water quality accounting and identifies the ongoing challenges related to the development of natural capital accounting and water quality accounting. Inspired by the growing global focus on natural capital accounting, the note identifies the ongoing challenges related to the development of natural capital accounting and water quality accounting, in order to encourage debate and commitment towards effective water and biodiversity policy.