統合的ランドスケープ・アプローチは自然環境行政の中でどのように取り組まれているか

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In recent years, integrated landscape approaches are gaining attention as an effective policy concept to maintain biodiversity and human well-being in the secondary natural environment. This study ascertained the current status and issues related to recognizing and efforts to implement this concept for Japan's natural environment governance. The study first compared the relationship between this concept and the legal system through a literature review. Following which a questionnaire survey addressed to the Ministry of the Environment, Japan was conducted by the study to analyze the current status and issues related to implementing integrated landscape approaches. As a result, the study found that (1) while this concept has not been widely understood, there are many similar ongoing efforts; (2) there are legal system based efforts and also voluntary efforts as well; and (3) stakeholder participation, consensus building, securing of financial budget and human resources issues are challenges faced for effective implementation. Also, the result indicated additional supports are needed, including strengthening secretariat functions and sharing best practices to promote effective implementation.