In recent years, local governments (municipalities) have faced issues such as a declining population, declining birthrate
and aging population, a decline in agriculture, forestry and fisheries, and financial difficulties, and have become immune
to the globalization of the economy seen in the Lehman Shock. Under such circumstances, there are increasing areas where distinctive
environmental education and citizen activities that take advantage of local resources and characteristics are being conducted.
In order to deepen the basic understanding of the trends in environmental education and citizen activities, this section will
focus on what policies and activities are being implemented by local governments, NGOs and NPOs (non-profit organizations)
to protect the environment. In addition, we explain in detail how local government officials, NGOs / NPOs, citizens, businesses,
consultants, etc. are involved and the policies and activities have been realized, using actual examples in detail.
Two or three lessons will take up one theme, the first one will be outlined and the second and subsequent lessons will be
examples. At the end of the class, quizzes and assignments related to the content of the day will be presented and submitted
within that time. Also, discussions and personal work will be incorporated during the class.
This subject is a subject that requires credits for elementary level certification for environmental regenerative medicine.
To deepen the basic understanding on the trends of regional environmental policies, and to proactively learn what policies
and activities are being implemented by local governments and NGOs / NPOs (non-profit organizations) to protect the environment.
Understand the relationship with education and social activities.