Ten Years of GIAHS Development in Japan

Nagata, Akira; Yiu, Evonne

doi:10.5814/j.issn.1674-764x.2021.04.014

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“…Although none of the interviewees when referring to the problems of the region made any direct reference to the need to establish Twinning with other GIAHS sites or agricultural heritage areas, the solution to the problems they stated in various sources such as Twinning, it has been suggested ( 45 , 46 ). The use of “Twinning” capabilities is one of the factors that can strengthen the dynamic conservation in a GIAHS area.…”

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Dynamic Conservation in Risk Society: A Case Study of COVID-19 Pandemic Risk in Kashan Qanat Irrigated Agriculture

Manian

Khoshbakht

Mahmoudi

et al. 2022

Front. Public Health

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In the present age, the world agricultural heritage can inspire agroecology and sustainable agriculture. But various risks have threatened, eroded and forgotten this heritage, so dynamic conservation of this heritage is essential. In this study, “Qanat Irrigated Agricultural Heritage Systems, Kashan, Iran” which has been registered worldwide in the face of corona pandemic risks has been selected as a case study. In this qualitative research, in addition to field observations and documentary studies, 25 in-depth interviews and 39 semi-structured interviews with experts and key informants was done and grounded theory and content analysis have been used. In the process of interviews and analyzes based on “risk society theory”, risks and wicked problems and related solutions have been identified and finally based on cultural theory, “clumsy solution space” has been summarized and presented for dynamic conservation. Based on the findings of this study, paying attention to a kind of reward for ecosystem services, developing online sales of agricultural products in rural areas of Kashan and also creating twinning with similar areas can help solve wicked problems. Also, paying more attention to the regulations for the protection of qanats, as well as the laws for home business insurance, can strengthen sustainable development in this rural area. Due to the wide range of different dimensions of agricultural heritage, it is suggested that in future research, clumsy solution spaces for each of these dimensions be created and developed separately.

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Dynamic Conservation in Risk Society: A Case Study of COVID-19 Pandemic Risk in Kashan Qanat Irrigated Agriculture

Manian

Khoshbakht

Mahmoudi

et al. 2022

Front. Public Health

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“…Various studies have emphasized the importance of analyzing farmers' knowledge and opinions which heavily influence their involvement and productivity in different aspects of agriculture [34][35][36]. In Japan, which is dominated by landscape types that give high value to the linkage of nature, biological diversity, and its surrounding communities, GIAHS sites have been continuously increasing since 2011 [11]. While it is good to see the increase in GIAHS sites in Japan and worldwide, the main caretakers of rural communities-the farmers situated in these sites-should equally be considered.…”

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“…GIAHS sites are categorized into three major types, namely: landscape, farming method, and genetic resource conservation, of which a majority of Japanese GIAHS sites are classified as landscape types (Table 1) [11]. Out of the 11 GIAHS sites in Japan, eight, including Sado Island are classified as landscape types.…”

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“…The three remaining GIAHS sites in Japan have a farming method classification system. There are 17 of these in the world, and they focus on the unique, traditional agricultural systems which are effective in biodiversity conservation [11]. The last one is the genetic resource conservation type, whereby traditional agricultural systems contribute to the conservation of genetic resources.…”

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“…These studies are also very useful in crafting environmental policies which can be used to alleviate increasing ecological threats [18]. Therefore, GIAHSs are recognized for their high contribution to rural revitalization and for ensuring the fulfillment of the multifunctional roles of agriculture, such as the creation of resilient landscapes, the preservation of cultural traditions, and the conservation of the natural environment, national land, and water resources [11]. With an expansive bank of research findings, it is ideal to think that this knowledge can actually be absorbed by one of the main caretakers of GIAHS sites: the farmers.…”

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Leveraging Japanese Sado Island Farmers’ GIAHS Inclusivity by Understanding Their Perceived Involvement

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Sado Island in the Niigata prefecture is among the first Globally Important Agriculture Heritage Systems (GIAHSs) in Japan and among developed countries worldwide. Recent studies have pointed out the need to incorporate culture and farmer opinions to further strengthen GIAHS inclusivity in rural farming. In connection to this, this study explored whether farmer visibility, which is highlighted by GIAHS designation, actually translates to farmers’ actual perceptions of GIAHS involvement. A survey was conducted among Sado Island farmers to determine their knowledge and perception of their GIAHS involvement, in connection to their perspectives on youth involvement, Sado Island branding, and tourism management. Results showed that 56.3% of Sado Island farmers feel uninvolved or unsure towards the GIAHS, which is in stark contrast with the prevalent farming method in the area, special farming (which complies with GIAHS regulations) (77.3%). Further analyses revealed that farmers who feel that the GIAHS does not promote youth involvement, Sado Island branding, and tourism management have a higher predisposition to perceive themselves as uninvolved towards the GIAHS. This study highlights the need for careful reevaluation and integration of farmer insights and needs into the current GIAHS implementation in Sado Island and in other GIAHSs as well.

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Preserving traditional systems: Identification of agricultural heritage areas based on agro‐biodiversity

Bai,

Li,

Feng

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Plants People Planet

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Societal Impact StatementWith the rapid development of modern agriculture and its reliance on high‐yielding and genetically uniform varieties, many traditional agricultural systems are gradually being abandoned. The genetic diversity contained in landraces is crucial for modern eco‐agriculture. An indicator evaluation model combined with machine learning could help to locate and conserve these existing traditional agricultural systems, called agricultural heritage systems (AHS). Here, this method provided the first map of potential areas of Tea‐AHS in China. These results could help policymakers to confirm priorities and rationally allocate conservation resources based on the distribution status and endangerment of AHS. This could also help local people to receive additional support for the transfer of germplasm resources and indigenous knowledge.Summary Modern agriculture is overly dependent on high‐yielding and genetically uniform varieties, whereas traditional agricultural systems contain a large number of genetically diverse landraces and the indigenous knowledge associated with them. We call traditional agricultural systems that survive to the present‐day agricultural heritage systems (AHS). Under the impact of modernization, AHS are gradually disappearing. Identifying these systems is the first step towards conserving them, but the potential areas of AHS related to agro‐biodiversity are not yet clear. Using Chinese tea as an example, this paper provides the first universal method for identifying potential areas of AHS based on agro‐biodiversity and the first map of potential areas of Tea‐AHS in China. The map is constructed based on the maximum entropy model (Maxent) of tea germplasm resources and related indicator functions and has been validated by existing Tea‐AHS in China. The study identified 54 potential areas of Tea‐AHS. These potential areas are mainly concentrated in the southern region, in 15 provinces, including Anhui, Fujian, Guangdong, Yunnan, Guizhou, Guangxi, Hubei, and Hunan. Mangshi, Qimen County, and Chaisang District are among the high potential areas for Tea‐AHS and are the next priority for exploration and conservation work. We have verified the validity of the proposed method, which can help conserve the germplasm resources and traditional wisdom in the global AHS in a timely manner, and contribute to the development of modern and eco‐agriculture.

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Ten Years of GIAHS Development in Japan

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Cited by 12 publications

References 13 publications

Dynamic Conservation in Risk Society: A Case Study of COVID-19 Pandemic Risk in Kashan Qanat Irrigated Agriculture

Dynamic Conservation in Risk Society: A Case Study of COVID-19 Pandemic Risk in Kashan Qanat Irrigated Agriculture

Leveraging Japanese Sado Island Farmers’ GIAHS Inclusivity by Understanding Their Perceived Involvement

Preserving traditional systems: Identification of agricultural heritage areas based on agro‐biodiversity

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