Nature & Parks

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2022.06.14: Fourth Meeting of the Open-ended Working Group on the Post-2020 Global Biodiversity Framework
2022.06.06: Niigata City and Izumi City Awarded for the Wetland City Accreditation of the Ramsar Convention
2022.04.08: Japan Establishes a 30by30 Roadmap and Launches the 30by30 Alliance for Biodiversity
2022.03.01: Public Comments Invited regarding the Approval of Type 1 Use Regulation of Living Modified Organism
2022.01.11: The Central Environment Council reports on "Necessary measures to be taken in the future based on the state of enforcement of the Invasive Alien Species Act"
2021.12.09: Public Comments Invited regarding the Approval of Type 1 Use Regulation of Living Modified Organisms
2021.11.18: Newly Designated Ramsar Site, Izumi Wintering Habitat of Cranes
2021.10.19: Results of the first part of the 15th Meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity (COP15), the 10th Meeting of the Parties to the Cartagena Protocol, and the 4th Meeting of the Parties to the Nagoya Protocol
2021.10.15: Public Comments invited regarding the draft report on necessary measures based upon the state of enforcement of Alien Species Act
2021.07.30: The amendment to the Regulations for Enforcement of the Act on the Prevention of Adverse Ecological Impacts Caused by Designated Invasive Alien Species Relating to Spilocuscus maculatus.
2021.06.04: Public Comments invited regarding the amendment to the Regulations for Enforcement of the Act on the Prevention of Adverse Ecological Impacts Caused by Designated Invasive Alien Species.
2021.05.20: Public Comments Invited regarding the Approval of Type 1 Use Regulation of Living Modified Organisms
2021.02.15: Seven endemic species listed on CITES Appendix III
2020.12.24: Public Comments Invited regarding the Approval of Type 1 Use Regulation of Living Modified Organisms; Public Comments Invited regarding the Approval of Type 1 Use Regulation of Living Modified Organism
2020.11.06: Proposal of Amendment of CITES Appendices
2020.11.02: Partial revision of details of the standard of the specified raising facility for designated invasive alien species.
2020.10.30: Partial revision of the Regulations for Enforcement of the Act on the Prevention of Adverse Ecological Impacts Caused by Designated Invasive Alien Species.
2020.09.14: Public Comments invited regarding the amendment to the Regulations for Enforcement of the Act on the Prevention of Adverse Ecological Impacts Caused by Designated Invasive Alien Species and to the details of the standard of the specified raising facility for designated invasive alien species.
2020.09.11: Cabinet Decision on Partial Amendment of Order for Enforcement of the Invasive Alien Species Act
2020.08.06: Public Comments invited regarding the new designation of Invasive Alien Species
2020.07.31: Public Comments Invited regarding the Proposal of Amendment of CITES Appendices
2020.06.22: Public Comments Invited regarding the Approval of Type 1 Use Regulation of Living Modified Organisms
2020.06.18: Public Comments Invited regarding the Approval of Type 1 Use Regulation of Living Modified Organisms
2020.02.27: World Wildlife Day 2020
2020.02.25: Public Comments Invited regarding the Approval of Type 1 Use Regulation of Living Modified Organisms
2019.08.27: Public Comments Invited regarding the Approval of Type 1 Use Regulation of Living Modified Organisms
2019.03.26: Public Comments Invited regarding the Approval of Type 1 Use Regulation of Living Modified Organisms
2019.03.15: Public Comments Invited regarding Approval of Type 1 Use Regulation of Living Modified Organisms
2018.11.15: Public Comments Invited regarding the Approval of Type 1 Use Regulation of Living Modified Organisms; Public Comments Invited regarding the Approval of Type 1 Use Regulation of Living Modified Organisms
2018.11.13: Public Comments Invited regarding the Approval of Type 1 Use Regulation of Living Modified Organisms
2018.07.17: Public Comments Invited regarding the Approval of Type 3 Use Regulation of Living Modified Organisms
2018.06.01: Japan's Tightened Regulations on Ivory Transactions
2018.04.17: Public Comments Invited regarding Approval of Type 1 Use Regulation of Living Modified Organisms
2018.03.29: Public Comments Invited regarding Approval of Type 1 Use Regulation of Living Modified Organisms
2018.03.01: Public Comments Invited regarding the Approval of Type 1 Use Regulation of Living Modified Organisms
2018.01.11: Public Comments Invited regarding the Approval of Type 1 Use Regulation of Living Modified Organisms
2017.12.11: Share the Charms of Japanese National Parks with the Whole World! "My Favorite National Parks" Campaign
2017.09.07: Designation as the Temporarily Designated Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora
2017.07.27: Public Comments Invited regarding the Approval of Type 1 Use Regulation of Living Modified Organisms
2017.07.25: Announcement of Unified Logo for Branding National Parks
2017.05.25: Public Comments Invited regarding the Approval of Type 1 Use Regulation of Living Modified Organisms
2017.02.28: Public Comments Invited regarding Approval of Type 1 Use Regulation of Living Modified Organisms; Public Comments Invited regarding Approval of Type 1 Use Regulation of Living Modified Organisms
2017.02.21: Public Comments Invited regarding the Approval of Type 1 Use Regulation of Living Modified Organisms
2017.01.06: "2017 National Parks of Japan Calendar" Available for Download
2016.11.01: Public Comments Invited regarding the Approval of Type 1 Use Regulation of Living Modified Organisms
2016.10.28: Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden Orchid Exhibition
2016.10.11: Chrysanthemum Exhibition in Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden
2016.10.03: Park Rangers Post their Emotional Moments in National Parks through Photos
2016.09.16: The Public-Private Council for the Promotion of Appropriate Ivory Trade Measures Compiled a Report Titled "Current State and Further Efforts Regarding Ivory Trade in Japan"
2016.09.09: Report on Implementation Status of Cartagena Law and Results of the Public Comments on the Draft Report
2016.06.28: Public Comments Invited regarding the Approval of Type 1 Use Regulation of Living Modified Organisms
2016.05.31: Result of the 1st meeting of "Public-Private Council for the Promotion of Appropriate Ivory Trade Measures"
2016.05.20: "Public-Private Council for the Promotion of Appropriate Ivory Trade Measures" to Hold First Meeting - Toward thorough implementation of the trade control for ivory products and information dissemination regarding the trade control Joint Press Release with the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry
2016.05.17: Public Comments Invited regarding the Approval of Type 1 Use Regulation of Living Modified Organisms
2016.03.31: Interim Result of the 47th Annual Census on Waterfowl (Anatidae) Population
2016.03.24: Public Comments Invited regarding the Approval of Type 1 Use Regulation of Living Modified Organisms
2016.03.17: Result of Comprehensive Assessment of Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (JBO2: Japan Biodiversity Outlook 2)
2016.03.10: Public Comment Invited regarding Draft Report on Reviewing the Implementation status of Cartagena Law
2016.03.08: Public comments invited regarding Draft Comprehensive Environmental Evaluations (CEE) on proposed construction and operation of a gravel runway in the area of Mario Zucchelli Station
2016.02.19: Public Comments Invited regarding Approval of Type 1 Use Regulation of Living Modified Organisms
2016.02.18: Public Comments Invited regarding the Approval of Type 1 Use Regulation of Living Modified Organisms
2016.02.09: Public Comments Invited regarding the Approval of Type 1 Use Regulation of Living Modified Organisms
2015.12.25: 2016 Calendar National Parks of Japan
2015.12.04: Public Comments Invited regarding the Approval of Type 1 Use Regulation of Living Modified Organisms
2015.11.17: Public Comments Invited regarding the Approval of Type 1 Use Regulation of Living Modified Organisms
2015.10.20: Chrysanthemum Exhibition in Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden
2015.07.06: Public Comments Invited regarding the Designation of Shinjiko special protection area of Nakaumi National Wildlife Protection Areas
2015.05.12: Public Comments Invited regarding the Approval of Type 1 Use Regulation of Living Modified Organisms
2015.04.23: Interim Result of the 46th Annual Census on Waterfowl (Anatidae) Population
2015.03.27: Public comments on the export of Asian Yellow Pond Turtle (Mauremys mutica) including Yaeyama Yellow Pond Turtle (Mauremys mutica kami)
2015.03.26: Public Comments Invited regarding the Approval of Type 1 Use Regulation of Living Modified Organisms
2015.03.23: Public Comments Invited regarding the Approval of Type 1 Use Regulation of Living Modified Organisms
2015.03.09: Public Comments Invited regarding Approval of Type 1 Use Regulation of Living Modified Organisms
2015.03.03: Symposium on Wildlife Trade
2015.02.27: Public Comments Invited Regarding the Standard for Permission Pertaining to Solar Power Plants Which Will Be Added to Ordinance for Enforcement of the Natural Park Act.
2015.02.16: Public Comments Invited regarding the Designation of National Wildlife Protection Areas and Special Protection Area of Wildlife Protection Areas
2015.02.09: The 6th World Parks Congress Report Back Seminar
2014.11.25: Public Comments Invited regarding the Approval of Type 1 Use Regulation of Living Modified Organisms
2014.11.20: Results of World Parks Congress(WPC) 2014 and establishment of Asia Protected Areas Partnership(APAP)
2014.10.28: Results of the COP-MOP 7 to the Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety
2014.10.20: CBD COP12 in Pyeongchang, Republic of Korea.
2014.09.22: The seventh meeting of the Conference of the Parties serving as the meeting of the Parties to the Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety (COP-MOP 7)
2014.09.18: Public Comments Invited regarding Approval of Type 1 Use Regulation of Living Modified Organisms
2014.07.14: Public Comments Invited regarding the Designation of Nakaumi special protection area of Nakaumi National Wildlife Protection Areas
2014.06.12: Public Comments Invited regarding the Approval of Type 1 Use Regulation of Living Modified Organisms
2014.04.15: Public Comments Invited regarding the Approval of Type 1 Use Regulation of Living Modified Organisms; Interim Result of the 45th Annual Census on Waterfowl (Anatidae) Population
2014.03.18: Public Comments Invited regarding the Approval of Type 1 Use Regulation of Living Modified Organisms
2014.03.11: Cabinet Decision on a Bill partially amending the Wildlife Protection and Hunting Law
2014.02.28: Public Comments Invited regarding Approval of Type 1 Use Regulation of Living Modified Organisms
2014.01.27: Public Comment on the draft of the 5th National Report to the Convention on Biological Diversity; Public Comments invited regarding the Draft of the Comprehensive Environmental Evaluations (CEEs) on Proposed Construction and Operation of both New Chinese Research Station and New Belarusian Research Station
2014.01.23: Recruitment of experts to each of the IPBES' three taskforces and five expert groups for the work programme 2014-2018.
2013.12.17: The Outcome of the Second Session of the Plenary of the Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES)
2013.11.21: Plenary of the Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services Second session
2013.11.18: Public comments invited regarding the draft report on the measures to be taken for the wildlife protection and hunting.
2013.11.08: Announcement of the survey results about Impact of the Great East Japan Earthquake on the Natural Environment in Tohoku Coastal Regions
2013.11.05: Public Comments Invited regarding the Approval of Type 1 Use Regulation of Living Modified Organisms
2013.10.28: The 16th meeting of the Network of Organization for Research on Nature Conservation (NORNAC16) to be held
2013.09.10: Public comments invited regarding changes to planning of San'inkaigan National Park
2013.08.22: Public Comments Invited regarding Changes to Planning of Ise-Shima National Park; Public Comments Invited regarding Designation of Kerama shoto National Park
2013.08.09: Public Comments Invited regarding the Designation of National Wildlife Protection Area, etc. in FY 2013
2013.06.25: The 32th Awarding Ceremony for Hot Springs Contributors
2013.06.21: Public Comments Invited regarding the Approval of Type 1 Use Regulation of Living Modified Organisms
2013.06.04: Annual Report on the Environment, the Sound Material-Cycle Society and the Biodiversity in Japan 2013
2013.05.31: Coral/climate symposium to be held in Okinawa, Japan on 29-30 June
2013.05.28: International Expert and Stakeholder Workshop on the Contribution of Indigenous and Local Knowledge Systems to IPBES: Building Synergies with Science
2013.05.21: Selection and Announcement of Experts under the Law Concerning the Protection of Biodiversity through Regulations on the Use of Genetically Modified Organisms
2013.05.20: TICAD V's Side-event on Combatting Desertification in West Africa.
2013.04.22: Public Comments Invited regarding Approval of Type 1 Use Regulation of Living Modified Organisms
2013.04.17: Celebrating International Day for Biological Diversity: A symposium on the designation of Sanriku reconstruction National Park and the reinforcement of ecosystems services toward the sustainable local communities will be held
2013.04.16: FY 2012 Interim Result of the 44th Annual Census on Waterfowl (Anatidae) Population
2013.04.05: Development of environmental improvement plan for Chidoriga-fuchi Moat
2013.03.18: International Expert and Stakeholder Workshop on the Contribution of Indigenous and Local Knowledge Systems to IPBES
2013.03.11: Public Comments Invited regarding the Approval of Type 1 Use Regulation of Living Modified Organisms
2013.02.22: Implementation of the "Green Wave 2013"
2013.01.28: The Outcome of the First Session of the Plenary of the Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES)
2013.01.21: The Status of Motor Vehicle Traffic Noise during FY 2011
2012.11.22: Public Comments Invited regarding Changes to Planning of Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park (Izu Islands Area); Public Comments Invited regarding Designation of the new Sanriku Fukko (recomstruction) National Park
2012.11.19: An environment ministry's official will join the 54th Japanese Antarctic Research Expedition (JARE-54), with his activity report to be posted on the website.
2012.11.15: UNDB-J Biodiversity Local Seminar to be held in Kurashiki; Public comments invited regarding Approval of Type 1 Use Regulation of Living Modified Organisms
2012.11.13: The Results of the 48th Session of the International Tropical Timber Council (ITTC)
2012.11.09: Report on The Second National Biodiversity Regeneration Meeting
2012.11.05: Selection and Announcement of Experts under the Law Concerning the Protection of Biodiversity through Regulations on the Use of Genetically Modified Organisms
2012.11.01: The 48th Session of the International Tropical Timber Council (ITTC) to be Held; The 15th meeting of the Network of Organizations for Research on Nature Conservation (NORNAC15) to be held
2012.10.23: UNDB-J Biodiversity Local Seminar to be held in Fukuoka
2012.10.22: Results of the COP-MOP 6 to the Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety; Results of the eleventh Conference of the Representatives to the Convention on Biological Diversity
2012.10.09: Held in The Second National Biodiversity Regeneration Meeting
2012.10.05: Proposal of Amendment to CITES Appendixes
2012.10.01: Public Comments Invited regarding Changes to Planning of Setonaikai National Park (Yamaguchi Region)
2012.09.28: Cabinet Decision on the Fifth National Biodiversity Strategy of Japan
2012.09.27: Public Comments Invited Regarding Changes to Planning of Akan National Park
2012.09.21: The sixth meeting of the Conference of the Parties serving as the Meeting of the Parties to the Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety (COP-MOP 6)
2012.09.20: Results of the 2012 World Conservation Congress
2012.09.18: Public Comments Invited Regarding the Review on the State of Implementation of the Invasive Alien Species Act
2012.09.10: Public Comments Invited regarding the Proposal of Amendment of CITES Appendixes
2012.09.07: UNDB-J Biodiversity Local Seminar to be held in Nagoya
2012.08.28: The 4th Version of the Japanese Red Lists on 9 Taxonomic Groups; The 2012 World Conservation Congress will be Held
2012.08.07: Result of the "Green Wave 2012"
2012.07.19: Public Comments Invited regarding Changes to Planning of Tenryu-Okumikawa Quasi-National Park
2012.07.06: Public Comments Invited regarding the Approval of Type 1 Use Regulation of Living Modified Organisms
2012.07.05: The 31th Award Ceremony for Hot Springs Contributors; Public Comments Invited regarding Changes to Planning of Setonaikai National Park (Ohita Region)
2012.06.25: Bird Banding Survey: Over 5,000,000 wild birds have been banded for individual identification, and website of the Survey launched.
2012.06.04: A seminar on "the Satoyama Initiative and the Green Economy" to be held
2012.05.29: New Release of "Annual Report on the Environment, the Sound Material-Cycle Society and the Biodiversity in Japan 2012"
2012.05.28: The Ministry of the Environment (MOE) invites comments from a broad spectrum of the public regarding proposed changes to matters concerning handling of natural park work and permission in the management plan of Goto Islands Area of Saikai National Park.
2012.05.22: Results of 16th meeting of Subsidiary Body on Scientific, Technical and Technological Advice (SBSTTA-16) and 4th meeting of the Ad Hoc Open-ended Working Group on Review of Implementation of the Convention (WGRI-4)
2012.05.14: The Ministry of the Environment (MOE) invites comments from a broad spectrum of the public regarding proposed changes to matter concerning handling of natural park work and permission in the management plan of Kinugawa-Kuriyama Area of Nikko National Park
2012.04.27: Public awareness tool for biodiversity
2012.04.23: Results of the 2nd session of the plenary meeting to determine modalities and institutional arrangements for an intergovernmental science-policy platform on biodiversity and ecosystem services
2012.04.23: 16th meeting of the Subsidiary Body on Scientific, Technical and Technological Advice (SBSTTA 16) and 4th meeting of the Ad Hoc Open-ended Working Group on Review of Implementation of the Convention(WGRI 4) to be held
2012.04.13: Second session of Plenary Meeting to determine modalities and institutional arrangements for IPBES to be held on 16-21 April 2012 in Panama city
2012.04.09: The Ministry of the Environment (MOE) invites comments from a broad spectrum of the public regarding proposed changes to matters concerning the handling of natural park work and permission in the management plan of Seiban Area of Setonaikai National Park.
2012.03.29: Outcome document of the second scientific workshop on Intergovernmental Science-policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services(IPBES)Assessment was submitted
2012.03.16: Public Comments Invited regarding Approval of Type 1 Use Regulation of Living Modified Organisms
2012.03.12: Public Comments Invited regarding the Approval of Type 1 Use Regulation of Living Modified Organisms; Public Comments Invited regarding the Designation of National Wildlife Protection Area, etc. in FY 2012
2012.02.21: Public Comments Invited regarding Changes to Geographical Coverage and Planning of Setonaikai National Park
2012.02.07: The Second Scientific Workshop on IPBES Assessment to be held on 27-29 February 2012 in Tokyo
2012.02.06: Results of a review on implementation of the National Biodiversity Strategy of Japan 2010 and the Public Comments on it
2012.02.03: The Ministry of the Environment (MOE) invites comments from the general public regarding the draft guidelines to protect hot spring resources (in relation to geothermal power generation).
2012.01.30: Public Comments Invited regarding the amendment of the period for regulation and the other rules about the Shiretoko National Park Shiretokogoko Regulated Utilization Area
2012.01.23: International Workshop on Large-scale Natural Disaster and Protected Areas to be held on February 17, 2012
2012.01.18: Implementation of the "Green Wave 2012"
2012.01.17: Public Comments Invited regarding the Approval of Type 1 Use Regulation of Living Modified Organisms
2012.01.13: Approval of the first project under the Nagoya Protocol Implementation Fund
2012.01.05: Public Comments Invited regarding the Changes to Geographical coverage and Planning of Hakusan National Park; Memorandum for Cooperation between the MOE of Japan and the Global Environment Facility Secretariat on THE SATOYAMA INITIATIVE
2011.12.16: Results of the 4th Asia-Pacific Biodiversity Observation Network (AP-BON) Workshop and AP-BON Science Symposium
2011.11.28: Global Launching of the United Nations Decade on Biodiversity 2011-2020
2011.11.25: (Announcement) 4th Asia-Pacific Biodiversity Observation Network (AP-BON) Workshop and AP-BON Science Symposium to be held; Public Comments Invited regarding the Approval of Type 1 Use Regulation of Living Modified Organisms; Public Comments Invited regarding the Draft Report of the Review on Implementation of the National Biodiversity Strategy of Japan 2010
2011.11.21: Results of the 15th meeting of the Subsidiary Body on Scientific, Technical and Technological Advice (SBSTTA15) of the Convention on Biological Diversity
2011.11.10: Outcomes of the Preliminary Asia Park Congress
2011.11.07: 15th meeting of the Subsidiary Body on Scientific, Technical and Technological Advice (SBSTTA15) to be held
2011.11.01: 14th meeting of the Network of Organization for Research on Nature Conservation (NORNAC) to be held
2011.10.25: Preliminary Asia Park Congress
2011.10.18: Celebration for the United Nations Decade on Biodiversity in Aichi-Nagoya: 1st National Meeting on Biodiversity to be held; Results of the first session of the plenary meeting on Intergovernmental Science-policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES); About the result of holding a biodiversity self-governing body network organization meeting
2011.10.07: Public Comments Invited regarding the Approval of Type 1 Use Regulation of Living Modified Organisms
2011.10.06: MISIA, the Honorary Ambassador for COP 10, starts publicity work for the United Nations Decade on Biodiversity
2011.09.30: Biodiversity Network General meeting; Transportation of Crested Ibis (TOKI) to Nagaoka City
2011.09.29: The first session of the plenary meeting on Intergovernmental Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES) to be held on October 3-7, 2011 in Nairobi
2011.09.26: Transportation of Japanese Crested Ibis (TOKI) to Sado Japanese Crested Ibis Conservation Center from dispersed breeding bases; Public Comments Invited Regarding the Draft National Report on the Implementation of the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands
2011.09.22: Submitting the draft nomination document of Fujisan for inscription on the World Heritage List
2011.09.12: Documented outcome of the Informal Pre-Plenary Scientific International Workshop on IPBES was submitted
2011.09.05: Celebration for the United Nations Decade on Biodiversity in Aichi-Nagoya: 1st National Meeting on Biodiversity to be held
2011.08.25: Public Comments Invited regarding the Changes to Geographical coverage and Planning for Iriomote-Ishigaki National Park; First meeting of the "Japan Committee for UNDB" to be held
2011.08.18: Public Comments Invited regarding the Changes to Geographical Coverage and Planning for Echizen-Kaga Kaigan Quasi-National Park
2011.08.10: Result of the "Green Wave 2011"
2011.08.01: An Informal Pre-Plenary Scientific International Workshop on Assessment and the IPBES was held on July 25-27, 2011 in Tokyo
2011.07.12: An Informal Pre-Plenary Scientific International Workshop on Assessment and the IPBES to be held on July 25-27, 2011 in Tokyo
2011.07.11: Public Comments Invited regarding the Designation of National Wildlife Protection Area, etc. in FY 2011
2011.07.08: The 30th awarding ceremony for hot springs contributors
2011.06.30: Public Comments Invited regarding the Approval of Type 1 Use Regulation of Living Modified Organisms
2011.06.28: Establishment of the Community Development and Knowledge Management for the Satoyama Initiative (COMDEKS)
2011.06.13: Public Comments Invited regarding the Changes to Planning of Aso-Kujyu National Park
2011.05.23: Public Comments Invited regarding the Approval of Type 1 Use Regulation of Living Modified Organisms
2011.05.13: Designation of Bueycito anole, blue-eyed grass-bush anole, and Habana anole as "Invasive Alien Species (IAS)"; Public Comments Invited on the Standard for Breeding and Raising Bueycito anole, blue-eyed grass-bush anole, Habana anole, etc
2011.05.09: Public Comments invited regarding the Draft Comprehensive Environmental Evaluation (CEE) on the Construction and Operation of the New Korean Station, Antarctica; Public Comments invited regarding the Draft Comprehensive Environmental Evaluation (CEE) on the Proposed Exploration of Subglacial Lake Ellsworth, Antarctica; Public Comments Invited regarding the Changes to Planning of Biwako Quasi-National Park
2011.05.06: The 2nd Symposium on the Conservation of Ecosystems in the Sea of Okhotsk and Japanese-Russian Cooperation to be held
2011.05.02: Public Comments Invited regarding the Approval of Type 1 Use Regulation of Living Modified Organisms
2011.04.26: The beginning of guided walk reservation in Nasu Heisei-no-mori Forest
2011.04.25: Public Comments Invited regarding the formulation of Planning of Ecosystem Maintenance and Recovery Work in Minami Alps National Park
2011.04.19: Selection and Announcement of Experts under the Law Concerning the Protection of Biodiversity through Regulations on the Use of Genetically Modified Organisms
2011.04.05: The postponement of the guided walk reservation beginning of Nasu Heisei-no-mori Forest
2011.03.29: Formulation of the Marine Biodiversity Conservation Strategy
2011.03.15: Public Comments Invited regarding the Changes to Planning of Minami Alps National Park
2011.03.11: Public Comments invited regarding the designation of Bueycito anole (Anolis allogus), blue-eyed grass-bush anole (A. alutaceus), and Habana anole (A. homolechis) as Invasive Alien Species
2011.02.22: Nasu Heisei-no-mori Forest Open to the Public
2011.02.18: Public Comments Invited regarding the Changes to Geographical Coverage and Planning of Kushiroshitsugen National Park
2011.02.15: Public Comments Invited regarding the Approval of Type 1 Use Regulation of Living Modified Organisms
2011.02.03: Third meeting of the "National Committee for IYB" to be held; Implementation of the "Green Wave 2011"
2011.01.31: Public Comments Invited regarding the Approval of Type 1 Use Regulation of Living Modified Organisms
2011.01.24: Outcomes of the International Workshop on Governance in Asian Protected Areas: Follow-up on Aichi Targets (Post-2010 Targets) and Protected Areas Decisions of CBD/COP10
2011.01.17: Public Comments Invited Regarding the Contents of the Amendment of the Ministerial Ordinance on the Standards and Specifications of Pet Food
2010.12.24: Public Comments Invited regarding the Approval of Type 1 Use Regulation of Living Modified Organisms
2010.12.21: The International Workshop on Governance in Asian Protected Areas: Follow-up on the Aichi Target (Post 2010 Target) and Protected Areas Decision from the CBD/COP10
2010.12.16: Biodiversity photo contest "Your message for 'LIFE IN HARMONY'" winners to be announced and its awarding ceremony; Results of the 13th bilateral meeting on migratory bird agreement between Japan and China, the 15th bilateral meeting on migratory bird agreement between Japan and Australia and the 10th bilateral agreement between Japan and the Republic of Korea
2010.12.14: Announcement on the partial amendments of the eradication/control measures of Invasive Alien Species (IAS) under the Invasive Alien Species Act
2010.12.07: Closing Event for the International Year of Biodiversity to be held
2010.12.02: Seminar on Invasive Alien Species -follow up of CBD-COP10- held by the MOE
2010.11.25: The 13th bilateral meeting on migratory bird agreement between Japan and China, the 15th bilateral meeting on migratory bird agreement between Japan and Australia and the 10th bilateral agreement between Japan and the Republic of Korea
2010.11.15: Submitting the supplementary information to the IUCN regarding the nomination of the "Ogasawara Islands" for the inscription on the World Heritage List
2010.11.02: Inclusion of Furen-ko and Shunkuni-tai in the East Asian - Australasian Flyway Site Network
2010.10.15: COP 10 side-events on invasive alien species held by the MOE; Results of the COP-MOP 5 to the Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety
2010.10.14: Biodiversity Photo Contest: Your message for "LIFE IN HARMONY"
2010.10.04: COP 10 side-events and exhibition booths to be hosted by the MOE
2010.10.01: Announcement about the Ogasawara Islands Regional Liaison Committee
2010.09.30: Selection of Potential Ramsar Sites in Japan
2010.09.21: The official song for COP 10 has been decided
2010.09.16: Public Comments Invited regarding the Guidebook for appropriate location of wind power generation facilities concerning bird strike etc.; "Action Plan for the Conservation and Sustainable Use of Socio-ecological Production Landscapes (Satochi-satoyama)"compiled
2010.09.13: 13th meeting of the Network of Organization for Research on Nature Conservation (NORNAC) to be held
2010.09.02: Public Comments Invited regarding the designation of the period for regulation, the limit number of visitors and other rules about the Shiretoko National Park Shiretokogoko Regulated Utilization Area
2010.08.31: Information about the "Festival of Animal Companionship" for Be Kind to Animals Week
2010.08.24: Revision of the collaborative conservation plan for Crested Ibis between Japan and China
2010.08.20: Information about FY 2010 Commendation for Animal protection and management
2010.08.10: Review meeting of the Ramsar candidate site to be held
2010.08.10: Public Comments Invited regarding the Approval of Type 1 Use Regulation of Living Modified Organisms
2010.08.09: Public Comments Invited regarding the Designation of National Wildlife Protection Area, etc. in FY 2010
2010.08.05: Second meeting of the "National Committee for IYB" to be held
2010.07.26: Public comments invited regarding the draft and the recruitment of subtitle idea of the "Action Plan for the Conservation and Sustainable Use of Socio-ecological landscapes (Satochi-satoyama)"
2010.07.22: Winners of the poster design contest for 'Be Kind to Animals' Week
2010.07.20: "International Youth Conference on Biodiversity in Aichi 2010" to be held; Review meeting of the Ramsar candidate site to be held
2010.07.13: Result of the "Green Wave 2010"
2010.07.06: The 3rd Symposium of "Help Conserve the Japanese Wild Orchids", Symposium and Photo Exhibition calling for conservation of nearly extinct Japanese wild orchids
2010.06.29: 6th International Coral Reef Initiative East Asia Regional Workshop Held; Selection of Experts on Protection of Biodiversity Regulations on Genetically Modified Organisms
2010.06.22: 6th International Coral Reef Initiative East Asia Regional Workshop to be held
2010.06.18: Announcing the Amendment to the Act on Conservation of Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora
2010.06.15: Review meeting of the Ramsar candidate site will be held
2010.06.08: Public Comments on Changes to Geographical coverage and Planning of Bandai-Asahi National Park
2010.06.04: Evaluation mission by IUCN for the inscription of the OGASAWARA ISLANDS on the World Heritage List
2010.05.27: International Year of Biodiversity Closing Ceremony Committee (tentative title) to be held
2010.05.25: Private Sector Engagement Initiative on Biodiversity
2010.05.20: Update on National Committee for IYB
2010.05.18: Senior Vice-Minister of the Environment, Issei Tajima, to attend the "Green Wave 2010"
2010.05.11: Public Comments invited regarding the Draft Report amending a part of the cabinet order for the implementation of the Law for the Conservation of Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (Draft) May 11, 2010
2010.05.10: Launching of Japan Biodiversity Outlook
2010.04.30: Public Comments Invited regarding the Changes to Geographical Coverage and Planning of Zao Quasi-National Park; FY 2009 Interim Result of the 41th Annual Census on Waterfowl (Anatidae) Population
2010.04.27: "Action Plan for Coral Reef Ecosystems Conservation" compiled; Announcement of the Results of Testing of Wild Birds for Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) Virus in March 2010 (Announcement)
2010.04.20: Public Comments Invited regarding the Changes to Planning for Hakusan National Park; Public Comments Invited regarding the Changes to Planning for Joshin'etsukogen National Park
2010.04.19: Commemorative event for the International Year of Biodiversity to be held; Public Comments Invited regarding the Approval of Type 1 Use Regulation of Living Modified Organisms
2010.04.09: Symposium on the Launching of the Global Biodiversity Outlook 3 (GBO3) and the Japan Biodiversity Outlook (JBO), entitled "Current Status of Biodiversity - Life in Harmony, into the Future"
2010.03.30: Public Comments Invited regarding the Approval of Type 1 Use Regulation of Living Modified Organisms
2010.03.26: Announcement of the Summary Result of CoP15 to CITES
2010.03.25: "The International Year of Biodiversity 2010 Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden Green Festival"
2010.03.16: Public Comments Invited regarding the Changes to Geographical Coverage and Planning of Shiretoko National Park; Public Comments Invited regarding the Report on the information required for the assessment of adverse effect on biological diversity of Type 1 use of genetically modified crops.; Cabinet Decision on the 4th National Biodiversity Strategy of Japan; Public Comments Invited regarding the Changes in Planning for Oze National Park
2010.03.04: "Biodiversity EXPO 2010 in Osaka" to be held
2010.03.02: Honorary Ambassador for the 10th Meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity appointed
2010.02.25: "Green Wave 2010" launching
2010.02.16: The MOE is inviting comments from a broad spectrum of the public regarding the proposed changes to matters concerning the handling of natural park work and permission in the management plan of Joshinetsukougen National Park and Setonaikai National Park; Inviting Public comments regarding the draft of the "Action Plan for Coral Reef Ecosystems Conservation"; Lecture on Pet Food and Pet Health
2010.02.09: Call for Participants in the "Conference of International Youth on Biodiversity 2010 in Aichi"
2010.02.08: "International symposium for Biodiversity on Economics and Business" to be held
2010.02.04: "International Day for Biological Diversity" and "Green Wave" in 2010; "Biodiversity EXPO 2010 in Fukuoka" to be held
2010.02.01: World Wetlands Day 2010; Inclusion of Kejo-numa in the East Asian-Australian Flyway Site Network; Public Comments Invited regarding the Changes to the Geographical Coverage and Planning of Aichikogen Quasi-National Park; Announcement on the partial amendment of the eradication/control measure of Javan mongoose (Herpestes javanicus), designated as Invasive Alien Species (IAS) under the Invasive Alien Species Act
2010.01.26: The partial amendment of the standard for breeding and raising Banded Mongoose (Mungos mungo) which is designated as Invasive Alien Species (IAS) under the Invasive Alien Species Act and its enforcement regulation
2010.01.19: First meeting of the "National Committee for IYB" to be held
2010.01.18: Submitting the nomination of Ogasawara Islands for an inscription on the World Heritage List; "Global Workshop on the Satoyama Initiative" to be held; Opening of the Secretariat for the 10th meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity
2010.01.08: "Symposium on Monitoring Sites 1000 project" to be held on January 30, 2010
2010.01.07: Senior Vice-Minister of the Environment, Issei Tajima, to attend the official launching of 2010 The International Year of Biodiversity
2009.12.28: International Year of Biodiversity
2009.12.24: Results of the Regional Workshop for East, South and Southeast Asia on Updating the Strategic Plan of the Convention on Biological Diversity for post-2010 period
2009.12.14: Announcing the Results of the Public Comments regarding the CBD Post-2010 Targets (draft "proposal by Japan")
2009.12.10: Regional Workshop for East, South and Southeast Asia on Updating the Strategic Plan of the Convention on Biological Diversity for post-2010 period
2009.12.08: Designation of Banded Mongoose (Mungos mungo) as an "Invasive Alien Species (IAS)"; Public Comments Invited on the Standard for Breeding and Raising banded mongoose etc
2009.11.27: Amendment to the Government Ordinance of Law for Conservation of Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora
2009.11.26: International Meeting for Promoting Asia-Pacific Biodiversity Observation Network (AP-BON)
2009.11.16: Restitution of 10 Crested Ibises to China
2009.11.11: Public Comments Invited regarding the Approval of Type 1 Use Regulation of Living Modified Organisms
2009.11.10: The 3rd Round-Table Meeting prior to the 10th Meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity and the 5th Meeting of the Conference of the Parties Serving at the Meeting of the Parties to the Cartagena; Exhibitors for the "Biodiversity EXPO 2010" needed
2009.11.09: Regarding the "Life on the Earth" supporters club to join collaborative events
2009.11.06: The 12th meeting of the Network of Organization for Research on Nature Conservation (NORNAC) to be held
2009.10.30: On behalf of the steering committee for CBD COP10/MOP5, MOE invites comments from a broad spectrum of the public regarding the CBD post-2010 targets (draft "proposal by Japan")
2009.10.26: Short-tailed Albatross observed in San Francisco, U.S. after leaving its nest in Mukojima
2009.10.20: The MOE invites comments from a broad spectrum of the public regarding the proposed changes to matter concerning handling of natural park work and permission in the management plan of San'inkaigan National Park and Iriomote-Ishig; Results of "Kobe Biodiversity Dialogue in 2009"
2009.10.13: Biodiversity Exhibition to be Held
2009.10.09: Grand Prix of First Biodiversity Japan Award Announced
2009.10.08: Results of the Asia-Pacific Regional Workshop on the Satoyama Initiative Concept: Ecosystem Services in the Asia-Pacific Region
2009.10.06: First Biodiversity Japan Award Ceremony to be held (cont'd)
2009.10.05: First Biodiversity Japan Award Ceremony to be held
2009.10.01: Results of the Public Comments on the draft "Guide to the Local Biodiversity Strategy" and Creation of the Guide
2009.09.18: New themes for the "FY2009 Promotion Project for Biodiversity-related Technology Development" decided; "Asia-Pacific Regional Workshop on the Satoyama Initiative Concept" to be held
2009.09.10: The winners of the "Biodiversity Japan Award" announced
2009.09.08: Kobe Biodiversity Dialogue in 2009
2009.08.28: Report on the Status of the Implementation of the Cartagena Law and the Results of the Public Comments on the Draft Report
2009.08.20: "Guidelines for Private Sector Engagement in Biodiversity" published
2009.08.17: The Ministry of the Environment (MOE) invites comments from a broad spectrum of the public regarding proposed changes to matter concerning handling of natural park work and permission in the management plan of Shikotsu-Toya National Park,Iseshima National
2009.08.07: The 2009 Eco-Tourism Forum; Public Comments Invited Regarding the Designation of National Wildlife Protection Areas, etc., in FY 2009
2009.07.31: The results of the "National opinion survey on environmental concerns"
2009.07.30: Results of the International Experts Meeting on the International Satoyama Initiative Concept: Biodiversity and Its Sustainability
2009.07.27: Public comments invited regarding the Guide to the Local Biodiversity Strategy (draft)
2009.07.17: Public Comments Invited Regarding the Management Plan for the Ogasawara Islands World Natural Heritage Nominated Site; "Conference of Asian Youth on Biodiversity in Aichi 2009"
2009.07.13: 2009 Biodiversity-Related Technology Development Promotional Project; Meeting of International Experts on the International Satoyama Initiative-Concept "Biodiversity and Sustainability" to be held
2009.07.10: Public comments invited regarding approval of Regulations of Type 1 Use of Living Modified Organisms
2009.07.07: Japanese endangered orchids photo exhibition and symposium
2009.07.06: International Workshop for Networking on Biodiversity Observation Activities in Asia Pacific Region
2009.07.03: The fifth meeting on the "Guidelines for Private Sector Engagement in Biodiversity issues" to be held
2009.07.02: The Second Round-Table Meeting to share information on the 10th Meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity and the 5th Meeting of the Conference of the Parties Serving at the Meeting of the Parties to the Cartagena
2009.06.29: Public Comments Invited regarding Approval of Type 1 Use Regulations for Genetically Modified Organisms; Result of the "Green Wave 2009"
2009.06.12: Public Comments Invited regarding Approval of Type 1 Use Regulations for Genetically Modified Organisms
2009.06.04: Japan Awards for Biodiversity
2009.05.29: Public Comments are Invited Regarding the SHIRETOKO World Natural Heritage Management Plan
2009.05.25: Fledging of the Short-tailed Albatross Chicks Moved to Mukojima
2009.05.18: Implementation of the Green Wave; Public Comment Invited regarding Draft Report on Reviewing the Implementation Status of the Cartagena Law
2009.05.12: Public Comments Invited regarding the "Guidelines for Private Sector Engagement in Biodiversity Issues"
2009.05.07: Public Comment Invited regarding Approval of Type 1 Use Regulations for Genetically Modified Organisms
2009.04.21: International Day for Biological Diversity 2009; Selection and Announcement of Experts under the Law Concerning the Protection of Biodiversity through Regulations on the Use of Genetically Modified Organisms
2009.04.20: Decision on symbol logo of Shiretoko World Natural Heritage Site
2009.04.02: Implementation of National Park Clean-up Promotion Project; Public Comments Invited regarding Changes to Geographical Coverage and Planning of National and Quasi-National Parks; Public Comments Invited regarding the Exception Amendment of the Bandai-Asahi National Park Regulations
2009.03.19: Public Comments Invited Regarding the Approval of Type 1 Use Regulation of Living Modified Organisms
2009.03.06: Results of the Satoyama Initiative International Workshop
2009.02.27: Announcement of the Results of the Testing of Wild Birds for the Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) Virus in January, 2009
2009.02.26: Symposium on the Conservation of Ecosystems in the Sea of Okhotsk and Japanese-Russian Cooperation to Be Held; SATOYAMA Initiative International Workshop - Realizing a sustainable rural society while living in harmony with nature -
2009.02.13: Decision on the logo mark of the 'Monitoring Sites 1000' project made
2009.02.10: Bilateral Meetings on Migratory Birds held between Japan, Russia and the United States.
2009.01.30: Announcement of the Results of the Testing of Wild Birds for the Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) Virus in December, 2008
2009.01.29: Japan-Russia and Japan-U.S. Bilateral Migratory Birds Meetings to be Held
2009.01.26: Public Comments Invited Regarding the Contents of the Draft of the Ministerial Ordinance on the Rules of Enforcement of the Pet Food Safety Law
2009.01.23: "World Wetlands Day" Celebrations
2009.01.16: Public Comments Invited Regarding the Contents of the Draft of the Ministerial Ordinance on the Standards and Specifications of Pet Food
2009.01.09: Announcement of the Results of the Testing of Wild Birds for the Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) Virus in November, 2008
2009.01.08: Invitation FY 2009's Projects for "The Promotion and Support of Biodiversity Conservation"
2008.12.19: Public Comments Invited Regarding the Draft Report of the Central Environment Council on the State of the Implementation of the Natural Parks Law and its Required Measures December 19, 2008; Announcement of the Results of the Testing of Wild Birds for the Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) Virus in October, 2008
2008.11.27: Cabinet Ordinances for the Law for Ensuring the Safety of Pet Food
2008.11.21: Communication Words for Biodiversity and the Launch of a Public Information Organization
2008.11.20: 11th meeting of the Network of Organization for Research on Nature Conservation (NORNAC) to be held
2008.11.10: Public Comments Invited Regarding the Approval of Type 1 Use Regulation of Living Modified Organisms
2008.11.08: One of the Released Japanese Crested Ibises Identified Mainland
2008.11.05: A Brief Summary of Results of the 10th Meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Ramsar Convention (Ramsar COP10); The Natural Park Subcommittee of the Nature Conservation Committee of the Central Environment Council Reports on Changes regarding National and Quasi-National Parks
2008.10.30: Eight Japanese Crested Ibises to be transferred from the Tama Zoological Park to the Sado Toki Reintroduction Center; The Designation of 4 new Ramsar Sites under the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands
2008.10.28: On the Condition of the Released Japanese Crested Ibises
2008.10.27: The 10th Conference of the Contracting Parties to the Ramsar Convention (Ramsar COP10) and designation of 4 new Ramsar Sites
2008.10.23: The First Committee for the Comprehensive Assessment on Biodiversity in FY2008 to be Held
2008.10.16: The Establishment of a Website to Provide Information on Biodiversity and the Holding of a Forum for Exchanging Views on the CBD/COP10
2008.09.30: Japan establishes Inter-Ministrial Committee on the Preparations for the CBD/COP10/MOP5 to be held in Japan
2008.09.16: Public Comments Invited Regarding Changes to the Planning of the Biwako Quasi-National Park
2008.09.13: Results of the 16th Environment Congress for Asia and the Pacific (ECO ASIA 2008)
2008.09.09: Additional Announcement on the 16th Environmental Congress for Asia and the Pacific (ECO Asia 2008) and the Countdown 2010 Signing Ceremony
2008.09.08: Bilateral Meetings on Migratory Bird held between Japan, Australia, China and the Republic of Korea.
2008.09.05: The Adoption of FY 2008's Projects for the "Promotion and Support of Biodiversity Conservation" (Secondary Offering)
2008.08.28: Holding of the Japan - China, Japan - Australia, and Japan - Republic of Korea Bilateral Meetings on Migratory Bird Conservation; The 16th Environment Congress for Asia and the Pacific (ECO Asia 2008) to be Held
2008.08.07: Public Comments Invited Regarding the Approval of Type 1 Use Regulation of Living Modified Organisms
2008.08.01: Public Comments Invited regarding the Designation of National Wildlife Protection Areas, etc., in FY 2008
2008.07.25: Results of Japanese Crested Ibis Breeding for 2008
2008.07.24: Public Comments Invited Regarding the Approval of Type 1 Use Regulation of Living Modified Organisms
2008.07.18: Announcement of the Results of Testing of Wild Birds for the Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) Virus in May 2008
2008.07.17: The Secondary Offering for FY 2008's Projects for "The Promotion and Support of Biodiversity Conservation"
2008.07.15: Namiki, the Parliamentary Secretary of the Environment, to visit the Sado Toki Conservation Center
2008.07.11: A Brief Summary of the Executive Committee's Commemorative Ceremony for the Trial Release of the Crested Ibises; The Schedule for the Trial Release of Crested Ibises into the Wild and their Commemorative Ceremony
2008.07.04: Distribution of the book "National Parks of Japan" at the G8 Hokkaido Toyako Summit
2008.07.01: Brief Report on the Findings from the "Survey on Lives in Paddy Fields and their Surrounding Environments: 2007", a Collaborative Project between the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries and the Ministry of the Environment
2008.06.27: Two Crested Ibis Chicks have successfully left their Nest; The Adoption of FY 2008's Projects for "The Promotion and Support of Biodiversity Conservation"
2008.06.17: Public Comments Invited Regarding Approval of Type 1 Use Regulation of Living Modified Organisms
2008.06.13: Oze International Symposium to be Held
2008.06.05: The Situational Maintenance Report of the Shiretoko Natural World Heritage Site
2008.06.03: The 9th Meeting of the Convention on Biological Diversity Conference Parties
2008.06.02: Public Comments Invited: Regarding the Amendment Regulation Enforcement Concerning the Cabinet Ordered Conservation of Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora Act
2008.05.30: Japan To Host the Tenth Meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity
2008.05.29: Japanese Environment Minister, Ichiro Kamoshita, Joins the Ninth Meeting of the Conference of the Parties (COP9) at the Convention on Biological Diversity and the High-Level Segment
2008.05.26: All Chicks Have Left the Nest of the Short-Tailed Albatross Transported from the Izu Islands, Toroshima to Mukojima in Ogasawara Archipelago; About the result of The fourth meeting of the Conference of the Parties serving as the meeting of the Parties to the Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety; Analysis of Mercury Concentration Found in Dead Japanese cranes
2008.05.22: Leaflets on the Handling of Slow Loris
2008.05.21: "Eco-gallery" to be Opened in the Toyako Visitor Center
2008.05.13: An Egg has Successfully Hatched in a Cage from a Pair of Crested Ibis
2008.05.02: The Ninth Meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention of Biological Diversity
2008.04.30: FY 2007 Interim Result of the 39th Annual Census on Waterfowl (Anatidae) Population
2008.04.28: 10th Anniversary Event of Biodiversity Center of Japan to Be Held
2008.04.22: Selection of Experts,and Announcement of the Register of Names of the Experts under the Law Concerning the Conservation and Sustainable Use of Biological Diversity through Regulations on the Use of Living Modified Organisms
2008.04.17: Announcement of the Results of Testing of Wild Birds for Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) Virus in March 2008 (Announcement); International Biodiveristy Day Symposium 2008: Biodiversity and Agriculture
2008.04.15: Symposium on Biodiversity to Be Held in Hokkaido
2008.04.14: General Repelling of Japanese Cormorants to be Conducted by Kanto Regional Conference
2008.04.04: Pre-Forum of G8 Environment Ministers Meeting to Be Held in Awaji; Eco-Gallery in Toyako Visitor Center Will Be Opened
2008.04.03: National Report on the Implementation of the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands; G8 Environment Ministers Meeting Commemorate Symposium "SATOYAMA from Asia"
2008.04.01: Promulgation of Ministerial ordinance of the Act on Promotion of Ecotourism, and Results of Public Comments
2008.03.28: Transfer of Northern Part of Nasu Imperial Villa, and Conservation and Utilization of the Area
2008.03.25: Crested Ibis' Presented by China Lay First Eggs.; Public Comments Invited regarding Approval of Type 1 Use Regulation of Living Modified Organisms
2008.03.24: Specification of Temporarily Designated Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora.
2008.03.10: Invitation to Become Verification Management Organizations for the FY 2008 ETV Project in Treatment Technologies for Human Waste in Mountain District
2008.03.07: Draft Decision on the date and venue of the tenth meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD/COP10) (Draft)
2008.03.03: Cabinet Decision on the Bill for Safety Assurance of Pet Food
2008.02.26: Satochi-satoyama Symposium to be Held (2nd announcement)
2008.02.25: Official Mascot for IYOR 2008 and Secondary Mascots Announced
2008.02.15: Satochi-satoyama Symposium to be Held (2nd announcement)
2008.02.05: Crested Ibis' to be Added for Training in Acclimatization to the Wild
2008.02.04: Invitation for Participation in Satochi-satoyama Symposium
2008.02.01: "World Wetlands Day" Celebrations
2008.01.31: Public Comments Invited Regarding a Ministerial Ordinance of the Act on Promotion of Ecotourism; Call for Participation for Satochi-satoyama Symposium
2008.01.28: Monitoring Mission Team Regarding Conservation Status of the Shiretoko World Natural Heritage Site, to be Invited
2008.01.25: Public Comments Invited Regarding Draft National Report on Implementation of the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands.
2008.01.22: Launching "Sato-Navi" and Related Mini-Symposiums & Training Workshops
2008.01.21: Pairing of 2 Crested Ibis' presented by China, to begin.
2008.01.15: Recruitment of general-sites in rural research for 'Monitoring Sites 1000' (Announcement)
2007.12.28: Public Comments Invited regarding Drafted Contents of Necessary Orders for Implementation of the Law on Special Countermeasures to Prevent Damage to Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Industry, etc. Caused by Wildlife
2007.12.27: Standards for Breeding and Raising 12 varieties including Anolis Equestris, designated as Invasive Alien Species (IAS) under the Invasive Alien Species Act
2007.12.20: "The Ryukyu Island Arc - Nature Forum, 2008 in Iriomote Island" to be held
2007.12.11: Crested Ibis' from China arrive at Sado Toki Conservation Center on November 19 2007 from quarantine: Twenty go to Acclimatization Facility, and Four to Tama Zoological Park
2007.12.03: IYOR 2008 Opening Event/Collecting Ideas for the Main Mascot's Name and Secondary Mascot's Designs
2007.11.29: Public Comments Invited regarding Approval of Type 1 Use Regulation of Living Modified Organisms
2007.11.26: Cabinet Decision on the Third National Biodiversity Strategy of Japan
2007.11.19: 10th meeting to be held for the Network of Organization for Research on Nature Conservation (NORNAC)
2007.11.16: Public Comments Invited regarding the Approval of Type 1 Use Regulation of Living Modified Organisms
2007.11.15: The Japan-China International Symposium on Re-introduction of Japanese Crested Ibis into the Wild; Two Japanese Crested Ibis' Presented by China to be Transported to Japan
2007.11.13: Public Comments Invited on the Standards for Breeding and Raising Anolis equestris etc
2007.11.12: Designation of Anolis equestris etc and 12 other types as an "Invasive Alien Species (IAS)"; Public Comments Invited regarding Approval of Regulation for Living Modified Organisms: Type 1 Use.
2007.10.12: Cabinet Decision on the Bill Partially Amending the Hot Spring Law; Leaflets on the Prohibition of Buying and Selling of Shahtoosh (Fabric Made of Tibetan Antelope Hairs)
2007.10.11: Results of the Nationwide Tidal Flat Ecosystem Survey
2007.10.05: Revision of the Red Lists
2007.10.04: Breeding Project for Tsushima Leopard Cats; The 21st Central Environment Council for Animal Protection and Management to be Held
2007.09.28: Quarantine Inspection Started for 13 Japanese Crested Ibises to be Transferred to China
2007.09.20: Public Comments Invited on the Designation of 12 Uncategorized Alien Species, including Anolis Equestris, as "Invasive Alien Species"
2007.09.18: Public Comments Invited regarding Changes to Geographical Coverage and Planning of National and Quasi-National Parks
2007.09.14: Public Comments Invited regarding the Draft of the Third National Biodiversity Strategy of Japan
2007.09.13: Enforcement of the Amendment of the Cabinet Order for the Implementation of the Law for the Conservation of the Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora
2007.09.12: The 2007 Short-tailed Albatross Conservation and Breeding Project Subcommittee under the Wildlife Protection Committee Held
2007.09.06: Selection of Experts, and Announcement of the Register of Names of the Experts under the Law Concerning the Conservation and Sustainable Use of Biological Diversity through Regulations on the Use of Living Modified Organisms
2007.09.03: 2008 National Forum on Fragrant Scenery to be Held in Kyoto
2007.08.29: Wildlife Committee of the Central Environment Council Report on "Listing and Delisting of International Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora"
2007.08.23: Public Comments Invited regarding Approval of Type 1 Use Regulation of Living Modified Organisms
2007.08.20: Public Comments Invited regarding the Renewal of Designation of Special Protection Areas within National Wildlife Protection Areas in FY 2007
2007.08.10: Public Comments Invited regarding Amendments to the Ministerial Ordinance for the Implementation of the Law for the Conservation of Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora; Public Comments Invited regarding the Renewal of Designation of Special Protection Areas within National Wildlife Protection Areas in FY 2007
2007.08.09: Public Comments Invited on the Amendment to Standards and Guidelines for Animal Protection and Management
2007.08.03: The Updated Japanese Red Lists on Mammals, Brackish-water/Freshwater Fishes, Insects, Shellfish, and Plants I & II
2007.07.31: Public Comments Invited on the Standards for Breeding and Raising Anolis Angusticeps (Twig Anole)
2007.07.30: Public Comments Invited regarding the Designation of Fishes and Corals to the List of Items of Which Hunting or Gathering is Restricted in Marine Park Areas in Iriomote National Park; Designation of Anolis Angusticeps (Twig Anole) as an "Invasive Alien Species (IAS)"
2007.07.23: The 20th Central Environment Council for Animal Protection and Management to be Held
2007.07.13: Public Comments invited regarding a draft amendment of the cabinet order for the implementation of the Law for the Conservation of Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora
2007.07.12: Public Comments Invited regarding Approval of Type 1 Use Regulation of Living Modified Organisms
2007.07.09: Results of Breeding Japanese Crested Ibis for 2007
2007.07.03: Information from Witnesses Invited regarding Coral Damage
2007.06.28: Basic Policy on the Captive Breeding of Okinawa Rails
2007.06.21: Comments Made by the Central Environment Council on Biodiversity Policy in Japan, in View of "The 4th Review on Implementation of the National Biodiversity Strategy of Japan"
2007.06.19: A Part of the Nasu Imperial Villa Open to the Public
2007.06.18: Announcement of Summary Result of CoP14 to CITES; International Symposium "The Challenge of Mountainous Environments" to be Held
2007.06.08: Information on the Habitat Environment of Japanese Cranes
2007.06.05: Public Comments Invited regarding Approval of Type 1 Use Regulation of Living Modified Organisms
2007.06.03: CITES Standing Committee's Decision on Ivory Sales Announced
2007.05.31: Public Comments Invited regarding the Revision of the Cabinet Order and Ministerial Ordinance for the Hot Springs Law
2007.05.25: CoP14 to the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) to be Held
2007.05.18: New Brochures, "National Parks of Japan" and "Nature of Japan" Released
2007.05.15: Public Comments Invited regarding Approval of Type 1 Use Regulation of Living Modified Organisms; Public Comments Invited regarding the Designation of Anolis Angusticeps as an "Invasive Alien Species"
2007.05.08: Inhabitation of a Tsushima Leopard Cat in Shimojima of Tsushima Confirmed
2007.04.27: The Senior Vice Minister of the Environment Tsuchiya to Visit the Sado Japanese Crested Ibis Conservation Center; His Imperial Highness Prince Akishino to Visit the Biodiversity Center; Commemorative Events for the International Day for Biological Diversity; Selection of Experts, and Announcement of the Register of Names of the Experts under the Law Concerning the Conservation and Sustainable Use of Biological Diversity through Regulations on the Use of Living Modified Organisms
2007.04.25: International Coral Reef Initiative (ICRI) General Meeting Held
2007.04.24: Administrative Guidance on Unapproved Genetically Modified Zebra Danio (Tropical Fish)
2007.04.19: Selection of Experts, and Announcement of the Register of Names of the Experts under the Law Concerning the Conservation and Sustainable Use of Biological Diversity through Regulations on the Use of Living Modified Organisms
2007.04.17: The International Coral Reef Initiative (ICRI) General Meeting to be Held; FY 2006 Interim Result of the 38th Annual Census on Waterfowl (Anatidae) Population
2007.04.16: Closure of the Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden Greenhouse
2007.04.11: Cooperation with China for Breeding of the Japanese Crested Ibis
2007.04.10: Public Comments Invited regarding Approval of Type 1 Use Regulation of Living Modified Organisms; Quarantine Inspections and Hygienic Condition of Japanese Crested Ibis Mutually Exported by Japan and China
2007.04.06: Announcement of the Test Results of Wild Birds for HPAI Virus around Sagara-mura, Kumamoto Prefecture
2007.04.03: Announcement of the Results of Testing of Small Mammals for Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) Virus. Surveillance of Sick Raptors for HPAI Virus (H5N1 Subtype Virus Detected from Mountain Hawk Eagle) to be Conducted
2007.03.27: Announcement of the Results of Testing of Wild Birds for Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) Virus in February 2007
2007.03.23: Announcement of Results of Toxicity Tests on Avian Influenza Subtype H5N1 Virus Detected in a Mountain Hawk Eagle and Conducting of Surveillance of Small Mammals; Public Comments Invited regarding the Draft First Regular National Report on the Implementation of the Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety in Japan; Brief Report of the Findings from the Survey on Lives in Paddy Fields and Surrounding Environment: 2006, a Collaborative Project between the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries and the Ministry of the Environment
2007.03.22: Public Comments Invited regarding the Ministerial Ordinance Partially Amending the Enforcement Regulation for the Wildlife Protection and Hunting Law
2007.03.20: Numbers of Bears Captured and Cases of Injury to Humans (as of the end of February, 2007)
2007.03.19: Surveillance of Wild Birds around Sagara-mura, Kumamoto Prefecture
2007.03.18: Announcement of Avian Influenza Subtype H5N1 Virus Detected in a Wild Mountain Hawk Eagle
2007.03.15: Comments Invited regarding the Summary of Discussions of the Committee on Revision of the National Biodiversity Strategy of Japan
2007.03.13: Selection of Experts, and Announcement of the Register of Names of the Experts under the Law Concerning the Conservation and Sustainable Use of Biological Diversity through Regulations on the Use of Living Modified Organisms
2007.03.09: Proposal regarding Designation and Management of National Parks and Quasi-National Parks
2007.03.02: Announcement of the Results of Testing of Wild Birds for Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) Virus in Shintomi-cho, Miyazaki Prefecture
2007.03.01: Bill Partially Amending the Hot Springs Law
2007.02.26: "The Ryukyu Island Arc - Nature Forum" to Be Held
2007.02.23: Public Comments Invited regarding Approval of Type 1 Use Regulation of Living Modified Organisms; Announcement of the Results of Testing of Wild Birds for Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) Virus in Takahashi-city, Okayama Prefecture
2007.02.19: Numbers of Bears Captured and Cases of Injury to Humans (as of the end of January, 2007)
2007.02.08: Announcement of the Results of Testing of Wild Birds for Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) Virus in Kiyotake-cho, Miyazaki Prefecture, and Results of Testing of Migratory Birds for HPAI Virus and Notice of Testing Period Extension
2007.02.05: Surveillance of Wild Birds for Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) Infection in Takahashi City, Okayama Prefecture, and in Shintomi-cho, Miyazaki Prefecture; Seminar on Wind Turbine Development and Nature Conservation to be held (Announcement)
2007.02.01: The First Case of Chytridiomycosis Found in Japan
2007.01.31: Surveillance of Wild Birds for Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) Infection in Hyuga City, Miyazaki Prefecture
2007.01.30: Public Comments Invited regarding Approval of Type 1 Use Regulation of Living Modified Organisms
2007.01.29: Response to the Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Outbreak in Okayama Prefecture (Announcement); Inscription of the Ogasawara Islands to the Tentative World Heritage List
2007.01.24: MOE Officers to be Dispatched for Surveillance of Wild Bird Habitats around the Area with a Possible Outbreak of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (Announcement); Courtesy Call to the Senior Vice Minister of the Environment Tsuchiya by Ahmed Djoghlaf, Executive Secretary of the Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity.
2007.01.23: Surveillance of Wild Birds for Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) Infection; Public Comments Invited Regarding Approval of Type 1 Use Regulation of Living Modified Organisms
2007.01.19: Numbers of Bears Captured and Cases of Injury to Humans (as of the end of December, 2006)
2007.01.12: Test Results for Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) in Wild Birds and Actions Taken for the Suspected Cases of HPAI in Japan in Response to its Outbreak in Korea (Announcement)
2007.01.11: Tokyo Metropolitan Area Nature Trail Development Plan Modified
2006.12.26: A Summary of the Survey Results (FY2001-2005) on Dugongs and Seaweed Beds over a Wide Area
2006.12.22: The 3rd Version of the Japanese Red List on Birds, Reptiles, Amphibians and Invertebrates (including Crustacea, spiders, etc.)
2006.12.19: The 8th Japan-Korea Migratory Bird Meeting Held; Numbers of Bears Captured and Cases of Injury to Humans (as of the end of November, 2006)
2006.12.15: Public Comments Invited Regarding Ministerial Ordinance to Promote the Broader Based Administration in MOE Special Zones for Regional Government (Doshu-sei)
2006.12.14: Test Results for Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in Wild Birds (Announcement)
2006.12.08: The 8th Japan-Korea Migratory Bird Meeting to be Held
2006.12.07: Central Environment Council Reports on "Basic Guidelines for Wildlife Protection Projects," "Control of Wildlife Hunting Periods," and "Prohibition and Restriction of Wildlife Hunting"
2006.12.01: Nature Conservation Committee of the Central Environment Council Reports on Changes regarding National and Quasi-national Parks
2006.11.28: The 41st Commendation for Wildlife Conservation Activity
2006.11.22: Public Comments Invited regarding the Draft Report of the 4th Review on Implementation of the National Biodiversity Strategy of Japan; Symposium on Re-introduction of the Japanese Crested Ibis to the Wild
2006.11.21: Public Comments Invited regarding Approval of Type 1 Use Regulation of Living Modified Organisms
2006.11.16: Launch of the East Asian-Australian Flyway Partnership
2006.11.14: Establishment of the Regional Liaison Committee in Support of the Inscription of the Ogasawara Islands as a World Heritage Site
2006.11.10: Bear Risk Management Manual (Preliminary Version)
2006.10.30: International Coral Reef Initiative (ICRI) General Meeting Held
2006.10.20: Public Comments Invited regarding Ministerial Ordinance Partially Amending the Enforcement Regulation for the Wildlife Protection and Hunting Law; Public Comments Invited regarding Draft Basic Guidelines for Wildlife Protection Projects
2006.10.19: Fourth Consultative Meeting of the Japan-US Migratory Bird Agreement and the 6th Consultative Meeting of the Japan-Russia Migratory Bird Protection Held
2006.10.16: Central Environment Council Reports on the Renewal of Designation of Gamou/Idoura and Yagaji as Special Protection Areas
2006.10.12: The 4th U.S.-Japan Migratory Bird Treaty Meeting and the 6th Russia-Japan Consultative Meeting on Migratory Bird Protection and Research to be Held
2006.10.05: Enforcement of Amended Wildlife Protection and Hunting Law and Partial Amendment to the Enforcement Ordinance of the Wildlife Protection and Hunting Law
2006.09.29: New Breeding Project for Tsushima Leopard Cats
2006.09.22: Status of the Short-tailed Albatross ( Diomedea albatrus ) and Its Conservation and Breeding Project
2006.09.11: Public Comments Invited regarding Approval of Type 1 Use Regulation of Living Modified Organisms
2006.09.05: A Summary of the FY2005 Survey Results on Dugongs and Seaweed Beds over a Wide Area
2006.09.01: Eradication/Control measures of Newly Added "Invasive Alien Species" Announced on Gazette; Public Comments Invited regarding Changes to Geographical Coverage and Planning of Joshin'etsu Kogen National Park
2006.08.25: Public Comments Invited regarding Changes to Geographical Coverage and Planning of National and Quasi-National Parks
2006.08.22: Handling of Additional "Invasive Alien Species" Specified on Gazette
2006.08.21: Public Comments Invited regarding the Renewal of Designation of Special Protection Areas within National Wildlife Protection Areas in FY 2006
2006.07.28: Minister Koike to Join Mt. Fuji Clean-up Campaign
2006.07.20: Public Comments Invited regarding Standards of Facilities for Keeping Invasive Alien Species; Campaign against Abandonment of Pet Animals
2006.07.14: Three New Species to be Designated as Invasive Alien Species by Cabinet Ordinance
2006.07.10: Results of Captive Breeding of the Japanese Crested Ibis (Nipponia Nippon) in 2006
2006.07.07: Designating Animals Put under Capture Regulation in Special Zones of National and Quasi-National Parks
2006.07.03: MOE Publicly Seeks Test Bodies of Animals for Microchip Implantation
2006.05.31: An Event "The Blessing of Wetlands - Tourism and Products of Ramsar Sites" to Be Held at ECOLIFE FAIR 2006
2006.05.31: Eleventh Consultative Meeting of JCMBA and the 13th Consultative Meeting of JAMBA Held; Central Environment Council Reports on the Designation of the Zen-noji Nagaoka Abe's Salamander (Hynobius Abei) Natural Habitat Conservation Area and Development of the Program for the Rehabilitation of Natural Habitats and Maintenance of Viable Populations of the Japanese Wood Pigeon
2006.05.18: Eleventh Consultative Meeting of JCMBA & 13th Consultative Meeting of JAMBA to Be Held
2006.05.10: Launch of Ecotourism Project at Ramsar Sites
2006.04.27: Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden Registers Its Commitment towards Implementing the International Agenda for Botanic Gardens in Conservation
2006.04.18: Shinjuku Gyoen 100th Anniversary Memorial Ceremony
2006.04.10: Shinjuku-Gyoen National Garden's Closing Time to Be Extended -- Let's enjoy Shinjuku-Gyoen's cherry blossoms in the twilight --
2006.03.22: Result of the COP-MOP 3 on the Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety
2006.03.10: Administrative Guidance on the Unapproved Genetically Modified Medaka
2006.03.06: Cabinet Decision on a Bill Partially Amending the Wildlife Protection and Hunting Law

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