Press Release
March 26, 2026
- Nature & Parks
Outcomes of the Tenth Global Conference of the International Partnership for the Satoyama Initiative (IPSI‑10)
The Ministry of the Environment (MOE) of Japan is pleased to announce the successful completion of the Tenth Global Conference of the International Partnership for the Satoyama Initiative (IPSI‑10), held from March 3 to 5, 2026 in Riobamba, the Republic of Ecuador. The Conference brought together policymakers, researchers, Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities (IPLCs), and practitioners to advance global efforts toward the sustainable management of socio‑ecological production landscapes and seascapes (SEPLS).
1. Key Outcomes
(1) Adoption of the Actionable Implementation Plan (AIP)
A major outcome of IPSI‑10 was the adoption of the Actionable Implementation Plan (AIP) for the IPSI Strategy and Plan of Action 2023–2030, originally endorsed at IPSI‑9 in 2023.
The AIP provides a set of concrete actions by IPSI members under five strategic objectives* of the IPSI Strategy as well as the IPSI Plan of Action:
* Knowledge Co-Production, Management, and Uptake
Institutional Frameworks and Capacity Development
Area-Based Conservation Measures
Ecosystem restoration
Sustainable Value Chain Development
The AIP will be published on IPSI HP(https://satoyamainitiative.org/) in due course.
(2) Review of Progress Since IPSI‑9
Participants reviewed progress since the Ninth Global Conference held in Akita, Japan, in 2023, and discussed priorities for strengthening collaboration among IPSI members and partner organizations.
(3) Public Forum on Conservation in Mountain Landscapes and Sustainable Ecotourism
A hybrid-format Public Forum was held on March 4 under the theme “Conservation in Mountain Landscapes and Sustainable Ecotourism”. The Forum showcased perspectives and experiences related to the conservation of mountain landscapes by community‑based activities, the role of cultural practices, and sustainable ecotourism as a key driver for conservation and livelihood improvement.
(4) Knowledge Exchange and Study Tours
Participants took part in thematic breakout sessions, project presentations, and study tours to the Chimborazo Wildlife Reserve and the City of Guano. The tours provided opportunities to observe local landscapes, traditional practices, and community‑based tourism initiatives.
(5) Announcement of the Host for the eleventh Global Conference of the International Partnership for the Satoyama Initiative (IPSI‑11)
It was announced that IPSI-11 will be held in Yokohama in 2027. Representatives from the City of Yokohama presented on initiatives for the sustainable use and conservation of Satoyama landscapes within the city, as well as an introduction to “GREEN×EXPO 2027,” which will be held in 2027.
A major outcome of IPSI‑10 was the adoption of the Actionable Implementation Plan (AIP) for the IPSI Strategy and Plan of Action 2023–2030, originally endorsed at IPSI‑9 in 2023.
The AIP provides a set of concrete actions by IPSI members under five strategic objectives* of the IPSI Strategy as well as the IPSI Plan of Action:
* Knowledge Co-Production, Management, and Uptake
Institutional Frameworks and Capacity Development
Area-Based Conservation Measures
Ecosystem restoration
Sustainable Value Chain Development
The AIP will be published on IPSI HP(https://satoyamainitiative.org/) in due course.
(2) Review of Progress Since IPSI‑9
Participants reviewed progress since the Ninth Global Conference held in Akita, Japan, in 2023, and discussed priorities for strengthening collaboration among IPSI members and partner organizations.
(3) Public Forum on Conservation in Mountain Landscapes and Sustainable Ecotourism
A hybrid-format Public Forum was held on March 4 under the theme “Conservation in Mountain Landscapes and Sustainable Ecotourism”. The Forum showcased perspectives and experiences related to the conservation of mountain landscapes by community‑based activities, the role of cultural practices, and sustainable ecotourism as a key driver for conservation and livelihood improvement.
(4) Knowledge Exchange and Study Tours
Participants took part in thematic breakout sessions, project presentations, and study tours to the Chimborazo Wildlife Reserve and the City of Guano. The tours provided opportunities to observe local landscapes, traditional practices, and community‑based tourism initiatives.
(5) Announcement of the Host for the eleventh Global Conference of the International Partnership for the Satoyama Initiative (IPSI‑11)
It was announced that IPSI-11 will be held in Yokohama in 2027. Representatives from the City of Yokohama presented on initiatives for the sustainable use and conservation of Satoyama landscapes within the city, as well as an introduction to “GREEN×EXPO 2027,” which will be held in 2027.
2. Conference Overview
(1) Dates: March 3–5, 2026
(2) Venue: Escuela Superior Politécnica de Chimborazo (ESPOCH), Riobamba, Ecuador
(3) Organisers:
IPSI Secretariat (UNU‑IAS)
Ministry of the Environment, Government of Japan
Escuela Superior Politécnica de Chimborazo (ESPOCH)
University of Georgia (UGA)
(4) Participants: approximately 200 participants – participated in the conference in-person and on-line.
(2) Venue: Escuela Superior Politécnica de Chimborazo (ESPOCH), Riobamba, Ecuador
(3) Organisers:
IPSI Secretariat (UNU‑IAS)
Ministry of the Environment, Government of Japan
Escuela Superior Politécnica de Chimborazo (ESPOCH)
University of Georgia (UGA)
(4) Participants: approximately 200 participants – participated in the conference in-person and on-line.
3. Contact Information
SUZUKI Wataru and KAWAI Hideki
Biodiversity Strategy Office
Nature Conservation Bureau
Ministry of the Environment, Japan
Tel:
(Ministry reception) +81 3‑3581‑3351
(Direct)+81 3‑5521‑8275
Biodiversity Strategy Office
Nature Conservation Bureau
Ministry of the Environment, Japan
Tel:
(Ministry reception) +81 3‑3581‑3351
(Direct)+81 3‑5521‑8275
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