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1. Sato-yama Sato-umi Regional Management: A universal cognition and practice for green economy, ecosystem health and sustainable societies in vulnerable areas of the world Devon Dublin, D1, Graduate School of Environmental Science, Centre for Sustainable Science (CENSUS), Hokkaido University , Japan INTRODUCTION In the wake of globalization, population rise and economic expansion, it has become prudent for governments, private entities such as charities and research institutions to dedicate resources to the conservation of biodiversity and traditional culture. These decisions however, sometimes does not adequately take into account the harsh realities of a declining quality of life for local and indigenous people who live in or near vulnerable communities. This is further exacerbated if or when these communities are excluded from the decision making process and management, usually resulting in huge ecological degradation as a consequence, oftentimes due to ignoring local knowledge. This study aims to investigate whether the Satoyama-Satoumi concept presents the opportunity to achieve cohesiveness between the environmental, economical and societal constraints which faces such locations by facilitating a bottom-up peoples approach to environmental management. Satoyama is a Japanese term for landscapes that comprise a mosaic of different ecosystems which include forests, agricultural lands, grassland irrigation ponds and human settlements while Satoumi refers to coastal areas where human interactions has resulted in a higher degree of productivity and biodiversity. Research Question: Can theSato-yama Sato-umi concept be applied globally ito obtain sustainability vulnerable communities? Fig. 2 Satoyama landscape (www.satoyama-experience.com) Fig. 1 Satoyama Structure (The Satoyama Initiative) METHODOLOGY • The study uses data collected via field trips, questionnaire surveys, interviews and documents and follows the history of Satoyama-Satoumi in the Honshu island of Japan and the introduction of Japanese culture in Hokkaido and its effect on the Ainu. • Results obtained from the Hokkaido area is then contextualized to determine the correct approach to the internationalization of the Satoyama-Satoumi concept. • Studies are then conducted in select communities in Southeast Asia (Indonesia, Thailand) and the Amazon (Guyana). • A comparative and comprehensive analysis of data is done to arrive at a final theory. RESULTS AND DISCUSSION CONCLUSIONS There are indications in indigenous communities of the Amazon and Southeast Asia that similar principles though differing in some way or the other are already being practiced and can serve as a foundation to build on when promoting the Satoyama-Satoumi concept and the same may apply in other areas of the world. The Sato-yama-Sato-umi concept can be applied in other parts of the world and can serve as a global means for the sustainable use and management of the environment but its introduction must take into consideration the unique characteristics of the local communities in question. • REFERENCES • Duraiappah, A.; K. Nakamura; K. Takeuchi; M. Watanabe and M. Nishi (2012), Satoyama-Satoumi Ecosystems and Human Well-Being, United Nations University Press, Japan • Kachorek, E. (2003), An analysis of the integrated conservation and development paradigm: a case study from Guyana, University of California, USA • Sari, E. (2010), Non timber forest product utilization and awareness of small – scale industry development in forest communities - A case study in East Kalimantan, Journal of Forestry Research Vol. 7, No. 2: 70-89 • The International Partnership for the Satoyama Initiative (2010), Satoyama Initiative,Tokyo, Japan • The Responsible Ecological Social Tours Project (2011), Kiriwong Community, Bangkok,Thailand