Session Details
[O-04]Geoparks and Sustainability
Sun. May 24, 2026 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM JST
Sun. May 24, 2026 6:30 AM - 8:00 AM UTC
Sun. May 24, 2026 6:30 AM - 8:00 AM UTC
International Conference Room (IC) International Conference Hall, Makuhari Messe
convener:Noritaka Matsubara(Graduate School of Regional Resource Management, University of Hyogo), Kyohei Sano(Graduate School of Regional Resource Management, University of Hyogo), Keiji Doi(Tosashimizu Geopark Promotion Consortium), Chairperson:Koriyama Suzuka(Fossa Magna Museum), Sakakiyama Takumi(Shikoku Seiyo Geopark Promotion Council), Fukumura Seiya(Nanki Kumano Geopark promotion council), Sano Kyohei(Graduate School of Regional Resource Management, University of Hyogo), Moriai Shu(Sanriku Geopark Promotion Council)
The Geopark aims to reconnect human society with the planet "Earth" at all levels and build a sustainable society by recognizing that the Earth's activities affect our lives and society. People have originally adapted to local natural conditions, based on the geological features, and have passed on the wisdom of adaptation from generation to generation. This session will discuss strategies for realising a sustainable society, using geoparks from various Japanese Geoparks as case studies.[O04-01]The case study of pyroclastic flow deposits for agriculture in Tokachidake Geopark area★Invited Papers
*Chiharu TOMIJIMA1 (1.Tokachidake Geopark Promotion Committee)
[O04-02]Wasabi Production linked to Geology and Climate of the Izu Peninsula and its Use in Geopark Activities★Invited Papers
*Keiko Sasaki1 (1.Izu Peninsula Geopark and Tourism Bureau)
[O04-03]Geological and Geomorphological Background for the Fisheries Industry in Tosashimizu Geopark and Its Application to Geotourism★Invited Papers
*Kohei Tominaga1, Keiji Doi1, Chiyomi Yoshida2 (1.Tosashimizu Geopark Promotion Committee, 2.Tosashimizu Geo-Association)
[O04-04]Regional development based on spring water culture and the role of geoparks: A case study of Beppu Benten Pond at Miné-Akiyoshidai Karst Plateau Geopark★Invited Papers
Naoko Tani1, *Futaba Iwamoto1 (1.Mine-Akiyoshidai Karst Plateau Geopark Promotion Council)
[O04-05]Local Knowledge Developed through Circular Fields and Resident-Led Sustainable Community Development on the Goto Islands, Japan★Invited Papers
*Tomohiro Takaba1 (1.Center for Education and Research of Disasier Risk Reduction and Redesign, Oita University)
[O04-06]Collaboration between GIAHS and a Geopark for Conserving Traditional Food Culture: A Case of Miyoshi area, Tokushima★Invited Papers
*Azusa Tonotani1, Tsutomu Yamato2, Dai Taketani2, Naoki Naito3 (1.Geopark Promotion office in Miyoshi city, 2. Agriculture and Forestry Policy Division in Miyoshi city, 3.Tokushima Univ.)