Application for World Agricultural Heritage Sites in Japan Now Open to Communities
The Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries of Japan has announced the opening of applications for the recognition of World Agricultural Heritage and Japanese Agricultural Heritage sites. This initiative aims to preserve and promote traditional agricultural, forestry, and fisheries practices for future generations. By encouraging communities to apply for this recognition, the government hopes to maintain vital agricultural systems that hold significant cultural and ecological importance.
The World Agricultural Heritage designation is a system established by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations. It recognizes regions engaged in globally significant and traditional agricultural, forestry, and fisheries practices. This designation not only helps to preserve these invaluable systems but also fosters sustainable development by promoting their importance to a wider audience.
Meanwhile, the Japanese Agricultural Heritage system serves a similar purpose within the country, overseen by the Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries. It focuses on recognizing regions that practice significant and traditional agricultural systems characterized by their cultural heritage. This recognition aims to honor local practices while ensuring they continue to thrive in the future.
Applications for these recognitions will be accepted from January 20 to June 17, 2023, until 5:00 PM. Interested regions must submit their applications within this timeframe to be considered for the review process.
Communities should meet the following criteria to be eligible:
1. Regions wishing to apply for the World Agricultural Heritage recognition.
2. Regions interested in applying for the Japanese Agricultural Heritage recognition.
To facilitate the application process, an information session will be held on February 13, 2023, from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM via a web conference (Microsoft Teams). This session aims to provide guidance to potential applicants. Approximately 100 connections will be available, including spots for media representatives.
If you wish to participate in this session, please sign up through the provided online form. Note that attendance is not mandatory for those submitting an application, but it may help clarify any questions you may have.
To understand the specific application process and the standards for evaluation, please refer to the Ministry's official website. Each region has designated contact points based on geographical location, enabling applicants to receive relevant guidance promptly.
For those situated in different parts of Japan, here is how to reach out based on your region:
For further inquiries, reach out to the designated contact based on your location, ensuring your application process runs smoothly.
This initiative not only highlights the importance of agriculture in maintaining cultural heritage but also promotes sustainability and environmental stewardship. By recognizing these agricultural heritages, we not only preserve history but also pave the way for a sustainable future in agricultural practices.
What is World Agricultural Heritage?
The World Agricultural Heritage designation is a system established by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations. It recognizes regions engaged in globally significant and traditional agricultural, forestry, and fisheries practices. This designation not only helps to preserve these invaluable systems but also fosters sustainable development by promoting their importance to a wider audience.
What is Japanese Agricultural Heritage?
Meanwhile, the Japanese Agricultural Heritage system serves a similar purpose within the country, overseen by the Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries. It focuses on recognizing regions that practice significant and traditional agricultural systems characterized by their cultural heritage. This recognition aims to honor local practices while ensuring they continue to thrive in the future.
Application Period
Applications for these recognitions will be accepted from January 20 to June 17, 2023, until 5:00 PM. Interested regions must submit their applications within this timeframe to be considered for the review process.
Eligibility Criteria
Communities should meet the following criteria to be eligible:
1. Regions wishing to apply for the World Agricultural Heritage recognition.
2. Regions interested in applying for the Japanese Agricultural Heritage recognition.
Information Sessions
To facilitate the application process, an information session will be held on February 13, 2023, from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM via a web conference (Microsoft Teams). This session aims to provide guidance to potential applicants. Approximately 100 connections will be available, including spots for media representatives.
If you wish to participate in this session, please sign up through the provided online form. Note that attendance is not mandatory for those submitting an application, but it may help clarify any questions you may have.
Application and Review Process
To understand the specific application process and the standards for evaluation, please refer to the Ministry's official website. Each region has designated contact points based on geographical location, enabling applicants to receive relevant guidance promptly.
For those situated in different parts of Japan, here is how to reach out based on your region:
- - Hokkaido: Hokkaido Development Bureau, Ministry of Agriculture (Contact via email or phone listed for inquiries).
- - Tohoku: Tohoku Agricultural Administration Office, providing resources and assistance.
- - Kanto: Kanto Agricultural Administration Office for nearby prefectures.
- - Hokuriku, Tokai, Kinki, Chugoku, Shikoku, Kyushu, and Okinawa: Each of these areas has specific offices to assist applicants with their individual needs.
For further inquiries, reach out to the designated contact based on your location, ensuring your application process runs smoothly.
This initiative not only highlights the importance of agriculture in maintaining cultural heritage but also promotes sustainability and environmental stewardship. By recognizing these agricultural heritages, we not only preserve history but also pave the way for a sustainable future in agricultural practices.
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