Implementation of the Convention on Biological Diversity in Japan and Its Characteristics
Abstract
This paper analyzes Japan’s implementation of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) and highlights its distinctive features. Japan has established a comprehensive framework through the Basic Act on Biodiversity (2008), successive National Biodiversity Strategies, and recent measures aligned with the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF). Japan’s approach reflects its cultural tradition of harmony with nature, emphasizing ethical responsibility and collaboration among government, businesses, and citizens. Japan’s policies are characterized by the integration of international obligations with traditional ecological values.
Submitted: Nov. 25, 2025 | Accepted: Jan. 16, 2026 | Published May 20, 2026 | Language: en
Keywords Symbiosis with nature • Convention on Biological Diversity • Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework • Japan • Environmental law • Biodiversity Strategy
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