Satoyama Initiative Thematic Review vol. 2 Mainstreaming concepts and approaches of socio-ecological production landscapes and seascapes into policy and decision-making Satoyama Initiative Thematic Review vol. 2 Mainstreaming concepts and approaches of socio-ecological production landscapes and seascapes into policy and decision-making Satoyama Initiative Thematic Review vol. 2 i Citation UNU-IAS and IGES (eds.) 2016, Mainstreaming concepts and approaches of socio-ecological production landscapes and seascapes into policy and decision-making (Satoyama Initiative Thematic Review vol. 2), United Nations University Institute for the Advanced Study of Sustainability, Tokyo. © United Nations University ISBN (Print): 978-92-808-4573-0 ISBN (E-version): 978-92-808-4568-6 Editors Kaoru Ichikawa Suneetha M. Subramanian Shamik Chakraborty Editorial support Ikuko Matsumoto Caecilia Manago Ayami Imai William Dunbar Cover photo credits (From left to right, top to bottom): William Olupot, Kuang-Chung Lee, Guido Gualandi, Prashob P.P., Kuang-Chung Lee Satoyama Initiative The Satoyama Initiative is a global effort, first proposed jointly by the United Nations University and the Ministry of the Environment of Japan (MOEJ), to realise “societies in harmony with nature” and contribute to biodiversity conservation through the revitalisation and sustainable management of “socio-ecological production landscapes and seascapes” (SEPLS). The United Nations University Institute for the Advanced Study of Sustainability (UNU-IAS) serves as the Secretariat of the International Partnership for the Satoyama Initiative (IPSI). The activities of the IPSI Secretariat are made possible through the financial contribution of the Ministry of the Environment, Japan. UNU-IAS The United Nations University Institute for the Advanced Study of Sustainability (UNU-IAS) is a leading research and teaching institute based in Tokyo, Japan. Its mission is to advance efforts towards a more sustainable future, through policy-relevant research and capacity development focused on sustainability and its social, economic and environmental dimensions. UNU-IAS serves the international community, making valuable and innovative contributions to high-level policymaking and debates within the UN system. The activities of the institute are in three thematic areas: sustainable societies, natural capital and biodiversity, and global change and resilience. IGES The Institute for Global Environmental Strategies (IGES) was established in March 1998 under an initiative of the Japanese government and with the support of Kanagawa Prefecture. The aim of the Institute is to achieve a new paradigm for civilisation and conduct innovative policy development and strategic research for environmental measures, reflecting the results of research into political decisions for realising sustainable development both in the Asia-Pacific region and globally. The Institute will tackle fundamental challenges to human society, and to redefine the values and value systems of our present societies that have resulted in the global environmental crisis, in order to create new ways of conducting activities and a new paradigm for civilization. ii Satoyama Initiative Thematic Review vol. 2 Table of contents Foreword iv Preface v Chapter 1. Toward mainstreaming concepts and approaches of socio-ecological production landscapes and seascapes (SEPLS): lessons from the field Suneetha M. Subramanian, Shamik Chakraborty, Kaoru Ichikawa 1 Chapter 2. Transforming nomadic traditions to biodiversity-friendly livelihoods from the perspective of traditional forest-related knowledge: the successful story of H Village of Yunnan Province in China Liu Jinlong, Liu Xiangyi 13 Chapter 3. Heritage wheat renaissance in Montespertoli, Tuscany Guido Gualandi, Rebecca Narcisa Gualandi 26 Chapter 4. Governance-mix for resilient socio-ecological production landscapes in Austria – an example of the terraced riverine landscape Wachau Pia Kieninger, Katharina Gugerell, Marianne Penker 36 Chapter 5. Tailoring the Satoyama Initiative concepts to the national and local context: a case study of the collaborative planning process of a rice paddy cultural landscape in an indigenous community, Taiwan Kuang-Chung Lee, Lameru Kacaw, Meng-Li Chen, Jung-Sheng Shia, Mei-Ling Fan 50 Chpater 6. Influencing SEPLS governance policy through action research: an assessment of recreational values to promote sustainable use of Mabira Central Forest Reserve, Uganda William Olupot, Gilbert Isabirye-Basuta 59 Chapter 7. Community agrobiodiversity management: an effective tool for sustainable food and agricultural production from SEPLS Nadesapanicker Anil Kumar, Parameswaran Prajeesh 71 Chapter 8. Strengthening local capacity for conserving medicinal plants and improving livelihoods through domestication and integration of LBSAP in planning process Bishnu Hari Pandit, Federico Lopez-Casero Michaelis, Naba Raj Pandit, Netra K. Aryal 85 Satoyama Initiative Thematic Review vol. 2 iii Foreword In recent years, there has been growing recognition of the indispensable role of biodiversity and ecosystems in supporting human livelihoods and well-being, and the necessity of their conservation in order to achieve sustainable development. Efforts are being made to develop innovative ideas for creating synergies between conservation and livelihoods, and to achieve an even wider range of social, cultural, economic and environmental goals. The rapid urbanisation, globalisation and ever-increasing demand for natural resources that threaten ecosystems, however, require us to take further action to promote the mainstreaming of such good practices through replication and upscaling. Since its launch at the Tenth Meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD COP 10) in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan in 2010, the International Partnership for the Satoyama Initiative (IPSI) has been promoting conservation and sustainable management of “socio-ecological production landscapes and seascapes” (SEPLS) to ensure the provision of diverse ecosystem services while supporting biodiversity. Good management of SEPLS contributes to the achievement of the CBD’s Aichi Biodiversity Targets, the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and others. As the membership of IPSI has grown to 190 organisations, it has accumulated a wide range of knowledge and experience, which members take advantage of in various ways through their collaborative work toward the better management of production landscapes and seascapes. In this context, it is my pleasure to present the second volume of the Satoyama Initiative Thematic Review, focusing on the theme of “mainstreaming concepts and approaches of socio-ecological production landscapes and seascapes into policy and decision-making”. The Satoyama Initiative Thematic Review publication series was launched in 2015, providing an annual compilation of IPSI case studies on a specific theme with the purpose of gaining a deeper and more focused understanding of SEPLS and approaches to their management. Mainstreaming has recently been increasingly emphasized in the global conversation on biodiversity and development as a critical process to move the world forward towards sustainable development, and it will be one of the themes of CBD COP 13 in December 2016. I hope the papers in this volume will provide inspiration and useful knowledge for practitioners, policymakers and scientists working for the sustainable management of production landscapes and seascapes, and that the activities described here will make broader contributions towards mainstreaming. Dr. Kazuhiko Takemoto Director, United Nations University Institute for the Advanced Study of Sustainability iv Satoyama Initiative Thematic Review vol. 2 Preface The Satoyama Initiative is “a global effort to realise societies in harmony with nature”, started through a joint collaboration between the United Nations University (UNU) and the Ministry of the Environment of Japan. The initiative focuses on the revitalisation and sustainable management of “socio-ecological production landscapes and seascapes” (SEPLS), areas where production activities help to maintain biodiversity and ecosystem services in various forms while sustainably supporting the livelihoods and well-being of local communities. In 2010, the International Partnership for the Satoyama Initiative (IPSI) was established to implement the concept of the Satoyama Initiative and promote various activities by enhancing awareness and creating synergies among those working with SEPLS. IPSI provides a unique platform for organisations to exchange views and experiences and to find partners for collaboration. At the time of writing, 190 members have joined the partnership, including governmental, intergovernmental, nongovernmental, private-sector, academic and indigenous- peoples’ organisations. As one of its core functions, IPSI serves as a knowledge-sharing platform through the collection and sharing of information and experiences on SEPLS, providing a place for discussion among members and beyond. More than 80 case studies have been collected and are shared on the IPSI website, providing a wide range of knowledge covering diverse issues related to SEPLS. Discussions have also been held to further strengthen IPSI’s knowledge-facilitation functions, with members suggesting that efforts should be made to produce knowledge on specific issues in SEPLS in order to make more targeted contributions to decision-makers and on-the-ground practitioners.