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Description: The Green Earth Center (GEC), which has its organizational roots in desert greening efforts in the Inner Mongolia region of China, began operation in 1993. In addition to planting trees in China, the group also organizes short- term and long-stay volunteer activities related to agriculture and forestry in the remote and rural areas of Japan.
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Subject: Sustainable forestry, Sustainable agriculture, Tree planting
Group: East Asia
Creator: Green Earth Center (GEC)
Publisher: Green Earth Center (GEC)
Language: Japanese
Tag: Youth & students, Agriculture , Tree planting, Woodlands, Environmental education, Japan , Rural communities, China
Description: OISCA, The Organization for Industrial Spiritual and Cultural Advancement International, works to contribute to environmentally sustainable development through a holistic approach emphasizing the interconnectedness of agriculture, ecological integrity, and human spirit. To accomplish this, OISCA International implements and advocates hands-on experiential programs for world citizens of all ages, transmitting knowledge and skills, and cultivating spiritual qualities as dedication, self-reliance, and universal brother- sisterhood. “Industrial” refers to the promotion of agriculture and other primary industries that are fundamental to human existence. “Spiritual” does not denote a particular religion but rather the need to nurture qualities such as self-reliance, dedication for one`s own community, international brother-sisterhood and respect for Earth`s ecological integrity on which life is grounded. “Cultural” represents the intent to encourage the magnificent cultural diversity that has enriched human life and the universal need to promote cultural patterns such as culture of peace. Originally formed in 1972, the Japan Asian Association & Asian Friendship Society (JAFS) focuses on providing sustainable and safe drinking water to rural communities in South and South East Asia through building wells, pipelines and related infrastructure. As an international cooperation group, JAFS also provides disaster relief to the victims of catastrophic natural events throughout Asia.
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Subject: Ecology, Agriculture, Cultural Diversity, Spiritual growth
Group: East Asia
Creator: OISA-International, OISCA-International
Publisher: OISA-International
Language: Japanese
Coverage: Japan
Tag: Youth & students, Agriculture , Woodlands, Environmental education, Japan , Sustainable development
Description: This website aims to introduce you to the Japanese “Slow Living Movement.” In July 1999, ten or so people got together in Tokyo and started the Sloth Club. It became a catalyst of the so-called “Slow Life” movement in Japan, whose creed is “slow is beautiful." Some ten years later, the Sloth Club still exists and the word “slow” has become widely recognized. Slow can be understood to mean alternative, sustainable, ecological, local, and happy. Slow means “to connect”," with other people, with nature, etc. In the last ten years, we have witnessed positive changes all over Japan. The concept of slow has made an impact on many aspects of the society. The movement, for example, encouraged people to start acknowledging the richness of rural life and communities. Many like-minded groups have also formed to address issues as diverse as nuclear disarmament, peace between Japan and Korea, decentralization, and pollution. The movement as a whole is creating a new sustainable and ecological culture.
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Subject: Rural, Sustainable living, Local food, Slow movement, Communities
Group: East Asia
Language: Japanese, English, Spanish
Coverage: Japan
Tag: Energy, Agriculture , Food supply, Environmental education, Japan , Energy conservation, Rural communities
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