[O-04] Geoparks and Sustainability

Sun. May 24, 2026 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM International Conference Room (IC) (International Conference Hall, Makuhari Messe)

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.

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3:30 PM - 3:45 PM

[O04-01] The case study of pyroclastic flow deposits for agriculture in Tokachidake Geopark area

★Invited Papers

*Chiharu TOMIJIMA¹ (1. Tokachidake Geopark Promotion Committee)

3:45 PM - 4:00 PM

[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)

4:00 PM - 4:15 PM

[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)

4:15 PM - 4:30 PM

[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)

4:30 PM - 4:45 PM

[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)

4:45 PM - 5:00 PM

[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.)

Session information

[O-04] Geoparks and Sustainability

[O04-01] The case study of pyroclastic flow deposits for agriculture in Tokachidake Geopark area

★Invited Papers

[O04-02] Wasabi Production linked to Geology and Climate of the Izu Peninsula and its Use in Geopark Activities

★Invited Papers

[O04-03] Geological and Geomorphological Background for the Fisheries Industry in Tosashimizu Geopark and Its Application to Geotourism

★Invited Papers

[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

[O04-05] Local Knowledge Developed through Circular Fields and Resident-Led Sustainable Community Development on the Goto Islands, Japan

★Invited Papers

[O04-06] Collaboration between GIAHS and a Geopark for Conserving Traditional Food Culture: A Case of Miyoshi area, Tokushima

★Invited Papers

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