This
book guides readers to the new concept of “Satoumi” and explains how its
practice works to solve challenges in complex social-ecological systems of
coastal areas. The book describes the significance of Satoumi Science as a
transdisciplinary process. It starts with introducing the definition of
Satoumi, highlights the important distinction between active measures (direct
actions to improve ecosystem functions and services) and passive measures (a
variety of management activities), and presents the concept of Integrated Local
Environmental Knowledge (ILEK) as a knowledge base for Satoumi activities. It
also introduces residential researchers and bilateral knowledge translators as
the key actors of Satoumi co-creation through the transdisciplinary processes.
The
concept of Satoumi goes beyond the idea of protecting pristine nature by
eliminating humans. It is about creating coastal environments where humans
closely connect with the sea, which leads to the effective conservation and
sustainable management of various natural resources and ecosystem services.
This
book will be of high interest to managers, governments, environmental groups,
and the research community. Chapters cover current and emerging concerns, such
as over- and under-use of natural resources, restoration of damaged ecosystems,
and co-creation of new relations between humans and coastal seas, from transdisciplinary
approaches to tackle with complex and 'wicked' challenges of coastal
social-ecological systems.
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-16-7491-4