15 LIFE ON LAND
Land is the base where we live and work. We live by using the rich nature and resources on land. If the richness of the land is lost, our lives will be greatly damaged, and in some cases we will have no place to live.
If ecosystems and forests are being lost due to human activities, and desertification and land degradation are progressing, we must review these activities and change our behavior. Otherwise, the land could become full of deserts and degraded land.
In promoting business activities, companies should understand the impact of their activities on terrestrial ecosystems and forests, and take measures to prevent adverse effects. You are required to participate in activities.
The United Nations has set 12 specific targets for "Let's protect the richness of land." In order to actually achieve the goal of "Let's protect the richness of the land," let's look at these targets and think about them.
15.1 By 2020, ensure the conservation, restoration and sustainable use of terrestrial and inland freshwater ecosystems and their services, in particular forests, wetlands, mountains and drylands, in line with obligations under international agreements
Here, it is written about the implementation of the obligations of international agreements on the conservation of terrestrial and inland freshwater ecosystems.
As a company, when conducting development projects, etc., it is required to understand the obligations related to ecosystem conservation in the area of activity, to comply with those obligations, and to refrain from doing business with companies that do not fulfill their conservation obligations.
15.1 Draft Course of Action
・"When conducting development projects, etc., we will understand the obligations related to ecosystem conservation in the activity area, comply with those obligations, and refrain from doing business with companies that do not fulfill their conservation obligations."
15.2 By 2020, promote the implementation of sustainable management of all types of forests, halt deforestation, restore degraded forests and substantially increase afforestation and reforestation globally
It is about protecting, restoring and sustainably managing forests.
As a company, we can consider contributing measures such as understanding the impact of our business activities on forests, minimizing the negative impact, and participating in awareness-raising activities to prevent deforestation and restore forests.
15.2 Draft Course of Action
・"We will understand the impact of our business activities on forests, minimize their negative impact, and participate in awareness-raising activities to prevent deforestation and restore forests."
15.3 By 2030, combat desertification, restore degraded land and soil, including land affected by desertification, drought and floods, and strive to achieve a land degradation-neutral world
Here is written about countermeasures against desertification and land degradation.
As a company, we will identify whether our business activities are causing desertification and land degradation, minimize their adverse effects, and participate in awareness-raising activities to prevent desertification and land degradation and restore land and soil.
15.3 Draft Course of Action
・"We will identify whether our business activities are causing desertification and land degradation, minimize their adverse effects, and participate in awareness-raising activities to prevent desertification and land degradation and restore land and soil."
15.4 By 2030, ensure the conservation of mountain ecosystems, including their biodiversity, in order to enhance their capacity to provide benefits that are essential for sustainable development
Here it is written about ensuring the conservation of mountainous ecosystems including biodiversity.
As a company, we should identify whether our business activities are causing the destruction of mountainous ecosystems, minimize their adverse impacts, and participate in awareness-raising activities to ensure the conservation of mountainous ecosystems.
15.4 Draft Course of Action
・"Ascertain whether business activities are causing destruction of mountainous ecosystems, minimize the adverse effects, and participate in awareness-raising activities to ensure the conservation of mountainous ecosystems."
15.5 Take urgent and significant action to reduce the degradation of natural habitats, halt the loss of biodiversity and, by 2020, protect and prevent the extinction of threatened species
Here you will find information about urgent measures to protect and prevent extinction of endangered species.
As a company, we consider it possible to contribute by understanding whether any kind of development will have a negative impact on endangered species and taking countermeasures, as well as by participating in awareness-raising activities related to the protection of endangered species.
15.5 Draft Course of Action
・"When developing something, we will understand whether it will adversely affect endangered species and take countermeasures, as well as participate in awareness-raising activities regarding the protection of endangered species."
15.6 Promote fair and equitable sharing of the benefits arising from the utilization of genetic resources and promote appropriate access to such resources, as internationally agreed
This section describes the use of genetic resources based on international agreements.
International agreements and domestic laws must be observed when conducting business related to the use of genetic resources.
15.6 Draft Course of Action
・"Comply with international agreements and domestic laws when conducting business related to the use of genetic resources"
15.7 Take urgent action to end poaching and trafficking of protected species of flora and fauna and address both demand and supply of illegal wildlife products
It is about combating poaching and illegal trade in protected plant and animal species.
As a company, not only do we not deal with poachers and illegal traders, but we can also think of ways to contribute by participating in awareness-raising activities to prevent the sale and purchase of illegal wildlife products.
15.7 Draft Course of Action
・"Not only do we not deal with poachers and illegal traders, but we will also participate in awareness-raising activities to prevent the sale and purchase of illegal wildlife products."
15.8 By 2020, introduce measures to prevent the introduction and significantly reduce the impact of invasive alien species on land and water ecosystems and control or eradicate the priority species
Here, it is written about the prevention of invasion of alien species that adversely affect the ecosystem and the extermination of priority species.
Trade trade, non-native pet trade, and the release of non-native fry may cause adverse effects on ecosystems. As a company, we can think of ways to contribute by avoiding transactions that are likely to adversely affect the ecosystem in our business, and by participating in awareness-raising activities to protect the ecosystem.
15.8 Draft Course of Action
・"We will avoid transactions that have a high possibility of adversely affecting the ecosystem in our business, and will participate in awareness-raising activities for ecosystem protection."
15.9 By 2020, integrate ecosystem and biodiversity values into national and local planning, development processes, poverty reduction strategies and accounts
Here, it is written about incorporating the value of ecosystems and biodiversity into national planning.
As a company, we are required to pay close attention to national and local plans for ecosystems and biodiversity, and to formulate business plans while confirming the direction of those plans.
15.9 Draft Course of Action
・"We will pay close attention to national and local planning regarding ecosystems and biodiversity, and formulate business plans while confirming their direction."
15.a Mobilize and significantly increase financial resources from all sources to conserve and sustainably use biodiversity and ecosystems
Here it is written about the mobilization and increase of funds for biodiversity and ecosystem conservation.
As a company, it may become strategically important to pay close attention to national and local budget plans for ecosystem and biodiversity conservation, and to formulate business plans that correspond to them.
15.a Draft Course of Action
・"We will pay close attention to national and local budget plans for ecosystem and biodiversity conservation, and formulate business plans that correspond to them."
15.b Mobilize significant resources from all sources and at all levels to finance sustainable forest management and provide adequate incentives to developing countries to advance such management, including for conservation and reforestation
It is about funding and resource mobilization for sustainable forest management.
From now on, companies will be required to check whether their business and development activities have a negative impact on forests, and to cooperate with movements for sustainable forest management.
15.b Draft Course of Action
・"Confirm that business and development activities do not adversely affect forests, and cooperate with movements for sustainable forest management"
15.c Enhance global support for efforts to combat poaching and trafficking of protected species, including by increasing the capacity of local communities to pursue sustainable livelihood opportunities
Here, it is written about strengthening support such as capacity building of local communities so that they do not get involved in poaching and illegal trade due to hardships.
As a company, when expanding into developing countries, we can think of support measures such as hiring local human resources and enlightening them not to get involved in poaching and illegal trade.
15.c Draft Course of Action
・"When expanding into developing countries, we will employ local human resources and raise awareness not to get involved in poaching and illegal trade."
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