Keio University Syllabus and Timetable

SEMINAR B(2)

Lecturer(s)ICHINOSE, TOMOHIRO
Credit(s)2
Academic Year/Semester2025 Spring
Day/PeriodTue.5
CampusSFC
Class FormatFace-to-face classes (conducted mainly in-person)
Registration Number13124
Faculty/Graduate SchoolPOLICY MANAGEMENT / ENVIRONMENT AND INFORMATION STUDIES
Year Level1, 2, 3, 4
FieldRESEARCH SEMINARS SEMINARS
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Prerequisites(Recommended)C2003 都市と環境/CITIES AND ENVIRONMENT
65130 地球環境技術論/THEORY OF GLOBAL ENVIRONMENT TECHNOLOGY
B6044 地球環境技術論/THEORY OF GLOBAL ENVIRONMENT TECHNOLOGY
C2005 エコロジカルデザイン/ECOLOGICAL DESIGN
C2008 生態学フィールド調査法/FIELD METHODS IN ECOLOGY
C2010 ランドスケープエコロジー/LANDSCAPE ECOLOGY
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LocationSFC
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K-Number FPE-CO-05003-211-88
Course AdministratorFaculty/Graduate SchoolFPEPOLICY MANAGEMENT / ENVIRONMENT AND INFORMATION STUDIES
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Main Course NumberLevel0Faculty-wide
Major Classification5Research Seminars
Minor Classification00Seminar
Subject Type3Elective subject
Supplemental Course InformationClass Classification2Lecture
Class Format1Face-to-face classes (conducted mainly in-person)
Language of Instruction1Japanese
Academic Discipline88Comprehensive / Integrated Areas (Interdisciplinary Studies)

Course Summary

The 21st century has often been characterized as the 'environmental century.' Despite over two decades into this era, substantial challenges remain in addressing climate change, biodiversity loss, natural resource management, and waste reduction. In 2015, the Paris Agreement proposed a target to limit the average global temperature increase to 2 degrees Celsius by 2100, ideally 1.5 degrees Celsius. Yet, current trajectories suggest we may exceed 1.5 degrees by the 2030s, indicating the urgent need for a transition to carbon neutrality.
Concerning biodiversity, the 'Nature Positive' target, established in December 2022, aims to halt and reverse biodiversity loss by 2030, setting a recovery course. Our society has achieved comfort and prosperity largely through the exploitation of natural resources, leading to environmental instability, as evident from the concept of planetary boundaries.
Anticipating increased disaster frequency and severe food shortages, it is critical to shift from a 'nature negative' to a 'nature positive' approach. This course, 'Nature Positive,' endeavors to provide students with an understanding of these global challenges, equipping them with the knowledge and skills to effect meaningful change.

Course Description/Objectives/Teaching Method/Intended Learning Outcome

The 21st century has often been characterized as the 'environmental century.' Despite over two decades into this era, substantial challenges remain in addressing climate change, biodiversity loss, natural resource management, and waste reduction. In 2015, the Paris Agreement proposed a target to limit the average global temperature increase to 2 degrees Celsius by 2100, ideally 1.5 degrees Celsius. Yet, current trajectories suggest we may exceed 1.5 degrees by the 2030s, indicating the urgent need for a transition to carbon neutrality.
Concerning biodiversity, the 'Nature Positive' target, established in December 2022, aims to halt and reverse biodiversity loss by 2030, setting a recovery course. Our society has achieved comfort and prosperity largely through the exploitation of natural resources, leading to environmental instability, as evident from the concept of planetary boundaries.
Anticipating increased disaster frequency and severe food shortages, it is critical to shift from a 'nature negative' to a 'nature positive' approach. This course, 'Nature Positive,' endeavors to provide students with an understanding of these global challenges, equipping them with the knowledge and skills to effect meaningful change.
Please be aware that this study group will integrate with the Sustainable Campus Program currently being promoted at SFC. Consequently, we have designated the land owned by Keio University and the surrounding areas of SFC as primary sites for our activities. Nevertheless, other regions may also be chosen as potential areas of activity.
The study group's agenda will encompass rotational paper reading, presenting ongoing research project progress, and collaborative group work. Additionally, special lectures and fieldwork activities are planned.

Research Seminar Theme

Nature Positive

Project Theme (next semester)

Nature Positive

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