GROUP AND REGION-FOCUSED TRAINING GENERAL INFORMATION ON Improvement of Environmental Education Technique for Biodiversity Conservation 課 題 別 研 修 生 物 多 様 性 保 全 のための 環 境 教 育 技 能 向 上 JFY 2015 NO. J15-04194 / ID. 1584743 Course Period in Japan: From August 31 st, 2015 to October 3 rd, 2015 This information pertains to one of the Group and Region-Focused Training of the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), which shall be implemented as part of the Official Development Assistance of the Government of Japan based on bilateral agreement between both Governments. 1/16
I. Concept Background In developing countries, most people rely on local natural resources in daily life. However, there are many cases where the foundation for local livelihoods has been exploited in such way that excessive destroyed usage the ability of nature to reproduce itself. Moreover, sometimes friction occurs between residents and public administrations over the usage and management of resources. In these cases, it is important to take the views of the local residents into consideration in the decision-making process. While collaborating with public administrators is necessary, the issue is achieving natural resource management in which local residents play the main role. With the aim of pursuing sustainability, natural resources management promotes collaboration of the government and communities of the counterpart country, JICA promotes endeavoring to establish systems and organizations and popularize the use of appropriate technology. This course on Improvement of Environmental Education Technique for Biodiversity Conservation is designed to enhance professional knowledge and techniques required for government officials in charge of nature conservation to have good interpretation skills for smooth dialogue with stakeholders including local residents. For what? This program is designed for mainly national and local government officials to facilitate the communication with stakeholders including local communities by improving the environmental education skills, such as interpretation and facilitation, in order to promote nature conservation with local community participation. For whom? This program is offered to mainly national and local government officials, who are in charge of negotiation/work with local communities in/around protected areas, such as national parks and wildlife reserves. NGO staff, who works together with government for local communities on nature conservation, is also a candidate for this program. How? Participants shall have opportunities to learn problem solving methods through case studies in Japan, such as rehabilitation project on Oriental White Stork in Toyooka. Participants also have opportunities to improve communication skills with local communities and facilitation skills on consensus building related to nature conservation. Participants are requested to prepare the inception report including the summary of their challenges, problems of their daily work at the time of application, and will also prepare an action plan to clarify issues and problems presently faced in their work in order to facilitate the acquisition of knowledge and ideas leading to solutions during the training. 2/16
II. Description 1. Title (J-No.): Improvement of Environmental Education Technique for Biodiversity Conservation (J1504194) The program defines "Environmental Education" as a method to conduct effective problem analysis and to make proposal for solution to nature conservation issues. 2. Course Period in JAPAN August 31 to October 3, 2015 3. Target Regions or Countries Costa Rica, Tunisia, Kenya, Papua New Guinea 4. Eligible / Target Organization This program is offered to mainly national and local government official, who is involved (currently and in the future) in planning and/or promoting environmental education for national parks or relevant protected areas managed by the central or regional government and educational organization. NGO staff, who works together with government for local communities on nature/biodiversity conservation, is also a candidate for this program. 5. Course Capacity (Upper limit of Participants) 12 participants 6. Language to be used in this program English 7. Course Objective To enable participants to conduct effective problem analysis and then to make the proposal in order to solve the problem regarding nature conservation through the appropriate utilization of the interpretation skill, the facilitation skill and PCM method, which will be gained through this course. 8. Overall Goal Participants are able to take effective measures on biodiversity conservation and protected area management through the improvement of knowledge and technique, such as consensus building methods with local communities. 3/16
9. Expected Module Output and Contents: This program consists of the following components. Details on each component are given below: Expected Module Output Subjects/Agendas (1) Participants will summarize and submit a report on one problem/challenge with stakeholders in their working protected areas before participating in the training course. (Don t pick up more than two problems. Also, please specify the problem as much as possible.) *Note: We do not require a Country report. Methodology 1. To share the purpose of participation of the course with the course leader and participants 2. To understand how to apply and effectiveness of environmental education through lectures. Contents of the report is: a. what kind of problem/challenge is faced in their working protected areas? b. what are current countermeasures taken by the protected area s management authority? c. whether or not the action mentioned above (b) is effective? d. if not, what can be considered as the reason(s)? e. how stakeholders feel about the action mentioned above (b)? f. what can be a solution proposed by the participants? g. what is problems/challenges when the solution mentioned above (f) is applied? (2) Participants will be requested to do presentation on the report at the beginning of the course for sharing the problems with the course leader and other participants. (1) Introductory lectures on Japanese protected area management policy and roles and effectiveness of environmental education will be held for understanding overview of the course. Report Presentation And Discussion Lecture 4/16
3. To master the interpretation method and the facilitation method for problem finding 4. To master the PCM method for problem analysis and to reach reasonable agreement (2) Learning a Japanese case study on renewal of protected area - Lecture on background of renewal of protected area and problems on increase of deer in Hokkaido and crop damage by deer in eastern Hokkaido - Interview by participants to local stakeholders and government staff for discussing among the participants. (1) Interpretation: Participants understand effectiveness of interpretation for raising awareness among stakeholders. (2) Learning a Japanese case study in Kabukuri-numa marsh in Miyagi. - Participants will learn process of designation of Kabukuri-numa marsh from non-protected area to a Ramsar site, through lecture, interview to stakeholders and discussion. (3) Facilitation: Participants learn facilitation skills are effective to reach to consensus among the stakeholders. (4) Learning a Japanese case study in Yatsu-higata Tidal Flat in Chiba - Participants will learn local community involvement on management of a protected area. (5) Consensus Building - As a role play work, participants understand process of consensus building. (1) PCM workshop - Participants will learn Project Cycle Management (PCM) method for analyzing stakeholders, problems and prioritizing actions. (2) Learning a Japanese case study on renewal of a protected area in Hokkaido - Participants are requested to propose better solutions on renewal of a protected area in Hokkaido after attending the training course. Lecture Field visit Interview And Presentation Lecture, field visit and practical work Field Visit, Interview, Discussion and Presentation Lecture and Practical work Field Visit, Lecture Practical work And Discussion Lecture And Practical work Presentation, Lecture And Discussion 5/16
5. To propose better solution for the future work of each participant (1) Presentation of Action plan and the application - Participants will review and prepare their action plan, based on their problems, which are presented in the 1 st week of the program. - Participants will implement the action plan after going back to their country. Presentation And Discussion <Structure of the program> Topic outline (subject to minor changes) 1 st week (1) Participants will be requested to do presentation on the report at the beginning of the course for sharing the problems with the course leader and other participants. (2) Introductory lectures on Japanese ODA policy and roles and effectiveness of environmental education will be held for understanding overview of the course. (3) Learning a Japanese case study on renewal of protected area - Lecture on background of renewal of protected area and problems on increase of deer in Hokkaido and crop damage by deer in eastern Hokkaido 2 nd week - Interview by participants to local stakeholders and government staff for discussing among the participants. (1) Interpretation: Participants understand effectiveness of interpretation for raising awareness among stakeholders (2) Learning a Japanese case study in Kabukuri-numa marsh in Miyagi. - Participants will learn process of designation of Kabukuri-numa marsh from non-protected area to a Ramsar site, through lecture, interview to stakeholders and discussion. (3) Facilitation: Participants learn facilitation skills are effective to reach to consensus among the stakeholders. (4) Learning a Japanese case study in Yatsu-higata Tidal Flat in Chiba - Participants will learn local community involvement on management of a protected area. (5) Consensus Building - As a role play work, participants understand process of consensus building. 6/16
3 rd week (1) PCM workshop -Participants will learn Project Cycle Management (PCM) method for analyzing stakeholders, problems and prioritizing actions. (2) Learning a Japanese case study on renewal of a protected area in Hokkaido - Participants are requested to propose better solutions on renewal of a protected area in Hokkaido after attending the training course. 4 th week (1) Presentation of Action plan - Participants will review and prepare their action plan, based on their problems, which are presented in the 1 st week of the program. - Counseling will be conducted for participants before the presentation of Action plan. III. Conditions and Procedures for Application 1. Expectations from the Participating Organizations (1) This program is designed primarily for organizations that intend to address specific issues or problems identified in their operation. Participating organizations are expected to use the project for those specific purposes. (2) This program is enriched with contents and facilitation schemes specially developed in collaboration with relevant prominent organizations in Japan. These special features enable the project to meet specific requirements of applying organizations and effectively facilitate them toward solutions for the issues and problems. 2. Nominee Qualifications Applying Organizations are expected to select nominees who meet the following 7/16 qualifications. (1) Essential Qualifications 1) Expectations for the Participants: be involved (currently and in the future) in planning and promoting environmental education for national parks or relevant protected areas managed by central or regional government, NGO, educational organization. 2) Candidates have been working at least three years on consensus formation with local stakeholders. 3) Candidates have enough English communication ability. 4) Health: must be in good health, both physically and mentally, to participate in the Program in Japan.
3. Required Documents for Application (1) Application Form: The Application Form is available at the JICA office (or the Embassy of Japan). *Pregnancy Pregnant participants are strictly requested to attach the following documents in order to minimize the risk for their health. 1. letter of the participant s consent to bear economic and physical risks 2. letter of consent from the participant s supervisor 3. doctor s letter with permission of her training participation. Please ask JICA Staff for the details. (2) Photocopy of passport: to be submitted with the application form, if you possess your passport which you will carry when entering Japan for this program. If not, you are requested to submit its photocopy as soon as you obtain it. *Photocopy should include the followings: Name, Date of birth, Nationality, Sex, Passport number and Expire date. (3) Nominee s English Score Sheet: to be submitted with the application form. If you have any official documentation of English ability. (e.g., TOEFL, TOEIC, IELTS) (4) Inception Report: to be submitted with the application form by June 25, 2015. Inception Reports are requested to send to JICA Hokkaido International Center Obihiro (JICA Obihiro) by e-mail to jicaobic@jica.go.jp as well. (The title should be Inception Reports for Improvement of Environmental Education Technique for Biodiversity Conservation Course ) 4. Procedures for Application and Selection (1) Submission of the Application Documents: Closing date for application to the JICA Hokkaido International Center 8/16 Obihiro(JICA Obihiro) in JAPAN: June 25, 2015 Note: Please confirm the closing date set by the respective country s JICA Office or the Embassy of Japan in your country to meet the final date in Japan. (2) Selection: After receiving the documents through proper channels from your government, the JICA Office (or the embassy of Japan) will conduct screenings, and then forward the documents to the JICA Hokkaido International Center Obihiro (JICA Obihiro) in Japan. Selection will be made by the JICA Obihiro in consultation with concerned organizations in Japan.
The applying organization with the best intention to utilize the opportunity of this program will be highly valued in the selection. (3) Notice of Acceptance Notification of results will be made by the JICA office (or the Embassy of Japan) not later than July 10, 2015. 5. Conditions for Attendance (1) to strictly adhere to the program schedule. (2) not to change the program topics. (3) not to extend the period of stay in Japan. (4) not to be accompanied by family members during the program. (5) to return to home countries at the end of the program in accordance with the travel schedule designated by JICA. (6) to refrain from engaging in any political activities, or any form of employment for profit or gain. (7) to observe Japanese laws and ordinances. If there is any violation of said laws and ordinances, participants may be required to return part or all of the training expenditure depending on the severity of said violation. (8) to observe the rules and regulations of the accommodation and not to change the accommodation designated by JICA. 9/16
IV. Administrative Arrangements 1. Organizer: (1) Name: JICA Hokkaido International Center Obihiro (JICA Obihiro) (2) Contact: (Address) 1-2, Minami 6-chome, Nishi 20-jo, Obihiro-city, Hokkaido, 080-2470, Japan (Tel) 81(*)-155(**)-35-1210 (Fax) 81(*)-155(**)-35-1250 Note: *:country code for Japan, **:area code for Obihiro (Email) jicaobic@jica.go.jp (Website) www.jica.go.jp/english/ 2. Implementing Partner: Japan Environmental Education Forum 3. Travel to Japan: (1) Air Ticket: The cost of a round-trip ticket between an international airport designated by JICA and Japan will be borne by JICA. (2) Travel Insurance: Coverage is from time of arrival up to departure in Japan. Thus traveling time outside Japan will not be covered. 4. Accommodation in Japan: JICA will arrange the following accommodations for the participants in Japan: JICA Obihiro Address: 1-2, Minami 6-chome, Nishi 20-jo, Obihiro, Hokkiado, 080-2470, Japan TEL: +81-(0)155-35-2001 FAX: +81-(0)155-35-2213 JICA Tokyo Address: 2-49-5, Nishihara, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, 151-0066, Japan TEL: +81-(0)3-3485-7051 FAX: +81-(0)3-3485-7904 (where 81 is the country code for Japan, and 155 or 3 is the local area code) * If there is no vacancy at JICA Obihiro and Tokyo, JICA will arrange alternative accommodations for the participants. Please refer to facility guide of TIC at its URL, http://www.jica.go.jp/english/about/organization/domestic/index.html *During the program JICA will arrange accommodations at each training site. 5. Expenses: The following expenses will be provided for the participants by JICA: (1) Allowances for accommodation, meals, living expenses, outfit, and shipping (2) Expenses for study tours (basically in the form of train tickets) (3) Free medical care for participants who become ill after arriving in Japan (costs related to pre-existing illness, pregnancy, or dental treatment are not included) (4) Expenses for program implementation, including materials 10/16
For more details, please see III. ALLOWANCES of the brochure for participants titled KENSHU-IN GUIDE BOOK, which will be given before departure for Japan. 6. Pre-departure Orientation: A pre-departure orientation will be held at the respective country s JICA Office (or Japanese Embassy), to provide participants with details on travel to Japan, conditions of the workshop, and other matters. 11/16
Temp. Temp. V. Other Information 1. Participants who have successfully completed the training program will be awarded a certificate by JICA. 2. Medical history In case you have or have had malaria, you are kindly requested to bring the medicine for malaria with you because it is quite difficult to obtain it in Japan. 3. Climate The climate conditions in Obihiro and Tokyo are given below. Participants are advised to prepare appropriate clothes. Obihiro Jan. Feb. Mar. Apr. May Jun. Jul. Aug. Sep. Oct. Nov. Dec. High -1.9-0.6 4.0 11.9 17.6 20.8 23.5 25.2 21.5 15.6 8.0 1.1 Low -13.7-12.6-6.0 0.6 5.7 10.3 14.5 16.4 12.1 4.8-1.5-8.9 Prec. 42.8 24.9 42.4 58.9 81.0 75.5 106.4 139.1 138.1 75.0 57.6 46.1 Tokyo Jan. Feb. Mar. Apr. May Jun. Jul. Aug. Sep. Oct. Nov. Dec. High 9.6 10.4 13.6 19.0 22.9 25.5 29.2 30.8 26.9 21.5 16.3 11.9 Low 0.9 1.7 4.4 9.4 14.0 18.0 21.8 23.0 19.7 14.2 8.3 3.5 Prec. 52.3 56.1 117.5 124.5 137.8 167.7 153.5 168.2 209.9 197.8 92.5 51.0 Source: Japan Meteorological Agency (from 1981 to 2010) 12/16
4. Field Trip During the program participants are going to have field trips from the southern part to the northern part of Japan. Most of the program is held at Obihiro city, but the parts of the program are held in Kushiro, Tokyo, Toyo-oka (Hyogo) and Osaki (Miyagi). It is convenient for you to bring some small bag to travel for about 1 week. Program Main Sites Obihiro Kushiro Osaki (Miyagi) Toyo-oka (Hyogo) Tokyo 13/16
VI. ANNEX: Annex 1 Inception Report for the organization to participate in the program, Improvement of Environmental Education Technique for Biodiversity Conservation (JFY 2015) Applicants are requested to formulate an Inception Report. The contents are on the following issues and submit it to the JICA Obihiro with Application Form by June 25, 2015. The Report should be typewritten in English on A4 size paper (21 cm x 29.5 cm) in single spacing at maximum of 5 pages not including photos, maps, or any visual materials. *Note: We do not require a Country report. 1. Organization Chart Organization chart (starting from the section at the lower level) in their countries, which is responsible for their positions 2. Report Theme of the report is problems/challenges with stakeholders in their working protected areas. The contents consists of: a. What kinds of problems/challenges are faced in their working protected areas? (Don t pick up more than two problems. Also, please specify the problem as much as possible.) b. What are current countermeasures taken by the protected area s management authority? c. Whether or not the action mentioned above (b) is effective? d. If not, what can be considered as the reason(s)? e. How stakeholders feel about the action mentioned in above (b)? f. What can be a solution raised / proposed by the participant? g. What are problems/challenges when the solution mentioned in above (f) is applied? Note: Applicants are requested to make a presentation on their Inception Reports at the beginning of the program. It is advisable to use audio visual aids such as Microsoft PowerPoint or pictures presenting the Report. 14/16
For Your Reference JICA and Capacity Development The key concept underpinning JICA operations since its establishment in 1974 has been the conviction that capacity development is central to the socioeconomic development of any country, regardless of the specific operational scheme one may be undertaking, i.e. expert assignments, development projects, development study projects, training programs, JOCV programs, etc. Within this wide range of programs, Training Programs have long occupied an important place in JICA operations. Conducted in Japan, they provide partner countries with opportunities to acquire practical knowledge accumulated in Japanese society. Participants dispatched by partner countries might find useful knowledge and re-create their own knowledge for enhancement of their own capacity or that of the organization and society to which they belong. About 460 pre-organized programs cover a wide range of professional fields, ranging from education, health, infrastructure, energy, trade and finance, to agriculture, rural development, gender mainstreaming, and environmental protection. A variety of programs and are being customized to address the specific needs of different target organizations, such as policy-making organizations, service provision organizations, as well as research and academic institutions. Some programs are organized to target a certain group of countries with similar developmental challenges. Japanese Development Experience Japan was the first non-western country to successfully modernize its society and industrialize its economy. At the core of this process, which started more than 140 years ago, was the adopt and adapt concept by which a wide range of appropriate skills and knowledge have been imported from developed countries; these skills and knowledge have been adapted and/or improved using local skills, knowledge and initiatives. They finally became internalized in Japanese society to suit its local needs and conditions. From engineering technology to production management methods, most of the know-how that has enabled Japan to become what it is today has emanated from this adoption and adaptation process, which, of course, has been accompanied by countless failures and errors behind the success stories. We presume that such experiences, both successful and unsuccessful, will be useful to our partners who are trying to address the challenges currently faced by developing countries. However, it is rather challenging to share with our partners this whole body of Japan s developmental experience. This difficulty has to do, in part, with the challenge of explaining a body of tacit knowledge, a type of knowledge that cannot fully be expressed in words or numbers. Adding to this difficulty are the social and cultural systems of Japan that vastly differ from those of other Western industrialized countries, and hence still remain unfamiliar to many partner countries. Simply stated, coming to Japan might be one way of overcoming such a cultural gap. JICA, therefore, would like to invite as many leaders of partner countries as possible to come and visit us, to mingle with the Japanese people, and witness the advantages as well as the disadvantages of Japanese systems, so that integration of their findings might help them reach their developmental objectives. 15/16
CORRESPONDENCE For enquiries and further information, please contact the JICA office or the Embassy of Japan. Further, address correspondence to: JICA Hokkaido International Center Obihiro (JICA Obihiro) Address: 1-2, Minami 6-chome, Nishi 20-jo, Obihiro-city, Hokkaido, 080-2470, Japan TEL: +81-155-35-1210 FAX: +81-155-35-1250 E-mail: jicaobic@jica.go.jp Website: www.jica.go.jp 16/16