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The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, and the Ministry of the Environment of Japan fund 13 support programs aimed at fostering activities to establish ecological networks nationwide.
- Biodiversity Conservation Promotion Grant: Supports activities for biodiversity conservation and ecosystem network development, such as conservation of important biodiversity areas, ecological system planning, and community engagement.
- Comprehensive Grant for Social Infrastructure Development: Aims to conserve and restore river environments and promote sustainable river management. Supports projects for improving fish habitats, river environment enhancement, and flood control.
- Agricultural and Rural Development: Supports initiatives like large-scale land consolidation, irrigation system development, and energy efficiency with focus on enhancing agricultural competitiveness and land utilization while considering environmental harmony.
- Forest and Rural Area Development Grants: Aimed at promoting forest functions and rural community development through activities like afforestation and thinning.
- Mountain Conservation and Rural Area Development Grants: Supports conservation of mountain forests and rural community revitalization through activities such as forest maintenance and utilization of forest resources.
- Promotion Grant for Green Food Systems Strategy: Aims to create model districts promoting sustainable food systems, encouraging environmentally friendly and organic farming.
- Direct Payments for Environmentally Friendly Agriculture: Supports reducing chemical fertilizers and pesticides for climate change mitigation and biodiversity conservation.
- Multifunctional Payment Grant: Encourages joint efforts in local resources conservation and maintaining rural environments, such as joining watercourse management and ecosystem preservation.
- Forest and Mountain Village Multifunctional Support Grants: Supports community-driven initiatives for forest conservation, resource utilization, and rural community revitalization.
- Aquatic Multifunctional Support Grants: Aids in preserving marine environments and supporting fisheries activities for sustainable resource utilization.
- Fisheries Environment Development: Promotes the creation of favorable habitats for aquatic life and environmental conservation in fishing areas.
- Biodiversity Conservation Promotion Grant: Assists in developing attractive eco-tourism programs and training guides to revitalize local communities.
- Community Circulation and Symbiosis Zone Creation: Supports the establishment of regional symbiotic communities and transitions to independent, decentralized societies.
