WWF Japan Releases "Nature-Positive Point Book for River Basin Management - Proposals from Northwestern Kyushu"
WWF Japan, in collaboration with Kyushu University, Nagasaki University, and Fukuoka Prefectural Institute of Health and Environmental Sciences, has released a point book aiming for "Nature-Positive" outcomes by balancing water disaster countermeasures and biodiversity conservation in response to climate change.
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The World Wide Fund for Nature Japan (Minato-ku, Tokyo; Chairman: Takejiro Sueyoshi; hereinafter "WWF Japan") today released the "Nature-Positive Point Book for River Basin Management - Proposals from Northwestern Kyushu."
https://www.wwf.or.jp/activities/data/20260424water2_00.pdf (Point Book PDF)
[Key Points]
Amidst the intensification and frequent occurrence of water disasters due to climate change, Northwestern Kyushu has also experienced frequent damage. The creation of a disaster-resilient river basin environment and the conservation of biodiversity are pressing issues.
The "Nature-Positive Point Book for River Basin Management - Proposals from Northwestern Kyushu," issued today, April 24, 2026, compiles the results of collaborative research and practical efforts by researchers from Kyushu University, Nagasaki University, Fukuoka Prefectural Institute of Health and Environmental Sciences, and WWF Japan. It outlines important points for achieving "Nature-Positive," which aims to halt and reverse biodiversity loss by balancing flood control and biodiversity conservation, and introduces case studies from Northwestern Kyushu (primarily Fukuoka and Saga Prefectures).
In conjunction with this, two short documentary videos introducing practical initiatives in the target region, "The Journey of Water ~Water's Journey to the Ariake Sea~" and "The Journey of Water ~Wisdom and Connections in the Yabe River Basin~," have been released on WWF Japan's official YouTube channel. Through both the booklet and the videos, we aim to disseminate knowledge useful for practicing NbS (Nature-based Solutions) (*1) to all stakeholders involved in river basin management (*2) across Japan, including the Kyushu region.
[Overview]
Against the backdrop of climate change, the intensification and frequent occurrence of water disasters have become a serious issue in various regions. Northwestern Kyushu has also experienced significant damage from large-scale river floods and sediment disasters in recent years. While the creation of a disaster-resilient river basin environment is currently emphasized, various challenges remain regarding the conservation of diverse organisms that constitute the river basin.
The World Wide Fund for Nature Japan (WWF Japan) today, April 24, 2026, released the "Nature-Positive Point Book for River Basin Management - Proposals from Northwestern Kyushu." This publication compiles the results of collaborative research and practical efforts by researchers from the Aqua Field Science Laboratory, Department of Biological Resource and Environmental Sciences, Faculty of Agriculture, Kyushu University; the River Basin System Engineering Laboratory, Faculty of Engineering, Kyushu University; the Graduate School of Integrated Production Science (Engineering), Nagasaki University; and the Fukuoka Prefectural Institute of Health and Environmental Sciences, along with WWF.
This booklet introduces important points for achieving Nature-Positive by balancing flood control and biodiversity conservation, along with case studies from Northwestern Kyushu (primarily Fukuoka and Saga Prefectures). We hope that this book will serve as a valuable reference for all stakeholders involved in river basin management across Japan, including the Kyushu region, in practicing NbS (Nature-based Solutions).
[Background of Publication]
Against the backdrop of climate change, the intensification and frequent occurrence of water disasters have become a serious issue in various regions. Northwestern Kyushu has also experienced significant damage from large-scale river floods and sediment disasters in recent years. In 2020, the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism introduced the concept of "river basin management," shifting towards comprehensive flood control measures across entire river basins. While this concept provides an opportunity for all stakeholders to collaborate, adapt to climate change, and create a better river basin environment, various challenges remain regarding the conservation of diverse organisms that constitute the river basin.
[Purpose of Publication]
This point book organizes the initiatives for river basin management in Northwestern Kyushu from the perspective of NbS, which ensures healthy ecosystems and simultaneously solves social issues such as flood control, disaster prevention, climate change countermeasures, and biodiversity conservation. Specifically, based on the results of collaborative research between WWF and experts from universities and research institutions (e.g., river basin system engineering, conservation ecology) including Kyushu University, it introduces the feasibility of balancing flood control and biodiversity conservation, and river basin management initiatives that capture the region's history, topography, and ecosystems, along with practical examples. We hope that it will be utilized as a reference material for all stakeholders involved in river basin management across Japan, aiming to balance flood control and biodiversity conservation.
Point Book Details Page: https://www.wwf.or.jp/activities/lib/6255.html
[Point Book Table of Contents]
Chapter 1: Achieving Nature-Positive through River Basin Management
Flood Control Measures and Biodiversity in Northwestern Kyushu
Challenges in Achieving Nature-Positive through River Basin Management
Key Points for Achieving Nature-Positive through River Basin Management
Chapter 2: Case Studies
12 Case Studies from Northwestern Kyushu
https://www.wwf.or.jp/activities/data/20260424water2_00.pdf (Point Book PDF)
[Key Points]
Amidst the intensification and frequent occurrence of water disasters due to climate change, Northwestern Kyushu has also experienced frequent damage. The creation of a disaster-resilient river basin environment and the conservation of biodiversity are pressing issues.
The "Nature-Positive Point Book for River Basin Management - Proposals from Northwestern Kyushu," issued today, April 24, 2026, compiles the results of collaborative research and practical efforts by researchers from Kyushu University, Nagasaki University, Fukuoka Prefectural Institute of Health and Environmental Sciences, and WWF Japan. It outlines important points for achieving "Nature-Positive," which aims to halt and reverse biodiversity loss by balancing flood control and biodiversity conservation, and introduces case studies from Northwestern Kyushu (primarily Fukuoka and Saga Prefectures).
In conjunction with this, two short documentary videos introducing practical initiatives in the target region, "The Journey of Water ~Water's Journey to the Ariake Sea~" and "The Journey of Water ~Wisdom and Connections in the Yabe River Basin~," have been released on WWF Japan's official YouTube channel. Through both the booklet and the videos, we aim to disseminate knowledge useful for practicing NbS (Nature-based Solutions) (*1) to all stakeholders involved in river basin management (*2) across Japan, including the Kyushu region.
[Overview]
Against the backdrop of climate change, the intensification and frequent occurrence of water disasters have become a serious issue in various regions. Northwestern Kyushu has also experienced significant damage from large-scale river floods and sediment disasters in recent years. While the creation of a disaster-resilient river basin environment is currently emphasized, various challenges remain regarding the conservation of diverse organisms that constitute the river basin.
The World Wide Fund for Nature Japan (WWF Japan) today, April 24, 2026, released the "Nature-Positive Point Book for River Basin Management - Proposals from Northwestern Kyushu." This publication compiles the results of collaborative research and practical efforts by researchers from the Aqua Field Science Laboratory, Department of Biological Resource and Environmental Sciences, Faculty of Agriculture, Kyushu University; the River Basin System Engineering Laboratory, Faculty of Engineering, Kyushu University; the Graduate School of Integrated Production Science (Engineering), Nagasaki University; and the Fukuoka Prefectural Institute of Health and Environmental Sciences, along with WWF.
This booklet introduces important points for achieving Nature-Positive by balancing flood control and biodiversity conservation, along with case studies from Northwestern Kyushu (primarily Fukuoka and Saga Prefectures). We hope that this book will serve as a valuable reference for all stakeholders involved in river basin management across Japan, including the Kyushu region, in practicing NbS (Nature-based Solutions).
[Background of Publication]
Against the backdrop of climate change, the intensification and frequent occurrence of water disasters have become a serious issue in various regions. Northwestern Kyushu has also experienced significant damage from large-scale river floods and sediment disasters in recent years. In 2020, the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism introduced the concept of "river basin management," shifting towards comprehensive flood control measures across entire river basins. While this concept provides an opportunity for all stakeholders to collaborate, adapt to climate change, and create a better river basin environment, various challenges remain regarding the conservation of diverse organisms that constitute the river basin.
[Purpose of Publication]
This point book organizes the initiatives for river basin management in Northwestern Kyushu from the perspective of NbS, which ensures healthy ecosystems and simultaneously solves social issues such as flood control, disaster prevention, climate change countermeasures, and biodiversity conservation. Specifically, based on the results of collaborative research between WWF and experts from universities and research institutions (e.g., river basin system engineering, conservation ecology) including Kyushu University, it introduces the feasibility of balancing flood control and biodiversity conservation, and river basin management initiatives that capture the region's history, topography, and ecosystems, along with practical examples. We hope that it will be utilized as a reference material for all stakeholders involved in river basin management across Japan, aiming to balance flood control and biodiversity conservation.
Point Book Details Page: https://www.wwf.or.jp/activities/lib/6255.html
[Point Book Table of Contents]
Chapter 1: Achieving Nature-Positive through River Basin Management
Flood Control Measures and Biodiversity in Northwestern Kyushu
Challenges in Achieving Nature-Positive through River Basin Management
Key Points for Achieving Nature-Positive through River Basin Management
Chapter 2: Case Studies
12 Case Studies from Northwestern Kyushu