The Mitsui & Co. Environment Fund
Introduction to Grant Projects
Japanese Society for Preservation of Birds
Clarification of the migratory routes taken by the little tern (Sterna albifrons) in Asia and Oceania and education about their protection
Activity grant
- Project Description
The little tern is a migratory bird that is listed as a Class II endangered species in the Ministry of Environment's Red List. Based on bilateral migratory bird agreements, it also designated in the International Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora. In addition concerns about the species' survival due to the bird's poor reproductive success rate, its migratory route, which is essential to preserving this sea bird, is also unknown. In this project, with cooperation between Japan and Australia, we will identify the migratory route in Asia and Oceania. Based on past nesting sites, together with information on where the birds gather before migration, we will map out the areas that are important for conservation and will call internationally for the bird's protection.
- Fields
- Preservation of biodiversity and ecosystem
- Grant year
- FY2012 Activity Grants
- Grant term
- 3 years
October 2012 - September 2015
- Grant amount
- 10,850,000 yen
- Activity region
- Tokyo Bay; Tenryu River, Shizuoka Prefecture; Osaka Bay, Niigata coast and Australia
Overview of the Organization
- Representative
- Minoru Yajima, Representative Director
- Establishment
- 1947
- Establishment Purpose
- The purpose of this project is to: 1) widely spread knowledge and information about the protection of wild animal species, including birds, among the Japanese people; 2) promote such protection; and 3) help to build a society in which people and wild animal species, including birds, can coexist and where the biodiversity of the natural environment can be protected.
- Main regions of project activity
- Japan and Australia
- Staff
- 8 full-time staff members, 3 part-time staff members, 2000 full members
- Annual operating budget
- 142.84 million yen in 2009, 86.72 million yen in 2010, 178.91 million yen in 2011
- WEB site
- http://www.jspb.org/
- Affiliated organizations
- Mizutori Kenkyuukai, NPO Little Tern Project, Queensland Wader Study Group
- Main activities
- Work closely with nature conservation organizations both in Japan and abroad, provide opinions to the National Assembly, the government and other related organizations to help establish policies to protect wildlife and ensure their proper implementation. During Bird Week we carry out bird protection nationwide, and award individuals and groups who have worked for wildlife protection. In addition, given the various problems concerning wildlife protection, we will conduct survey research, and conduct educational and information spreading campaigns to foster the spirit of wildlife protection and care for nature.