Many types of plants are becoming endangered because of the negative effects of global climate change, and measures for protecting important species are being sought worldwide. Japanese botanical gardens in particular play an important role in leading public opinion towards the conservation of plant diversity. In order to make the wider public aware of the importance of plant diversity and deepen their understanding of conservation activities, it is crucial to first of all inform them of the fascinating and useful aspects of these plants and increase their interest. This project will provide botanical gardens and regional organizations with the means and materials to conduct educational sessions on conservation and plants for the general public. Specifically, this will involve creating an educational program (including materials such as DVDs and PowerPoint presentations) on the role plants play in human activity (clothing, food, and shelter) and their conservation, dispatching lecturers to botanical gardens, and supporting public lectures in each region. The results of these efforts will be compiled and analysed at a national conference.