The challenge of transitioning from an anti-nature society to a pro-nature society
I am, at heart, a naturalist, and my passion eventually led me to become an ecologist.
Recently, terms such as biodiversity and nature positive have become popular in public discourse, but to me they often sound superficial and somewhat hollow.
I feel it is my mission to bring depth and authenticity to these concepts and to raise public awareness of their true significance.
To cultivate a genuinely human way of life and a humble mindset that acknowledges we live within and are sustained by nature—both of which have been eroded by neoliberalism—it is not enough to rely solely on current environmental science and its related fields; in fact, there is even a risk that these approaches may lead us in the wrong direction.
Through my books, lectures, and other outreach activities, I continue to work toward inspiring as many people as possible to engage in building a pro-nature society.
Educational approach
Learning from nature has no limits
My teaching and research focus on studying the distribution and life histories of organisms in the field, the relationships among species, and their connections with people.
The foundation lies in ecology, but I emphasize the importance of also studying the social sciences and humanities.
I encourage students to develop the ability to write persuasive texts that communicate their own perspectives convincingly, though I know this is not an easy task.
Vision for industry-academia collaboration
The challenge of transitioning from an anti-nature to a pro-nature
We welcome collaborations with visionary companies and organizations that aim to move beyond a neoliberal society, which pursues only short-term profit and efficiency, and toward a more pro-nature society.
