April 11, 2011
Action plan of the Japanese Society of Fisheries Science (JSFS) toward reconstruction following the Great East Japan Earthquake
Action plan of JSFS for reconstruction |
1. | Promotion of technical research for reconstruction of local community-based fisheries and aquaculture |
2. | Cooperation in planning safe, disaster-resilient coastal fisheries communities |
3. | Integrated development of coastal environmental studies, fisheries engineering, fisheries sociology, fisheries economics, and fisheries resources as a basis for new fisheries communities. |
4. | Promotion of close cooperation among Universities, the Fisheries Research Agency, and regional fisheries experimental stations to support the reconstruction of the fisheries sector. |
5. | Promotion of research on radioactive contamination of marine organisms and monitoring the risks for the coastal environment and seafood. |
6. | Development of human resources for local governmental agencies to implement recovery efforts in the affected area. |
Basic policies behind the action plan |
1. | Reassessment of disaster prevention measures and cultural aspects for the rebuilding of local communities |
2. | Planning of innovative fisheries communities and industries |
3. | Fostering partnerships across organizations |
4. | Combined efforts for speedy recovery involving the industry, government, academia, and private sector. |
| (1) Enhancement of administrative leadership through the deployment of human resources |
| (2) Disclosure of accurate information on contamination in agricultural and fisheries products |
| (3) Perspective of electric power supply restoration |
| (4) Policy planning for effective utilization of reconstruction funds |
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