Content／学習内容

• Guidance: To take this course in a meaningful way

  • Global Trends in Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries

  This lecture explains the essential background knowledge and reference materials needed to engage meaningfully with the course.

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  • Introduction to the FAO The state of Food and Agriculture

    Using insights from FAO’s SOFA 2024, we examine hidden global costs and explore how Ehime’s food systems connect to the SDGs.

  • Introduction to the FAO The state of the World Fisheries and Aquaculture

    FAO’s SOFIA 2024 examines global fisheries trends, guiding Ehime’s aquaculture growth and SDG-focused management.

  • Introduction to the FAO The state of the World’s Forest

    AO’s SOFO 2024 underscores forests’ SDG role, urging innovation and inclusive governance to curb deforestation and sustain ecosystems.

  Lecturers

  ／講師

  • Osamu Kobayashi

    Professor, Institute for International Relations, Ehime University

• Interpreting Online Data Related to the SDGs

  • World Trade Statistics
  • Global Trends Observed Through Statistical Data

  Understand the SDGs online data and literature resources that will be utilized in this course

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  • Exploring the Sustainable Development Report 2024 Online

    Using SDR2024, we assess global SDG progress with an ASEAN focus, building data-driven insights and a global mindset.

  • Exploring Our World Data’s SDG Tracker

    Using Our World in Data’s SDG Tracker for Goal 2, we analyze hunger metrics to shape evidence-based local actions and global insights.

  • Exploring the UN Data Commons for the SDGs

    Use UN Data Commons to track hunger, child stunting, and price anomalies, linking Ehime’s local approach to global SDGs.

  Lecturers

  ／講師

  • Osamu Kobayashi

    Professor, Institute for International Relations, Ehime University

• Understanding FAO The state of the World’s Forest

  • Observing Global Trends through Statistical Data

  Understand the online data sources utilized in this course.

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  • Explore FAO Tracking progress on food and agriculture-related SDG indicators 2023 (1)

    FAO’s 2023 SDG progress links poverty, hunger, gender, and water data, guiding Ehime’s holistic approach to secure food systems.

  • Explore FAO Tracking progress on food and agriculture-related SDG indicators 2023 (2)

    FAO’s 2023 report ties poverty, hunger, gender, and water data, guiding Ehime’s holistic strategies for secure food systems.

  • Exploring the Observatory of Economic Complexity (OEC)

    OEC data shows ASEAN’s agri-trade and Japan’s role, offering insights for Ehime to shape globally linked food strategies.

  Lecturers

  ／講師

  • Osamu Kobayashi

    Professor, Institute for International Relations, Ehime University

• Masanobu Fukuoka’s Natural Farming Method and its Philosophy (1)

  • Fukuoka Natural Farm
  • Fukuoka Method of Natural Farming

  Visit the site of Masanobu Fukuoka’s Natural Farming and explore its core concepts and contemporary significance in the era of the SDGs based on local observations.

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  • Virtual Tour: The Practices of Masanobu Fukuoka’s Farm – Rice and Wheat

    This lecture introduces Masanobu Fukuoka’s practice of natural farming, particularly his method of “simultaneous cultivation of rice and wheat.”
    Guided by his philosophy of “do-nothing farming,” Fukuoka spent over 30 years refining a method that minimized human intervention.
    His approach involves broadcasting clover, wheat, and rice seeds all at once during the rice harvest, then covering the field with long straw.
    The growth of clover naturally suppresses weeds, enriches the soil as green manure, and eliminates the need for chemical fertilizers, pesticides, and field puddling.
    In contrast, an adjacent paddy managed with modern techniques required considerable labor and cost, yet yielded only limited profit.
    Fukuoka’s methods have begun attracting the attention of universities and research institutions.
    His work offers a compelling vision for a more sustainable future in agriculture.

  • Virtual Tour: The Practices of Masanobu Fukuoka’s Farm – Fruit Trees

    This lecture offers a virtual tour of Masanobu Fukuoka’s approach to orchard management.
    Fukuoka’s farm practices a pesticide-free method, allowing natural cycles to govern cultivation.
    Various crops—including kiwis, citrus fruits, and naturally occurring daikon radishes—coexist within the orchards.
    Fukuoka’s philosophy draws parallels between the life cycles of trees and humans, emphasizing harmony with nature.
    The lecture explores the balance between idealistic farming and practical needs, proposing sustainable alternatives.
    It highlights new initiatives such as fixed cameras and owner-tree programs to strengthen the connection between farmers and consumers.
    Fukuoka envisions a society where everyone has a small stake in farming, criticizing the over-commercialization of agriculture.
    Ultimately, the lecture advocates valuing the skill and mindset needed to engage with crops over rigid adherence to detailed regulations.

  • Virtual Interview: Daiki Fukuoka on the Philosophy of Fukuoka-Style Natural Farming

    This lecture presents Daiki Fukuoka’s reflections on Masanobu Fukuoka’s philosophy of natural farming.
    Hiroki discusses inheriting Masanobu’s vision rooted in the philosophy of “Mu” and the pursuit of farming in harmony with nature.
    Rather than focusing on avoiding pesticides, the goal is to cultivate crops closer to natural conditions, making pesticides unnecessary.
    The lecture explores how coexistence with diverse ecosystems and apparent chaos generates synergies that benefit agriculture.
    It introduces the concept of clay seed balls, encouraging natural selection of vegetation and ecological restoration.
    Daikon radishes are highlighted for their key role in soil improvement and ecosystem support.
    Hiroki expresses his deep respect for Masanobu’s achievements and his commitment to living and farming day by day in pursuit of those ideals.
    He maintains a flexible approach to future developments, leaving room for growth and unforeseen possibilities.

  Lecturers

  ／講師

  • Osamu Kobayashi

    Professor, Institute for International Relations, Ehime University

• Masanobu Fukuoka’s Natural Farming Method and Its Philosophy (2)

  • The Philosophy of Masanobu Fukuoka and Its Contemporary Significance

  Explore the process through which Masanobu Fukuoka developed his method of natural farming, and consider how transforming human values and fostering innovation are essential to building a sustainable society.

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  • The One-Straw Revolution: Natural Farming and Organic Farming

    This lecture explores Fukuoka’s natural farming, contrasting it with organic farming, and its relevance to SDGs and Ehime.

  • The One-Straw Revolution: Human Does Not Understand Nature

    Fukuoka’s idea that “man does not understand nature” urges humility, offering fresh insight for SDGs and Ehime’s food system.

  • The One-Straw Revolution: The Meaning and Value of Science and Technology

    Fukuoka urges that science and technology serve nature, not control it—guiding sustainable innovation and progress toward SDGs.

  Lecturers

  ／講師

  • Osamu Kobayashi

    Professor, Institute for International Relations, Ehime University

• Food Value ChainとGlocal Food Security

  • Glocal Food Security
  • SDGs

  Learn about the Food Value Chain in Ehime and understand its role in achieving Glocal Food Security and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

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  • What Is the Food Value Chain?

    This lecture outlines the Food Value Chain’s role in glocal food security, Ehime’s citrus model, and alignment with SDGs and sustainability.

  • What Is Needed to Establish Food Security Locally and Globally

    This lecture outlines global and local strategies—including Ehime’s Food Value Chain—for building inclusive, climate-resilient food security.

  • The Role of the Food Value Chain in Both Local and Global Contexts

    Strengthening Ehime’s Food Value Chain fosters local innovation and resilience while contributing to global SDGs and food security.

  Lecturers

  ／講師

  • Osamu Kobayashi

    Professor, Institute for International Relations, Ehime University

• The Limits of Human Activity Seen in Planetary Boundaries and the Future Aimed for by Earth4All

  • Earrth4All

  Understand how human activities are creating challenges for the SDGs through the lens of Planetary Boundaries, and explore the future of humanity as presented in Earth4All.

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  • The Inconvenient Truth of Human Activities Seen in Planetary Boundaries

    Crossing Planetary Boundaries threatens SDGs and food security. Ehime and the world must shift to regenerative, precautionary practices now.

  • Earth4All: The Future Seen Through Degrowth and Beyond GDP

    Earth4All promotes degrowth and “Beyond GDP” to rebalance human prosperity within planetary limits. Ehime can lead by shifting to well-being-based policies.

  • Earth4All: The Future Seen Through Universal Basic Dividend

    The Universal Basic Dividend (UBD), proposed by Earth4All, redistributes resource-use fees to all citizens, promoting social equity while reducing environmental overshoot—an essential tool for stability in a post-growth society.

  Lecturers

  ／講師

  • Osamu Kobayashi

    Professor, Institute for International Relations, Ehime University

• Achieving the SDGs, a common challenge for all humankind, is not progressing

  • SDGs and human well-being

  Explore the reasons why global challenges such as the SDGs are difficult to solve, focusing on the interlinkages between SDG goals and the relationship between well-being and the SDGs.

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  • Factors Delaying the Progress of the SDGs

    This lecture analyzes why SDG progress is delayed—highlighting policy fragmentation, inequality, funding gaps, and data issues—calling for integrated action.

  • Subjective Well-Being and the SDG Dilemma in the UN World Happiness Report 2020

    This lecture explored how subjective well-being and SDGs can conflict. Policies boosting happiness may hinder sustainability, requiring integrated solutions.

  • The Trade-Off Problem in the SDGs: Prioritizing One Goal at the Cost of Another

    This lecture examined the SDG dilemma where solving one goal may hinder another. It stressed integrated policies, cross-sector cooperation, and adaptive planning.

  Lecturers

  ／講師

  • Osamu Kobayashi

    Professor, Institute for International Relations, Ehime University

• Food Value Chain for Addressing SDG Challenge(1)

  • Poverty
  • Hunger
  • Education

  Understand the relationship between solving the SDGs and food and agriculture by examining the targets of each goal.

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  • SDG Goal 1: Poverty and the Food Value Chain

    This lecture explored how SDG 1: No Poverty is linked to the Food Value Chain through land rights, disaster resilience, and income growth for rural communities.

  • SDG Goal 2: Hunger and the Food Value Chain

    This lecture examined how the Food Value Chain can help achieve SDG 2: Zero Hunger—by empowering smallholders, improving nutrition, and building resilience.

  • SDG Goal 4: Education and the Food Value Chain

    Quality education empowers farmers, youth, and women across the Food Value Chain, enhancing productivity, innovation, and sustainability in agriculture.

  Lecturers

  ／講師

  • Osamu Kobayashi

    Professor, Institute for International Relations, Ehime University

• Food Value Chain for Addressing SDG Challenge(2)

  • Gender
  • Work and Economic Growth
  • Equality

  Understand the relationship between food, agriculture, and the achievement of the SDGs by examining the specific targets of each goal.

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  • SDG Goal 5: Gender and the Food Value Chain

    Gender equality in the Food Value Chain boosts productivity, income, and sustainability. Empowering women improves every stage from farming to governance.

  • SDG Goal 8: Decent Work, Economic Growth, and the Food Value Chain

    Decent work in the Food Value Chain enhances livelihoods, productivity, and inclusive growth. Fair wages, skills training, and innovation foster sustainability.

  • SDG Goal 10: Equality and the Food Value Chain

    Decent work in the Food Value Chain enhances livelihoods, productivity, and inclusive growth. Fair wages, skills training, and innovation foster sustainability.

  Lecturers

  ／講師

  • Osamu Kobayashi

    Professor, Institute for International Relations, Ehime University

• Food Value Chain for Addressing SDG Challenge(3)

  • Responsible Consumption and Production
  • Global Environment
  • Peace and Equality

  Understand the relationship between the resolution of the SDGs and food and agriculture by examining the targets of each goal.

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  • SDG Goal 12: Responsible Production and Consumption and the Food Value Chain

    Responsible production and consumption in the Food Value Chain reduces waste, saves resources, and boosts resilience through local actions and circular systems.

  • SDG Goals 13, 14, 15: The Global Environment and the Food Value Chain

    Climate action, ocean conservation, and land protection in the Food Value Chain ensure resilient ecosystems, stable food supplies, and sustainable livelihoods.

  • SDG Goals 16 & 17: Peace, Partnerships, and the Food Value Chain

    SDGs Goals 16 and 17 are foundations for a sustainable food value chain. Peace, strong institutions, and multi-stakeholder partnerships enable inclusive growth and resource stewardship.

  Lecturers

  ／講師

  • Osamu Kobayashi

    Professor, Institute for International Relations, Ehime University

• The Role of SDG Consumer Education in Ensuring Food Security（1 ）

  • Food Self-Sufficiency Rate
  • Food Loss
  • Consumer Values

  To understand the current issues in Japan’s dietary habits—such as the low food self-sufficiency rate and food loss—and to explore the ideal form of consumer education that can shift consumer awareness and behavior.

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  • What Do Food Safety and Security Mean?

    Food safety and security are vital for achieving the SDGs. In Japan, consumer education bridges low self-sufficiency and food loss, fostering safe, sustainable food systems.

  • Issues in Japanese Dietary Habits and the SDGs

    Japan’s low food self-sufficiency and high food loss hinder SDG progress. Promoting local produce and consumer education fosters sustainable eating habits.

  • Diverse Consumer Values and the Significance of Consumer Education

    Consumer food choices are shaped by diverse values—price, health, environment, and culture. Through consumer education, people can make informed, SDG-aligned choices such as buying local or reducing food waste, helping build a more sustainable and resilient food system.

  Lecturers

  ／講師

  • Osamu Kobayashi

    Professor, Institute for International Relations, Ehime University

• The Role of SDG Consumer Education in Ensuring Food Security（2）

  • Ethical consumption
  • Market research

  Future consumers are expected to take initiative in creating a sustainable society. In this context, we will explore the role of consumers through familiar, real-life examples.

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  • Producer + Consumer = Prosumer

    By becoming “prosumers”—consumers who also participate in food production—individuals can support sustainable agriculture and fisheries. Through local engagement, ethical consumption, and education, prosumers actively contribute to building SDG-aligned food systems and resilient communities.

  • Ethical Consumption in Food

    Ethical food consumption involves choosing products based on social, environmental, and labor values. By supporting local producers, reducing food loss, and making informed choices, consumers contribute to sustainable food systems aligned with the SDGs.

  • Market Research on Ethical Consumption for the Environment, People, and Communities

    Market research is vital to promote ethical consumption that supports the environment, people, and communities. By analyzing consumer values and behaviors, we can identify barriers and opportunities, encourage collaboration with producers, and shape SDG-aligned strategies for a sustainable food system.

  Lecturers

  ／講師

  • Osamu Kobayashi

    Professor, Institute for International Relations, Ehime University

• Reimagining the Future of Food: Shifting from Forecasting to Backcasting

  • The future of food
  • Innovation

  We will shift our thinking about the future of food from a fact-based (forecasting) to a value-based (backcasting) approach, and explore what actions we can take to realize that vision.

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  • Envisioning the Future of Food Based on Values, Not Just Facts

    To build a sustainable food future, we must go beyond forecasting based on facts and adopt backcasting rooted in shared values. By envisioning goals like environmental care, fair labor, and local resilience, we can map bold, value-driven pathways that reshape the food system in line with SDG principles.

  • Imagining the Future of Food: A Values-Based Discussion.

    Instead of forecasting based on current trends, this lecture emphasizes backcasting—starting from shared values like equity, sustainability, and cultural preservation—to envision transformative, SDG-aligned food futures. Value-driven planning unlocks bold, collaborative solutions to reshape food systems for long-term resilience.

  • Creating a Sustainable Future for Food

    In this class, students learn how value-driven backcasting can help design sustainable food futures beyond current limitations and trends.

  Lecturers

  ／講師

  • Osamu Kobayashi

    Professor, Institute for International Relations, Ehime University

• Reflection on This Course

  • Food Security

  Summarize the key discussion points covered in this course and explain the final assignment.

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  • The linkage between the SDGs, the Food Value Chain, and Food Security.

    This final class explores the interconnection of SDGs, the Food Value Chain, and food security, guiding students toward final proposals.

  • On values and the need for behavior change.

    This final session reflects on how values and behavior shape sustainable food systems, drawing from Fukuoka’s philosophy and the SDGs.

  • Final Assignment Guidelines

    This final session explains your course-end assignment, encouraging you to integrate SDG goals, ethical values, and practical solutions.

  Lecturers

  ／講師

  • Osamu Kobayashi

    Professor, Institute for International Relations, Ehime University

Staff／スタッフ

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  Osamu Kobayashi

  Ehime University Institute for International Relations

  Professor
  Career

  1．Apr, 2024 – PresentDirector, ASEAN Engagement Promotion Office.
  2．Apr, 2023 – PresentProfessor, Interfaculty Initiative in Regional Resilience , Ehime University.
  3．Apr, 2022 – PresentGraduate School of AgricultureProfessor (Part-time).
  4．Apr, 2022 – PresentProfessor Institute for International Relations.
  5．Apr, 2019 – PresentInstitute for International RelationsSUIJI Promotion Office, Director.
  6．Apr, 2009 – Jun, 2009Assistant Professor, Asia Africa Center, Institute of International Relations.
  7．Apr, 2007Assistant Professor, Faculty of Agriculture, Ehime University.
  8．Apr, 2005Specially Appointed Lecturer, Faculty of Agriculture.
  2004 – 2005University Forest, Ehime University

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3 Bunkyo-cho MatsuyamaCity, Ehime 790-8577
TEL ：089-927-8310
E-mail: kobayashi.osamu.mm@ehime-u.ac.jp

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