ENV B34740

• The sustainability science book series is based on the results of IR3S (Integrated Research System for Sustainability Science) members' joint research activities over the past five years.

UNU B34629C

• The sustainability science book series is based on the results of IR3S (Integrated Research System for Sustainability Science) members' joint research activities over the past five years.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

1 Introduction 1-1 Sustainability science: Building a new academic discipline.. Hiroshi Komiyama and Kazuhiko Takeuchi

2 The connections between existing sciences and sustainability •ience 2-1 The structuring of knowledge . Yuya Kajikawa 2-2 The structuring of action Yuya Kajikawa and Hiroshi Komiyama 2-3 The structuring of knowledge based on ontology engineering Riichiro Mizoguchi, Kouji Kozaki, Osamu Saito, Terukazu mazawa and Takanori Matsui 2-4 The application of ontology engineering to biofuel roblems Osamu Saito, Kouji Kozaki, Takeru Hirota and Riichiro Mizoguchi 2-5 Conclusion Kazuhiko Takeuchi

3 Concepts of "sustainability" and "sustainability science" 3-1 The evolution of the concept of sustainability science Motoharu Onuki and Takashi Mino 3-2 Exploring sustainability science: Knowledge, institutions and innovation Masaru Yarime 3-3 Multifaceted aspects of sustainability science Kensuke Fukushi and Kazuhiko Takeuchi Kensuke Fukushi and Kazuhiko Takeuchi

4 Tools and methods for sustainability science 4-0 Introduction Hideaki Shiroyama 4-1 Problem-structuring methods based on a cognitive mapping approach Hironori Kato 4-2 Technology governance Hideaki Shiroyama 4-3 Policy instruments Policy instruments 4-4 Consensus-building processes Masahiro Matsuura 4-5 Public deliberation for sustainability governance: GMO debates in Hokkaido Nobuo Kurata 4-6 Science and technology communication Hideyuki Hirakawa 4-7 Global governance Hirotaka Matsuda, Makiko Matsuo and Hideaki Shiroyama 4-8 Conclusion Hideaki Shiroyama

5 The redefinition of existing sciences in light of sustainability science 5-1 Global change and the role of the natural sciences Akimasa Sumi 5-2 Science and technology for society Hiroyuki Yoshikawa 5-3 Science for sustainable agriculture Mitsuru Osaki 5-4 Defining the sustainable use of fishery resources Gakushi Ishimura and Megan Bailey 5-5 The market economy and the environment Takamitsu Sawa 5-6 Social science and knowledge for sustainability Jin Sato 5-7 The human dimension in sustainability science Makio Takemura 5-8 The integration of existing academic disciplines for sustainability science Kazuhiko Takeuchi

6 Education 6-1 Overview of sustainability education Tanaka Tanaka Core competencies Makoto Tamura and Takahide Uegaki Pedagogies of sustainability education Hisashi Otsuji and Harumoto Gunji Key concepts for sustainability education Motoharu Onuki and Takashi Mino 6-5 Economics, development and governance in sustainability education Akihisa Mori 6-6 Practices and barriers in sustainability education: A case study of Osaka University Michinori Uwasu, Michinori Kimura, Keishiro Hara, Helmut Yabar and Yoshiyuki Shimoda 6-7 Field study in sustainable education: A case from Furano City, Hokkaido, Japan Nobuyuki Tsuji, Yasuhiko Kudo and Noriyuki Tanaka 6-8 Sustainability education by IR3S universities TakasHi Mino and xosniyuia 6-9 Conclusion Takashi Mino

7 Conclusion 7-1 Building a global meta-network for sustainability science Kazuhiko Takeuchi