Ryo Kohsaka is a Professor at the Graduate School of Agricultural and Life Sciences, The University of Tokyo. His research focuses on biodiversity, nature-positive approaches, forest and landscape governance, ecosystem services and nature-based solutions, including mangroves and blue carbon. He has contributed to international biodiversity policy processes, including IPBES and the Convention on Biological Diversity. Most recently, he was featured on UNDP Asia and the Pacific’s The Nature Pledge podcast, discussing business and biodiversity and the particular challenges and opportunities for the Asia-Pacific region.
For more details about Prof Kohsaka and his work:
Recent work
Blue carbon ecosystems in the Coral Triangle: A perceptive approach to climate adaptation
Identifying changes in mangrove landscapes in the Philippines and Indonesia using remote sensing and community perceptions: Towards ecosystem services management
A multi-framework analysis of stakeholders perceptions in developing a localized blue carbon ecosystems strategy in Eastern Samar, Philippines
Project final report: CBA2020-05SY-Kohsaka
Understanding community awareness of seagrass ecosystem services for their blue carbon conservation in marine protected areas: A case study of Karimunjawa National Park
Progress of blue carbon research: 12 years of global trends based on content analysis of peer-reviewed and ‘gray literature’ documents
Applying the DPSIR framework to qualitatively assess the globally important mangrove ecosystems of Indonesia: A review towards evidence-based policymaking approaches
