Chapter 1 Vulnerability of Earth Systems and Zero Emissions
1.1 Problems facing humankind
1.2 Examples of the vulnerability of earth systems
Water shortage / Food problems / Global warming / Depletion of the ozone layer / Species
extinction
1.3 Problem solving through Zero Emissions
Environmental problems as a premise / Conditions for the realization of a Zero Emissions
society
References
Chapter 2 Zero Emissions
2.1 Historical development
Seven projects built on \\eco-restructuring\\ / UNU/Zero Emissions Research Initiative
2.2 Meaning of Zero Emissions
Six action principles
2.3 Approach to Zero Emissions
Five methods for the establishment of a Zero Emissions society / Three principles for pursuing
Zero Emissions / References
Chapter 3 Basic Concept supporting Zero Emissions
3.1 The Natural Step
The Natural Step concept / Mechanism by which nature is destroyed by human society
3.2 Ecological Footprint
Concept of the Ecological Footprint / Case studies
3.3 Factor 10 and MIPS
The concept of Factor 10 / MIPS
3.4 Energy and exergy
Law of conservation of energy / Concept of exergy
References
Chapter 4 Zero Emissions in Japan
4.1 Biomass Nippon Strategy
Outline of the strategy / Targets of the strategy / Examples of biomass utilization
4.2 Local Zero Emissions
4.3 Zero Emissions in industries
4.4 Zero Emissions research
Research purpose and outline
4.5 Zero Emissions in the private sector
References
Chapter 5 Zero Emissions in the World
5.1 ZERI Foundation
Implementation plan / Projects already implemented
5.2 Integrated Zero Emissions in Fiji
About the project / Research and future challenges
5.3 Zero Emissions at the Kalundborg Industrial Park
Industrial symbiosis at Kalundborg / Utilization of waste
Chapter 6 History, Current State and Challenges of the Fishing Industry
6.1 Pre- and Post-war histories
6.2 Current state
Fisheries resources / Fisheries environment / Fisheries industry / Distribution and processing
of fisheries products / Fishing communities
6.3 Future challenges
References
Chapter 7 Fisheries Waste: Categories, Challenges and Measures
7.1 Legal categories of fisheries waste
7.2 Waste biomass
Fisheries processing residue / Waste seaweed / Shells
7.3 Unused biomass
Bycatch and discarded fish / Stranded seaweed 86/Extermination-starfish in scallop fishing
areas in Hokkaido / Non-target nektons (Lantern fish) / Escolars
7.4 Guideline on the disposal of fisheries waste
Waste separation / Storage / Collection and transportation / Intermediate processing / Final
disposal
7.5 Problems surrounding fisheries waste
7.6 Countermeasures for fisheries waste in Japan
Fishing nets / FRP fishing vessels / Marine fouling organisms / Dead fish and shellfish / Fish
stock / Salmon processing residue / Scallop shells / Auxis rochei / Wakame seaweed / Fish offa /
Fish boxes (Styrofoam boxes)
7.7 Fisheries waste recycling technologies overseas
Fisheries waste and recycling technologies in Norway
7.8 Fisheries biomass recycling strategy in Japan
Challenges / Biomass Conversion Program
References
Chapter 8 New Development in the Fisheries Science
8.1 Aquaculture and Zero Emissions
8.2 Zero Emissions in squid fisheries
Material flow and nitrogen balance in squid fishing Japan / Material flow and nitrogen balance of
squids in Hakodate City / Development of processed bait / Effective use of squid ink / Potential
of new processing residue processing technologies
8.3 LCA research in fisheries
LCA approach
8.4 Relevant symposiums and research
International symposium on more efficient utilization of fish and fisheries products / The
Japanese Society for Fisheries Zero Emissions Research
References
Chapter 9 Sustainability and Education
9.1 Sustainability of the fisheries industry
Meaning of sustainability / Logic of sustainability
9.2 Eco-label certification, taxation system and environmental regulations
Eco-label certification / Taxation system and environmental regulations
9.3 Education and research of sustainable fisheries
New logic of the science of fisheries / Education philosophy of the science of fisheries /
Challenges of the fisheries science
References
Chapter 10 Conditions for the Establishment of Education and Research Systems
10.1 Faculty functions
Faculty stakeholders / Ethics guidelines / Faculty governance / Faculty strategy
10.2 Mentality necessary for faculty members
References
