In the 21st century, as it is necessary for us not only to pursue the development of the economy and technology, but also to coexist with the global environment, a restructuring of ethics is required with regard to the world's food problems. FAO (Food and Agriculture Organization), which has addressed the world's food and agricultural problems as a specialized agency of the United Nations, has been grappling with "the ethics in food and agriculture" aiming at actual food security in the future for humankind. An effort has been started in the Fisheries Department to address ethical issues in fisheries.
Selected Papers No.6(p.13)

Canals were the backbone of the Industrial Revolution in the UK, but they should no be regarded as historic relics. Even today, they are still in service for freight transportation, and are being redeveloped into new waterfront leisure sites. Hundreds of volunteers participate in projects to maintain and restore these traditional waterways, and the UK government provides financial support of 80 million pounds (approximately 16 billion yen) each year for these projects. Isn't it possible for Japan to revive canals and take advantage of their leisure potential instead of treating them as an obsolete transport infrastructure that should be abandoned?

In the U.S., recommendations are being made for a historic change in its ocean policy. The Pew Oceans Commission, a private organization, has already released a report, and the presidentially-appointed U.S. Commission on Ocean Policy plans to release a report early in 2004. Both the reports put emphasis on ocean management and sustainable resource utilization, and propose extensive reformations of the administrative organizations, etc. It is uncertain to what extent the recommendations might be implemented, however, significant changes in the U.S. ocean policy are expected.
Selected Papers No.6(p.15)