Welcome to BGCI Japan
Partnership for protecting wild plants of Japan
However, as a result of factors such as urban development, over-collection, and changes in people’s lifestyle patterns, the extinction of wild plants and the loss of biodiversity have become serious problems in Japan as well - 20 plant species are already extinct in the wild, and one in four species is in danger of extinction.
As centres for plant conservation, research, education and recreation, botanic gardens, the most comprehensive organisations in the field of plant sciences and other areas related to plants, are today expected to play an important role. BGCI is the world's largest network linking with world's botanic gardens for the protection of plant diversity.
"Investing in Nature-Japan" - Now Closed
Through the "Investing in Nature-Japan" programme, BGCI built many partnerships in Japan, working in collaboration with botanic gardens and other bodies to encourage the conservation of wild plants in this country.