Towards A Sustainable Future

Environmental education

Human dimensions of wildlife management

Program evaluation

NEWS

2026.02.02
A co-authored paper was accepted in Environmental Education Research
2026.01.18
Interview article on bear management was published in a Japanese newspaper “Sankei Shimbun”
2025.12.20
Dr. Takahata received Award for Encouraging Young Researchers by Association of Wildlife and Human Society

About Sakurai Ryo

Information on Dr. Sakurai Ryo, Associate Professor of the College of Policy Science, Ritsumeikan University; background, awards, etc.

I conduct research under the theme of living in harmony with the natural environment and education for sustainable development. Main research areas include environmental education, human dimensions of wildlife management, biodiversity conservation, conservation social science, and education in general.

Environmental Education Research
Human Dimensions of Wildlife Management / Biodiversity Conservation
Environmental Psychology Research / Research on Education at Large
Methods and Analyses

Publications

Information regarding publications by Dr. Sakurai including peer-reviewed papers, books, and presentations at conferences.

Papers and Books
Presentations and Research Grants

Seminar (For undergraduate students)

Information on the research theme and goal of the seminar as well as introduction of current undergraduate students and graduates.

Goals and Missions of R Lab
Current Students and Graduates of R Lab