4. Nature and happiness
An Ecology of Happiness
You may feel that environmental protection is important, but that it is not easy and may not be beneficial at all.
However, Prof. Lambin says that environmental protection satisfies human needs.
Prof. Lambin also wrote a few books for general readers while advancing his research. His first reader is his wife and two daughters who always give him appropriate advice.
With his wife and two daughters
In order to protect the environment, it is always important that we understand the seriousness of environmental issues and the significance of environmental protection. However, the vast majority of people are unaware of environmental issues. Prof. Lambin considers it important to encourage these people to take action. He wants to tell them that taking care of nature is in our best interests.
An Ecology of Happiness
Have hope for future
When you see half a glass of water, do you think of it as half full, or do you see it as half empty?
Prof. Lambin sees it as half full. He is ever optimistic, and he would like all children to share his optimism for the future.
Of course, there are many problems in the world. As we learned above, humans think about them and search for solutions.
Prof. Lambin hopes that all children will see the bright side of things and create a sustainable, fair, and happy society.
- Editor-in-chief
- Itaru Yasui, Former Vice-Rector, United Nations University / Professor Emeritus, The University of Tokyo
Address from the Editor-in-Chief - Editorial supervisor
- Akinobu Murakami, Professor, Faculty of Engineering, Information and Systems Division of Policy and Planning Sciences, University of Tsukuba
- (Affiliation is at that time of release.)
