吉田 寛

About the Author

吉田 寛 is a distinguished Japanese scholar and author specializing in environmental accounting and biodiversity conservation. With a deep commitment to integrating economic principles with ecological sustainability, he explores innovative frameworks for measuring and valuing the natural world's diversity. In his seminal work, '環境会計の理論―ｋｉｋｙｏ：生き物に聞く生物多様性の尺度 (Japanese Edition)', Yoshida introduces the concept of 'kikyō' as a novel metric derived from listening to the voices of living organisms, offering a paradigm shift in how societies assess environmental health. His research bridges academia and policy, advocating for accountable practices that protect ecosystems amid global challenges. Yoshida's contributions continue to influence environmental economics, inspiring interdisciplinary approaches to planetary stewardship.