they state in reported gmos damage the eco systsystem, theye able to seek damages from the countries. but compensation has been left to future skigss. the meeting will start discussing new goals for saving fauna and flora next week. as host nation of the conference on biodiversity, japan aims to promote areas known as satoyama where humans live with nature in harmony with human life. >> reporter: satoyama is surrounded by rice and vegetable fields and forests. people co-exist with native animals. satoyama accounts for 40% of japan's land. such environments play a vital role in biodiversity and are essential places for the residents to experience nature. recently, however, wild animals have expanded their territories. there have been many reports of animals coming into conflict with humans. on thursday in northern japan, a bear attacked a man in the field. it then entered a junior high school and injured two officials. local hunters shot the bear dead. >> translator: i have a class today. and i'm scared. >> translator: it was my first time to see a bear. so i was surprised. >> reporter