Climate Change is not Expected to be a Priority Political Issue in Upcoming Elections in Japan
Unlike nations with a presidential system, Japan employs a parliamentary system where the populace does not directly elect the Prime Minister. Instead, the Prime... Read more.
Japan’s Economic Challenges Make It Reluctant to Commit to Needed Environmental Changes Fully
As Japan embarks on its journey to 2050, it faces a critical test in addressing the dual challenges of climate change and a rapidly transforming society. The nation,... Read more.
Japan’s Most Significant Climate Policies and Programs in 2023
The Basic Policy for the Realization of GX In 2023, Japan stands at a defining moment in its approach to climate policy, facing significant challenges and criticism... Read more.
Toyama City: A Model of Sustainability in Japan’s Climate Change Strategy
In the heart of Japan, Toyama City stands as a shining example of sustainable urban development. With a population of 406,900 in October 2023 (Toyama City Homepage),... Read more.
Japan: COP 28 Recommendations for Strengthening Country Climate Ambition
Head of Japan’s delegation to COP28: Mr. Shintaro Ito, Minister of Environment Ministry of Environment Address 5, Kasumigaseki 1-2-2, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 100-8975,... Read more.
Japan’s Emissions Reports are Strong, but Effort Should be Made to Make them More Timely
Rating B Japan reports an inventory of greenhouse gas emissions annually as a public document. The document is available on the National Institute for Environmental... Read more.
A Dwindling Farm Labor Force in Japan Needs Increased Government Support
Rating C“We’re going home.” said the couple, already over 75 years old, after seeing the typhoon’s forecasted path and wind direction map... Read more.
Japan’s Efforts to Prevent and/or Adopt to Climate-Related Water Issues are B-Moderately Effective
B-Moderately Effective According to the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism of Japan (MLIT, 2022-a), Japan has a water supply coverage rate of... Read more.
Japan’s National Greenhouse Gas Emissions Removals for the Fiscal Year 2021
COUNTRY PROGRESS in the First Half of 2023 C Rating On 23rd April 2023, The Ministry of the Environment and the National Institute for Environmental Studies released... Read more.
Japan will fail to reduce its emissions over 2019 levels by 50% by 2030
In October 2020, Japan declared its goal of becoming “carbon neutral by 2050”. In April 2021, Japan announced a new GHG reduction target for FY2030 of... Read more.