In a country known for its technological advancements and environmental consciousness, Japan faces an unexpected hurdle in its fight against climate change: a growing group of climate skeptics and renewable energy (RE) opponents. Recent studies have illuminated this complex issue, revealing surprising insights into who these skeptics are and why they resist change. Despite Japan...
Japan’s Forests Account for 67% of the Country’s Total Land Area Japan, known for its technological advancements and urban landscapes, is also home to vast forested areas that play a crucial role in the country’s climate change mitigation efforts. This Post examines the current state of Japan’s forests, their impact on carbon sequestration, and their...
The NDC Partnership is a network of over 120 countries, facilitated by UNFCCC, that is dedicated to helping each other strengthen their Paris Agreement Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC) Pledges. The Partnership has just released Version 3.0 of the NDC Navigator, an interactive tool that supports the development of updated country NDCs to be submitted in...
Japan, a leading industrial powerhouse, is significantly transforming its energy landscape. It is moving away from its long-standing reliance on fossil fuels, which historically constitute approximately 77% of Japan’s energy supply. However, the country strives to enhance sustainability and energy security while reducing carbon emissions. As of 2022, fossil fuels comprised 72.4% of Japan’s entire...
Unlike nations with a presidential system, Japan employs a parliamentary system where the populace does not directly elect the Prime Minister. Instead, the Prime Minister is selected through elections for the House of Representatives and the House of Councillors. Currently, no elections for either house are scheduled for 2024. However, due to political funding issues...
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, renowned for its technological expertise, now stands at a pivotal point, compelled to realign its strategies with the realities of an aging population and an increasingly warming...
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 that highlight a pressing need for structural change. The Basic Policy for the Realization of GX (Green Transformation), introduced by the Japanese government as a new decarbonization 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), this city, nestled between the Tateyama Mountain Range and the Sea of Japan, is at the forefront of combating climate change through innovative and effective strategies. Zero Carbon...
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, Japan. Tel: +81-(0)3-3581-3351. Dear Mr. Shintaro Ito, Minister of the Environment My name is Kazuya Takeda. I am the Country Manager for Japan for Climate Scorecard, a non-profit organization that monitors leading...
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 Studies (NIES) webpage. Japan does its inventory reporting. The National Institute for Environmental Studies (NIES) publishes, and the Ministry of the Environment reviews the report. Staff from the Greenhouse Gas...
