Yet despite growing awareness, support for bold policies and personal action remains limited, leaving Japan at a crossroads between rising...
Japan: 2025 Mid-Year Emissions Report Card
The Ministry of the Environment reported a 2.8% decrease in total greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in the first half of...
Roadmaps for the Future: Japanese Climate Experts on What Needs to Be Done
Dr. Yukari Takamura: Bridging Law, Policy, and Science to Accelerate Emissions Reductions As global efforts to combat climate change encounter...
More robust regulatory mandates, greater decentralization, and targeted outreach to migrants and renters are necessary to prevent further marginalization of vulnerable groups in Japan
Inequality in Japan: Who Is Left Behind in the Transition to Renewables? Japan, a nation celebrated for its technological expertise...
Japan’s NBS Contributions Could Elevate to 15% of Emission Reductions by 2042
Implementing its National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan (NBSAP) and “30by30” conservation targets could elevate Japan’s NBS contributions to 15%...
Japan’s Strategic Shift Towards Automation within the Public Transport Sector is Intrinsically Linked with the Nation’s Broader Environmental Objectives and Sustainability Commitments
Japan has consistently been a global leader in technological innovation, particularly within public transportation systems. The nation increasingly integrates automated...
Japan’s EV Market Expected to Have Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 15.58% by 2030
Japan’s automotive landscape is transforming significantly as electric vehicles (EVs) gain traction. Technological advancements, environmental concerns, and supportive government policies...
Japan Climate Leader Nomination: Dr. Kimiko Harata
Dr. Kimiko Harata In appreciation of her tireless efforts to battle climate change, Dr. Kimiko Hirata, a well-known Japanese environmental...
Japan’s Hydrogen Fuel Cell Revolution: Another Step Toward Carbon Neutrality
The ENE-FARM resident hydrogen fuel cell system Japan has emerged as a frontrunner in the global race to mitigate climate...
Climate Change Skepticism in Japan: Challenges and Opportunities for Renewable Energy Expansion
In a country known for its technological advancements and environmental consciousness, Japan faces an unexpected hurdle in its fight against...