Japan, a leading industrial powerhouse, is significantly transforming its energy landscape. It is moving away from its long-standing reliance on...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...