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Japan climate change policies

How Green Is Japan’s COP28 Commitment?

How Green Is Japan’s COP28 Commitment?

By Thisanka Siripala
Japan’s decarbonization strategy is being slammed by environmental groups for prioritizing “clean” coal. 

G7 President Japan Has a Final Chance for Energy Leadership at COP28

G7 President Japan Has a Final Chance for Energy Leadership at COP28

By Yoko Mulholland, Hanna Hakko, and Kat Petersen
As its G-7 presidency concludes, Japan has an opportunity to advance delivery of the global clean energy transition at COP28.
Can Japan Be a Climate Change Leader?

Can Japan Be a Climate Change Leader?

By Phillip Y. Lipscy and Pinar Temocin
Several factors continue to hamper the formulation of a more ambitious policy, but change might be coming.

Kishida’s Trip to Middle East Focuses on Energy, Defense Cooperation

Kishida’s Trip to Middle East Focuses on Energy, Defense Cooperation

By Mina Pollmann
There are ironies involved in both, given that fossil fuels ties Japan and the region together more than shared liberal values.

Toyota Shareholders Reject Proposal Demanding Better Performance on Climate Change

Toyota Shareholders Reject Proposal Demanding Better Performance on Climate Change

By Yuri Kageyama
Toyota's chairman, Akio Toyoda, and other company officials defended their green record.

Kishida Places Japan’s Business Interests at the Forefront of Climate Policy

Kishida Places Japan’s Business Interests at the Forefront of Climate Policy

By Duncan Bartlett
The new prime minister told COP26 that Japan will lead the push for greener energy in Asia. However, like India and China, Japan is reluctant to consign coal to history.

Japan Pledges Support For Asia-wide Decarbonization

Japan Pledges Support For Asia-wide Decarbonization

By Thisanka Siripala
Japan aims to lead Asia toward a carbon-free society but failed to commit to a turn away from fossil fuel projects. 
A Turning Point for Japan-US Climate Cooperation? 

A Turning Point for Japan-US Climate Cooperation? 

By Florentine Koppenborg and Ulv Hanssen
Biden needs to put more pressure on Japan to abandon coal.

US Climate Envoy in Japan to Push Efforts to Cut Emissions

US Climate Envoy in Japan to Push Efforts to Cut Emissions

By Mari Yamaguchi
John Kerry is in Japan to press Tokyo for more aggressive action on emissions.

The World Can’t Fight Climate Change Without East Asia on Board

The World Can’t Fight Climate Change Without East Asia on Board

By Daul Jang
More global efforts are needed from China, Japan, and South Korea to keep temperature increases below 1.5 degree Celsius. 

How Will Japan Reach Its Landmark Zero-Carbon Goal?

How Will Japan Reach Its Landmark Zero-Carbon Goal?

By Thisanka Siripala
Decarbonization usually means boosting renewable energy, but Japan is also looking to push nuclear energy.
Will the Suga Administration Step Up Japan’s Climate Change Leadership?

Will the Suga Administration Step Up Japan’s Climate Change Leadership?

By Thisanka Siripala
Without specific decarbonization measures, Japan’s commitment to a post-COVID green recovery remains unclear under the Suga administration.

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