Japan climate change

Since December, civil society protests have marked the Japanese government's drafting of its basic energy and climate action plans.

Japan’s LNG strategy reveals the tension between advancing clean energy goals and maintaining reliance on fossil fuels.

CCS has stoked controversy elsewhere, but Japan is doubling down on the technology as a path to clean hydrogen and, eventually, net-zero emissions.

The government plans to use the proceeds on technologies that will steer Japan’s government and industry on the right track in terms of both climate and export competitiveness.

As its G-7 presidency concludes, Japan has an opportunity to advance delivery of the global clean energy transition at COP28.

From the Pacific Islands to Nepal, people are demanding stronger climate action as part of the Power Up month of action leading up to COP28.

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 aims to lead Asia toward a carbon-free society but failed to commit to a turn away from fossil fuel projects. 

Both countries have been criticized as climate change laggards. The Biden and Suga administrations are looking to change that perception.

Japan can – and should – pursue an energy mix that is both carbon-neutral and avoids reliance on nuclear energy.

Once again, Japan's rainy season is taking a deadly turn this year.