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Global Plastics Treaty Will Test Japan’s Clean Image 

Global Plastics Treaty Will Test Japan’s Clean Image 

By Hirotaka Koike
As one of the negotiators representing the Asia-Pacific, Japan's reluctance to embrace agreed global rules capping plastics use is concerning.

What the Olympics Means to Japan

What the Olympics Means to Japan

By Robin Kietlinski
Japan has been fixated on the Olympic Movement since the event began. Why?
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.

Japan Promotes ‘Clean’ Coal in the Battle Against Climate Change

Japan Promotes ‘Clean’ Coal in the Battle Against Climate Change

By Thisanka Siripala
Japan’s coal consumption is on the rise even as Europe plans a shift away from coal power. 

Does Japan Have a Global Environmental Strategy?

Does Japan Have a Global Environmental Strategy?

By Elliot Silverberg and Elizabeth Smith
As the world’s attention turns increasingly to climate change, Japan is in prime position to lead.

What’s Driving Taiwan’s Mass Protests?
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What’s Driving Taiwan’s Mass Protests?

In Run-up to G-20 Summit, Japan Eyes Plastic Waste Problem

In Run-up to G-20 Summit, Japan Eyes Plastic Waste Problem

By Daniel Hurst
A ministerial meeting focused on marine plastic waste and other environmental issues.

Urban Leaders Gather in Tokyo to Urge Climate Action

Urban Leaders Gather in Tokyo to Urge Climate Action

By Daniel Hurst
30 mayors and governors from around the world asked Prime Minister Abe to prioritize climate change at the June G-20 summit.
Does Japan's New Climate Change Strategy Go Far Enough?

Does Japan's New Climate Change Strategy Go Far Enough?

By Daniel Hurst
Japan wants to be a leader on climate change, but environmental activists have doubts about the latest strategy.

Japan Loses Bid to Reinstate Commercial Whaling

Japan Loses Bid to Reinstate Commercial Whaling

By Thisanka Siripala
After a week of heated debate, Japan’s proposal to legalize whaling has been rejected by the International Whaling Commission.

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