Japan climate change policies

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. 

Biden needs to put more pressure on Japan to abandon coal.

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

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

Decarbonization usually means boosting renewable energy, but Japan is also looking to push nuclear energy.

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

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

As the world’s attention turns increasingly to climate change, Japan is in prime position to lead.

Evaluating PM Abe’s sideline diplomacy and Japan’s pursuit of previously stated goals.

30 mayors and governors from around the world asked Prime Minister Abe to prioritize climate change at the June G-20 summit.