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10 November 2022

COP27 Japan Pavilion Side Event

Role of the private sector in realizing the GGA: How can Japanese companies contribute to achieving a climate-resilient economy and society?

*Please note that internet connection may be unstable due to connectivity issues at the venue. We appreciate your understanding. As climate change deepens, its impacts are becoming increasingly severe. Cooperation among diverse actors is essential...

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“Japan-Malaysia City to City Carbon Neutral Collaborations – Celebrating the 40th Anniversary of the Look East Policy (LEP)”

10 November 2022

COP27 Japan Pavilion Side Event

“Japan-Malaysia City to City Carbon Neutral Collaborations – Celebrating the 40th Anniversary of the Look East Policy (LEP)”

Since Former Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad introduced “Look East Policy” in 1982, this year is the 40th year anniversary. There are collaborations on climate actions, especially city to city collaborations towards carbon neutral society...

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27 October 2022

Fourth (additional) meeting to advance the summary for policymakers (SPM) of the IPBES assessment of invasive alien species and their control

From October 24 to 27, 2022, the IPBES technical support unit for the assessment of invasive alien species (TSU-IAS) convened a fourth (additional) meeting to advance the summary for policymakers (SPM) for the assessment of invasive alien species...

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26 October 2022

Launch Webinar

Carbon pricing in Japan to accelerate the energy transition

Amidst an energy crisis and a power supply crunch, the Japanese power sector is today experiencing unprecedented stress owing to its deep dependence on fossil fuels. The country, has recently subscribed to a G7 pledge of achieving a predominantly...

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20 October 2022

Oil and Gas Methane Mitigation: Opportunities for Japan’s Decarbonization

Over the past year, Japan has stepped up its climate commitment on the international stage to cut the emissions of methane, a short-lived but powerful greenhouse gas. In November 2021, at COP26, Japan along with more than 100 countries signed the...

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29 September 2022

Expert Roundtable (TICAD8 Official Side Event)

How to Foster ‘Win-Win’ Net-Zero Partnerships Between Japan and Countries in North Africa

In the past few years in Japan and North African countries, there has been a strategic shift regarding policies and initiatives related to the energy transition, green economy, and climate change. North African countries were among the first to...

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19 September 2022

Technical Session at 7IMDC

Evidence-Based Policy for Environmentally Sound Management of Plastics in Asia-Pacific Region

Evidence-based policy-driven measures under the Basel Convention for preventing and minimizing the generation of plastic waste, improving its environmentally sound management, and controlling its transboundary movement in the Asia-Pacific region.

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8 August 2022

High Level Talks on Zero Carbon City Kuala Lumpur

The 26th Conference of the Parties (COP26) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), held in November 2021, solidified consensus around the new global goal of limiting the temperature increase to 1.5°C above pre...

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21 July 2022

Third Global Conference on Strengthening Synergies between the Paris Agreement and the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development [Plenary Session]

Calling for an integrative approach: Climate, SDGs and biodiversity Serious concerns were underlined at the 26th Conference of the Parties (COP26) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) regarding the current NDC targets

Past Event

20 July 2022

Climate & SDGs Conference [Side Events]

Promoting synergies at local level: Why are Local Governments strengthening synergies between climate agenda and sustainable development?

Recently, local and regional governments (LRGs) are actively engaging in both the climate agenda and the SDGs. In Japan, around 52% of local governments, which accounts for 932 local governments, have SDGs plans or activity promoting SDGs through...