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23 August 2023

Advancing the Net-Zero Agenda through Regional Cooperation in Green Hydrogen in Asia

Against the backdrop of the pressing global imperatives of decarbonisation and achieving net-zero emissions, green hydrogen has emerged as a pivotal player in the quest for clean energy solutions. This webinar explored the multifaceted landscape of...

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27 July 2023

Transition Plans - an overview of best practices

We are living in a pivotal time for action. Countries and entities with the highest emissions will need to take ambitious action to reinvent or reimagine themselves, by planning and implementing new pathways that have greenhouse gas (GHG) management...

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17 July 2023

Translating Evidence to Action on Climate and SDGs Synergies in Asia and Beyond

The urgent need to address the climate, biodiversity and pollution crises have focused attention on solutions that leverage synergies across multiple issues. Such solutions can be more cost-effective than single-issue interventions, overcoming...

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12 July 2023

Reviving the Decade of Action: exploring interlinkages and partnerships in water, energy, sustainable production and cities

This event examined the COVID-19 impact across Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the integrated, indivisible and interlinked nature of the goals. The pandemic has particularly emphasized the interlinkages (synergies and trade-offs) between...

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7 June 2023

IGES Perspective on the G7 Hiroshima Summit Outcomes

While re-confirming their commitment towards the 1.5°C goal of the Paris Agreement, the G7 Hiroshima Leaders' Communiqué did not include new and specific targets or actions to achieve that goal. On the other hand, it emphasised the need for "various

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17 April 2023

OECD's Activities and Contribution to G7 in the Area of Climate Change and the Environment

The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) works towards better policies for better lives with expertise in many areas, including economics, education, environment, and development assistance. The OECD is a key provider of...

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4 April 2023

What does the "Global Biodiversity Framework" mean for the world?

The “Kunming–Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework” (GBF), approved in December 2022, is expected to guide national biodiversity strategies and action plans (NBSAPs) worldwide until the end of this decade. IGES, with guests from the Global Youth Bio

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3 April 2023

Lessons for Japan's Circular Economic Future

Kitakyushu Urban Centre (KUC) co-hosted “Lessons for Japan’s Circular Economic Future” with the Institute of Asian and Oceanian Studies and Education, Kyushu University.To explore the challenges and opportunities that Japan faces in the process

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31 March 2023

Analysis of timber legality assurance systems and good practices in China and Vietnam for sustainable timber trade

近年、木材貿易を取り巻く国内外の環境は、木材の合法性確認や、持続可能な開発目標（SDGs）達成への貢献など、大きくかつ急速に変化してきています。平成28（2016）年には、合法伐採木材等の流通及び利用を促進し、地域及び地球の環境保全に資することを目的とする「クリーンウッド法（合法伐採木材等の流通及び利用の促進に関する法律）」が制定されました。クリーンウッド法では、木材関連事業者が木材等を利用する場合に合法伐採木材等を利用することを努力義務として定めるとともに、木材が合法に伐採されたかものか否かを

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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

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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...