Japan

本業務では、東アジア地域において、先行して導入されている排出量取引制度の動向とその効果等の調査・分析を行った。具体的には、中国と韓国の2か国を対象とし、これまで実施された業務で既に収集済みの情報を基に、2024年度の最新情報を含む基礎的情報の収集を実施した。そして、排出量取引制度に関する各国の取組の進展、とりわけアジア地域における制度の状況等を踏まえ、日本・中国・韓国の3か国の政府機関・研究機関等と協力して、第9回日中韓カーボンプライシングフォーラムを東京にて開催した。本フォーラムでは、排出量取引制度を含むカーボンプライシングに関する各国の経験の共有や、各国で運用されている制度上の課題と解決策、さらには今後の協力について議論した。

India’s national government has offered strong support for the development of green hydrogen as part of the country’s clean energy transition. However, much of the actual progress in this transition will depend not on national but subnational governments. This paper argues that India’s subnational governments have significant potential to...

Anaerobic digestion (AD), also known as biogas technology, is an optimal alternative for municipal organic waste (MOW) treatment due to its capability to recover both material and energy from waste. This study focuses on Minamisanriku Town, where public-private partnerships have promoted the utilization of MOW (kitchen/food waste and surplus sludge...

Following a briefing about the overall climate mitigation targets and policy system in Japan, this presentation explained carbon neutrality practices and trends of Japan’s steel industry in details. The challenges and technology path for the industry to achieve carbon neutrality were described. The progress in research, development and...

This paper conducts a comparative analysis of green industrial policy strategies recently advanced by the European Union (EU) and the United States (U.S.), and extends insights to the evolving policy landscape in Japan. Its analysis underscores how the European strategy is characterized by a systematic approach that balances emissions constraints...

本業務では、東アジア地域において、先行して導入されている排出量取引制度の動向とその効果等の調査・分析を行った。具体的には、中国と韓国の2か国を対象とし、これまで実施された業務で既に収集済みの情報を基に、2023年度の最新情報を含む基礎的情報の収集を実施した。そして、排出量取引制度に関する各国の取組の進展、とりわけアジア地域における制度の状況等を踏まえ、日本・中国・韓国の3か国の政府機関・研究機関等と協力して、第8回日中韓カーボンプライシングフォーラムを開催した。本フォーラムでは、排出量取引制度を含むカーボンプライシングに関する各国の経験の共有や、各国で運用されている制度上の課題と解決策、さらには今後の協力について議論した。

This chapter explores the interest in hydrogen adoption across Asian countries for achieving net-zero goals, with a particular focus on Japan's prominent role. While Japan has taken strides in hydrogen initiatives, the extent to which its strategy aligns with ambitious climate targets remains uncertain. The chapter emphasises the importance of...

Invited by the government of Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region in China, he gave a lecture on the Nintei Digital Strategy.

Japan has adopted several policies that signal its intent to rely on hydrogen to achieve net-zero climate goals. However, many of those same policies are unclear about its support for a transition to green hydrogen. Relying on gray and blue hydrogen without a transition to green hydrogen will harm the climate. It will also result in several other...

This report aims to build a better understanding of status quo and prospect of methane mitigation in oil and gas sector of Japan. The related policies and practices, which have been taken or considered by the national government, industrial association and major companies, are reviewed and summarized accordingly. A short summary is also provided...