Together let’s phase out coal power in Japan by 2030!

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What was once thought to be difficult has now changed dramatically.
The transition to clean energy is within our reach.

MAP & DATA

Open access map and database of coal-fired power plants in Japan. Updated regularly.

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COAL PHASE-OUT
Roadmap for a 2030 phase-out

RA complete phase-out by 2030 is possible if Japan has the vision, sets targets, adopts the policies, and takes consistent action.

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COUNT DOWN
Countdown to a coal phase-out in Japan.

* Changes since 2020. "Operating" includes mothballed.

NEWS / DOCUMENTS

【News】Youth in Japan and Germany stage protests to appeal to G7 leaders for a faster coal phase-out

2022.06.23

【News】Youth in Japan and Germany stage protests to appeal to G7 leaders for a faster coal phase-out

【News】G7 Ministerial Meeting: Japan commits to coal phase-out, sets date to predominantly decarbonize power sector

2022.06.21

【News】G7 Ministerial Meeting: Japan commits to coal phase-out, sets date to predominantly decarbonize power sector

【News】Julien Vincent awarded 2022 Goldman Environmental Prize

2022.06.14

【News】Julien Vincent awarded 2022 Goldman Environmental Prize

【News】 Local Group Conducts Resident Survey on Taketoyo Power Station

2022.06.03

【News】 Local Group Conducts Resident Survey on Taketoyo Power Station

【News】A first in Japan, institutional Investors submit shareholder proposal to J-Power to strengthen decarbonization strategy

2022.06.02

【News】A first in Japan, institutional Investors submit shareholder proposal to J-Power to strengthen decarbonization strategy

【News】Kobe Climate Case: Court Again Rejects Plaintiffs’ Administrative Lawsuit

2022.06.02

【News】Kobe Climate Case: Court Again Rejects Plaintiffs’ Administrative Lawsuit

【Database Update】Latest status of coal-fired power plants (June 1, 2022)

2022.06.01

【Database Update】Latest status of coal-fired power plants (June 1, 2022)

【News】Four shareholder proposals submitted by NGOs to accelerate climate measures

2022.05.31

【News】Four shareholder proposals submitted by NGOs to accelerate climate measures

[Report] Bottlenecks and Risks of CCS Thermal Power Policy in Japan

2022.05.26

[Report] Bottlenecks and Risks of CCS Thermal Power Policy in Japan

【Report】Boom And Bust Coal 2022

2022.05.19

【Report】Boom And Bust Coal 2022

【News】OCCTO releases Aggregation of Electricity Supply Plan 2022: Coal to account for 32% in FY2031

2022.05.02

【News】OCCTO releases Aggregation of Electricity Supply Plan 2022: Coal to account for 32% in FY2031

【Report】IPCC releases AR6 Climate Change 2022 (WG III) report on climate change mitigation

2022.04.27

【Report】IPCC releases AR6 Climate Change 2022 (WG III) report on climate change mitigation

【Report】Banking on Climate Chaos: Fossil Fuel Finance Report 2022

2022.04.26

【Report】Banking on Climate Chaos: Fossil Fuel Finance Report 2022

LOCAL ACTIVITIES

Local Groups and Campaigns

KUSHIRO

Citizens are acting to stop the Kushiro Coal-fired Power Plant in Kushiro City, Hokkaido.

KUSHIRO

SENDAI

Citizens are acting to stop the Sendai Power Station, a coal-fired power plant in Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture.

SENDAI

YOKOSUKA

Citizens are acting to stop the construction of the only coal-fired power plant in Tokyo Bay, planned for Yokosuka, Kanagawa Prefecture.

YOKOSUKA

KOBE

Citizens are acting to stop the construction of a coal-fired power plant in Kobe City, Hyogo Prefecture.

KOBE

UBE

Citizens are acting to stop the plan of a coal-fired power plant in Ube City, Yamaguchi Prefecture.

UBE