Climate Change
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【News】 The Hague, Netherlands, bans advertisements promoting fossil fuel products and carbon-intensive services
The Hague passed the world’s first law banning advertisements promoting fossil fuel products and services with a high carbon footprint. It takes effect on Jan. 1, 2025.
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【News】16 youth file Japan’s first climate lawsuit against 10 energy companies
On August 6, 16 youths from across Japan filed the first nationwide climate lawsuit in the Nagoya District Court against ten Japanese energy companies.
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【News】JCI calls for the Japanese government to adopt an ambitious 2035 target
The JCI released a message “JCI calls on the Japanese government to set an ambitious 2035 target that is consistent with the 1.5-degree goal”.
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【News】 Banking on Climate Chaos 2024: Japanese 3 megabanks among the worst 10
Rainforest Action Network, along with other NGOs, released the 15th annual Banking on Climate Chaos report. Three Japanese mega banks are ranked in “Dirty Dozen”.
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【News】 COP28 comes to a close: Countries agree to “transition away from fossil fuels”
COP28 to the UNFCCC concluded on December 13. An outcome document, agreed by approximately 200 Parties, included an agreement to “transition away from fossil fuels.”
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【News】 Climate Action Tracker assesses Japan’s climate policy as “Insufficient”
Climate Action Tracker (CAT) updated its analysis and assessment of Japan’s climate change measures. The overall assessment of Japan’s policies is Inadequate!
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【Report】 UN Releases Analysis of NDCs – Still Inadequate to Meet 1.5°C Target
The UN released two reports that show that climate change action plans submitted by countries are insufficient to meet the 1.5°C target of the Paris Agreement.
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【Report】Global GHG emissions break records, enhancement of climate pledges required
UNEP released a report “Emissions Gap Report 2023: Broken Record – Temperatures hit new highs, yet world fails to cut emissions (again).”
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【Report】IEA updates landmark report “Net Zero Emissions by 2050”
New IEA report “Net Zero Roadmap: A Global Pathway to Keep the 1.5°C Goal in Reach” provides updated net zero scenario, roadmap to achieving net zero by 2050
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【News】”No More Jurassic JERA” Campaign
The “No More Jurassic JERA Campaign” is being launched against JERA and a full-page advertisement was placed in the Finacial Times Asia calling on JERA to shift to renewable energy.
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【Report】United Nations releases global stocktake synthesis report
The UNFCCC released a new synthesis report designed to assist governments in reaching a decision on the first global stocktake during COP28.
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【News】 Petition filed to stop JERA’s “Zero CO2 Thermal Power” ads
On October 5, Kiko Network and the JELF filed a petition to the JARO about JERA’s “Zero CO2 Emission Thermal Power Generation” advertisements.
