Climate Change
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【News】How do people in Japan feel about climate change? – Climate change awareness survey results
According to the survey, 85.9% of respondents believe that climate change has had negative impacts on their personal lives.
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【News】 International Court of Justice advisory opinion: climate change is an “urgent and existential threat”
The ICJ has issued an advisory opinion stating that, under international law, states have an obligation to take measures to reduce GHG emissions and combat climate change.
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【Report】 OECD environmental review of Japan emphasizes “imperative” coal phase-out
On March 21, 2025, the OECD published the report OECD Environmental Performance Reviews: Japan 2025, clearly stating that phasing out coal-fired power is essential for Japan to “get on track to net zero”.
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【Report】For the first time, global surface temperature exceeds 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels
WMO and Copernicus Climate Change Service have announced that 2024 was the first year to exceed the Paris Agreement target of 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels.
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【Report】 Japan ranked 58th in 2024 climate policy assessment: “Coal phase-out by 2030 is needed”
Germanwatch released the Climate Change Performance Index (CCPI) 2025, a report assessing the climate change policies of countries around the world. Japan ranked 58th!
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【Report】 IEA publishes World Energy Outlook 2024 as the world moves into “Age of Electricity”
IEA published its annual “World Energy Outlook for 2024”. Considering the global movement, Executive Director Dr. Birol stated “we’re now moving into the Age of Electricity.”
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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!
