This year, there will be a review of Japan’s Strategic Energy Plan, which serves as a guideline for Japan’s medium- to long-term energy policy and the formulation of Japan’s 2035 greenhouse gas reduction target. This will be key for determining the future direction of Japan’s climate change measures.
As the international community accelerates its move toward decarbonization, Japan’s 7th Strategic Energy Plan and next Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) will have a major impact not only on people's health and safety, but also on Japan's international competitiveness. Seizing this important opportunity, the Japan Climate Initiative (JCI) plans to publish a message calling on the Japanese government to ensure that its 7th Strategic Energy Plan and next NDC are ambitious enough to be consistent with the 1.5°C target.
In this webinar, several research institutes will introduce energy scenarios that will achieve the 1.5°C target. Panelists will discuss how Japan can achieve the goal of tripling renewable energy capacity and moving away from fossil fuels, as agreed at COP28. In addition, panelists will compare energy policy advocacy in Japan and overseas and discuss the importance of raising our voices, specifically emphasizing the significance of Japanese non-governmental actors such as companies, local governments, universities, and NGOs raising their voices together.
1) Opening remarks and call for support for the JCI message: Takejiro Sueyoshi, Co-Chair of the Japan Climate Initiative
2) What is the energy scenario to achieve the 1.5 degree target?
3) The gap between Japan and overseas energy policy advocacy and the importance of raising voices: Monica Nagashima, East Asia Director, InfluenceMap
4) Discussion and Q&A
5) Closing Remarks: Shigeo Kato, Co-Chair of Japan Climate Initiative
Moderator: Tomomi Hirakami, Coordinator, Renewable Energy Foundation
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Monica NagashimaDirector, East Asia
Monica oversees the research and stakeholder engagement in Japan at InfluenceMap. Previously, Monica was a researcher at the Institute of Energy Economics, Japan (IEEJ) focusing on liquefied natural gas (LNG) and hydrogen policy. She holds a Double Masters in Environmental Policy and Energy from Sciences Po and International Relations from Peking University, and a BA in Environment and Information Studies from Keio University. Co-Founder and Director at Stand With Ukraine Japan.