The United Nations climate conference (COP28) in Dubai is drawing to a close and negotiators have days to secure a global agreement on climate change. On the first day of the summit, Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio was eager to showcase the country’s contribution to climate action by declaring that no new domestic coal-fired power … Read more
Japan’s G-7 presidency was set against the volatile backdrop of the continuing Russian invasion of Ukraine, which spurred many of its peers and trading partners to accelerate their clean energy transitions to improve energy security. Throughout the year, extreme weather events have continued to break records, heightening global awareness of the devastating impact of climate … Read more
Magazine Several factors continue to hamper the formulation of a more ambitious policy, but change might be coming. Activists hold posters during a rally outside the Japanese Embassy in Jakarta, Indonesia, May 19, 2023. Credit: AP Photo/Dita Alangkara Advertisement Japan has often portrayed itself as a leader in the global effort to mitigate climate change. … Read more
Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio (left) is greeted by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman ahead of their meeting in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, July 16, 2023. Credit: Prime Minister’s Office of Japan Advertisement From July 16 to 19, Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio traveled to the Middle East for the first time since he took … Read more
Advertisement Toyota executives fielded challenges and reaped praise from investors at an annual general meeting Wednesday where shareholders ultimately rejected demands the automaker do better on fighting climate change. The investor proposal was initiated by AkademikerPension, a $20 billion Danish investment fund. It accused Toyota Motor Corp. of lobbying to weaken efforts by governments around … Read more