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Japan’s Seventh Strategic Energy Plan Is Both Unambitious and a Fantasy
31 March 2025
Energy Tracker Asia
Japan's seventh Strategic Energy Plan, finalised on Feb. 18, 2025, targets 40-50% renewable energy and 20% nuclear power by 2040 but faces criticism for being overly optimistic…
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Japan’s Updated NDC Plans Fall Short of Expectations
20 February 2025
Energy Tracker Asia
Japan’s Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) fall short of the Paris Agreement’s 1.5°C goal. Japan's policy-making structure is the root obstacle hindering progress.
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Japan disregarded widespread calls to raise its 2035 emissions goal
19 February 2025
Climate Home News
Around four-fifths of public comments had called for more ambition – but Tokyo said inputs had not changed its view that a 60% cut is enough
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Fossil fuel insurance is still way too cheap
5 February 2025
The Japan Times
Higher capital requirements for underwriting planet-warming assets should be a given
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New Climate Finance Goal A Boon for Indonesia, But Much Work Remains
15 January 2025
Energy Tracker Asia
At COP29 in Baku, countries agreed on global carbon market standards and a new climate finance goal of USD 300 billion annually by 2035, offering opportunities for Indonesia’s energy transition…
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COP29 Outcome Falls Short of An Ambitious Goal
25 November 2025
Energy Tracker Asia
After intense negotiations, the final text for the NCQG settled on USD 250 billion annually by 2035 – falling significantly short of the USD 1.3 trillion goal and exposing the gap in wealthy nations’ commitments.
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What Is at Stake at the COP29 Climate Finance Negotiations?
18 November 2024
Energy Tracker Asia
Dubbed the "Finance COP," COP29 will focus on closing the gap in global climate funding. Tackling climate change, adapting to its impacts and addressing related damages require substantial financial resources…
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Asia’s Renewable Energy Leaders and Laggards in 2024
4 November 2024
Energy Tracker Asia
The International Energy Agency's (IEA) Renewables 2024, published in early October, reveals Asia’s renewable energy leaders and laggards.
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Japan backs fossil fuels in Southeast Asian “zero emission” initiative
7 October 2024
Climate Home News
Japan’s Asia Zero Emission Community (AZEC) supported 56 projects using fossil fuel technologies in Southeast Asia — including LNG and carbon capture.
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To empower Japan, new PM has to get hot on renewables
7 October 2024
The Japan Times
After an LDP race with no discussion of climate, the country’s clean energy future hangs in the balance.
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Japan's energy diplomacy reflects global divide over how to reach net zero
16 August 2024
The Japan Times
Tokyo is steering Southeast Asia’s emerging economies in the wrong direction.
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100% Renewable Energy Adoption is Possible For Taiwan’s ICT Companies
31 July 2024
Energy Tracker Asia
A report by Greenpeace and the Research Centre for Sustainable Hong Kong shows that an accelerated transition to 100% renewable energy would bring economic and environmental benefits to 13 major electronics manufacturers in East Asia.
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Innolux and AUO Should Follow Apple and Sony
29 July 2024
Energy Tracker Asia
Global electronics brands like Apple and Sony have taken the reins of decarbonisation. Others, like Taiwanese electronics makers Innolux and AUO, are lagging.
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Taiwan’s Tech Companies Can Lead The Energy Transition
22 July 2024
Energy Tracker Asia
Taiwan’s tech companies are struggling to decarbonise. But the benefits of leading the island nation’s transition to renewable energy are many.
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It’s time for Japan to set up a climate change agency
24 June 2024
The Japan Times
The country needs new institutions to revise its energy roadmap.
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Japan’s Offshore Wind Revolution
27 May 2024
Energy Tracker Asia
Surrounded by windy oceans, Japan has tremendous offshore wind potential. If the amendments in parliament are passed, Japanese wind manufacturers can export their technology to wind markets abroad.
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The Benefits of Japan’s Climate Transition Bond
14 February 2024
The Diplomat
The government plans to use the proceeds on technologies that will steer Japan’s government and industry on the right track in terms of both climate and export competitiveness.
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How to turn public finance institutions away from fossil fuels and toward decarbonization
24 January 2024
DG+Design
At the 28th UN climate change summit held in Dubai (COP28), governments agreed on ambitious new targets to triple global renewable energy capacity and double energy efficiency by 2030. It was also the first time an explicit agreement to “transition away from fossil fuels” was reached.
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Japan’s hydrogen ambitions may do more harm than good
23 January 2024
East Asia Forum
Japan's efforts to achieve a carbon-neutral hydrogen society may increase emissions due to its fossil fuel-dependent supply chains. To reduce this impact, Japan should focus on low-carbon hydrogen in critical sectors like chemical production, marine, aviation fuels and heavy industry. Tightening the definition of low-carbon hydrogen, backed by government subsidies and import requirements, is also essential.
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Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage - Big Growth Is Promising, But More Is Needed
16 November 2023
DG+Design
Today, 65% of carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) capacity is used to capture emissions from natural gas processing.
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Japan baulks at the clean energy transition
13 July 2023
East Asia Forum
The G7 Meeting of Climate, Energy and Environment Ministers held in Sapporo, Japan in April 2023 showcased agreements expanding renewable energy. But some provisions were watered down because of disagreements between Japan — the 2023 G7 chair — and other members.