Following the USIsraeli attack on Iran and Iran's retaliatory attack at the end of February 2026, navigation through the Strait of Hormuz became difficult, constraining energy production and exports...
The Forestry Agency established the MoriGyo Award to recognize and promote initiatives that leverage the socioeconomic and environmental value of forests, accepting applications nationwide from July...
Japan is comprehensively advancing greenhouse gas emissions reductions, the strengthening of scientific knowledge, the realization of a decarbonized society and GX, transitions in regions and...
Based on the KunmingMontreal Global Biodiversity Framework adopted in December 2022, Japan’s Cabinet approved the National Biodiversity Strategy 2023–2030 in March 2023. Toward a society in harmony...
Japan is advancing the development of a circular society that curbs naturalresource consumption and reduces environmental burdens through waste prevention, reuse, recycling, and proper disposal. The...
Based on the Basic Act on the Water Cycle and various environmental laws and regulations, Japan advanced integrated measures for watershed management; water quality, groundwater, and soil pollution...
Centered on the Sixth Basic Environment Plan, this article broadly organizes the Japanese government’s environmental policies, covering conservation, Regional Circular and Ecological Spheres, the...
In FY2026, Japan will advance measures across a wide range of fields, including energy conservation, decarbonized power sources, regional decarbonization, GX, housing and buildings, industry,...
The government is comprehensively advancing biodiversity conservation and sustainable use through collaboration among diverse stakeholders, a naturepositive economy, engagement with nature,...
This policy framework links the circular economy with resource security, industrial competitiveness, economic security, decarbonization, coexistence with nature, and regional revitalization, while...
The Ministry of the Environment’s measures, grounded in the Basic Act on Water Cycles and the Basic Plan on Water Cycles, promote stable water supplies, sustainable restructuring of water supply and...
Chapter 6, Section 1 presents a progress review of the Sixth Basic Environment Plan and a compilation of environmental conservation expenditures. The following sections address a green economic...
Against intensifying competition for resources, the overseas outflow of recyclable resources, incineration, and landfilling, the Japanese government is promoting the circular economy as a foundation...
Against the backdrop of climate change and unstable procurement of production materials, the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries is pursuing both productivity and sustainability in...
The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry's “OneStop Portal for Middle East Measures” is a page that consolidates government responses and requests, as well as information from related...
On September 16, the European Commission presented the "European Clean Transport Corridor Initiative" to accelerate charging infrastructure development for heavyduty vehicles on the TransEuropean...
Chilean state copper company CODELCO and Anglo American Sur reached an agreement on September 16 for integrated operations of the adjacent Andina and Los Bronces copper mines. Subject to necessary...
Commercial operations of America's first hydrogen fuel cellpowered railway began in Southern California. This innovative transportation system is attracting attention as an environmentally friendly...
The Swedish government announced on September 4 a food price support package centered on temporarily reducing the valueadded tax (VAT) on food products to support households facing rising food prices...
Romania is advancing its hydrogen economy development with comprehensive strategies covering both energy production and infrastructure modernization, particularly focusing on railway system...