Symposium to launch discussion on phase out of coal-fired power stations in Japan
The Future of Energy Investment after the Paris Agreement
Accelerated Decarbonization Trend

Opening Remarks:

• ・Takejiro Sueyoshi, Vice-Chair of Executive Board, Renewable Energy Institute
• ・Rachel King, Minister Counsellor, Economic Affairs, Media and Communications, British Embassy Tokyo

Speakers:

• "Science based coal phase out timeline for Japan"
  Paola Parra, Climate Policy Analyst, Climate Analytics　DL
• "Latest information: Divestment and finance sector reactions to climate risks"
  Kenji Fuma, CEO, Neural Inc.　DL (in Japanese)
• “International Partnerships on Climate Change: Powering Past Coal Alliance"
  Alia Altaf, Energy, Environment and Venture Capital Analyst, Embassy of Canada in Japan　DL
• "Accelerating coal phase out: UK context and international perspective"
  Matthew Webb, Senior Associate, E3G　DL
• "Presentation of Coal Info-Pack"
  Yuko Nishida, Climate Change Group Manager, Renewable Energy Institute　DL (in Japanese)

Panel discussion: Prospects for Japan's Coal Phase Out
Facilitator: Teruyuki Ohno, Executive Director, Renewable Energy Institute

Panelists:

• ・Ai Kaibu, Deputy Director, Climate Change Policy Division, Global Environment Bureau, Ministry of the Environment
• ・Ursula Fuentes Hutfilter, Senior Climate Policy Advisor, Climate Analytics
• ・Tsukasa Kanai, Chief Sustainability Officer, Executive Manager, Corporate Planning Department, Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank
• ・Masaaki Nagamura, General Manager, International Initiatives, Strategy & Synergy Department, Tokio Marine Holdings, Inc.
• ・Matthew Webb, Senior Associate, E3G

MC: Yuri Okubo, Senior Researcher, Renewable Energy Institute