Key Issues to Address in Japan's Strategic Energy Plan: Can it Pave the Way for Decarbonization? |

In the discussions on the forthcoming Strategic Energy Plan and the review of Japan's greenhouse gas reduction target (NDC), two key questions need to be addressed: first, whether the policy will deliver the necessary emission reductions at the pace needed to mitigate the impacts of climate change, and second, whether the energy required to support Japanese industry and society can be secured at a low cost and in a stable manner while shifting to a decarbonized economy.

This seminar brought together energy experts such as Takeo Kikkawa, President of International University of Japan, and Yukari Takamura, Professor of Institute for Future Initiatives, the University of Tokyo, who presented their views on the future direction of Japan's energy policy. The panel was moderated by Kiyoshi Ando, Senior Staff Writer of Nikkei, and Takeo Kikkawa and Yukari Takamura were joined by Teruyuki Ohno, Executive Director of Renewable Energy Institute, to discuss the way forward for Japan in formulating the next Strategic Energy Plan and review of Japan's NDC.

The Institute's 2035 energy transition scenarios, released in June, and 2040 outlook were presented.

Program　　 English-Japanese simultaneous interpretation provided.

Opening Tomas Kåberger　Chair of Executive Board, Renewable Energy Institute
Presentation 1　Energy Transition Decarbonization Scenarios for 2035 and 2040 Seiichiro Kimura　Principal Researcher, Renewable Energy InstituteDL (in Japanese) Presentation 2　Two Issues that Need Immediate Action Takeo Kikkawa　President, International University of JapanDL(in Japanese) Presentation 3　The 1.5℃ Target and Japan's Strategic Energy Plan Yukari Takamura　Professor, Institute for Future Initiatives, The University of Tokyo DL(in Japanese) Presentation 4　Choosing Decarbonized Power Sources Teruyuki Ohno　Executive Director, Renewable Energy InstituteDL(in Japanese)
Discussion　Can Japan's Strategic Energy Plan Pave the Way for Decarbonization? ［Panelists］　Takeo Kikkawa　President, International University of Japan 　Yukari Takamura　Professor, Institute for Future Initiatives, The University of Tokyo 　Teruyuki Ohno　Executive Director, Renewable Energy Institute ［Moderator］Kiyoshi Ando　Senior Staff Writer, Nikkei
Closing Mika Ohbayashi　Director, Renewable Energy Institute

Event Details

Date / Time	Thursday 3 October 2024 　【Seminar】17:00 - 19:00 JST 　【Networking】After the seminar, for onsite participants
Event Format	(1) Onsite　Tokyo Toranomon Global Square Conference (2) Virtual　Webcasted via Zoom
Organizer	Renewable Energy Institute
Admission	Free