2024.11.18 Mon.
- 14:00 - 15:15
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Japan’s Efforts and Possible Contribution toward Building Decarbonization
- Organizer
- Ministry of the Environment・Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism
- Co-organizer
- IGES
- Details
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Abstract
Decarbonization of buildings and the construction sector is critical to achieve global climate goals, contributing 37% of CO2 emissions and 34% of final energy consumption globally.
Since 2023, the movement of building decarbonization has been accelerated. In 2023, the G7 Climate, Energy and Environment Ministers’ Meeting in Sapporo and the G7 Urban Development Ministers’ Meeting in Takamatsu, Kagawa noted the importance of decarbonizing buildings and their lifecycles in combatting climate change. At COP28, the ‘Building Breakthrough’ was launched as a platform to transform the building sector.
In March 2024, 70 countries including Japan adopted the Declaration de Chaillot at the Buildings and Climate Global Forum, which reinforces execution of climate action initiatives within the building and construction sector at local, national and international levels (e.g. promotion of low-carbon building material use and adoption of ambitious policies in public building procurement).
This seminar will introduce Japan's initiatives and technical solutions for emission reduction from the building and construction sector and discuss ways to accelerate actions with experts in other regions.Program
Opening Remarks
- ASAO Keiichiro | Minister of the Environment
Outline of Japan's Efforts towards Building Decarbonization
- MATSUZAWA Yutaka | Vice Minister for Global Environmental Affairs, MOEJ
Keynote Speech: The importance of buildings sector towards decarbonization
- Luca Lo Re | International Climate and Energy Analyst, International Energy Agency (IEA)
Panel Discussion: Pathways to Net-Zero Buildings: Technologies and future actions
- Ho Chin Siong | Professor, Faculty of Built Environment and Surveying Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM)
- SASAKI Midori | General Manager, Environmental Management Planning and Promotion Department, Sustainability Management Promotion Division, Taisei Corporation
- SAWAI Katsuyuki | Senior Executive Office, Daikin Industries, Ltd.
- John Short | Leader, Communications & Impact Strategy, LIXIL Corporation
- Gulnara Roll | Head of Cities Unit, Climate Change Division, UNEP (Head of GlobalABC)
- Julian Tami | Policy Officer, Buildings and Products unit, DG ENER, European Commission
Closing Remarks
- GOTO Shinichi | Deputy Director General of MLIT
- Session Summary
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Minister ASAO introduced Japan's key strategies such as strengthening energy efficiency standards, and providing subsidies for net-zero houses, high efficiency water heater and insulaterd windows. After the keynote of IEA, Taisei, Daikin, and LIXIL showcased innovative solutions, such as carbon-recycling concrete, heat pumps, and recycled aluminum. The EU and Global ABC presented regional and global perspectives on the topic. The discussion underscored the need for policy support and behavioral change. Mr. GOTO introduced Japan's policy on whole life carbon in his closing remarks.
Opening Remarks by Environmental Minister ASAO 
Participants 
Closing Remarks by Mr. GOTO, MLIT
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