2024.11.15 Fri.

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14:00 - 15:15
Empowering Action to Zero in Asia
Organizer
Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI)
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Abstract

Towards decarbonization worldwide, it is crucial to reduce emissions in Asia while ensuring compatibility with anticipated economic growth. Taking into account unevenly distribution of renewable energy sources such as solar/wind power, as well as differences in industrial structures among countries, pursuing initiatives tailored to each country's circumstances is important.
Respecting various pathways towards net-zero, Japan with 10 partner countries launched the Asia Zero Emission Community (AZEC), with both public and private sectors, to contribute to decarbonization of the region. Since 2023, through high-level meetings of leaders and ministers, discussions on policy coordination for decarbonization progressed in energy, industry, and transportation sectors. Furthermore, Japanese companies already generated over 400 specific cooperation projects to support Asia's decarbonization efforts.
In this seminar, we will introduce progress of AZEC and discuss the global challenge to reconcile decarbonization with economic growth. Involving government officials, private enterprises and research institutions, we will explore strategies to further promote effective initiatives.

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Program

Opening Remarks

  • KIHARA Shinichi | Director General for International Policy on Carbon Neutrality, Agency for Natural Resources and Energy, Ministry of Economy Trade, and Industry, Japan

Keynote 1. Project GAIA (Green Ammonia Initiative from Aceh)

  • HOSOI Eiji | CEO, Toyo Engineering
  • TSUBAI Hiroyuki | Executive Vice President, Itochu Corporation
  • Jamsaton Nababan | Director, PT Pupuk Indonesia

Keynote 2.A Bilateral Pilot Project for Economically Sustainable Peatland Restoration in Central Kalimantan Biodiversity, and Community Benefit

  • HORITA Kazutaka | Managing Executive Officer/ Divisional Manager of Environment and Resources Division

Keynote 3. Energy Transition Solutions for a net-zero world

  • MATSUDA Hiroshi | Chief Regional Officer of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) for Europe, Middle East and Africa

Keynote 4. JBIC's Approach toward Decarbonization in Asia

  • YANO Hiroko | Executive Officer, Director General, Sustainability Management Department, Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC)

Panel discussion: What is your Action to Zero?

  • Moderator: SANO Tomoki | Deputy Director, Environmental Policy Division GX Policy Group, METI
  • Eniya Listiani Dew | Director General of New Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation, Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources, the Republic of Indonesia
  • Wan Sayuti Wan Hussin | MSenior General Manager, Strategy, Policy & Regulation, Corporate Sustainability Office, PetronasETI
  • KIHARA Shinichi | Director General for International Policy on Carbon Neutrality, Agency for Natural Resources and Energy, Ministry of Economy Trade, and Industry, Japan
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