2024.11.21 Thu.
- 14:00 - 15:15
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Path to 1.5℃ Target: Japanese Non-State Actors Taking on Challenge of Decarbonization
- Organizer
- Japan Climate Initiative (JCI)
- Details
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Abstract
For the world to achieve the 1.5℃ target, it is essential that non-state actors such as companies, local governments, universities, and youth groups accelerate all possible climate actions.
In addition, in order to simultaneously realize a sustainable society that coexists with nature, the whole society must work together.
At this seminar, member organizations participating in the Japan Climate Initiative (JCI), a coalition of non-state actors actively working on climate change measures, will take the stage to share their latest efforts in Japan and globally and future enthusiasm from the perspective of each sector.
Furthermore, as the range of efforts requiring non-state actors expands and deepens, such as not only climate change measures but also biodiversity conservation, how should Japanese non-state actors enhance their actions to contribute to global decarbonization? Member organizations will discuss this issue with guests from international organizations.Program
Opening Remarks
- Sergio KATO | Co-representative, Japan Climate Initiative
Panel Discussion
- Camila FERNANDEZ | Regional Engagement and EPRG Manager, Race to Zero
- KISHIMOTO Michihiro | Corporate Officer / Environment Strategy Director, Environmental Strategy Planning Division, Hitachi, Ltd.
- KONO Akira | Representative Director, Executive Vice-President Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer, NYK LINE
- ORUI Yuji | Chief Analyst, Executive Managing Director, In charge of special missions for Sustainable Finance, Rating and Investment Information., Inc.
- Preeti SRIVASTAV | Group Head of Sustainability, Asahi Group Holdings, Ltd.
- ENOKIBORI Miyako | Associate Director, CDP Worldwide-Japan
Clonsing Remarks
- Toby WALKER | Senior Manager, International Advocacy, Climate Group
- Session Summary
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At the opening, JCI Co-representative Kato emphasized JCI's commitment to accelerating climate action toward the 1.5℃ target and working with the government to strengthen the ambition loop. In the panel session, corporate members shared global efforts on climate, nature, and biodiversity conservation, highlighting examples of collaboration. Ms. Fernandez of Race to Zero discussed international trends and expectations for Japan’s climate action. In closing, Mr. Walker of Climate Group stressed the importance of collaboration, including with governments, and urged Japan to strengthen its NDC.
Kato calling for unwavering climate action of NSAs 
Fernandez emphasizing importance of NSA voices 
Walker emphasizing importance of cooperation
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