Japan – Carbon Times

Japan Commits Leadership in Asia’s Carbon Neutrality Quest at Inaugural AZEC Summit

Posted on 2023-12-18 (2023-12-18) by H. Benjamin

At the first Asia Zero Emission Community (AZEC) summit in Tokyo, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida committed Japan to spearheading the drive for a carbon-neutral Asia, aiming to create a substantial decarbonization market to attract global investment. The summit, which excluded Myanmar due to its military rule since February 2021, brought together Japan, nine ASEAN […]

Canada Urges Japanese Investment in EV Battery Minerals

Posted on 2023-10-16 (2023-12-13) by H. Benjamin

Canada is seeking increased investment from Japanese companies in the development of critical minerals for electric vehicle (EV) batteries, following a bilateral agreement aimed at facilitating Japanese automakers’ access to the U.S. market. Ambassador Ian McKay highlighted the significance of the deal signed in September, which is part of a strategy to establish sustainable and […]