Japanese government intensifies efforts to increase reliance on renewable energy

Japanese government intensifies efforts to increase reliance on renewable energy

The Japanese government has intensified its efforts to address issues caused by climate change over previous years. To realise Japan's climate neutrality targets by 2050, the Japanese government has implemented various strategies and policies that encourage the industrial and private sectors to increase their reliance on renewable energy sources and reduce carbon emissions from industrial activities. The UAE and Japan share visions and aspirations to achieve climate neutrality by 2050, and both countries have started mapping out roadmaps to meet their climate targets, promote the role of renewable and clean energy sectors, reduce dependence on oil-based sectors, and transition to a diverse and sustainable economy. Japan is looking forward to participating in the 28th Conference of the Parties (COP28) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), which the UAE will host in November. The conference will aim to address the challenges caused by climate change, support regional and global initiatives to discuss climate-related issues and propose appropriate solutions. Japan has established a roadmap to achieve climate neutrality by 2050, starting with increasing reliance on renewable energy sources, which accounted for more than 20 percent of Japan's total electricity generation in 2021, with nuclear energy contributing 6.9 percent,