Koizumi Environment Minister "Support for construction of thermal power plants overseas should be regulated" December 12, 6:16
At “COP25”, Minister Koizumi held a press conference on overseas media, etc., clarified the idea that construction support for coal-fired power plants overseas should be regulated, and stated that he would continue to coordinate with relevant ministries. It was.
Mr. Koizumi attending “COP25” held a press conference, and about 50 people including domestic and foreign media participated.
Among them, a German newspaper reporter asked, “How will coal-fired power generation be concrete?” Minister Koizumi said, “Japan is now“ decoalized ”and“ defossil fuel ”like other countries. I can't say, but I think we should consider what positive actions we can take, among them. "
On top of that, “I think we can take positive action, especially with regard to public support for overseas exports of coal-fired power generation,” and thought that construction support for overseas coal-fired power plants should be regulated. Was revealed.
On the other hand, when a reporter from a major American news agency confirmed that “I think we should stop exporting coal-fired power generation,” Mr. Koizumi said, “Not only the current situation but a positive signal to the government. I adjusted with related ministries and agencies, but I did not get it by COP25. I would like to continue this adjustment from now on. "