Prime Minister Suga greets the award ceremony of the "Green Science Award" given to researchers of plants and nature maintenance, and realizes the government's goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions to zero as a whole by 2050. To this end, he expressed his intention to promote efforts to protect and nurture forests, which are a valuable resource.
At the award ceremony, which was attended by Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress, Prime Minister Suga said that forests, which occupy about 70% of the country's land, are a valuable resource for Japan. It is extremely important to use it under the circulation of "" to prevent disasters that have occurred frequently in recent years and to realize carbon neutrality in 2050. "
He added, "Forests account for about 90% of Japan's carbon dioxide absorption. Enriching forests is essential for Japan's environmental measures." He showed his intention to proceed with the initiative.
After that, Prime Minister Suga handed a certificate to the winners of the "Green Academic Award", which is given to researchers of plants and nature maintenance, and praised them for their achievements.