Koizumi Environment Minister Departure for the United Nations Global Warming Summit September 21 18:13
Koizumi's Environment Minister left for New York in the evening on the 21st to attend the United Nations Global Warming Summit and related events. The attendance at the first international conference after the appointment of the minister will pay attention to how Japan's commitment to environmental issues can be demonstrated.
Koizumi, the Environment Minister, visited New York, USA for 7 days, and planned to attend the Global Warming Summit and related events.
Before the departure, Minister Koizumi said, “I want to leave a firm message that Japan is an indispensable player for global issues.”
Locally, we will meet with ministers from various countries and exchange opinions on reducing plastic waste.
With regard to global warming countermeasures, European countries and Canada have announced a policy to abolish coal-fired power plants that emit carbon dioxide, while new construction and expansion are being promoted in Japan.
In the future, the issue is how to implement effective measures in cooperation with countries around the world, and attention will be paid to how far Koizumi can show his presence at the first international conference after taking office.