Prime Minister Suga Adjusted with a policy of aiming for virtually zero greenhouse gases by 2050 October 22, 13:26
In his statement of belief at the extraordinary Diet session convened next week, Prime Minister Suga has begun to make adjustments to indicate a policy of aiming for virtually zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.
Prime Minister Suga will give his first statement of belief at the extraordinary Diet session convened on the 26th next week, and the draft will make every effort to reform regulations and absolutely prevent the explosive infection of the new coronavirus. After emphasizing that, he will resume socio-economic activities and aim for economic recovery.
In addition to these details, Prime Minister Suga has made adjustments in his statement of belief to indicate a policy of aiming for virtually zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.
The government decided last year to reduce greenhouse gases by 80% by 2050 in its long-term strategy to combat global warming, but did not indicate a specific time to aim for zero emissions.
Chief Cabinet Secretary Kato "I want to play an active role"
Chief Cabinet Secretary Kato said at a press conference in the morning, "Japan has been reducing greenhouse gas emissions for the fifth consecutive year, and this is only in Japan and the United Kingdom in the G20, with a total reduction of 12% second only to the United Kingdom. We recognize that it is a thing. We will continue to play an active role in these efforts in the world. "