In response to a proposal from the Komeito Party to significantly raise the greenhouse gas reduction target for 2030 toward the realization of a carbon-free society, he responded that he would like to set a supportive target. It was.
At the Japan-US summit meeting held on April 16, while climate change is expected to be one of the themes, Komeito Secretary-General Ishii and Deputy Representative Saito have summarized their recommendations for the realization of a carbon-free society. On the 6th, I visited the Prime Minister's Office and applied to Prime Minister Kan.
The proposal states that the greenhouse gas reduction target for 2030 should be significantly increased from the current target of 26% reduction compared to 2013.
In addition, we are requesting that the export of coal-fired power generation be stopped in principle and that it be switched to the active export of renewable energy technology.
In response, Prime Minister Suga responded, "Most of the things I want to do are included. I want to build up reduction targets and set supportive targets."
After this, Mr. Ishii told reporters, "I would like Japan and the United States to cooperate and lead the discussion on climate change."