The G7 = Climate, Energy and Environment Ministers' Meeting of seven major countries will begin in Sapporo on the 7th, and the focus will be on whether we can come up with a consensus on a topic where there is a difference of opinion, such as the target for the introduction of electric vehicles.
Decarbonization of the automotive sector is a major theme at this meeting, and while Western countries insist that targets for the introduction of electric vehicles should be set, Japan with many hybrid vehicles are cautious.
In addition, European countries have requested that the timing of their decommissioning of coal-fired power generation be clearly stated, but Japan is continuing to adjust it because it is necessary to use it to a certain extent.
On the other hand, the G7 is expected to approve the use of thermal power generation using hydrogen and ammonia, which do not emit carbon dioxide even when burned.
In addition, the G7 has announced a policy to expand the spread of renewable energy, such as aiming for 2030 terawatt of power generation by 1000, equivalent to 1,1 nuclear power plants, by popularizing next-generation panels for solar power generation.
In addition, in the fields of climate and the environment, in order to achieve the goal of limiting the increase in global average temperature to 5.2025 degrees Celsius, we will send out a message to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 16, and realize a circular economy that curbs energy consumption through resource recycling and reuse. It is expected to summarize the action guidelines that companies should address.
The meeting is scheduled to take place until the <>th, and the focus will be on whether countries can come up with a consensus on a topic where there is a difference of opinion.
Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Nishimura: "I would like to accelerate discussions at an extremely difficult stage"
METI Minister Nishimura told reporters in Sapporo on the evening of the 14th, "Russia's invasion of Ukraine has created an energy crisis, but on the other hand, we must balance the long-standing issues of decarbonization and economic growth. I would like to accelerate discussions at an extremely difficult time."
He then emphasized that he would play the role of the chair country to bridge the gap in positions, saying, "I would like to share the common recognition that each country has different circumstances and that we will aim for carbon neutrality through various paths, and I would like to lead as chair because I think the handling of fossil fuels and the path to decarbonization of automobiles will be a major debate."
Minister of the Environment Nishimura: "As the chair country, I would like to do my best to compile the outcome document"
Minister of the Environment Nishimura, who entered the venue in Sapporo City on the evening of November 14, told reporters, "At the meeting, I would like to deepen discussions in the G7 countries on issues that require major changes in social economic systems, such as climate change, biodiversity, and the circular economy, and as the chair country, I will lead the discussions and make every effort to compile an outcome document that will accelerate concrete initiatives."