July 2025 UNEP OEWG47 (in Bangkok, Thailand)
JRAIA's Side Event at OEWG47 18:00-20:00 TUESDAY 8th July, 2025
Title
Japan’s Fluorocarbons Control Policy and Industry’s Actions toward Carbon Neutrality by 2050
Abstract: As Japan is moving toward Carbon Neutrality including HFCs emission sector by 2050, action and cooperation among stakeholders are the key for the achievement. In this side event, METI (Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry) and MOE (Ministry of the Environment) of the Government of Japan will provide the update on its Fluorocarbons control policy and latest activities on Initiative on Fluorocarbons Life Cycle Management (IFL). JRAIA (The Japan Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Industry Association) will provide latest efforts and challenges industry face to achieve Japan’s target for CN2050.
Presentation 1
by Koji HATANO, General Manager, International Affairs Department, JRAIA
Presentation 2
Japan’s Policy Measures for Phasing down HFCs
by Tadashi YAMADA, Deputy Director, Fluoride Gases Management Office, Industrial and Product Safety Policy Group, Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI)
Presentation 3
Fluorocarbons Emission Control in Japan
by Yuichiro ISEKI, Deputy Director, Office of Fluorocarbons Control Policy, Global Environment Bureau, Ministry of the Environment (MOE)
Presentation 4
JRAIA’s Effort for Kigali Target
by Miki YAMANAKA Chair, Global Strategy Committee, JRAIA
