The energy transition from fossil fuels to renewables is accelerating in the Asia-Pacific region, including South-East Asia and Australia. On the other hand, Japan’s energy policy towards this region has traditionally focused on procuring fossil fuel resources such as coal and natural gas and promoting thermal power generation. The GX Policy’s international strategy, the ‘Asian Zero Emissions Community Concept’, also retains a strong reliance on conventional fossil fuel policies.
This seminar discussed the ways in which Japan, Southeast Asia and Australia can…