'Green transformation in Japan and future policies against climate change in the energy sector' by Naomi Hirose (Japan Energy Association) was a seminar held at the Japan Research Centre, SOAS University of London on 11th October 2023.

Chair: Dr Fabio Gygi (SOAS University of London)

In the 12 and a half years since the Fukushima nuclear accident only 11 of the 54 reactors initially shut down have restarted operations. Japan’s current energy self-sufficiency rate is only around 10%, and reducing CO2 emissions is not an easy proposition.

The invasion of Ukraine has further destabilized the security of electric supply and price. How should Japan tackle the energy trilemma (security, affordability, sustainability) amidst such challenging circumstances?

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