{"id":5405,"date":"2026-10-20T14:00:47","date_gmt":"2026-10-20T05:00:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/japanclimate.org\/english\/?p=5405"},"modified":"2026-11-09T16:40:43","modified_gmt":"2026-11-09T07:40:43","slug":"cop31","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/japanclimate.org\/english\/news-topics\/cop31\/","title":{"rendered":"COP31: JCI Activities On The Ground"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\u00a9 2026 COP31 T\u00fcrkiye<\/p><\/div>\n

The 31st Session of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP31) will be held in Antalya, T\u00fcrkiye, from 9 to 20 November 2026.<\/p>\n

In recent years, alongside intergovernmental negotiations at the national level, the role of non-state actors, including businesses, investors, local governments, and NGOs\/NPOs, has become increasingly important at the COPs. The Action Agenda, launched at COP30 in Bel\u00e9m, Brazil, will remain a key pillar of COP31. There are growing expectations for concrete action by non-state actors, working in partnership with governments, in areas such as the energy transition, electrification, the circular economy, and nature conservation.<\/p>\n

Many members of the Japan Climate Initiative (JCI) will participate in COP31 on the ground. Through organizing and speaking at events, as well as engaging in dialogue with domestic and international stakeholders, JCI members will showcase and share the efforts of Japanese non-state actors. At the same time, they will connect with peers from around the world and gain first-hand insights into the latest scientific findings, policy developments, and climate solutions at the forefront of global climate action.<\/p>\n

On this page, we will provide updates and reports on JCI’s activities at COP31.<\/p>\n

\u25a0Event Organization and Speaking Engagements<\/strong><\/p>\n

1. Seminar Organized by JCI “Toward 2035: Non-State Actors on Clean Electrification, Resilience, and a Just Transition”<\/strong><\/p>\n

Building on the COP31 Presidency\u2019s proposed target of achieving a 35% electrification rate by 2035, this event will showcase leading examples of efforts to accelerate clean electrification and the expansion of renewable energy, including the wider deployment of high-efficiency air conditioning systems, procurement of renewable electricity, and Japan\u2019s world-leading heat pump technologies.<\/p>\n

The event will also highlight practical initiatives by diverse stakeholders aimed at realizing a sustainable decarbonized society, focusing on themes such as coexistence with local communities, resilience building, and a just transition.<\/p>\n

A wide range of JCI participants, including companies, youth representatives, and international organizations, will take part as speakers. Together, they will present to a global audience the practical climate actions and collaborative efforts being undertaken by Japanese non-state actors, while discussing the role Japan can play and the opportunities for international cooperation in achieving the 2035 target.<\/p>\n

\u25c7Date & Time\uff1a Saturday, 14 November 2026, Turkey time 15:45-17:00, Japan time (the same date) 21:45-23:00
\n\u25c7Venue\uff1aCOP31 Japan Pavillion Seminar Room<\/a>
\n\u25c7Language: English
\n\u25c7Participation Fee: Free
\n\u25c7Participation:
\nOnsite participation: Attendance at the venue requires a badge granting access to the Blue Zone.
\nOnline viewing: Zoom webinar will be available here<\/a>. No registration required. Please enter your name and email address upon joining.<\/p>\n

\u25c7Program (Titles omitted)<\/p>\n

Opening Remarks<\/strong>
\nSergio Shigeo Kato, Co-representative, JCI<\/p>\n

Panel Discussion 1<\/strong>
\nToward a Sustainable, Decarbonized Society<\/strong>
\nABE Daisuke, Executive Officer, Operation & Development, Weathernews Inc.
\nSUZUKI Naoyuki, Senior Investment Expert, Government Relations Department, Meiji Yasuda Life Insurance Company
\nFUJITA Misato, Public Relations Department, Japan Youth Platform for Sustainability
\nTANAKA Ken, Climate & Energy Group Officer, WWF Japan
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\nPanel Discussion 2<\/strong>
\nExpanding Renewable Energy and Advancing Clean Electrification<\/strong>
\nAndrew Prag, Managing Director, Policy, We Mean Business Coalition
\nIWAZAWA Kana, Manager, Corporate Sustainability Office, DAIKIN INDUSTRIES, LTD.
\nTSUDA Megumu, Vice President and Executive Officer \/ Deputy CSuO, General Manager of Global Environment Division, General Manager of Global Sustainability Division, Hitachi, Ltd.
\nKarolin Jiptner, Senior Researcher, Renewable Energy Institute<\/p>\n

Closing Remarks
\n<\/strong>Speaker TBC<\/p>\n

COP31 Japan Pavillion Official Website Click Here<\/a><\/p>\n

\u25a0Stakeholder Engagement and Dialogue<\/strong><\/p>\n

JCI is planning to engage with a wide range of key stakeholders from around the world through on-site events and dialogues.<\/p>\n

\u25a0Related Articles<\/strong><\/p>\n

Please see the news articles below for reports on JCI\u2019s activities at past COP conferences.
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COP28 ended: Now is the time to implement towards the next NDC update<\/a>
\nCOP27 Closed: Rising Momemtum of Non-Sate Actors in the World<\/a>
\nCOP26 closed: The world begins to move towards the1.5\u2103 target<\/a>
\nJCI activities at COP25: Challenges of Japan and large cities in the midst of climate crisis \u2013 Aiming to be carbon neutral by 2050 \u2013<\/a>
\nEvent in COP24,\u201dEstablishment of the Japan Climate Initiative: The role of Japan\u2019s non-state actors to lead towards decarbonization\u201d<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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