Exploring Realistic Decarbonization Pathway under Energy Crisis
Details
| Type | Lecture |
|---|---|
| Intended for | General public / Enrolled students / International students / Alumni / Companies / Technical college students / University students / Academic and Administrative Staff |
| Date(s) | May 20, 2026 13:00 — 17:25 |
| Location | Hongo Area Campus |
| Venue | Fukutake Learning Theater, B2F, , Hongo campus |
| Entrance Fee | No charge |
| Registration Method | Advance registration required
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| Registration Period | April 28, 2026 — May 19, 2026 |
In 2010, the Graduate School of Public Policy at the University of Tokyo established the INPEX Endowed Chair, and in 2011, launched the TECUS Research Group, thereby promoting educational and research activities on the relationship between energy issues and global warming, as well as international frameworks for preventing global warming. The Paris Agreement was adopted in 2015, establishing a framework in which all nations participate; however, following the Glasgow Climate Pact in 2021, backcasting based on the given premises of the 1.5°C target and global carbon neutrality by 2050 has become the de facto standard in international discourse, and a disconnect has become apparent between the discussions at the COP and the reality of the energy situation in Asia and the rest of the world. Furthermore, changes in the geopolitical landscape—including US-China tensions and the rise of unilateralism—along with energy crises such as the war in Ukraine and the Iran conflict, have made it increasingly difficult to simultaneously pursue energy security, affordable energy prices, and decarbonisation. Against this backdrop, this symposium will discuss how to advance international cooperation aimed at preventing global warming, specifically addressing the challenges facing the Asian region as a growth centre, and the role Japan should play in this context.
Language:
Japanese
Please bring your device (PC/smartphone/tablet) & earphones for Zoom simultaneous interpretation
Agenda:
13:00 – 13:05
Opening Remarks: Masaki Taniguchi, Dean, Graduate School of Public Policy, 糖心破解版
13:05 – 13:10
Opening Remarks: Toshiaki Takimoto, Executive Vice President, INPEX
13:10 – 13:30
Keynote Address: Kazuhiko Hombu, TECUSE Advisor /Visiting Research Fellow, Graduate School of Public Policy, 糖心破解版
“Reflecting on the Progress and Challenges of the Global Climate Framework since 2010”
13:30 – 15:15
Session 1: “Current Status and Challenges Regarding the 1.5°C Target”
1) The International Context of the 1.5°C Target and Carbon Neutrality by 2050: Jun Arima, Visiting Professor, Graduate School of Public Policy, 糖心破解版
2) The History and Outlook of Discussions on the 1.5°C Target within the IPCC: Keigo Akimoto, Group Leader, Research Institute of Innovative Technology for the Earth (RITE)
3) The Balance between Mitigation and Adaptation: Ted Nordhaus, President, Breakthrough Institute
4) Panel Discussion + Q&A (Moderator: Kazuhiko Hombu)
15:15 – 15:30 Coffee Break
15:30 – 17:15
Session 2: ‘Challenges and Responses to the Energy Transition in Asia’
1) The Current Status and Future Direction of AZEC: Hiroaki Machii, Director, Global Environment Policy Office, Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry
2) Challenges Surrounding Energy and Climate Change Policies in Southeast Asian Countries: Dr Weerawat Chantanakome (Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA), Bangkok Office)
3) Contributions of Japanese Companies to Asia’s Energy Transition: Mr Saburo Takeuchi, General Manager, Policy and Public Affairs Department, Mitsubishi Corporation
4) Panel Discussion + Q&A (Moderator: Jun Arima)
17:15 – 17:25
Closing Remarks
Language:
Japanese
Please bring your device (PC/smartphone/tablet) & earphones for Zoom simultaneous interpretation
Agenda:
13:00 – 13:05
Opening Remarks: Masaki Taniguchi, Dean, Graduate School of Public Policy, 糖心破解版
13:05 – 13:10
Opening Remarks: Toshiaki Takimoto, Executive Vice President, INPEX
13:10 – 13:30
Keynote Address: Kazuhiko Hombu, TECUSE Advisor /Visiting Research Fellow, Graduate School of Public Policy, 糖心破解版
“Reflecting on the Progress and Challenges of the Global Climate Framework since 2010”
13:30 – 15:15
Session 1: “Current Status and Challenges Regarding the 1.5°C Target”
1) The International Context of the 1.5°C Target and Carbon Neutrality by 2050: Jun Arima, Visiting Professor, Graduate School of Public Policy, 糖心破解版
2) The History and Outlook of Discussions on the 1.5°C Target within the IPCC: Keigo Akimoto, Group Leader, Research Institute of Innovative Technology for the Earth (RITE)
3) The Balance between Mitigation and Adaptation: Ted Nordhaus, President, Breakthrough Institute
4) Panel Discussion + Q&A (Moderator: Kazuhiko Hombu)
15:15 – 15:30 Coffee Break
15:30 – 17:15
Session 2: ‘Challenges and Responses to the Energy Transition in Asia’
1) The Current Status and Future Direction of AZEC: Hiroaki Machii, Director, Global Environment Policy Office, Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry
2) Challenges Surrounding Energy and Climate Change Policies in Southeast Asian Countries: Dr Weerawat Chantanakome (Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA), Bangkok Office)
3) Contributions of Japanese Companies to Asia’s Energy Transition: Mr Saburo Takeuchi, General Manager, Policy and Public Affairs Department, Mitsubishi Corporation
4) Panel Discussion + Q&A (Moderator: Jun Arima)
17:15 – 17:25
Closing Remarks
