Experts: Maths LundinPublication date: February 2021
Topics covered on the January 2021 issue:
Legislation and Policy News- Services launched for system for filing requests for subsidies called "jGrants 2.0"-Demonstration tests to be held for food waste reduction taking advantage of electronic tags (RFID)- "Echizen Gani" and "Iburigakko" are targets of Geographical Indication, first added in Japan-EU EPA
Experts: Peter BeckPublication date: January 2021
bioenergy | biogas | energy | Green Technology | report
Experts: Johanna Schilling and Nils TemmenPublication date: January 2021
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Expert: Martin GlisbyPublication date: January 2021
Expert: Prof. Dr. Parissa HaghirianPublication date: January 2021
Topics coverd on the November-December 2020 issue:
Legislation and Policy News The ratio of renewable energy over 50%, Government decides green growth strategy Up to JP¥ 800,000 subsidy, EV with "100% renewable energy procurement" Japan to be France's first partner for patent prosecution highway program 15 RCEP countries sign agreement, about 30% of world population in huge free trade zone
This report, on the basis of over 40 interviews with stakeholders from the Japanese and EU private and public sectors, alongside desk-based research, presents a snapshot of Japan’s circularity. It gives an overview of Japan’s current awareness of circularity and its circular economy policy framework, which centres around the concept of a Sound Material-Cycle Society, its Circular Economy Vision 2020, alongside a table of key circularity indicators comparing the EU and Japan.
December 2020 - NEW online version!
The Centre's newsletter is now available in an online version in addition to the PDF one.
Topics covered on the issue:
LEGISLATION AND POLICY NEWS Japan to drop “Hanko” seals requirement in 99% of administrative procedures Image design registered for the first time Prime Minister Mr. Suga declares "substantially zero greenhouse gases by 2050" New establishment and revision of Japanese Industrial Standards (JIS)