Trends in EU Policy and Approaches to Engagement in the Policy-Making Proces 
18
Jun
2025
We welcome Mr. Shozo Maeda, Secretary General of the Japan Business Council in Europe (JBCE), an organization highly regarded in Europe for providing fair and accurate information, as our keynote speaker. He will provide insights into EU policies and regulations, covering past developments as well as the latest trends.
“The Net-Zero Industrial Act (NZIA) and Clean Industrial Act” ーOpportunities for Japanese businesses and investors
13
Mar
2025
This webinar will delve into the key provisions of the Net-Zero Industrial Act (NZIA) and Clean Industrial Deal, highlighting their impact on industries and the businesses and investment opportunities they generate for Japanese companies.
EU-Japan Digital Partnership Webinar: How to support an innovative, safe and fair AI ー the case of EU AI Act and Japan's AI Guideline
19
Mar
2025
Japan and the EU agreed on the “Japan-EU Digital Partnership” in the 2022 Summit to promote the development of a human-centered, sustainable digital society. In this webinar, we will deepen the dialogue between the public and private sectors of both sides regarding AI innovation-oriented development, implementation, and the regulation of its risks.
RIETI-JETRO-EUJC co-organized BBL Webinar on Current Situation in Ukraine and Opportunities for Contributions of Japanese Companies
12
Mar
2025
In this lecture, Mr. Tadayoshi Hiraki, First Secretary of the Japanese Embassy in Ukraine, will provide an update on the current situation in Ukraine and discuss the contributions of Japanese companies.  
Current Status and Challenges of the Circular Economy - Toward a Growth-oriented, Resource-autonomous Economy
10
Dec
2024
In this webinar, the authorities of both Japan and the EU will introduce the latest developments and challenges in Circular Economy (CE) policies and initiatives.
Direction that Japan’s carbon pricing should aim for -- referring to examples from the EU and California
26
Sep
2024
Carbon pricing (emissions trading system, ETS, carbon tax, etc.) is set to be introduced in Japan in February 2023. In this webinar, experts will share their experiences, while METI Deputy Director-General will explain the current status of the system and discuss the ideal carbon pricing system for Japan.
New Developments in Japan-EU Hydrogen Cooperation -Towards the Realization of a Hydrogen Society-
26
Jun
2024
In this webinar, Mr. Hiroo Inoue from the Agency for Natural Resources and Energy, will introduce Japan's efforts toward a hydrogen society and the latest developments in Japan-EU hydrogen cooperation.
EU-Japan Open Dialogue -- EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive
24
Oct
2024
In this webinar, Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry will share Japan’s efforts on business and human rights, while the European Commission will provide an overview of the EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence (CSDDD) and its implementation.
Accelerating the clean transition in the EU and Japan
17
Feb
2025
The EU Compass, published on January 29th and inspired from Draghi report, sets the direction for her second term, with a focus on innovation, decarbonization and competitiveness, and strengthening economic security efforts. Discussions will be held with the top EU climate policy official, the head of Japan’s METI GX strategy, and a representative from Japanese businesses to explore the future direction of decarbonization efforts and the advancement of the Japan-EU Green Alliance.
EU Automotive Industrial Action Plan – Opportunities for Japanese business and investors
26
Jun
2025
This webinar will dive into the key provisions of the newly unveiled EU Industrial Action Plan for the European automotive sector, highlighting its impact on industries and businesses, particularly focusing on opportunities for Japanese investment in the European Union.
Big success for the EU-Japan Centre’s CBAM seminar in Tokyo
On 13 November, the EU-Japan Centre for Industrial Cooperation, together with the Delegation of the EU to Japan and the Institute of Energy Economics, Japan (IEEJ), held a seminar on “EU CBAM and its implication for Japanese companies” in a hybrid format.

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