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Policy webinar - Current status and challenges of the circular economy: Toward a growth-oriented resource-autonomous economy
17
Mar
2026
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Expectations and Prospects for Sustainable Chemistry: Exploring Future Directions Together in EU and Japan
19
Feb
2026
This webinar, focusing on “Sustainable Chemistry”, will invite policy officials from Japan and the EU as well as representatives of the industry to discuss challenges, expectations, and future directions for promoting sustainable chemistry. 
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CBAM in full swing? Discussing the future of CBAM with the European Commission
13
Nov
2025
As the full implementation of the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) will commence on 1 January 2026, we are honored to welcome Mr. Xavier Vanden Bosch, an official from the European Commission's unit in charge of CBAM (DG TAXUD) as the speaker, who will review the operations during the provisional application period and present the outlook for the full implementation.
Green Materials: Key for Scope 3 Emission reduction
18
Nov
2025
In this seminar, representatives from both the public and private sectors will discuss the challenges and future directions for promoting green materials, drawing on perspectives from various stakeholders throughout the supply chain—from upstream suppliers to downstream users.
Hope for Offshore Wind Power in Japan, learning from experiences in Europe and the U.S.
22
Sep
2025
We invite experts both from the public and private sectors to the webinar to discuss outlook and challenges of offshore wind power in Japan, learning lessons of experiences in Europe and the U.S.
Learning from Europe's Innovation Ecosystem ― Implications and Lessons for Japan
04
Sep
2025
Innovation ecosystems are essential for enhancing productivity and achieving sustainable growth. Three experts based in Europe will elaborate recent trends in the topic in the region, followed by a discussion.
Action Plan on Economic Security: Strengthening Industrial and Technological Foundations
08
Jul
2025
In recent years, the economic and security environment has become even more challenging due to rising geopolitical tensions and fragmented supply chains. This webinar will explore the future prospects and possibilities for cooperation on the topic between the two sides, followed by a panel discussion.
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.
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.

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Current status and challenges of the circular economy: Toward a growth-oriented resource-autonomous economy
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