Why Japan Needs to End Coal.

Join the global call to government and
corporate leaders in Japan to stop supporting more coal,
and instead support renewable energy.

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The world is shifting rapidly to clean energy and Japan is
beginning to move. But the change needs to come much faster.

[Joint Statement] SMBC Group announces a new coal policy, but it is still not aligned with the Paris Agreement
NGOs Urge Japan’s Three Megabanks to not Finance the Bluewaters Coal-fired Power Station in Australia
Japan takes two steps forward, one step back on overseas coal finance – Coalition calls for end to financing for new coal projects without exception –

Why Japan?

Big Money

The Japanese Government and Japan’s commercial banks are among the largest coal financiers in the world.

Air Pollution

Air pollution from coal causes 20,000 premature deaths in Asia every year.

Opportunity

Japan has the funds and power to be a global renewable energy leader.

Scandals

Projects have been connected to land grabs, intimidation, and other abuses.

Climate Change

Japan, as one of the biggest emitters, must act to avoid catastrophic climate change.