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Jul 10, 2020 - Environmental NGOs
NGOs protest the Japanese Government’s revised policy on overseas coal power projects as it still goes against Paris climate goals
The Japanese government adopted principles for the next Infrastructure System Export Strategy and decided not to provide official financial support for overseas coal-fired power projects in principle, but allow exceptions to continue supporting highly efficient projects. Environmental NGOs declare their disappointment with this decision and call upon the government to end supporting ALL coal power projects.
Jul 9, 2020 - Friends of the Earth Japan
SAVE INDONESIAN FARMERS AND FUTURE GENERATIONS FROM JAPAN-SUPPORTED DIRTY COAL ENERGY!
The Japanese government and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) state that they will consider providing JICA’s loan for the construction of the Indramayu coal-fired power plant (1,000 megawatts) in West Java once the Indonesian government makes a request to Japan. This might happen by early 2021 as the Indonesian government plans to complete the construction by 2026. Please sign on the petition to request the Japanese government and JICA not to support the construction of the Indramayu coal-fired power plant in Indonesia!
Jun 30, 2020 - Market Forces
SMBC ignores climate concerns, pretending its business as usual
Last week, Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC) had its annual shareholders meeting, failing to address issues of climate change and air pollution from coal power despite questions from the audience and those posted online. SMBC has faced intense pressure in the last few years, facing petitions, open letters and other advocacy, urging it to step away from coal, and particular coal power stations in Indonesia, Vietnam and Bangladesh.
Jun 24, 2020 - Environmental NGOs
Japanese and International Civil Society Urge Mitsubishi UFJ, Mizuho and Sumitomo Mitsui for a Complete Coal Phase-out
Japan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has confirmed that it has decided to proceed with a preparatory survey by the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) for the proposed Phase 2 of the Matarbari ultra-supercritical coal-fired power project in Bangladesh. The environmental NGOs declare their disappointment with this recent decision, and call upon the government to reverse the decision.