Tag: Japan

Mizuho, World’s 9th Largest Fossil Fuel Financier Restricts Coal Financing

Mizuho Financial Group (Mizuho) announced its new policy on coal financing on April 15 , drawing a  bittersweet reception from climate activists across Asia. Mixed reactions on this announcement come hot on the heels of Japan’s recent announcement of its updated Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC), which received huge protests by the Japanese public. “We are glad to see the… Continue reading Mizuho, World’s 9th Largest Fossil Fuel Financier Restricts Coal Financing

Public Calls for Governments to Close Southeast Asia’s Wildlife Markets

A WWF public survey in South East Asian countries show that an overwhelming majority support closure of wildlife markets which are mostly illegal This World Health Day, as the world grapples with the worst public health emergency in recent memory, over 90 percent of respondents surveyed in Southeast Asia and Hong Kong support a government-led… Continue reading Public Calls for Governments to Close Southeast Asia’s Wildlife Markets

G20 Finance Ministers Must Face Climate Risk to Economy

Systemic response required as more banks back away from coal Finance ministers and central bankers representing 90% of the global economy (the “G20”) will meet  under increasing pressure to regulate and prepare financial markets for the threat of climate breakdown. “Overall the financing from commercial banks and development banks from G20 member countries continues to… Continue reading G20 Finance Ministers Must Face Climate Risk to Economy

How a Japanese system can help African cities adapt to climate change

Seth Asare Okyere, Osaka University; Matthew Abunyewah, University of Newcastle, and Stephen Kofi Diko, University of Cincinnati Machizukuri system of Japan, or variations of it, hold great promise for African cities. As Africa continues to experiment with different ways to ensure adequate citizen engagement in climate adaptation, the Machizukuri system offers a useful blueprint. Sub-Saharan… Continue reading How a Japanese system can help African cities adapt to climate change