Market: Japan

Minako Takaba

Minako is Senior Manager, Japan, Energy Transition at AIGCC. She is responsible for developing and implementing AIGCC’s energy transition initiatives across all programs in Japan. She collaborates closely with policymakers, domestic and international investors, and other stakeholders to achieve AIGCC’s mission of energy transition. She joined AIGCC in January 2025, bringing 17 years of experience in ESG and sustainable investment from her roles at an ESG rating agency and asset management companies.

ブリーフィング: ネットゼロへの移行の遅れが日本にもたらす経済的コスト NGFS(141の中央銀行および金融規制当局から成るグローバルな組織)が公開したデータに基づく

Policy Briefings | 気候変動に関するアジア投資家グループ(AIGCC) | 2024年12⽉

新たな経済モデリングによれば、現在の世界的な気候政策の軌道が続いた場合、気候変動による被害は日本の国内総生産(GDP)に年間約10%の打撃を与えるとされています。

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Background Briefing: The Economic Cost to Japan of Delayed Transition to Net Zero Based on data released by the NGFS – a global group of 141 central banks and financial regulators

Policy Briefings | Asia Investor Group on Climate Change | December 2024

Climate damage would deliver an almost 10 percent annual hit to Japan’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) if current global climate policy trajectories continue, according to new economic modelling. The analysis is derived from new data released by the Network for Greening the Financial System (NGFS).

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Climate Damage and Physical Impacts Likely to Wipe Out USD 9.2 trillion from Japan’s Economy if Current Global Policy Trajectories Continue

17 December 2024

Japan's GDP would suffer significant economic decline under current global climate targets, according to new scenarios released by a network of 141 central banks and financial regulators.

気候変動による被害と物理的影響が、 現在の世界的な政策軌道を維持した場合、 日本の経済から9.2兆米ドルを消失させる可能性

17 December 2024

141の中央銀行および金融監督機関のネットワークが発表した新たなシナリオによると、現在の世界の気候変動目標の下では、日本のGDPは大幅な経済減退に見舞われることになると予測されている。

AIGCC Policy Updates – November 2024

Policy Briefings | Asia Investor Group on Climate Change | November 2024

AIGCC rounds up key policy highlights in the region for Q4 2024.

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Preliminary Summary – Assessment of National Adaptation Plans and Policies

Policy Briefings | Jeffrey Tong | 11 November 2024

A summary analysis of national climate adaptation planning alignment with investor expectations.

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Data Dashboard – Assessment of Asian National Adaptation Plans

Report | Jeffrey Tong | 11 November 2024

This dashboard shows which existing adaptation plans and policies by governments across Asia align with investor expectations. These expectations include basing national adaptation plans on scenario analysis, consulting the private sector including financial institutions, and ensuring corporate disclosure on physical risks.

Analysis of National Adaptation Plans (Google Spreadsheet)

Policy Brief for COP29: Asian Investors Leading on Climate Action, But Need Greater Government Support to Accelerate the Transition

Policy Briefings | Asia Investor Group on Climate Change | 11 November 2024

As COP29 convenes in Baku, amidst a backdrop of escalating climate impacts and urgent calls for increased ambition, AIGCC presents this briefer to highlight the perspectives of investors active in Asian markets on climate finance

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Asian Investors Name the Policy Priorities That Will Direct Billions into Climate Solutions

11 November 2024

AIGCC’s State of Net Zero Investment in Asia survey of 52 investors across Asia, managing approximately $50.2 trillion in assets under management (AUM), has identified the key climate-related priorities that national governments in Asia must address to enable private capital to flow into climate solutions.