“Can Japan Transition to Carbon Neutrality?:
Perceived Feasibility based on Expert Perspectives”
(November 19)
Organizer
Waseda Institute for Advanced Study (WIAS), Waseda University
Co-organizer
Research Institute for Environmental Economics and Management, Waseda University
WINPEC Renewable Energy Project, Waseda University
Speaker
JU, Yiyi
Assistant Professor, Waseda Institute for Advanced Study (WIAS)
JU Yiyi currently works as an assistant professor at Waseda Institute for Advanced Study (WIAS), Waseda University. During 2019-2021, she worked in Institute for Future Initiatives (IFI), The University of Tokyo. Her Ph.D. in International Development (environmental economics field) was obtained from Nagoya
University. Her research interests include climate policy instruments, multi-model analysis of Integrated Assessment Models, and industrial decarbonization.
Moderator
ARIMURA, Toshihide
Director, WIAS
Professor, School of Political Science and Economics
Date & Time
Friday, November 19 2021, 16:30 – 18:00
Venue
This seminar will be held as a hybrid event (Gathering + Zoom Webinar).
Language
English
Abstract
After Japan’s 2050 carbon neutrality pledge was announced, the long-term goal itself has been hotly debated. The direction of Japan’s decarbonization transition is highly contested, with people wondering feasibility of such an ambitious climate target. However, feasibility and desirability are mixed in people’s minds, with the former being more normative and the latter more descriptive. Moreover, the evaluation or assessment of decarbonization transition feasibility is difficult. Limited previous literature mainly conducted historical analogies or expert assessment methods. Are the mitigation pathways towards carbon neutrality in Japan feasible? The answer still needs insights from experts.
We proposed a survey to collect the perspective of experts on the feasibility of carbon neutrality in Japan. The survey is developed with inputs from semi-structured interviews with experts. The results will contribute to a better understanding of the most important enablers and barriers of decarbonization transition in Japan, as well as the multi-dimensional feasibility towards carbon neutrality.
Prospected Audience
Graduate students, Faculty members of university, General public
Registration
Please send an e-mail titled “Nov. 19th WIAS Sustainability Seminar” including your name and affiliation to rieem.waseda [at] gmail.com by November 17 (Wed).
You will receive a reply mail with registration URL.
