Review of energy and climate policy developments in Japan before and after Fukushima

摘要: Abstract In 2009, Japan pledged to reduce its GHG emissions by 25% from 1990 levels 2020 (“Copenhagen Pledge”). The achievement of the target depended largely on a large expansion nuclear power. However, this ambitious plan became unfeasible after Fukushima disaster March 2011. This paper conducted comprehensive review Japan’s recent energy and climate policy developments since 2009 particularly 2011 assess where stands today with regard long-term global 2 °C goal. achieved mitigation for first commitment period Kyoto Protocol, but it was unsuccessful in reducing domestic residential commercial sectors, consequently relied more heavily purchased units. With revised (“Warsaw Target”), when expected reductions through power is factored out, under Warsaw Target found be only marginally than that preceded Copenhagen Pledge (9% reduction levels). cannot make secondary acquisitions units up thus, bilateral offset scheme (JCM) could become an important credit source. development regarding additionality needs tracked carefully. Moreover, legal underpinning national targets actions currently very weak Japan. implemented measures revealed among three key considered achieving Pledge, renewable Feed-In-Tariff relatively successful date, even critical scrutiny. Recent new coal-fired plant construction plans jeopardize both mid-term goals. impact restarts future CO2 limited around 2030.