{"id":59251,"date":"2026-04-23T11:32:09","date_gmt":"2026-04-23T02:32:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pp.u-tokyo.ac.jp\/?p=55724"},"modified":"2026-04-23T11:32:09","modified_gmt":"2026-04-23T02:32:09","slug":"2026-04-23-55724","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/graspp.neopa.jp\/en\/events\/2026-04-23-55724\/","title":{"rendered":"TECUSE\/INPEX Endowed course Joint International Symposium “Exploring Realistic Decarbonization Pathway under Energy Crisis”"},"content":{"rendered":"

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In 2010, the Graduate School of Public Policy at the University of Tokyo established the INPEX Endowed Chair, and in 2011, launched the TECUS Research Group, thereby promoting educational and research activities on the relationship between energy issues and global warming, as well as international frameworks for preventing global warming. The Paris Agreement was adopted in 2015, establishing a framework in which all nations participate; however, following the Glasgow Climate Pact in 2021, backcasting based on the given premises of the 1.5\u00b0C target and global carbon neutrality by 2050 has become the de facto standard in international discourse, and a disconnect has become apparent between the discussions at the COP and the reality of the energy situation in Asia and the rest of the world. Furthermore, changes in the geopolitical landscape\u2014including US-China tensions and the rise of unilateralism\u2014along with energy crises such as the war in Ukraine and the Iran conflict, have made it increasingly difficult to simultaneously pursue energy security, affordable energy prices, and decarbonisation. Against this backdrop, this symposium will discuss how to advance international cooperation aimed at preventing global warming, specifically addressing the challenges facing the Asian region as a growth centre, and the role Japan should play in this context.<\/p>\n

Date and Time<\/h5>\n

Wednesday, 20 May 2026\u300013:00~17:25<\/p>\n

Venue<\/h5>\n

Fukutake Learning Theater, B2F, Fukutake Hall<\/a>, Hongo campus, UTokyo<\/p>\n

Language<\/strong><\/h5>\n

Japanese
\nPlease bring your device (PC\/smartphone\/tablet) & earphones for Zoom simultaneous interpretation<\/p>\n

Registration<\/h5>\n

Registration Form<\/a><\/p>\n

Agenda<\/h5>\n

13:00 – 13:05<\/strong>
\nOpening Remarks: Masaki Taniguchi, Dean, Graduate School of Public Policy, The University of Tokyo<\/p>\n

13:05 – 13:10<\/strong>
\nOpening Remarks: Toshiaki Takimoto, Executive Vice President, INPEX<\/p>\n

13:10 – 13:30<\/strong>
\nKeynote Address: Kazuhiko Hombu, TECUSE Advisor \/Visiting Research Fellow, Graduate School of Public Policy, The University of Tokyo
\n\u201cThe Energy Crisis and a Realistic Pathway to Decarbonization\u201d<\/p>\n

13:30 – 15:15<\/strong>
\nSession 1: \u201cCurrent Status and Challenges Regarding the 1.5\u00b0C Target\u201d
\n1) Energy Transition Challenges: Jun Arima, Visiting Professor, Graduate School of Public Policy, The University of Tokyo
\n2) History of the discussion on 1.5 \u00b0C targets particularly in IPCC and the outlook: Keigo Akimoto, Group Leader, Research Institute of Innovative Technology for the Earth (RITE)
\n3) Climate Policy: Targets, Treaties, and What Actually Matters: Ted Nordhaus, President, Breakthrough Institute
\n4) Panel Discussion + Q&A (Moderator: Kazuhiko Hombu)<\/p>\n

15:15 \u2013 15:30<\/strong> Coffee Break<\/p>\n

15:30 \u2013 17:15<\/strong>
\nSession 2: \u2018Challenges and Responses to the Energy Transition in Asia\u2019
\n1) The Current Status and Future Direction of AZEC: Hiroaki Machii, Director, Global Environmental Affairs Office<\/span>, Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry
\n2) Challenges Surrounding Energy and Climate Change Policies in Southeast Asian Countries: Dr Weerawat Chantanakome (Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA), Bangkok Office)
\n3) Japanese Private Sector Activities in Asia\u2019s Energy Transition: Mr Saburo Takeuchi, General Manager, Policy and Public Affairs Department, Mitsubishi Corporation
\n4) Panel Discussion + Q&A (Moderator: Jun Arima)<\/p>\n

17:15 \u2013 17:25<\/strong>
\nClosing Remarks<\/p>\n

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