As the side events of the COP30, it aims to promote biofuel as a shared decarbonization for Global Southby introducing latest techs/systems in biofuel sector where Japan, ASEAN and Brazil share common strength to strengthen future collab among 3 parties related to decarbonization by introducing their actions. With Brazil as a model case for decarbonization, disseminate ASEAN initiatives with great potential for mfg/use, promoting the spread of high-efficiency mobility, which is Japan's strength.
In addition to intergovernmental cooperation, accelerate collab with industry/academia to pursue sustainable/effective decarbonization solutions within the framework of Japan, ASEAN, and Brazil.
Japan-ASEAN-Brazil Forum on Decarbonization Solutions Webinar in Jan 2026 Details
Date : January 2026 *Tentative
Time : 20:00-21:30 (JST), 8:00-9:30 (BRT), 18:00-19:30 (JKT) *Tentative
Organizer : Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) of Japan
Language : English
Speakers:
1. Mr. Takuya Fukumoto, Deputy Director-General for GX Policy, Ministry of Ecomony, Trade and Industry (METI) of Japan
2. Ms. Arisa Yonezawa, Deputy Director, Automotive Industrial Strategy Office Manufacturing Industries Bureau. Ministry of Ecomony, Trade and Industry (METI) of Japan
3. Mr. Yusuke Adachi, Executive Officer General Manager Carbon Neutral Transformation Department, Idemitsu Kosan
4. Mr. Aiba Takao, Chairperson, International Climate Change Policy Expert Group, JAMA
5. Mr. Rizky Aditya Putra, the Programme Manager of Asia Low Carbon Buildings Transition, Energy Efficiency and Conservation Department, ASEAN Center for Energy (ACE)
6. Mr. Marlon Arraes Jardim Leal, Director, Ministério de Minas e Energia
7. Mr. Evandro Gussi, CEO, UNICA
Agenda: *Tentative
| Session | Time (JST) | Agenda |
| Opening | 20:00-20:05 | Opening Remarks |
| Keynote Speech | 20:05-20:15 | Introduction to ISDM initiatives and appeal for ASEAN engagement |
| Presentation 1 | 20:15-20:25 | Idemitsu's Challenge Toward Carbon Neutrality |
| Presentation 2 | 20:25-20:35 | Diversity in Carbon Neutrality-Accelerating Decarbonization with Sustainable Fuels |
| Presentation 3 | 20:35-20:45 | ASEAN's Sustainable Transport and Mapping of Potential Biofuel Trade-flow |
| Presentation 4 | 20:45-20:55 | Future Prospects for Strengthening Japan-ASEAN Cooperation in Biofuels and Biofuel Production/Utilization Efforts in Brazil |
| Presentation 5 | 20:55-21:05 | Initiatives to expand bioethanol/SAF manufacturing |
| Panel Discussion | 21:05-21:30 | All the presenters will be joining and discuss about the future prospects for promoting biofuels and the framework for collaboration among Japan, ASEAN, and Brazil. |
Reference : https://www.copjapan.go.jp/cop30en/