COP30 Japan Pavilion Biofuel Webinar on Jan 15

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 on Jan 15th, 2026 Details including Presentation Materials

Date : January 15th, 2026 
Time : 20:00-21:30 (JST), 18:00-19:30 (JKT), 8:00-9:30 (BRT) 
Organizer : Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) of Japan
Language : English
Speakers (materials follows with title):
1. Mr. Takuya Fukumoto, Deputy Director-General for GX Policy, Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) of Japan
- Opening Remarks
2. Ms. Arisa Yonezawa, Deputy Director, Automotive Industrial Strategy Office Manufacturing Industries Bureau, Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) of Japan
- Introduction to ISFM initiatives and appeal for ASEAN engagement
3. Mr. Yusuke Adachi, Senior Manager, Biomass and Synthetic Fuel Business Promotion Section, Carbon Neutral Transformation Department, Idemitsu Kosan
- Idemitsu's Challenge Toward Carbon Neutrality
4. Mr. Takao Aiba, Chairperson, International Climate Change Policy Expert Group, JAMA
- Diversity in Carbon Neutrality—Accelerating Decarbonization with Sustainable Fuels
5. Ms. Zahrah Zafira, Research Analyst, Sustainable and Renewable Energy Department, ASEAN 
- ASEAN’s Sustainable Transport and Mapping of Potential Biofuel Trade flow
6. Ms. Rafaela Coelho Guerrante Gomes Siqueira Moreira, Coordinator-General for RenovaBio and Decarbonization Policies, Ministério de Minas e Energia
- Future Prospects for Strengthening Japan–ASEAN Cooperation in Biofuels and Biofuel Production/Utilization Efforts in Brazil (no material)
7. Mr. Eduardo Leão,Director for Strategy Development and New Markets, UNICA
- Initiatives to expand bioethanol/SAF manufacturing

How to Participate

The webinar will be held via Zoom. Please register using the link below:
👉Webinar Registration
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Agenda *tentative

More about COP30 Japan Pavilion : https://www.copjapan.go.jp/cop30en/