日本における温暖化対策の現状 : 京都議定書発効から一年を経て
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In February, 2005, Kyoto Protocol came into force. Despite- having been criticized as ineffective and unfair, and, since its approval in 1997, having been eclipsed by the emergence of more immediate global problems, the Protocol remains the only international agreement that sets concrete goals for the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions. Its success or failure will certainly have a relevant impact on future measures to curb global warming. This paper analyzes the situation of the implementation of the Protocol in Japan after the first year of its enforcement. Although every sector of Japanese society has been taking concrete steps towards achieving the goals set by the Protocol, in many respects the country has fallen behind the other participants. Part of the problem lies in the fact that in already energy-efficient Japan further sizable reductions in emissions would require Japanese citizens to make difficult life-style changes. Nevertheless, there is still room to maneuver for policy-makers, corporations, and civil society: a better cooperation on policies between the central government and Keidanren (Japan Federation of Economic Organizations) , more investments in clean energy technology, the strengthening of NGOs, etc. By striving to achieve the Protocol's goals, Japan could project a positive image of international leadership, while capitalizing on its technological skills and benefiting from reduction of its dependence on foreign fuel.
- 京都外国語大学の論文