Japan 

Joined: Kiruna Ministerial meeting, 2013

Maritime Security Policy Division, Foreign Policy Bureau
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan
E-mail: japan-arctic@mofa.go.jp

Featured Projects

Climate Issues: Cryosphere, meteorology, ecosystem impacts
Sustaining Arctic Observing Networks (SAON)
Actions for Arctic Biodiversity
Arctic Migratory Birds Initiative (AMBI)
Air pollution, with a focus on short-lived climate forcers (SLCFs)
Zero Arctic

Building a sustainable future with lessons from the past

The Sustainable Development Working Group’s “Zero Arctic” project develops concepts for carbon neutral constructions in the Arctic. By drawing on both expertise from scie...
07 Sep 2020

Interview with Arctic Council Observer: Japan

Japan has had Observer status in the Arctic Council since 2013. As an Observer, Japan can contribute to the Arctic Council through meeting attendance, providing scientifi...
03 Jul 2020
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