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Japan

Overview

Japan submitted its first Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) in 2016, followed by an updated version in 2021. In February 2025, Japan submitted its most recent NDC.

The country aims to reduce national greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 60% in fiscal year (FY) 2035 and by 73% by FY 2040 compared to FY 2013 levels, on its way to net zero by 2050.

 

 

Knowledge

Timeline of United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change Document Submissions

Please click on the timeline below to view the documents submitted.

Climate Commitments

Partnership Engagement
  • Membership: Member since 2016
  • Governance: Former Steering Committee Member; Founding Member 
     

Country Documents

Access the country specific documents relevant to NDC Partnership in‑country work below.

Key Contacts
  • Ministry of Environment  
  • Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) 

Country Highlights