“Climate change widespread, rapid, and intensifying” is the clear message from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), when it released its Sixth Assessment Report on August 9. The climate crisis hammer has swung. We will have to...
Have you ever heard of the term “ghost fishing”? Ghost fishing or ghost gear refers to fishing gear lost, dumped, or abandoned in the ocean. Among them are fishing nets that cause a great threat to marine life. UNEP (United Nations...
Earlier in June, a comment from opposition politician Hiranao Honda sparked anger and derision throughout Japanese media and social media. During a recent meeting on revising the current age of consent, Honda said, “It is absurd if a 50...
Avoiding the worst effects of climate change means Japan and other countries must transition away from fossil fuels to alternative energy sources. There has been a bigger push for green energy such as wind and solar. However, there are also...
Japan’s leading commodity store, Loft, has launched a recycling program for stationeries. This recycling program is based on a trial previously conducted by Pilot Corporation, which encouraged their customers to recycle their unwanted Pilot...
In recent years, the idea of circular economy has been gradually attracting attention in Japan. Circular economy refers to the closed circuit of consumption, where waste is not produced and additional resources are not introduced. To realize...
NPO Nijiiro Diversity and NPO ReBit published the “Rainbow Safeguarding” in June, which includes guidelines and a code of conduct to protect LGBTQ+ children, youth and people around them in Japan. These guidelines assist organizations...
Female contraceptives allow women to take charge of their health and reproductive rights. Women need to be able to choose the most suitable method based on their lifestyle, health conditions and preferences. However, the reality in Japan is that...
The fight against climate change requires a radical shift in the energy sources we use. Changing to sustainable energy is a massive undertaking. Investing in green energy and withdrawing investments from fossil fuels are both crucial. The goals...
DATAFLUCT Inc. in Japan has entered into a partnership with Doconomy from Sweden to develop solutions for businesses and their customers to visualize their environmental impact when they use make purchases. The partnership will create a new green...