Japan is lagging behind in two aspects in the world. One is the advancement of women in society, and the other is climate action. According to the Gender Inequality Index by United Nations Development Programme, Japan ranks 24th out of 162...
Read Kimiko Hirata’s assessment of Japan’s energy system in this companion article: Climate campaigner Kimiko Hirata on how to change Japan’s energy system. Despite the success of Kimiko Hirata’s efforts as part of the climate action NGO Kiko...
Kimiko Hirata is an inspiring figure as a climate campaigner in Japan. In face of the rigid inertia of the Japanese government to implement effective and immediate climate-positive action, she is pushing the nation forward. Her work includes...