COP26 World Leaders Summit Statement by Prime Minister KISHIDA Fumio(November 2)https://t.co/je47DbJPoR
— PM's Office of Japan (@JPN_PMO) November 3, 2021
PM Kishida: I will now head to the United Kingdom to attend the COP 26 UN Climate Change Conference.(1/4) pic.twitter.com/7YQo6rV8mm
— PM's Office of Japan (@JPN_PMO) November 3, 2021
PM Kishida: I attended the COP26 World Leaders Summit despite a very demanding schedule in recent days. I conveyed to the international community Japan’s strong determination to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050 (1/6) pic.twitter.com/wZoP12UEaZ
— PM's Office of Japan (@JPN_PMO) November 4, 2021
We also agreed to meet again at the earliest possible time. I consider my face-to-face summit-level diplomacy to have gotten off to a very positive start.(6/6)#COP26 #初外遊 #英国@JoeBiden@BorisJohnson@ScottMorrisonMP@antonioguterres@kishida230 pic.twitter.com/r3jfTW3gzA
— PM's Office of Japan (@JPN_PMO) November 4, 2021
https://twitter.com/dwnews/status/1455532143891738627
https://twitter.com/ArabNewsjp/status/1455774286799589376
#COP26: Japan PM Kishida says #Japan ready to offer up to $10 billion in additional assistance for five years to 2025 to support decarbonization in Asia @kishida230https://t.co/Kkjtd5mt2D pic.twitter.com/0AzqWxyWUd
— Arab News Japan (@ArabNewsjp) November 2, 2021
The world’s top-selling carmaker Toyota has come joint last in a Greenpeace ranking of carbon emission efforts by auto firms, according to a list published Thursday during the COP26 climate summit.https://t.co/UIrgKtCy0R pic.twitter.com/vHkEfuOfqB
— Arab News Japan (@ArabNewsjp) November 4, 2021
Japan’s new prime minister, Fumio Kishida, makes his international debut this week at the UN climate summit. Ahead of his election, 50% of Japanese adults said they are dissatisfied with the country’s efforts to preserve the environment. #COP26 pic.twitter.com/wAuMWAcsHZ
— GallupNews (@GallupNews) November 2, 2021
#Japan’s PM Kishida Fumio has a clear mandate to lead his country’s economic recovery, but with another election looming in July 2022, time is short for him to deliver to his country’s voters.
Read the latest analysis by @RobertAlanWard https://t.co/EnsXmU73hj
— IISS News (@IISS_org) November 3, 2021
Japan's ruling coalition led by the Liberal Democratic Party retained a majority in the Lower House election. The CSIS Japan Chair analyzes the results and the challenges facing Prime Minister Fumio Kishida in the coming months.https://t.co/CD9urQBA6k
— CSIS (@CSIS) November 1, 2021
“The new Kishida administration’s initiative in moving forward a tangible economic security agenda should get serious attention in Washington.”
Read @MPGoodman88’s latest piece on U.S.-Japan economic security priorities: https://t.co/FXdYFBWR9e
— CSIS Economics (@CSIS_Econ) November 3, 2021
https://twitter.com/scotent/status/1455551570800791563
Two days after scoring a surprisingly robust election victory, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is promising up to $10 billion in additional climate finance for developing countries https://t.co/sCW8ywXl8W
— Bloomberg Green (@climate) November 2, 2021
https://twitter.com/JapanMissionEU/status/1454342305058594816
Asked about criticism from Belize, Boris Johnson says the nation is right to raise concerns. He cites a financial commitment made by Japan and adds that "other countries are going to have to do more"#COP26 latest: https://t.co/OsjETcHtqc pic.twitter.com/wkkKgPxKNS
— Sky News (@SkyNews) November 2, 2021
We are delighted to announce today, especially on Finance Day at #COP26, that LSEG and the Japanese Stock Exchange will develop net zero climate indices covering Japan’s equity market. Read the press release: https://t.co/48q0oZOQHU pic.twitter.com/TOh1LqTZ9e
— London Stock Exchange, An LSEG Business (@LSEplc) November 3, 2021
Happy to meet the Prime Minister of Japan, @kishida230 at #COP26!
Japan's climate ambition of net zero emissions goal by 2050 is crucial to our collective efforts to fight global climate change pic.twitter.com/vqaub6bhPa
— Ursula von der Leyen (@vonderleyen) November 2, 2021
https://twitter.com/CANIntl/status/1455631972865355776
#Tentsmuir NNR staff sent moss, lichen and lovely tiny fungi to be part of a Japanese-inspired ikebana display at #COP26. NNR staff were asked to scour their reserves for beautiful and unusual items to remind delegates of the fragility of the natural world.#ClimateNeedsNature pic.twitter.com/Fju5f1jSYl
— ForthNatureScot (@ForthNatureScot) November 3, 2021
The #EarthshotPrize Winners and Finalists met with Heads of State and Government representatives from their respective countries at #COP26.
Spanning the globe from Costa Rica to India to Japan, our extraordinary Finalists show that solutions can come from anywhere. pic.twitter.com/k1TT0DGuBl
— The Earthshot Prize (@EarthshotPrize) November 2, 2021
https://twitter.com/JohannaLehne/status/1455576172306313220
Japan PM Kishida at #COP26 summit:
– Will introduce renewable energy as much as possible
– Ready to offer up to $10B in additional assistance for five years to 2025 to support decarbonization in Asia
– Will participate in global methane pledge pic.twitter.com/MZH95rl2Eu— TRT World Now (@TRTWorldNow) November 2, 2021
Japanese Prime Minister Kishida and U.S. President Biden confirmed their close cooperation to realize a free and open Indo-Pacific region. They had talks in person for the first time since Kishida's inauguration last month. #COP26 #FOIP (via @jijicom)https://t.co/fJr8XZV8Gk
— Sasakawa USA (@SasakawaUSA) November 3, 2021
KISHIDA SEEKS BIDEN | BEYOND COP26 SIDELINES
Kishida is eager to meet with Biden soon because the stability of the government in Tokyo often depends on a Japanese prime minister's relations with the U.S. president.https://t.co/Y3PgjYu7cb
— Nikkei Asia (@NikkeiAsia) November 3, 2021
Japan Kishida, U.S. Biden agree to beef up alliance in 1st in-person talkshttps://t.co/yhwKEMZzwq
— Kyodo News | Japan (@kyodo_english) November 2, 2021
Experts said it may have been difficult to achieve "much of substance" in Kishida's diplomatic debut, given he had only hours in Glasgow in the immediate aftermath of Sunday's election. https://t.co/K2d397UvQm
— The Japan Times (@japantimes) November 3, 2021
A supplementary budget, personnel changes and next year's Upper House election are set to hold Kishida's attention in the coming months. https://t.co/9FWNoEothL
— The Japan Times (@japantimes) November 4, 2021
Kishida pledges $10 bil to aid Asia's zero emission path: Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida pledged at a U.N. climate summit on Tuesday up to $10 billion in funds over five years to assist Asia along the path… https://t.co/LCmSNQNzPo
— Japan Today News (@JapanToday) November 2, 2021
Kishida, Biden agree to boost Japan-US alliance https://t.co/KRarmYjaBc
— The Mainichi (Japan Daily News) (@themainichi) November 2, 2021
Japan PM Kishida to push for Asia-wide zero emission efforts in COP26 https://t.co/V2L3mJRgDz
— The Mainichi (Japan Daily News) (@themainichi) November 2, 2021
Japan PM Kishida leaves for COP26 after general election https://t.co/0Y8bVMphWF
— The Mainichi (Japan Daily News) (@themainichi) November 1, 2021
https://twitter.com/YamagamiShingo/status/1455773960495190016
On November 2, Prime Minister Kishida visited #JapanPavilion at #COP26, which showcases Japan's climate actions and cutting-edge technologies toward #NetZero. pic.twitter.com/NkxNbH6wIm
— MOE_Japan 環境省 (@MOEJ_Climate) November 3, 2021
Yutaka Shoda, Vice-Minister for Global Environmental Affairs, Ministry of the Environment, Japan met HRH The Duke of Cambridge, Prince William at #EarthshotPrize with Japanese Finalist @WOTA_corp. #COP26 @KensingtonRoyal pic.twitter.com/gBvGlCbOL0
— MOE_Japan 環境省 (@MOEJ_Climate) November 3, 2021
#JapanPavilion is showcasing Japan's climate actions and cutting-edge technologies toward #NetZero at #COP26. You can also virtually experience it from all over the world through accessing to our Virtual #JapanPavilion. Visit and experience it!https://t.co/H4cNHzqBnX pic.twitter.com/9ctotP9iGB
— MOE_Japan 環境省 (@MOEJ_Climate) November 2, 2021
Virtual #JapanPavilion in #COP26, online presentations by 12 Japanese companies to introduce technologies toward net-zero will be given 8:00-12:15 (GMT) today, November 1st. Please watch how they are moving forward!https://t.co/ScDPtXchHt
— MOE_Japan 環境省 (@MOEJ_Climate) November 1, 2021
Japan announces $10 billion to help Asia decarbonize, with PM Fumio Kishida saying: "Japan will produce renewable energy as much as possible and lead the way in the clean energy transition with a focus on Asia." https://t.co/Kujvy2GoXp
— CNBC's Sustainable Future (@CNBCFuture) November 2, 2021
Japanese PM Fumio Kishida at #COP26
– Japan will be working in full force to take on climate change
– "Strenuous efforts" to outperform its goal of cutting CO2 emissions 46% by 2030
– Japan announces will provide $240m on forestry pic.twitter.com/e5AIOorWGW— Adam Vaughan (@adamvaughan_uk) November 2, 2021
Japan PM Kishida pledges $10 bil. to support Asia's zero emission path https://t.co/p1Esi1EVZm
— Elli Pohlkamp (@ElliPohlkamp) November 2, 2021
La Follette & @uw_eap Prof. @GregNemet will participate in a virtual side-event presentation at #COP26 in the Japanese Pavilion. Learn more about the presentation at: https://t.co/pkIwveTQEx
To livestream the event, visit: https://t.co/vRAAY5N7h5@UWEnergy @COP26 #energytwitter pic.twitter.com/nFTp5h0aZy— La Follette School of Public Affairs (@UWLaFollette) November 3, 2021
Japan PM Kishida says he may act as foreign minister until new cabinet formed https://t.co/7jCkS7fYGc pic.twitter.com/vEWfzJ3DDM
— Reuters (@Reuters) November 4, 2021
Japan PM Kishida, strengthened by election win, lays out broad policy plans https://t.co/mgbSnwkwaw pic.twitter.com/ZAvl70ECfc
— Reuters (@Reuters) November 1, 2021
“The Japanese government needs more ambitious, concrete, and immediate action to halve emission by 2030 and reach net-zero by 2050 at the latest,” says Mr. Sueyoshi, Japan Climate Initiative (JCI). JCI is engaging with the Japanese government to decarbonize faster. #COP26 #G20 pic.twitter.com/0Ymyg4enjb
— Alliances for Climate Action (@ACAclimate) October 30, 2021
Japanese PM Kishida has pledged to make the fight against global heating an "engine for economic growth," but one of the biggest brakes may be the country's own carmakers.https://t.co/vKfhOijRKN
— Nikkei Asia (@NikkeiAsia) November 1, 2021
Japan's Kishida to double as foreign minister until Cabinet relaunch.https://t.co/gxmp8BLWuI
— Nikkei Asia (@NikkeiAsia) November 4, 2021
JAPAN's NEXT FOREIGN MINISTER? | HARVARD-EDUCATED HAYASHI
Japanese Prime Minister Kishida is considering tapping former defense chief Yoshimasa Hayashi as foreign minister as part of a reshuffle in the ruling Liberal Democratic Party's leadership.https://t.co/f6Tm3TxL2O
— Nikkei Asia (@NikkeiAsia) November 1, 2021
Ahead of our high-level political roundtable at #COP26 tomorrow, Japan's Defense Minister @KishiNobuo highlights the importance of addressing risks to peace and stability posed by the #climatecrisis.
WATCH FULL STATEMENT: https://t.co/JYX7Nx2jOy pic.twitter.com/JhuDvvw58C
— Climate Diplomacy (@ClimateDiplo) November 1, 2021
Japan PM Kishida says he may act as foreign minister until new Cabinet formed https://t.co/imfHjHIGmf
— ST Foreign Desk (@STForeignDesk) November 4, 2021
Kishida has tapped Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi for the No.2 post in the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), a powerful role that includes shaping policy. #jakpost https://t.co/bzVmFCgAcX
— The Jakarta Post (@jakpost) November 4, 2021
#IEWorld | Japan PM Kishida says he may act as foreign minister until new cabinet formedhttps://t.co/LC8GDIDl8V
— The Indian Express (@IndianExpress) November 4, 2021
Japan PM Kishida says he may act as Foreign Minister until new Cabinet formed https://t.co/qP3mz8NFrV
— The Tribune (@thetribunechd) November 4, 2021
Japan wins 'Fossil of the Day' award after PM Kishida pledges to keep coal power at COP26 https://t.co/yVsTvTmp25
— The Mainichi (Japan Daily News) (@themainichi) November 4, 2021
https://twitter.com/jt_mag_os/status/1455927748489220102
Kishida’s stronger-than-expected election victory smooths the path for a stimulus package that signals whether he’s a big spender or a budget balancer. https://t.co/r8Y18LLI2a
— The Japan Times (@japantimes) November 2, 2021
Prime Minister Kishida said he will double as foreign minister until he relaunches his Cabinet later this month. https://t.co/zZbrDgNGRl
— The Japan Times (@japantimes) November 4, 2021
Kishida has pledged to draw up measures worth tens of trillions of yen soon after the vote, and said Sunday night that he wanted to pass an extra budget by the end of the year. https://t.co/gEyKzwD2XW
— The Japan Times (@japantimes) November 3, 2021
Japan's prime minister signaled on Monday that he will pursue defense policies aimed at deterring China, address climate change and accelerate the recovery from the pandemic. https://t.co/Zai32wkSTt
— The Japan Times (@japantimes) November 1, 2021
"Kishida..affirmed with British PM Boris Johnson their cooperation toward promoting a free and open Indo-Pacific and agreed to accelerate talks for a deal to improve legal and other procedures to facilitate joint exercises between their defense forces"#RAA https://t.co/rEZqPwpN7v
— Philip Shetler-Jones (@shetlerjones) November 3, 2021
https://twitter.com/annmarie/status/1454394451917410308
LDP secretary general is a top party role, holds sway over party’s day-to-day ops, funding, election seat allocation, hustling for party-driven bills. Kishida will be seeking to draw on Motegi’s honed backroom negotiating skills—eg TPP/US trade deal—as he shapes administration. https://t.co/NwZ8x7zaVq
— Robert Ward (@RobertAlanWard) November 2, 2021
The election results in #Japan made one thing clear: The centre of gravity in Japanese politics has shifted to the right and is likely to stay there for some time. #FumioKashida https://t.co/79Ec4GI3Xd
— ORF (@orfonline) November 4, 2021
Kishida – 1, Democracy – 0; What Kishida's victory says about the state of democracy in Japan https://t.co/wd350hQD8d
— Rikki Kersten (@RikkiKersten) November 3, 2021
New by me @TrueNorthCentre
Canada sent the most delegates to COP26 out of G7 nations, outnumbering even host-state, the UK.
Canada: 276
UK: 227
Japan: 225
France: 195
US: 133
Germany: 120
Italy: 66https://t.co/Ym5Sj9a0Xa— Cosmin Dzsurdzsa (@cosminDZS) November 3, 2021
On behalf of the Government of Canada, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau congratulates Prime Minister Kishida Fumio on his victory in Japan’s general election. Learn more: https://t.co/s5BKIsA03u
— CanadianPM (@CanadianPM) October 31, 2021
The Nikkei 225 is up more than 2% this morning as markets react positively to the better-than-expected performance by Kishida's LDP in the election. pic.twitter.com/rt2MDx05Mb
— Gearoid Reidy (@GearoidReidy) November 1, 2021
Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has 'cleared the first hurdle' by winning the election, says Jeff Kingston of the Temple University in Tokyo. pic.twitter.com/oAnfPgQQkA
— CNBC International (@CNBCi) November 2, 2021
Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida Defies Forecasts and Keeps a Majority in the Electionhttps://t.co/PndeeTTxGu
— TIMEWorld (@TIMEWorld) November 1, 2021
Japan's Kishida wins mandate, though economic agenda unclear –https://t.co/vozjIxESLW
— The Mainichi (Japan Daily News) (@themainichi) November 1, 2021
Japanese PM Fumio Kishida defies the naysayers to quash Japan’s opposition https://t.co/npzLayqbfu
— Demetri Sevastopulo (@Dimi) November 1, 2021
Japan's new prime minister, Fumio Kishida, is running in a tightrope general election on Sunday that could see his ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) lose its majority in the powerful lower house. pic.twitter.com/D54xdTyOcO
— M N A (@mnaEN) October 31, 2021
Japan, Election result (All seats declared):
LDP (Conservative): 261 (-23)
CDP (Centre-left): 96 (+41)
Ishin (Libertarian): 41 (+30)
Komei (Centre-right): 32 (+3)
DPP (Centre-right): 11 (new)
…+/- vs. 2017 election#Japan #Kishida #衆院選2021 pic.twitter.com/nTUiNlW6G4
— Asia Elects (@AsiaElects) October 31, 2021
Election for #Japan's Lower House began on Sunday at about 46,000 polling stations across the country with voters set to pass judgment on new Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's anti-coronavirus measures and economic policies.https://t.co/SKbRi681d7
— Saudi Gazette (@Saudi_Gazette) November 1, 2021
#FumioKishida wins majority cementing his position politically as PM. A critic of #Abenomics, PM Kishida has introduced ‘New Capitalism’ to redistribute wealth & revise taxes. Success of his new economic policy will define if he will be able to sustain his assertive #ChinaPolicy. https://t.co/CKDNi6frwp pic.twitter.com/7daDKQjfwR
— Samir Dattopadhye (@samirsinh189) November 2, 2021
Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida declared victory after leading his ruling coalition to a strong majority in national elections pic.twitter.com/a32KRcC3jO
— Hindustan Times (@htTweets) November 1, 2021
ASEAN SUMMIT | JAPAN's KISHIDA TOUCHES ON THORNY ISSUES
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida mentioned human rights in Hong Kong and Xinjiang as well as the importance of peace and stability in the Taiwan strait at ASEAN summit meetings held virtually.https://t.co/3NnPeLsqlZ
— Nikkei Asia (@NikkeiAsia) October 27, 2021
PM Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha made a statement on behalf of ASEAN, as Thailand is the coordinating country for ASEAN-Japan relations, at the 24th ASEAN-Japan Summit via a teleconference with the leaders of ASEAN member states and Mr. Kishida Fumio, Prime Minister of Japan. pic.twitter.com/R73mDhM4Pi
— PR Thai Government (@prdthailand) October 27, 2021
1. During the 24th ASEAN – Japan Summit this morning, I took the opportunity to congratulate, Excellency Fumio Kishida, on his recent appointment as the Prime Minister of Japan. pic.twitter.com/CRyQMEa5eZ
— Ismail Sabri (@IsmailSabri60) October 27, 2021
Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida declared his victory on Monday after leading his ruling coalition to a strong majority in national electionshttps://t.co/SwmvujB07M
— Radio Pakistan (@RadioPakistan) November 1, 2021
NEW ANALYSIS: Tokyo and Seoul's long-standing disputes are here to stay for the foreseeable future.
"Relations between Japan and the two Koreas appeared to be stuck at a dead end, and Kishida’s election is unlikely to change this," writes Yeo Hyun-jun.https://t.co/MQLzkRCt9F
— NK NEWS (@nknewsorg) November 1, 2021
Japan’s new prime minister, Fumio Kishida, is known for not leaving much of an impression. “I have no memory of him even though I met him every week in cabinet meetings,” one politician says. https://t.co/VdKybxsumM
— New York Times World (@nytimesworld) November 1, 2021
Depending on where the LDP ends the night, Kishida may have led the worst lower house election result for the party since they lost to the Democratic Party of Japan in 2009 pic.twitter.com/9twI5HKA8C
— Motoko Rich (@motokorich) October 31, 2021
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida leads his ruling party to an unexpectedly strong election win to solidify his status in a fractious party. https://t.co/URKy6RGSWX
— Rappler (@rapplerdotcom) November 1, 2021
Japan Votes in Test for New PM Kishida, Political Stability https://t.co/5RiP6XbmG4
— ARISE News Feed (@ARISEtv) October 31, 2021
Exit polls in Japan show that PM Fumio Kishida's ruling coalition is set to stay in power pic.twitter.com/v9J5w3DXTv
— TRT World Now (@TRTWorldNow) November 1, 2021
Japanese premier Fumio Kishida’s coalition set to keep majority https://t.co/ead11S3Ucv
— Irish Examiner (@irishexaminer) October 31, 2021
Japan PM Kishida's pledge to review quarterly disclosure may take years https://t.co/I09awgXM09 pic.twitter.com/FRJJPevPfn
— CNA (@ChannelNewsAsia) October 29, 2021
https://twitter.com/Int_IDEA/status/1454010119730069504
LATEST: The Bank of Japan stands pat on its stimulus while signaling more delays in the recovery, just days before new PM Fumio Kishida faces his first national election https://t.co/Grb7cnGTjp
— Bloomberg (@business) October 28, 2021
"Kishida laid out clearly the challenge #China poses to Japan’s future and stated he would support the idea of investing in offensive capabilities if necessary to defend #Japan." https://t.co/Iqh9BzSYDT
— Jake Hanrahan (@Jake_Hanrahan) October 28, 2021
Simon Irish says TEI "stands shoulder to shoulder with the Generation IV Forum and Japan Atomic Energy Agency in highlighting to the COP26 organizers the critical role of nuclear energy in achieving our global net-zero emissions goal." #Gen4Nuclear https://t.co/Qh3jtUZMuF pic.twitter.com/yDeQxBDdnz
— Terrestrial Energy (@TerrestrialMSR) October 29, 2021
JUST IN: New footage shows the moment Mount Aso erupted in Japan
Videos: https://t.co/sK2rmTHvtg pic.twitter.com/ghp3JTtZQ9
— Insider Paper (@TheInsiderPaper) October 20, 2021
Japan is the fastest-growing country for #RE100, with almost 60 Japanese companies as members, second only to the US.
Read the letter RE100 members in Japan sent to increase action on renewables ahead of #COP26@theRE100 @CDP #ClimateWeekNYC pic.twitter.com/leSFGQOpkS
— Climate Group (@ClimateGroup) September 22, 2021
Our AR500 Tidal Turbine has now generated just over 150MWh in Japanese waters.
This is a great milestone for the project, and is a positive step forward for Scottish #TidalEnergy exports#RenewableEnergy #COP26 pic.twitter.com/vrgSwbkWh4
— SIMEC Atlantis Energy (@simecatlantis) September 6, 2021
As the #Tokyo2020 #OpeningCeremony kicks off, all eyes are on Japan.
But Japanese banks are undermining the country's chance to be a world leader, with their continued and colossal funding for fossil fuels
With 100 days to go until #COP26 it's time to #DefundClimateChaos pic.twitter.com/6T2Y914feD
— Bank On Our Future (@bankonourfuture) July 23, 2021
