Exploring Global Trends and GX-ETS: The Future of Hydrogen and Ammonia

Seminar Announcement: Exploring Global Trends and GX-ETS

The development of our understanding and strategies for climate change is crucial in today's world. On January 26, 2026, a significant seminar titled "Exploring Global Trends and GX-ETS: The Future of Hydrogen and Ammonia" will be held. This event brings together distinguished experts from various institutions, including Takahiro Ueno from the Central Research Institute of Electric Power Industry, Hitoshi Sato from Nomura Research Institute, and Fuminori Shiozawa from the International Institute for Environmental Economics. Together, they will dissect the challenges and prospects of climate change policies, focusing on hydrogen and ammonia's roles in the energy transition.

Seminar Details

The seminar will take place at the Kioi Forum in Chiyoda, Tokyo, from 1:00 PM to 4:50 PM. Attendees will have the option to participate in person or via live-streaming through Zoom. For those unable to attend live, there will also be an archived version available for two weeks, allowing viewers flexibility in accessing the content at their convenience.

Featured Topics

1. Global Climate Change Landscape and Japan's Path Forward - Presented by Takahiro Ueno
- Ueno will provide an overview of the international climate change cooperation history, examining how changes in U.S. policy under President Trump, including the withdrawal from the Paris Agreement, affect global dynamics. The lecture will cover current temperature rise situations and address what Japan's pathway should be amidst these challenges.

2. Emerging Emissions Trading System (GX-ETS) - Presented by Hitoshi Sato
- Following a trial run from 2023 to 2025, the GX-ETS is expected to be officially implemented in 2026. Sato will elaborate on the implications of this emissions trading system for corporate management, detailing regulations and expected impacts on businesses as well as strategies to navigate them effectively.

3. Prospects and Challenges for Hydrogen and Ammonia Implementation - Presented by Fuminori Shiozawa
- Shiozawa will discuss the critical roles that hydrogen and ammonia play in Japan's decarbonization efforts. Despite recent stagnation due to shifting political and economic landscapes, he believes in a steady progression of hydrogen and ammonia projects. This session will cover risk management in hydrogen and ammonia deployment and discuss the scientific considerations necessary for future developments.

Registration Information

Interested participants can find more details and register for the seminar at the following link: Seminar Registration.

About the Organizers

This seminar is organized by the New Social System Research Institute, a renowned information service provider established in 1996, dedicated to delivering high-level business seminars and strategic insights. The institute aims to facilitate business opportunities in an increasingly complex environment by offering educational sessions tailored to the evolving needs of the market. With over 500 seminars planned annually, SSK remains committed to being at the forefront of innovation and providing vital information for its clients.

Let's collectively explore the urgent challenges and promising solutions that lie ahead in combating climate change!