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Seminar Overview

On December 3, 2025, the Japan Planning Institute (JPI) will host a seminar focusing on Hokkaido's energy transition, specifically through local resources and livestock biogas. The event will feature lectures from notable industry experts including

• - Manabu Amano, Deputy General Manager of the Hokkaido Office at the Japan Policy Investment Bank
• - Naomi Miyagi, Deputy Chief Researcher at the Regional Management Division of the Japan Economic Research Institute
• - Koji Ishizawa, Researcher in the Industrial Survey Planning Division of the Industrial Strategy Headquarters

The seminar will shed light on the importance of implementing livestock biogas plants in Hokkaido as part of Japan's commitment to achieving carbon neutrality (CN) by 2050. In recent years, there has been increasing pressure to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in Hokkaido, prompting initiatives to leverage local agricultural resources for green energy solutions.

Key Lecture Topics

The seminar's agenda will address critical aspects of the energy policies affecting Japan and Hokkaido:

1. Energy Policies in Japan and Hokkaido
- Overview of Japan's Green Transformation (GX) initiatives
- Current status and goals regarding carbon neutrality in Hokkaido

2. Current State of Livestock Biogas Plants
- Policy trends concerning livestock biogas initiatives
- Adoption trends, potential for growth, and challenges faced by livestock biogas plants in Hokkaido

3. Trends in Livestock Biogas Utilization
- Case studies of livestock biogas usage in Hokkaido
- Insights into biogas utilization trends both domestically and internationally
- Analysis of policies influencing biogas utilization across different regions

4. Biogas Supply Chain Development in Hokkaido
- Assessment of opportunities for expanding livestock biogas usage
- Identifying candidates for central hubs in the supply chain

5. Recommendations for Expanding Biogas Utilization
- Contributions to local communities through biogas derived from livestock waste
- Challenges and proposed solutions for increasing biogas utilization

6. Q&A Session
- An open floor for participants to engage with the experts

7. Networking Event
- A chance for attendees to connect with speakers and peers for networking opportunities that can foster community and business collaborations.

Participation Options

Participants can choose to attend the seminar in-person, through live streaming, or via archived broadcasts available for two weeks post-event, allowing flexibility in scheduling.

• - Fee Structure:

- Individual Admission: ¥37,960 (tax included)
- Discounts for additional attendees from the same company or associated organization.
- Special rates for local government employees.

This seminar not only aims to educate attendees about the potential of livestock biogas in achieving sustainable energy solutions but also provides a platform for important conversations around environmental sustainability and community development.

For more details and to register for the seminar, please visit: JPI Seminar Registration

Conclusion

As Japan navigates its path towards carbon neutrality, the role of local resources such as livestock biogas in Hokkaido becomes increasingly significant. This seminar aims to equip stakeholders with the necessary knowledge and connections to foster a sustainable energy future through innovative local solutions.