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Upcoming JPI Seminar: Insights on Japan's Green Food System Strategy and Biomass Policy

The Japan Planning Institute (JPI) is hosting an insightful seminar on February 5, 2026, focusing on the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries' "Green Food System Strategy" and key developments in biomass policy. This event will feature a keynote address from Takayuki Kimura, the Director of the Environmental Biomass Policy Division of the Ministry.

Seminar Overview

The seminar aims to provide an in-depth explanation of policies associated with the Green Food System Law and successful case studies, alongside an introduction to biomass utilization based on the Biomass Utilization Promotion Basic Act. The seminar also aims to discuss initiatives directed towards achieving carbon neutrality by 2050.

Participants will gain insights on:

• - Policies related to the Green Food System Strategy
• - Biomass-related initiatives and their significance
• - The roadmap to achieving Japan's carbon neutrality goals by 2050
• - An overview of the related budget for the fiscal year 2026

Key Topics

1. Green Food System Strategy
- An introduction to the Green Food System Strategy
- Related policies and initiatives
- Overview of the Green Food System Law
- Progress on Green Strategy KPIs
- Promotion of carbon credits in agriculture and forestry
- Initiatives for visualizing the reduction of environmental impact

2. Biomass Policy
- What is biomass?
- History of key biomass initiatives
- Overview of the Biomass Utilization Promotion Basic Act
- Framework for promoting biomass initiatives
- Goals set out in the Biomass Utilization Promotion Basic Plan
- Expansion of biomass utilization
- Market scale of the biomass industry
- Current status of biomass power generation

3. Challenges and Future Outlook
4. Overview of the 2026 Related Budget
5. Q&A Session
6. Networking Session
- A unique opportunity to network with both the speaker and fellow attendees, expanding professional connections aimed at business growth.

Participation Options

Participants can choose from three ways to attend: in-person, live streaming, or access to archived sessions (available for two weeks for on-demand viewing).
The seminar fee is ¥37,370 (including tax) per participant, but there’s a special offer for government officials allowing two participants for ¥11,000 (including tax).

For further details, including registration and inquiries, please visit JPI Seminar Registration.

About JPI

JPI has been supporting the dissemination of national policies and projects by creating a bridge between government and private sectors. For fifty years, we have continued to provide exclusive, valuable information to senior level participants through real-world seminars. We strive to connect knowledge and foster an environment for creative national policies.

Contact Information:
Japan Planning Institute
106-0047 Tokyo, Minato-ku, South Azabu 5-2-32 Kowa Hiroo Building
Tel: 03-5793-9761
Fax: 03-5793-9767
Website: JPI