#Sustainable Society #NEO-Commons #urban commons

Introduction to NEO-Commons

On April 2, 2025, NEO-Commons Inc. was established in Setagaya, Tokyo, with the aim of creating new commons in urban societies to contribute to a sustainable future. The company is set to launch its first initiative: a soil improvement service designed to support farmers by taking a microbial perspective, scheduled to commence in June.

Addressing Climate Change

The core issue at hand is climate change. While various industries are engaging in constructive efforts, there remains a significant gap in achieving greenhouse gas reduction targets. It has become apparent that limiting the global average temperature rise to 1.5°C compared to pre-industrial levels by mid-century is increasingly unfeasible. The world faces the risk of losing an immense amount of biodiversity and resources.

Despite understanding that climate change poses a significant threat to humanity, systemic inertia remains strong due to the pathological tendencies of a growth-dependent capitalist economy. While capitalism has proven effective in addressing many issues related to poverty in low-income countries, in developed nations it has morphed into a