Media Releases

Jun 9, 2026 - Environmental NGOs

Texas Community Leaders Deliver First-of-Its-Kind Complaints to Hold Japanese LNG Financiers Accountable

Community leaders from Texas travelled to Tokyo to file a landmark series of complaints and meet directly with the Japanese financiers of the Freeport LNG (Liquefied Natural Gas) project.

Apr 30, 2026 - Fossil Free Japan

Civil Society to Takaichi: Stop Using the Hormuz Energy Crisis to Increase Asia’s Fossil Fuel Dependency

30 civil society organizations released a statement urging Japan to stop exploiting the global energy crisis triggered by the US-Israeli war on Iran to push its fossil fuel agenda across Asia Pacific. The statement was released as Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi prepares to visit Vietnam and Australia from May 1-5.

Oct 26, 2025 - Fossil Free Japan

Japan’s PM Takaichi Urged by Civil Society to Prioritize Health and Security, Stop Undermining Asia’s Climate Goals

KUALA LUMPUR – During the 3rd Asia Zero Emission Community (AZEC) Summit in Kuala Lumpur, civil society groups across Asia urge new Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi to stop derailing Asia’s transition to renewable energy and prolonging the use of fossil fuels.

Jul 17, 2025 - Environmental NGOs

Indigenous Leaders in Canada Demand Accountability from JBIC and Mitsubishi for Complicity in LNG Canada Violations

TOKYO, JP (July 17, 2025) – Indigenous leaders from the Wet’suwe’ten Nation in Canada have formally demanded the Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC) and Mitsubishi Corporation to immediately suspend all current and potential future financing LNG Canada Project due to significant violations of Indigenous rights, ongoing human rights abuses, and severe environmental harm.

Apr 29, 2025 - APMDD

Climate groups slam Japan’s AZEC framework during PM Ishiba visit, call on Japan to end fossil fuel support

With Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba set to visit the Philippines from April 29-30, civil society organizations are raising the alarm over the Japan-led Asia Zero Emissions Community (AZEC), which they say is a ‘greenwashing’ effort that will undercut the region’s transition towards clean energy.

Jan 13, 2025 - WALHI

Japan’s New Prime Minister Stands by Existing Programs That Threaten Environmental and Community Safety in Indonesia

On Saturday, January 11, 2025, Japan’s new Prime Minister, Shigeru Ishiba, visited Indonesia. Alongside his earlier visit to Malaysia, this marks his first bilateral tour since assuming office. Unfortunately, his visit continues to promote outdated programs and collaborations that have caused significant harm to Indonesia’s communities and environment.

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