Achieving the global 1.5°C target requires not only GHG emission reduction measures but also the promotion of sink measures such as forests and blue carbon. In recent years, global interest has grown not only in engineered carbon dioxide removal (CDR) technologies like DACCS and BECCS but also in sink measures utilizing ecosystems in forests and oceans. International initiatives and cooperation are advancing through various stakeholders including industry, government, academia, and civil society.
This seminar will focus on agriculture, forestry, and blue carbon in Brazil and Japan. Experts from each field will present case studies, followed by a panel discussion to deepen understanding of advancing climate change mitigation through agriculture, forestry, and blue carbon. This seminar aims not only to accelerate collaboration between the two countries but also to expand these efforts to other nations.
Mon 17 Nov. 2025
Brazil time
13:45-15:45
Japan time
1:45-3:45 (+1day)
Promoting Climate Change Mitigation Measures in Agriculture / Forestry Sectors & Blue Carbon
Organizer : Ministry of Environment, JAPAN (MOEJ)
Co-organizer : Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (Japan) (MAFF)・Forestry Agency (Japan) (FA)・Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (Japan) (MLIT)・Ministry of Environment and Climate Change, Federative Republic of Brazil
Abstract
Program
Opening Remarks
SATO Atsushi｜Chief Researcher, Global Environment Dept., Mitsubishi UFJ Research and Consulting Co., Ltd.
DOI Kentaro｜Vice-Minister for Global Environmental Affairs, MOEJ
Rivetla Edipo Araujo Cruz｜Vice-Minister of Fisheries and Aquaculture of Brazil
Agriculture and Forestry Panel Discussion
Sheamala K SATKURU｜Executive Director, International Tropical Timber Organization (ITTO)
HAMAGUCHI Katsumasa｜VP of Business Development, sustainacraft, inc.
Bruno Coutinho｜Science Director, Conservation International Brazil (CI-Brazil)
NAGASAWA Makoto｜President CEO, FRUTAFRUTA, Inc
HIROSHIGE Hideki｜Director, Global Environment & Agricultural Development Department/Planning Division, Oriental Consultants Global Co., Ltd."
KAWASHIMA Yutaka｜Senior Policy Analyst for International Affairs, FA
Blue Carbon Sector Panel Discussion
Sheamala K SATKURU｜Ditto
NAKAGAWARA Hiroaki｜Deputy Manager, International Environment Dept., /Private Sector Consulting Office, Nippon Koei Co., Ltd., Nippon Koei Co., Ltd.
YAMADA Chika｜Special Assistant to the Director of the Division, Environmental Policy Office, Ports and Harbours Bureau, MLIT
NAGAMORI Kazumasa｜Senior Policy Coordinator, Decarbonized Society Promotion Office, Global Environmental Bureau, MOEJ
Closing Remarks
SATO Atsushi｜Ditto
