Event

International Symposium “Energy security and global warming in an increasingly uncertain international climate”

Date and Time
17 September 2024 (Tue) 13:00-17:00.

Event format:
Hybrid Event
In-person Venue: The University of Tokyo, Hongo Campus, Ito Hall, Ito International Research Center
Online: Via ZOOM Application

Language:
Japanese and English (with simultaneous interpretation)

Host:
Graduate School of Public Policy, The University of Tokyo

Co-host:
The Institute of Energy Economics, Japan (IEEJ)

・Preregistration is required.
・Admission Free
・We will stop accepting applications once all the places are taken.

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Objective

Increasing geopolitical risks in the Middle East and the situation in Russia and Ukraine have increased uncertainty in the international energy situation. As a result, energy security has re-emerged as the most important issue in the energy policies of countries that have largely focused on global warming prevention since the Paris Agreement. On the other hand, the gap between the picture of a possible energy transition, calculated backwards from the 1.5°C stabilisation and 2050 carbon neutrality targets, and reality is widening. An ambitious energy transition could lead to higher energy costs and make political, economic and social sustainability more difficult. In addition, the impact of the European Parliamentary elections, the US presidential election and other elections on the international environment regarding energy and global warming is also uncertain. In the context of the major trend towards decarbonisation, countries are pursuing 'diverse pathways' in a way that minimises the costs associated with the energy transition in accordance with their national circumstances, and discussions have started in Japan on the formulation of the Seventh Basic Energy Plan. This symposium aims to provide an overview of the international situation regarding energy security and decarbonisation, with a focus on the 1.5°C target, and to provide suggestions for the direction of Japan's ideal energy strategy.

Programme (with simultaneous interpretation)

13：00 - 13：10

Opening
Dean. Daiji Kawaguchi, Graduate School of Public Policy (GraSPP), University of Tokyo

13：10 - 13：20

Greetings by guest of honour
Mr. Kimihisa Kittaka： Special Counsellor, INPEX Corporation / Senior Managing Director, INPEX Solutions Inc.

13：20 - 14：50

Session 1: Uncertainty in the global energy security situation
Keynote report + moderator
Prof. Ken Koyama： Executive Director, Institute of Energy Economics, Japan / Visiting Professor, GraSPP, University of Tokyo
[Biography]

panellist
Professor Jason Bordoff： Founding Director, Centre on Global Energy Policy, Professor, School of International and Public Affairs, Co-Founding Dean Emeritus Columbia Climate School
[Biography]

Mr. Peter Wood：Chief Energy Advisor, Shell
[Biography]
【PDF (1.7MB)】
Mr. Hirofumi Matsuo： Commentator and Senior Editorial Writer, The Nikkei
[Biography]
【PDF (1.1MB)】

14：50 - 15：00

Coffee break

15：00 - 16：30

Session 2: Feasibility of the 1.5°C target
Keynote report + moderator
Prof. Jun Arima： Project Professor, School of Public Policy, University of Tokyo
[Biography]
【PDF (629KB)】
panellist
Mr. Indrajit Bose: Senior Researcher Climate Change, Third World Network
[Biography]
【PDF (502KB)】
Dr. Roger Pielke Jr: Professor University of Colorado Boulder
[Biography]
【PDF (925KB)】
Mr. Kazuhiko HOMBU：Visiting Fellow, GraSPP, University of Tokyo
[Biography]
【PDF (1.2MB)】

16：30 - 17：00

Wrap-up: Japan's Aimed Energy Strategy Direction under Uncertainty
Talk session by Visiting Professor Koyama and Project Professor Arima

Master of Ceremonies: Ms. Kumiko Tonoki URA (UTokyo Research Administrator)