Cabinet Overview/Revision of GX2040 Vision, Basic Energy Plan, Global Warming Countermeasures Plan and Government Implementation Plan/President of the Republic of Italy visits Japan/Representative administrative agency in the absence of Minister Ito, 首相官邸

Cabinet Decisions: GX 2040 Vision, Basic Energy Plan, Global Warming Countermeasures Plan, and Revision of Government Implementation Plan; Visit to Japan by President Mattarella of the Italian Republic; Acting Duties in Absence of Minister Ito

February 18, 2025

Cabinet Meeting Summary

GX 2040 Vision, Basic Energy Plan, Global Warming Countermeasures Plan, and Revision of Government Implementation Plan

The Cabinet approved a revision of the GX (Green Transformation) 2040 Vision, Basic Energy Plan, Global Warming Countermeasures Plan, and Government Implementation Plan.

The revision aims to accelerate efforts towards achieving carbon neutrality by 2050. Key changes include:

• Strengthening measures to promote renewable energy, such as expanding solar and offshore wind power generation.
• Enhancing energy efficiency in all sectors, including industry, transportation, and households.
• Establishing a new “Green Innovation Fund” to support R&D and commercialization of clean energy technologies.

Visit to Japan by President Mattarella of the Italian Republic

The Cabinet welcomed the upcoming visit to Japan by President Sergio Mattarella of the Italian Republic. The visit is scheduled for March 1-3, 2025.

During his visit, President Mattarella will meet with Prime Minister Kishida and other government officials to discuss bilateral relations, regional security, and other issues of mutual interest.

Acting Duties in Absence of Minister Ito

The Cabinet designated Parliamentary Vice-Minister Nagai as Acting Minister of the Environment during the absence of Minister Ito from February 18-22, 2025.

Minister Ito will be attending the G7 Environment Ministers’ Meeting in Paris, France, from February 19-21, 2025.

Cabinet Overview/Revision of GX2040 Vision, Basic Energy Plan, Global Warming Countermeasures Plan and Government Implementation Plan/President of the Republic of Italy visits Japan/Representative administrative agency in the absence of Minister Ito

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