Japan and India Forge New Environmental Cooperation Pact
Tokyo, Japan – September 1, 2025 – In a significant step towards strengthening international environmental efforts, the Ministry of the Environment, Japan (MOEJ), and the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, India (MoEFCC), have formally signed a Memorandum of Cooperation (MoC) in the field of environmental cooperation. The announcement was made by the Ministry of the Environment, Japan, on September 1, 2025, at 15:00 JST.
This landmark agreement signifies a shared commitment by both nations to collaborate on pressing environmental challenges, fostering a more sustainable and resilient future. The MoC outlines a comprehensive framework for enhanced cooperation across a range of critical environmental areas, reflecting the growing importance of collective action in addressing global environmental issues.
While specific details of the MoC are expected to be further elaborated, the signing underscores a mutual recognition of the need for joint initiatives in areas such as pollution control, waste management, climate change mitigation and adaptation, biodiversity conservation, and the promotion of sustainable resource management. Both countries are expected to leverage their respective expertise, technological advancements, and policy frameworks to achieve common environmental objectives.
Japan, with its advanced technologies and extensive experience in environmental management, and India, a rapidly developing nation with significant environmental challenges and a strong commitment to sustainable development, are well-positioned to create synergistic partnerships. This collaboration is anticipated to facilitate the exchange of best practices, knowledge sharing, and the joint development of innovative solutions.
The signing of this MoC is a testament to the deepening bilateral relations between Japan and India and their shared vision for a greener planet. It is expected to pave the way for concrete projects and programs that will contribute to environmental protection and sustainable development in both countries and potentially serve as a model for international environmental cooperation. Further announcements regarding specific areas of collaboration and upcoming initiatives are anticipated in the near future.
日本国環境省とインド環境・森林・気候変動省の間の環境協力分野での協力覚書の署名について
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