Financial Services Agency of Japan Publishes Guidance on Integrating Adaptation and Resilience into Transition Plans, Following NGFS Recommendations
Tokyo, Japan – July 25, 2025 – The Financial Services Agency (FSA) of Japan today announced the release of its latest publication, “Integration of Adaptation and Resilience into Transition Plans,” building upon the guidance provided by the Network for Greening the Financial System (NGFS). This timely release underscores Japan’s commitment to fostering a robust and resilient financial system in the face of evolving climate-related risks.
The NGFS, a global coalition of central banks and financial supervisors, has been at the forefront of developing frameworks and recommendations for managing climate-related financial risks. Their work emphasizes the critical need for financial institutions to not only mitigate their own climate impact but also to adapt to the physical and transitional risks posed by climate change.
Japan’s publication, disseminated at 5:00 PM JST, signifies a proactive step in embedding these crucial principles into the strategic planning of financial institutions operating within the country. Transition plans, often developed by companies to outline their strategies for achieving climate neutrality or other sustainability goals, are now being enhanced to explicitly incorporate adaptation and resilience measures.
This guidance from the FSA is expected to encourage financial sector entities to consider how they can build resilience against the impacts of climate change, such as extreme weather events and long-term environmental shifts. Furthermore, it promotes the integration of adaptive strategies into their business models and investment portfolios.
By aligning with the NGFS’s recommendations, the FSA is signaling its intent to bolster the financial sector’s ability to withstand and recover from climate-related disruptions. This, in turn, contributes to the broader goal of achieving a sustainable and climate-resilient economy.
The publication is likely to provide valuable insights and practical considerations for financial institutions as they navigate the complexities of climate risk management and contribute to a more sustainable future. Further details on the specific content and recommendations of the FSA’s publication can be found on their official website.
NGFS（気候変動リスク等に係る金融当局ネットワーク）による「適応とレジリエンスの移行計画への統合」について公表しました。
AI has delivered the news.
The answer to the following question is obtained from Google Gemini.
金融庁 published ‘NGFS（気候変動リスク等に係る金融当局ネットワーク）による「適応とレジリエンスの移行計画への統合」について公表しました。’ at 2025-07-25 17:00. Please write a detailed article about this news in a polite tone with relevant information. Please reply in English with the article only.