Japan’s Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Convenes 16th Green Food System Strategy Meeting
Tokyo, Japan – August 28, 2025 – The Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF) announced today the upcoming convening of the 16th “Green Food System Strategy Meeting.” This significant gathering is scheduled to take place on August 28, 2025, at 5:00 AM JST, underscoring the ministry’s ongoing commitment to advancing its ambitious “Green Food System Strategy.”
The Green Food System Strategy represents Japan’s comprehensive vision for transforming its agricultural, forestry, and fisheries sectors into sustainable, environmentally friendly, and resilient systems. The strategy aims to address pressing challenges such as climate change, biodiversity loss, food security, and the aging rural population, while simultaneously fostering economic viability and rural prosperity.
This 16th meeting of the Strategy Headquarters is expected to serve as a crucial platform for reviewing progress, discussing new initiatives, and addressing emerging challenges in the implementation of the Green Food System Strategy. It is anticipated that participants will delve into various aspects of this multifaceted strategy, which includes key pillars such as:
- Carbon Neutrality in Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries: Exploring innovative technologies and practices to reduce greenhouse gas emissions across all related sectors, including the adoption of renewable energy, efficient fertilizer use, and sustainable land management.
- Biodiversity Conservation: Promoting agricultural and forestry practices that protect and enhance biodiversity, recognizing the intrinsic link between healthy ecosystems and robust food production.
- Sustainable Resource Management: Emphasizing the responsible use of water, soil, and other natural resources, ensuring their long-term availability for future generations.
- Digital Transformation (DX) and Innovation: Leveraging cutting-edge technologies, such as artificial intelligence, big data, and precision agriculture, to improve efficiency, productivity, and sustainability.
- Development of a Stronger Food Value Chain: Fostering collaboration among producers, processors, distributors, and consumers to create a more resilient and sustainable food supply system.
- Regional Revitalization and Rural Development: Implementing policies that support rural communities, create new employment opportunities, and attract younger generations to the agricultural sector.
The convening of this Strategy Meeting highlights MAFF’s dedication to a proactive and collaborative approach to achieving its green food system objectives. The discussions and decisions made during this meeting are expected to further refine and accelerate the implementation of policies and programs designed to build a more sustainable, resilient, and prosperous future for Japan’s vital food and agriculture sectors.
Further details regarding the agenda and participants will be released by the Ministry in due course.
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