Japan Low Carbon Societies (LCS) Scenarios Study toward 2050

This report examines scenarios for Japan to transition to a low-carbon society by 2050, analyzing technological, economic, and policy interventions necessary to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

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The research method involved model analyses using the AIM (Asia-Pacific Integrated Model) to evaluate CO2 reduction policies and interventions. It included bottom-up engineering models, material stock and flow models, and macroeconomic models to assess the impact of various measures on greenhouse gas emissions and economic performance. The study also used back-casting from future targets to identify necessary changes and interventions.

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The report presents a comprehensive analysis of Japan's potential pathways to a low-carbon society by 2050. It includes demographic projections, economic growth, environmental concerns, and the enforcement of the Kyoto Protocol. The study uses model analyses to explore CO2 reduction policies, the role of technology, and societal changes required to meet emission targets. It also considers the economic impacts of transitioning to a low-carbon society and the importance of global cooperation in achieving these goals. Two visions of future societies are proposed: a technology-driven urban society and a slow, natural-oriented decentralized community. The report emphasizes the need for “trend breaks,” significant changes in technology, behavior, and policy, to realize these low-carbon visions.

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Categories: 2050 time horizon | 2050s time horizon | English publication language | Japan geographic scope | carbon | carbon intensity | economic growth | economic impact | energy efficiency | environmental policy | futures | global warming | greenhouse gas emissions | japan | low-carbon society | population | technological innovation