Japan
Japan 2020 NDC
Summary Description
Sets reduction targets of greenhouse gas emissions in animal agriculture.
Species
Farmed animals
Jurisdiction
Japan
Sub-Jurisdiction
N/A
Type of Act
Policy
Status
In force
Legal Value
Non-binding
Date Enacted
2020
Date Updated
June, 2023
Official Citation
Nationally Determined Contribution, Japan (2020)
Strengths & Weaknesses
Strengths
- Climate change mitigation measures include quantified reduction targets regarding land use, including for animal agriculture. The NDC also includes quantified reduction targets in the emission of methane (12.3% reduction compared to 2013 level) and nitrous oxide (6.1% reduction compared to 2013 level, and 17.4% reduction compared to FY 2005 level).
Weaknesses
- Does not include:
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