The forecasted greenhouse gas emissions in Japan, excluding land use, land-use change, and forestry, show a declining trend from 2024 to 2028, dropping from 1142.0 to 1108.6 trillion grams of CO2 equivalent. This represents an average annual decrease of 0.7% over this period. Compared to the estimated figure in 2023, the emissions are declining consistently by around 7.7% over the five-year span.
Future trends to watch for include Japan's policy developments on renewable energy expansion and technological innovation in carbon capture, which could potentially accelerate the reduction in emissions. Monitoring these areas will provide insight into Japan's commitment to its climate targets.
