Japan among countries to target quadrupling sustainable fuel use

Japan and Other Countries Aim to Quadruple Sustainable Fuel Use by 2035

Japan, alongside several countries, has committed to increasing the use of sustainable fuels—such as biofuels and low-carbon hydrogen—fourfold by 2035. This announcement came as part of a joint declaration released on Friday ahead of the 30th Conference of the Parties to the U.N. Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP30), scheduled to begin on Monday in Belém, Brazil.

International Collaboration on Sustainable Fuels

The initiative promoting sustainable fuels was jointly advanced by Brazil, Japan, and Italy. It has gained the backing of 19 nations, including Canada, India, Mexico, and the Netherlands. A Brazilian government representative highlighted the broad global support, noting participation from countries of various sizes and economic statuses, both developed and developing.

Industry Adoption and Policy Goals

Sustainable fuels are increasingly being adopted across key sectors, including aviation, shipping, and automotive transport. The declaration urges participating countries to implement policies that promote the expansion of sustainable fuel use and to incorporate these efforts into their greenhouse gas emission reduction targets.

“The initiative is attracting global support, given that various countries, including both developed and developing economies, as well as large and small nations, have joined.”

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Summary: Japan and other nations pledge to quadruple sustainable fuel usage by 2035, fostering broad international cooperation to reduce emissions and promote cleaner energy in multiple industries.

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The Japan Times The Japan Times — 2025-11-08

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