Policy Seminar

Circular economy is an economic system that aims to enhance industrial competitiveness and economic growth while ensuring efficient and cyclical use of resources at all stages of the supply chain and value chain, based on the premise of reuse/recycle from the product design stage. In this webinar, the authorities of both Japan and the EU will introduce the latest status and challenges of evolving CE policies and initiatives, and explore ways of cooperation.

This webinar, focusing on “Sustainable Chemistry”, will invite policy officials from Japan and the EU as well as representatives of the industry to discuss challenges, expectations, and future directions for promoting sustainable chemistry. 

As the full implementation of the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) will commence on 1 January 2026, we are honored to welcome Mr. Xavier Vanden Bosch, an official from the European Commission's unit in charge of CBAM (DG TAXUD) as the speaker, who will review the operations during the provisional application period and present the outlook for the full implementation.

In this seminar, representatives from both the public and private sectors will discuss the challenges and future directions for promoting green materials, drawing on perspectives from various stakeholders throughout the supply chain—from upstream suppliers to downstream users.

We invite experts both from the public and private sectors to the webinar to discuss outlook and challenges of offshore wind power in Japan, learning lessons of experiences in Europe and the U.S.

Innovation ecosystems are essential for enhancing productivity and achieving sustainable growth. Three experts based in Europe will elaborate recent trends in the topic in the region, followed by a discussion.

In recent years, the economic and security environment has become even more challenging due to rising geopolitical tensions and fragmented supply chains. This webinar will explore the future prospects and possibilities for cooperation on the topic between the two sides, followed by a panel discussion.

This webinar will dive into the key provisions of the newly unveiled EU Industrial Action Plan for the European automotive sector, highlighting its impact on industries and businesses, particularly focusing on opportunities for Japanese investment in the European Union.

In this webinar, the authorities of both Japan and the EU will introduce the latest developments and challenges in Circular Economy (CE) policies and initiatives.