To Protect Our Climate

Our Vision, Our WorkExecutive Director’s Message

A year and three months have passed since our launch as a Japanese climate
policy think tank in January 2022. We have been taking on our programs as a
new team, making the most of the expertise and experience of our staﬀ.
Each activity has involved challenging and creative work in uncharted territory.
Thanks to the support and cooperation from many people in our ﬁrst year,
we were able to publish independent analytical reports and information, andconduct analyses in collaboration with reputable European and Americanresearch institutions and think tanks. We also promoted collaboration with local
governments and organizations. Going forward, we aim to advance ourprograms further while deepening dialogue and collaboration, working withinternational, national, and local stakeholders. Meanwhile, climate change
continues to intensify. Climate Integrate recognizes the importance andurgency of working toward decarbonization, and will continue moving ahead,with the strong conviction that change is indeed possible.

Kimiko Hirata, Ph.D
Executive Director2

Climate Integrate’s Vision
Climate Integrate is an independent climate policy think tank establishedin Japan in 2022. Based on the following vision, mission, and values,
we work toward the realization of policies that are consistent with theParis Agreement, based on our think tank and support functions.

VisionShowing the facts

Conveying the facts

Policy analysis, recommendations

Knowledge sharing

Think tank function

Support function

Climate Integrate aims to protect the climate and realize a just, sustainable
and peaceful society. In particular, we aim to ensure that Japan achieves

Communication

decarbonization and the development of society in ways that foster
human happiness.

MissionClimate Integrate works ;Climate Integrate conducts research, engagement, and communication to accelerate

Conveying the facts through a "support function" that provides information forpolicy changes and actions toward decarbonization. We support the decarbonization

decision-making.

eﬀorts of a diverse range of actors, based on an integrated approach to science,

Throughout our work, we deepen communication with diverse stakeholders,

policy, and society.

Showing the facts through a "think tank function" that clariﬁes the direction and,foster a broader understanding of measures and actions, expand support andimplementation, and open the window of opportunity for policy change.

ValuesKnowledge: Provide information and analysis on climate solutions
Integrity: Support open, transparent and inclusive processes and dialogue
Empowerment: Promote multi-stakeholder engagement to accelerate decarbonization3

Showing the Facts

We conducted research and analyses to show the facts
that can form the basis of eﬀorts to achieve decarbonization.

Global network
Fact-based
Ensure alignment with 1.5°C goal
This year we released two reports.
In “Getting Lost on the Road to Decarbonization: Japan’ s Big Plans for Ammonia”(May 2022) we analyzed the actual situation related to ammonia co-ﬁring,which is being promoted by the public and private sectors as a measure for thepower sector.
In “Decarbonizing Japan’ s Electricity System: Policy Change to Trigger a Shift”(March 2023) we analyzed the decarbonization of Japan’s electricity system,in cooperation with Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, which is aﬃliatedwith the U.S. Department of Energy. Timed with Berkeley Lab’s release of a 90%
decarbonization scenario for Japan for 2035, we presented policy
recommendations that could make that scenario a reality.
A hybrid symposium we organized (March 1, 2023) was attended by about 400
stakeholders, including government representatives, experts, and NGOs.
Climate Integrate will continue to utilize its global network to conduct
science-based evaluations of policies and measures, and conduct research
and analysis to ensure consistency with the 1.5°C goal.

“Getting Lost on the Road to
Decarbonization:
Japan’s Big Plans for Ammonia
May 2022

This report examines in detail the use offuel ammonia in the thermal power sector,
which Japan is promoting as a solution toreach carbon neutrality by 2050.
It also reveals the current situation inwhich many private sector companies arelaunching new ventures with governmental
legislative and subsidy support.

“Decarbonizing Japan’s Electricity System:
Policy Change to Trigger a Shift”
March 2023

Set of recommendations was published alongsidea scenario by Berkeley Lab, presenting"national vision" and "policy measures"that are key to realizing the scenario.
National vision
1. A grand design centered on shift to renewables
2. Ambitious targets and policy review
3. National strategies for a just transition
Policy measures
1. Making carbon pricing more eﬀective
2. Expanding renewable energy in waysthat beneﬁt communities
3. Enhancing ﬂexibility in Japan’ s power system
4. Redesigning power markets to encourage faircompetition
5. Boosting oﬀshore wind development
6. Improving energy eﬃciency
7. Using ﬁscal measures to support energy shift

4Conveying the Facts

We conveyed fact-based information and supported initiatives
to help stakeholders move forward with sound actions.

Toyooka City

Sakata City

We started supporting the climate eﬀorts of this city in Hyogo
Prefecture.

To explore the potential for a regional energy transition in Sakata Cityand Yuza Town in Yamagata Prefecture, we made site visits.

Climate Integrate, together with the Hidaka Kannabe Tourism
Association, held three study sessions with invited experts todiscuss measures in conjunction with tourism in areas that are
beginning to feel the impacts of reduced snowfall due to climatechange.

We held meetings with the mayors of Sakata and Yuza, CEOs of wind
power and coal-ﬁred power plants, representatives of local companies,and student and youth groups.
We also gave guest lectures to at Sakata Koryo High School.

We provided support for discussions involving the city,citizens and business operators, resulting in announcing the ﬁrst
decarbonization declaration “Yukimirai 100 Year Declaration” asa tourism association that aims to achieve carbon neutrality inthe 2040s and be nature positive.

Dialogue, collaboration,and support for each stakeholder

Ichikawa City
In October 2022, our Executive Director Kimiko Hirata wasappointed as an advisor for environmental policy promotion in
Ichikawa City in Chiba Prefecture and has been supporting the city’s
carbon-neutral initiatives.

We continue working with stakeholders in Toyooka to promote theregion’ s attractions from the combined perspective of “climatechange and tourism.”

Integrated approach to addressing
climate change and local issues

Hakuba Village

Other entities we have advised

After participating as a guest speaker at the Protect our Winters
Japan (POW Japan) Ambassador Summit, we began working on
collaborative eﬀorts with stakeholders in Hakuba Village in Nagano
Prefecture.

Educational institutions:Hakuba, a world-famous ski resort, is already undertaking a varietyof initiatives and is seen as an iconic area in climate action.
We exchanged views with the mayor, local groups, and businesses.
We continue to support its carbon neutrality eﬀorts.
Goro Komatsu, CEO of POW Japan, took the stage at the “Yukimirai
100 Year Declaration” ceremony in Kannabe, Toyooka City,
connecting people from the two ski resorts in Kannabe and Hakubaand promoting inter-regional cooperation.

Chiba University of Commerce, Takasaki University of Economics,
Tokyo University of the Arts, Toyo University, Kyoto University,
Ochanomizu University, Sakata Koryo High School, etc.
Municipalities:
Ichikawa City (Chiba Pref), Toyooka City (Hyogo Pref.),
Nerima City (Tokyo), Suginami City (Tokyo), etc.
Others:Seikatsu Club Consumers’ Co-operative Union,
Palsystem Consumers’ Co-operative Union,
Green Coop Cooperative Society, institutional
investor groups, labor unions, NGOs, industry associations, etc.

5Information & Outreach

We released reader-friendly information onvarious climate-related topics.

“Road to Hiroshima 2023

“Ammonia Use in Thermal
Power Generation in Japan”

Key Takeaways from G7
Summit”

July 28, 2022
(English and Japanese)

August 18, 2022
(English and Japanese)

Insights into fuel ammonia in thethermal power generation sector,
which Japan is aggressivelypromoting.

Key highlights of the G7
Summit communiqué fromElmau, Germany (June 2022)
as well as Japan’ s stance andinterpretation.

“2022 Japan Climate
Calendar Top Ten Highlights”“Climate Change Now and in the“The Nitrogen Cycle:

March 31, 2022
(English and Japanese)

Future: A message from the

Negative Impacts of Japan’ sLatest Science”

Ammonia Power Dreams”

August 2, 2022
(Japanese only)

December 1, 2022
(English and Japanese)

The IPCC’ s latest scientiﬁc ﬁndings
on climate change, presented withreader-friendly infographics.

A focus on nitrogen, an indispensable
element for ammonia co-ﬁring in coal
power plants, and summary of various
environmental impacts.

A summary of the top climaterelated highlights of 2022,
in a calendar format.

6Media and SNS

We provided our perspectives and messages
through media responses, interviews,presentations, lectures, etc.

Major programs and coverage
NHK: “Sunday Debate” 25-Sep-2023
Nikkei Shimbun: “Human Discovery” 13 to 17-Mar-2023 (5 episodes)
Mainichi Shimbun: The Achievements and Challenges of COP27 14-Dec-2022
Tokyo Shimbun: “Climate Change and Employment - What is a ‘Just Transition?’ “ 17-Sep-2022
HuﬀPost: “Interview with Kimiko Hirata” 28-Apr-2022
Nikkei National Graphic: “The Carbon Almanac - Climate Change Perfect Guide.
Editor speaks - The Truth about Climate Change” Feb-2023
Preventing Global Warming (magazine): column,“Understanding climate action since the Paris Agreement, with Kimiko Hirata”

Radio and podcasts
J-Wave, NHK Radio, TBS Radio, Amazon podcasts

Comments quoted
Asahi Shimbun, Yomiuri Shimbun, Mainichi Shimbun, Nikkei Shimbun, Kyodo News,Jiji News, Sankei Shimbun Financial Times, New York Times, Reuters, Bloomberg, etc.

AwardsExecutive Director Kimiko Hirata was selected as one of BBC’ s “100 Women” in 2022.

TwitterTweeting media releases and fact-based commentary on domestic and international
topics in Japanese and English.
Tweets that attracted most interest related to our comments on UNEP, IEA, UNFCCC
and other reports, and details on G7 communiqués, etc. Our infographics explaining
IPCC reports were also very popular. Within Japan, there was strong interest in ourtweets on government actions such as GX and carbon pricing.

73Messages from Directors and Advisors

Tetsuji Ida / Board of Directors
Senior Staﬀ Writer & Editorial Writer(Environment, Energy and Development), Kyodo News

Sakon Kuramoto / Advisor
Attorney at Law (Japan and New York)“There are major problems not only in the content of Japan’s energy
policies but also in the ways they are discussed and decided, andthere is an urgent need for changes to reﬂect the voices of citizens.
To do so, it is important to provide proper scientiﬁc evidence, as in
the results of research by Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory.
While discussing national policies, it is also important to continue
doing activities that are rooted at the local level. There are many
challenges, but let’s do our best eﬀort for a sustainable future.”“Climate change is becoming a major political, social, and economic
issue in Japan, and Climate Integrate, led by Kimiko Hirata, hasbeen supporting various actors in their eﬀorts to decarbonize
through an integrated approach linking science, policy, and society.
I have high expectations as it aims to realize a just, sustainable andpeaceful society. I think it will be especially important to supportthe positive eﬀorts of Japanese companies in the future.”

Kenji Shiraishi / Board of Directors
Researcher Renewable and Appropriate Energy
Laboratory at the University of California,Berkeley Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory

Athena Ronquillo-Ballesteros / Advisor
Managing Director, Climate Leadership Initiative“Over the past year, the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
and Climate Integrate worked together in research on thedecarbonization of Japan’s power sector and delivered science-based
recommendations to stakeholders both inside and outside Japan.
I appreciate everyone’s eﬀorts. Upon this foundation,
I look forward to collaborating further with Climate Integrate as it
gains even greater impact as a policy think tank, providing input toJapan’s next NDC and the Strategic Energy Plan.”

Naoyuki Yamagishi / Board of Directors
Chief Conservation Oﬃcer Director,
Climate & Energy and Oceans & Fisheries Division,
WWF Japan“It has been a great achievement that Climate Integrate has beenable to proactively provide knowledge on a wide range of issues,
from national policies to corporate performance evaluations toregional initiatives, and also focus on communication.
I look forward to seeing new and incisive insights from anindependent perspective.”

Japan needs to deepen its commitment to decarbonize the economy
with the speed and scale required by the climate emergency.
A science driven and evidence-based policy research organizationsuch as Climate Integrate will continue to hold Japan accountableand provide the most compelling and robust analysis to enable anequitable transition.

Partners• Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, US• NewClimate Institute, Germany• Helten Communications, Canada• Visual Thinking, Japan• THREE IS A MAGIC NUMBER, Japan84

Governance / Financial Information

Board of Directors
Tetsuji Ida
Senior Staﬀ Writer & Editorial Writer,
Environment, Energy and Development, Kyodo News

Financial Information
FY2022Kenji Shiraishi
Researcher Renewable and Appropriatec Energy Laboratory
at the University of California, Berkeley Lawrence Berkeley
National Laboratory
Naoyuki Yamagishi
Chief Conservation Oﬃcer Director, Climate & Energy and Oceans& Fisheries Division, WWF Japan

Advisors
Dr. Bill Hare CEO, Climate Analytics
Athena Ronquillo-Ballesteros Managing Director, Climate Leadership Initiative
Sakon Kuramoto Attorney at Law
Dr. Minoru Tsubogo Professor Emeritus, Waseda University
Dr. Takeshi Mizuguchi President, Takasaki City University of Economics

TeamKimiko Hirata Ph.D, Executive Director
Chisaki Watanabe Program Director
Hiroaki Odawara Program Director
Yasuyuki Sasaki Communications Manager
Yukiko Onozato Oﬃce Manager
Atsuko Kawaguchi Communications Fellow

IncomeJPY 50,360,000(approx. USD 387,400)

Expenditures
JPY 50,260,000（approx. USD 386,600）

1USD = 130JPY

Programs 3.4%
Grants 96.5%

Research and analysis 24.9%
Policy engagement 35.2%
Communication 22.9%
Stakeholder engagement 10.0%
Administrative 7.1%

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To Protect Our Climate

Our Vision, Our Work

Climate Integrate

Address : 4th Floor, Nishiyama Building,
4-7-1 Shiba, Minato-ku,
Tokyo, Japan 108-0014
Email: contact@climateintegrate.org
Web: https: /climateintegrate.org/