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Message from PresidentInternational Cooperation, Including Technical Assistance to Developing Countries2

Support Activities for United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) International Environmental

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Support for Digitisation of Regional Industry

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Promotion of the Water Environment Business8

Seeds and Needs Surveys for Environmental and Energy Technologies,

Technology Centre (IETC) to Promote Environmentally Sound Technologies

and the Related Promotion and Public Awareness-raising Activities
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Model Project for Improving Water Environment in Asia

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Support for Tripartite Environment Ministers Meeting among China, Japan and Korea (TEMM)(commissioned by OECC)

Addressing Climate Change Mitigation
What is the Joint Crediting Mechanism (JCM)?
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Financing Programme for JCM Model Projects

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Financing Programme to Demonstrate Decarbonisation Technology for Realising Co-Innovation in FY2022

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Pilot Project for Comprehensive Support throughout the Whole Hydrogen Supply Chain Abroad in FY 2022

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Support for the Efficient Implementation of MRV Activities, Awareness Raising and Promotion for JCM

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Support on Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) Project Development

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Support for Japan Fund for Joint Crediting Mechanism (JFJCM)

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Support for Japan Platform for Redesign: Sustainable Infrastructure (JPRSI)International Training
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Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) Group Training Project

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GEC Networking Project for Former Training Course Participants

Message from President
Global Environment Centre Foundation (GEC) engages in a wide range of activities to promote projects
for conserving the global environment through international cooperation, including technical assistanceto developing countries, addressing climate change mitigation and international training, as well as
helping to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), which were adopted by the UN General
Assembly in September 2015, and reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions under the Paris Agreement.
To support activities of the United Nations Environment Programme International Environmental
Technology Centre (UNEP-IETC), which is also an objective of GEC’s establishment, GEC hosted theUNEP-IETC 30th Anniversary Commemorative Event in FY2022, along with related communication
events and workshops, in cooperation with the City of Osaka. In addition, we have worked to expand
UNEP Sustainability Action, a cross-sectoral platform of the United Nations, government, business, andcitizens, both domestically and internationally. GEC will continue actively to develop collaborative support
for UNEP-IETC, including through the development of a key strategy to address plastic pollution, which isone of the most pressing issues facing our planet.
Elsewhere in the field of international cooperation, we continued our projects from FY2021 in supportof market opportunities in Asia, including Support for Digitisation of Regional Industry, Promotion of theWater Environment Business, and Seeds and Needs Surveys for Environmental and Energy Technologies,
and the related Promotion and Public Awareness-raising Activities. We will continue to support national
and local governments in promoting their key environmental policies.
With regard to climate action, the 2050 Carbon Neutral declaration, approved at a Cabinet meetingin October 2021, effectively modified the existing plan including for the purpose of achieving the 46%
reduction target by FY2030. Under the Joint Crediting Mechanism (JCM), implemented in coordination
with developing countries, Japan has been promoting initiatives to share credits for reducing GHGs
with partner countries through bilateral climate action projects, which is acclaimed as a model of thecooperative approaches set forth in Article 6 (2) of the Paris Agreement.
As a way of promoting JCM, GEC is supporting climate action overseas through active implementationof various JCM-related projects. Continuing from FY2021, we acted as an implementing organisationof the Financing Programme for JCM Model Projects and a demonstration project to produce greenhydrogen in renewable energy-rich third countries and promote its transport to, and utilisation in small
island countries in particular. We have also been taking action to support a series of JCM procedures,ranging from registration as JCM projects to credit issuance, for model projects that commenced
operation following the completion of the financing programme.
In addition to the continuing threat of Covid-19, the world is experiencing increasingly frequent
weather events reportedly as a result of global warming, such as localised torrential rains and powerfulstorms, as well as emerging environment and human rights issues including from resource extraction.
Consistent efforts to reduce GHGs are indispensable if we are to avoid the most serious consequencessuch as food crises and devastating natural disasters. GEC will thus play an even more important role
going forward.
GEC remains strongly committed to helping achieve the SDGs and the global warming agenda under
the Paris Agreement, working with relevant organisations with heightened awareness of global trends
and leveraging our expertise and networks both in Japan and overseas.
We would appreciate your continued understanding and support for our activities.
July 2023
SUZUKI Naoshi
President
Global Environment Centre Foundation

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International Cooperation, Including Technical Assistance to Developing Countries

Support Activities for United Nations Environment
Programme (UNEP) International Environmental
Technology Centre (IETC) to Promote Environmentally
Sound Technologies
Global Environment Centre Foundation (GEC) was commissioned by the City of Osaka to carryout the “UNEP-IETC Collaboration Project in FY 2022,” and implemented projects related to“Implementation of International Workshops,” “Survey of Environmental Support Needs in
Developing Countries,” “Public Relations Support for IETC,” and “Implementation of meetingsand Events to support UNEP Sustainability Actions. In addition, we were commissionedby the IETC to conduct a project related to the UNEP-IETC programme “Promotion and
Delivery of Environmentally Sound Technologies and Methods and In-country Technicaland Advisory Support”, supported and development of a “Research Report on Sustainable
Waste Management”, the organization of events and conferences related to the IETC’s 30th
anniversary and the production of a commemorative video, and outreach activities.
To contribute to the achievement of the SDGs, we actively participated in and supported
UNEP Sustainability Action as a member, and promoted efforts in collaboration with IETC, theJapanese government, Osaka Prefecture and City, and related companies and organizations to
implement the PLL (People’s Living Lab) proposal for the Osaka EXPO 2025.
Support Activities for IETC Collaboration Project (Commissioned by Osaka City)(1) IETC’s 30th Anniversary Commemorative Event
GEC co-organized the IETC 30th anniversary event on 3 October, 2022. In the main event
themed “Towards A Zero Waste Society”, leaders of UNEP-IETC partner organizationsdelivered messages on UNEP-IETC’s achievements over the past 30 years and the role
expected of UNEP-IETC over the next 30 years. In the panel discussion, proposals andactions to realize a zero-waste society were shared and multifaceted discussions were held.
Approximately 180 participants from 24 countries, including Japan, attended this event tocelebrate the 30th anniversary.
UNEP-IETC 30th Anniversary Commemorative Event:Towards a Zero Waste - Sustainability Actions for the Next 30 Years
Date and Time:
Organizers:
Co-organizer:
Venue:

Panel discussion

Format:Languages:
Attendees:

3rd October 2022 (15:00–17:00)
UNEP, Osaka CityGEC
a Banquet room in Intercontinental Hotel
Osaka
Hybrid manner (On-site and Online by ZOOM)Japanese and English
57 people (On-site), 126 people (Online)

In addition to the main events, we also supported the organization of the following two
webinar as a pre-event.
Webinar on “Gender and Waste”
Focusing on one of the IETC programmes, “Waste Management andGender”, panelists from different regions and specialties of the world shared
their experiences on how to mainstream gender in waste management andempower women as agents of change.
Date and Time:
Format:Participants:

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7th September, 2022 (19:00–20:30)
Online (ZOOM)
114 people

IETC Partners Meeting (webinar)
IETC partners from Japan and abroad participated in a lively
discussion about opportunities for organizations working on
projects in this field to collaborate with the IETC and with other
UNEP offices. GEC participated in this event, presenting its 30
years of activities and accomplishments as an IETC’s supportingorganization and a partner, as well as its expectations for the
next 30 years.
Date and Time:
Format:Participants:

14th September 2022 (19:00–20:30)
Online (ZOOM)
19 people (UNEP, UNEP-ROAP, UNEP-IETC, Basel Rotterdam Stockholm Convention Secretariat,
Ministry of the Environment, Japan, Osaka City, Kawasaki City, Kitakyusyu City, Penang State, Malaysia,
Institute for Global Environmental Strategies(IGES), International Lake Environment Committee
Foundation(ILEC), GEC etc.

(2) Needs Survey for Environmental Support
GEC carried out the following support activities for Maharashtra, India and Greater Manchester,UK.
Maharashtra State, India
GEC supported to renew and conclude a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Environment Bureau,
Osaka City and the Maharashtra Pollution Control Board (MPCB) , expanding the area of cooperation to the environment
and energy sector.
In addition, in order to promote the overseas expansion of companies with environmental technologies in Osaka andKansai area, GEC held a seminar for the member companies of the Team OSAKA Network and Team-E Kansai on thepossibility of utilizing the scheme Climate Technology Center Network (CTCN), an international support scheme for theoverseas transfer of decarbonization and low-carbon technologies.
Date and Time:
Organizers:
Format:22nd July 2022 (14:00–15:30)
Environment Bureau of Osaka City, GEC, Osaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OCCI)
Online (ZOOM)World Environment Day Eventat Tennoji Zoo Event- Part 1

Greater Manchester, U.K.
Osaka City has launched a partnership with Greater Manchester(GMCA), UK in 2021 within the framework of the International
Urban Cooperation Program (IUC), and this fiscal year, thetwo cities have implemented exchange programs to expand
cooperation in the areas of decarbonization and innovation
between the two cities. GEC provided the following support.
• Study tour to Osaka from the GMCA delegation (October 2022,
Osaka)• Visit to Greater Manchester by the Osaka delegation (January2023, U.K.)

Environment Event at the
Kaiyukan (aquarium)
Visit to Osaka Metropolitan University (Study tour
to Osaka from the GMCA delegation)(3) Public Relations and Outreach Activities for UNEP-IETC
GEC focused on public relations and outreach activities to commemorate IETC’s 30th
anniversary and to raise awareness of UNEP-IETC. In FY2022, we participated in the following
events and exhibitions and conducted public relations activities through the IETC and UNEP
Sustainability Action websites and IETC’s official SNSs (Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube).
Environmental Exhibitions

Environmental Events• Eco Pro Exhibition 2022 (7–9 December 2022)• One World Festival (4–5 February 2023)• World Environment Day Event at Tennoji Zoo Event- Part
1 (4th June, 2022)• Environment Event at the Kaiyukan (aquarium) (30thOctober, 2022)• Clean-up event with Naniwa Eco Kaigi (6th November,
2022)• Eco En-Nichi 2022 (12th November, 2022)• Tennoji Zoo Stamp Rally Event -Part 2 (19–20 November,
2022)

IETC Booth at the Eco Pro
Exhibition

IETC Booth at the One
World Festival

Clean-up event with Naniwa
Eco Kaigi

Eco En-Nichi 2022

Tennoji Zoo Stamp Rally
Event -Part 2

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International Cooperation, Including Technical Assistance to Developing Countries(4) Support for UNEP Sustainability Action
GEC managed the UNEP Sustainability Action official website and organized regular teammeetings (twice a month). In addition, we organized the following four events.
UNEP Sustainability Action Mini-Dialogue
Date and Time:
Place:
Attendees:
Summary:

21st July, 2022 (13:30–15:00)
Meeting room at the Seven & i Holdings Co.,Ltd.
UNEP-IETC, FAST RETAILING CO., LTD., Seven& i Holdings Co., Ltd., Rakuten Group, Inc.
Discussions were held on each company’sefforts and challenges toward a sustainable
society, as well as their future goals as aworld-leading company toward the year 2050.
This dialogue was recorded and edited for use
in the IETC 30th anniversary video.

UNEP Sustainability Forum at the Eco-pro 2022
Date and Time:
Place:
Attendees:
Summary:

7th December ,2022 (14:00–14:40)
Special Stage, Eco-pro venue at Tokyo Big Site
UNEP, FAST RETAILING CO., LTD., Seven & i
Holdings Co., Ltd., Rakuten Group, Inc.
What can we do to make the world moresustainable in our daily lives? Discussions
were held on the sustainable society thatshould exist in 2030, clarifying the SDGstype approach to the formation of a recyclingoriented society, based on the initiatives ofleading Japanese companies closely related
to daily life and initiatives that go beyond theboundaries of companies and industries.

Stage event at the Seven & i Holdings Co., Ltd., booth
Date and Time:
Place:
Attendees:
Summary:

8th December, 2022 (15:40–15:55)
Eco-pro venue at Tokyo Big Site
UNEP-IETC, Seven & i Holdings Co., Ltd.,
Seven & i Holdings gave an overview of UNEP
Sustainability Action and a presentation by thecompany, followed by a presentation by UNEPIETC on UNEP's activities, the significance andpurpose of establishing UNEP Sustainability
Action, and the partnership between the teammembers and three global companies andtheir future expectations.

UNEP Sustainability Action Talk event at One World Festival

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Date and Time:
Place:

5th February, 2023 (11:00–11:50)
Yamanishi Kinen Fukushi Memorial Hall (OneWorld Festival Venue)

Attendees:
Summary:

UNEP-IETC, Osaka City, GEC
Under the theme of “Let us protect the Futureof the Earth together”, UNEP, Osaka City,and GEC shared their experiences and issues
related to global environmental issues, SDGs,
and international environmental cooperation,and discussed actions to realize a sustainable
earth.

Project on ‘Promotion and Delivery of Environmentally Sound Waste Management
Technologies and Methods, and Advisory Support’ (commissioned by UNEP-IETC)
GEC supported the following two activities conducted by UNEP-IETC.
Activity 1: Preparation of “Research Report on Sustainable Waste Management”
Activity 2: IETC 30th Anniversary Event and Outreach Activities• World Environment Day Event at Tennoji Zoo (4th June)• IETC 30th Anniversary Event (3rd October)• Environment Event at the Kaiyukan (30th October)• Clean-up event with Naniwa Eco Kaigi (6th November)• Tennoji Zoo Stamp Rally Event -Part 2 (19–20 November)• Creation of a IETC 30th anniversary interview video and a special website• Public Relations activities through Media• Management of the UNEP Sustainability Action website• Outreach activities through IETC’s SNSs (Twitter, Facebook, etc.)• Creation of outreach materials (videos, posters, IETC 30th
anniversary video, etc.)

IETC 30th Anniversary
Event and Outreach
Activities
Some of these activities were
jointly conducted with theactivity of IETC Collaboration
Project (Commissioned by
the Osaka City)

Video message from Ms. Ingar Andersen,
Executive Director of UNEP

UNEP Programme Development Support Project (GEC’s independent project)
GEC developed a “Draft Basic Strategy for Plastic Pollution Measures,” an implementation
plan to promote a support system for the establishment of new projects involving UNEP-IETC
partners, UNEP Sustainability Action Team, and others, with the aim of solving social andenvironmental issues in developing countries.

Support for Digitisation of Regional Industry

GEC has served as secretariat to the Kansai Asia Environmental and Energy Saving Business
Promotion Forum (Team E-Kansai) since May 2013. Building on Team E-Kansai initiatives thus
far, our proposal “Support project for advancement of technologies, products, and services
in the environmental field through digitalization” was selected as the regional DX promotion
activity support program in FY2022 subsidised by METI.
This project is led by the “Environmental Business DX Promotion Forum,” a regional DX
promotion community consisting of GEC as the secretariat and its members (industrial support
organizations, educational and research institutions, IT vendors, etc.).
After the Forum identified the DX needs of companies that utilize digital technologies suchas IoT- related cloud systems and logistics optimization control, it conducted matching with IT
vendors and various types of support by them.
Through these efforts, The Forum has been identifying new companies for the spread of DX
and supporting market development in Asia.
Implementation System in the Forum
Organization nameMain role

Global Environment Centre Foundation (GEC)Management. DX support for environmental companies in Japan andabroad.

NPO Recycling System Center (RSC)

DX support for environmental companies

Shiga Prefecture Industrial Support CenterDX support for companies in Shiga Prefecture, etc.

NIPPON TELEGRAPH AND TELEPHONE
WEST CORPORATION

Support for analysis of DX issues and strategy formulation

Nippon Software Knowledge Corp.

Proposals and support using ICT/IoT/AI

Stem Corporation

Proposals and support using IoTOsaka Institute of Technology

Technical advice on ICT/IoT/AI

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International Cooperation, Including Technical Assistance to Developing Countries(1) Briefing on the introduction of DX to the environmental business field
IT vendors gave introductory lectures on the latest trends in DX and the benefits ofintroduction, as well as introductions of DX introduction examples.
Date:
Method:Outline:August 25, 2022 14:00–16:15
Webinar by Teams
The latest trends in DX, an overview of DX solutions
and case studies, digitization by IoT/ICT in theenvironmental field, and case studies of cloudsystems(2) Matching meeting between local companies and IT vendors
GEC was selected several local companies that were highly interested in introducing DX fromamong Team E-Kansai members, and held matching meetings (October, November, December,2022) with three of them and one IT vendor.
(3) Exchange Meeting on Environmental Business Utilizing Digital Technologies in Vietnam
In Binh Duong Province, the technology of environmental systems and equipment that utilize
digital technology were introduced, and the exchange meeting was held to aim at local
business development through exchanges with relevant entity in Vietnam.
Date:Venue:
Outline:December 2nd, 2022 13:30–16:00
Becamex Hotel – Thu Dau Mot in Bình Duongprovince, Vietnam
Introduction on the activity conducted by BìnhDuong province government (Department of Industry
and Trade, Department of Natural Resources andEnvironment, Monitoring Centre), introduction
on technologies by membership companies (4companies) of Team E-Kansai.

(4) DX promotion seminar for environmental businessDX of Japan’s environmental technology utilizing digital technology such as IoT/ICT/AI is
expected as a new business model in the environmental field in Asia. For this reason, seminars
were held to introduce examples of these technologies and systems, including lectures on thecurrent state and prospects of information science and technology.
Date:
Method:Outline:March 7, 2023 14:00–15:45
Webinar by Teams
Current status and prospects of information scienceand technology in the environment and fisheries
fields, introduction of energy saving system utilizationand introduction cases using storage batteries andAI control, introduction of application examples ofdigitization of water quality management

Promotion of the Water Environment Business

The Shiga Prefectural Government established the Shiga Water Environment Business
Promotion Forum (Team Water Shiga) in March 2013 to facilitate development of the water
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related industries and research institutions as well as activities to conserve the water
environment of Lake Biwa. The Prefectural Government not only provides information about
recent trends in the water environment business, activities of pioneering companies, andvarious support measures, but also operates Team Water Shiga as a forum for matching andteam-building to set up actual business projects, joint development, and so on.
Commissioned to conduct the ‘Survey & Coordination for Water Environment Business
Promotion’ by the Shiga Prefectural Government, activities of the project included: (1)support for hosting/offering seminars and section meetings in Shiga prefecture, (2) support
for participating in business exhibitions in Japan, (3) business matching on water treatment
in Vietnam and China, (4) study on identifying technological needs and issues related to thewater environment in the Asian region, and (5) seminar on supporting measures and individual
consultations by JICA Kansai.
(1) Support for the session held in Shiga Prefecture
Asia Regional Sessions for relevant Forum members were held in December 2022 (online),
aimed at sharing and discussing information useful for supporting Forum members’ overseas
expansion.
(2) Support for participating in business exhibitions in JapanTo secure new Forum members and promotesales by members through introducing theactivities of the Forum, GEC supported Team
Water Shiga’s booth at Plant Show OSAKA
2022, which is domestic exhibitions related
to manufacturing and the water environment.
During the exhibition, activities of the ForumThe booth at Plant Show OSAKA 2022
such as the JICA project at Katt Ba Island in
Vietnam were introduced.
(3) Business matching on water
treatment in Vietnam and China
Business matching seminars between
Japanese companies and organisations
related to the water environment in Vietnam
and China were held. Details of the matching
are listed below.

Business matching in Vietnam
Number of participating
Japanese companies

Countries

Business matching

Date and Place

VietnamBusiness matching on water treatment incollaboration with Hanoi University of Construction

15 December 2022
(Hanoi University ofConstruction)

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China

Business matching with companies andorganizations in Guangdong Province regarding
water treatment

3 March 2023
(online)3(4) Survey on identifying water environment-related needs and related issues in the
Asian region
Considering the needs of the members of Team Water Shiga, surveys were conducted in
Vietnam and Indonesia as priority countries.
Through site visits and interviews with organisations such as local administrative agencies
and business groups related to the water environment and Japan-related organisations,
technological needs or issues concerning the water environment were identified. Details
regarding the investigation are outlined below.
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International Cooperation, Including Technical Assistance to Developing Countries

PeriodCountry/region

Main destinations

Objective

December
2022

Viet Nam(Hai Phong City)• The final wastewater treatment facilities
of Dinh Vu Industrial park
• The wastewater treatment facilities of
Hai Phong beer company and Tia Sang
Battery company• Department of Natural Resources andEnvironment (DONRE) in Hai Phong

Research on technology needs,
challenges and trends in regulation andpolicy etc. related to water environment

February
2023

Indonesia(West Java)• Department of Environment and
Department of Marine and Fisheries ofWest Java Province• Industrial Wastewater Treatment Facilityof Cisirung

Research on technology needs,
challenges, trends in regulation andpolicy etc. related to water environment
and the possibility of structuring projects
to improve water quality in aquaculture

Survey in Vietnam

Survey in Indonesia(5) Seminar on supporting measures and individual consultations by JICA Kansai
To support the overseas expansion ofForum members, the seminar was held in
February 2023 to introduce challenges inthe environmental sector in Asia and JICA’s
support scheme for SMEs. After the seminar,
JICA also provided individual consultations toparticipants.
Seminar on supporting measures and individual
consultations by JICA Kansai

Seeds and Needs Surveys for Environmental andEnergy Technologies, and the Related Promotion
and Public Awareness-raising Activities

booklet for the public

booklet for businesses8

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GEC, in collaboration with think tanks (Mitsubishi UFJ Research and Consulting and Innovare),has been commissioned by the Osaka Prefectural Government in 2022, as it was in 2021 to
conduct a study on advanced environmental technologies expected to contribute to achieving
the long-term goals of decarbonisation and marine plastic litter countermeasures in the Osaka
region. The study included seeds survey on innovative technologies related to decarbonisation
measures and marine plastic litter measures that are expected to be put into practical use
and incorporated into society between 2030 and 2050, also needs survey on domestic andoverseas environmental issues to which businesses in Osaka and Kansai region can contributeand preparation of a technical information booklet for business operators and an environmental
awareness booklet for prefectural residents.
Of this study, GEC was mainly responsible for preparing scenarios for the diffusion ofadvanced environmental technologies in the prefectural area, researching and considering
methods for promoting diffusion and solving challenges, running a review committee on thesurvey results, holding the symposium, and preparing booklets for businesses and for the
public that summarised diffusion scenarios and future plans.

Model Project for Improving Water Environment in Asia

The “Project to reduce volume and promote reuse of water by membrane treatment of highconcentration oil-containing wastewater, Vietnam”. proposed by GEC, DAICEN MEMBRANESYSTEMS Ltd., and Osaka Institute of Technology was selected by MOEJ.
The tubular membrane module is used to separate oil-containing wastewater from metal
processing / metal treatment factories, into highly concentrated wastewater and reusable
water.
In addition to current situations, issues and potential demand for wastewater treatment on
metal processing / metal treatment factories, acceptability and applicability of the technology,
business plan for developing sales were implemented as feasibility study in FY 2022

Project meeting with VASTIET

Implementation systems
Japan side

• Global Environment Centre Foundation(GEC)• DAICEN MEMBRANE-SYSTEMS Ltd.
• Osaka Institute of Technology

Vietnam side

Survey on wastewater
including oil from factory• Institute of Environmental Technology, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology (VAST-IET)• Vietnam-Japan Institute of Advance Technology (VJIAT), National University of Civil Engineering

Systematic diagram on tubular membrane module
Raw water

Concentrated water

Tubular Membrane Module

Raw water
Filtrate
Concentrated water

Membrane component (series type)
OutletReuse,
etc.

Inlet
Filtrate

Concentrate (reducevolume) and dispose as
industrial waste

Filtration image on membrane surface
Raw water

Discharge intosewer / river

Filtrate

Support for Tripartite Environment Ministers Meeting
among China, Japan and Korea (TEMM)(commissioned by OECC)

The 23rd Tripartite Environment Ministers Meeting among China, Japan and Korea (TEMM23)
was held on 1 December 2022 by online mode. GEC participated in the TEMM23. At theTEMM23, three Environmental Ministers exchanged their perspectives related to theirenvironmental policies, the actions to address global and regional environmental problems,
and the progress of the Tripartite Joint Action Plan (TJAP) 2021-2025 updated and adopted at
the TEMM22 held in 2021.
In addition, GEC, as a Japanese implementing agency in charge of the Tripartite
Environmental Pollution Prevention and Control Technology Cooperation Network Information
Platform, collaborated with Chinese and Korean implementation agencies to official launch theplatform, and worked to develop the documents to help Japanese private entities register andupload the information on their environmental technologies.
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Addressing Climate Change Mitigation

What is the Joint Crediting Mechanism (JCM)?
The JCM is a mechanism based on bilateral agreements between Japan and developing
countries. It facilitates the diffusion of leading decarbonising technologies, products,
systems, services, and infrastructure as well as the implementation of mitigation actions, andcontributes to sustainable development in developing countries. It quantitatively evaluates
contributions to GHG emission reductions or removals by Japan and uses them to achieve
Japan’s emission reduction target.
The JCM contributes to the ultimate objective of the UNFCCC by facilitating global actions
for GHG emission reduction orJCM scheme between Japan and partner country
removal. As of July 2023, theLeading decarbonizing
following 27 countries have signed
Partner
Technologies, etc, andJapan
Countrybilateral documents for introducing
Implementation of
the JCM: Mongolia, Bangladesh,mitigation actions
JCM
Ethiopia, Kenya, the Maldives,
Projects
Operation and
Vietnam, Lao PDR, Indonesia, Costa
management by the Joint
Rica, Palau, Cambodia, Mexico, Saudi
Committee consists of
MRV*
representatives from
Arabia, Chile, Myanmar, Thailand,
the both sides
the Philippines, Senegal, Tunisia,
Used toachieve
GHG
Azerbaijan, Moldova, Georgia, Sri
Japan’semission
Lanka, Uzbekistan, Papua New
Credits
emission
reductions/
Guinea, United Arab Emirates andreduction target
removals
Kyrgyz.

Financing Programme for
JCM Model Projects

The Ministry of the Environment, Japan (MOEJ) provides financial support for several
programmes and activities including the Financing Programme for JCM Model Projects tofacilitate the development of JCM projects. GEC is commissioned by the MOEJ to serve as animplementing organisation to manage these programmes and activities.
As for the Financing Programme for JCM Model Projects, GEC has played the role since
2014.
JCM Model Projects by MOE
The purpose of this programme is tofinancially support the implementation
Government of Japanof projects that reduce GHG emissions
by utilising leading decarbonisingtechnologies in developing countries,
Conduct MRV and expect toand in return, to seek to acquire JCM
Finance part of an investment
deliver at least half ofcredits towards achieving Japan’s
cost (up to half)
JCM credits issued
GHG emission reduction target.
The total number of JCM Model
International consortiums
Projects reached 215, including(which include Japanese entities)
those selected in FY2022. The total• Scope of the financing: facilities, equipment, vehicles, etc. which
expected reduction is 2,375,285 tCO2.
reduce CO2 from fossil fuel combustion as well as construction
Of these, 143 projects have started
costs for installing such facilities, etc.
operations and are thus contributing• Eligible projects: those starting installation after the adoption of
the financing and finishing installation within three years.
to the reduction of GHG emissions.
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JCM Financing Programme by MOEJ (FY2013〜2022)
Total 228 projects / 17 countries● Model Project: 215 ■ ADB: 6● Renewable
Energy★ UNIDO: 1◆ REDD+: 2 ▲ F-gas: 4● Effective Use ofEnergyLao PDR: 6 projects

Mongolia: 9 projects●●●●●◆●●●●●■■●●

Myanmar: 8 projects

Viet Nam: 44 projects● Transport● Waste Handling●●●●■●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●▲▲

Saudi Arabia: 3 project

Cambodia: 5 projects

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Bangladesh: 5 projects

Ethiopia: 1 project● Energy Efficiency
Improvement

and Disposal

Mexico: 4 projects●●●●

Phillipines: 14 projects●●●●●●●●●●●●●●▲

Kenya: 5 projects●●●●★

Costa Rica: 2 projects
Palau: 5 projects

Maldives: 3 projects

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●■■
Thailand: 51 projects

Indonesia: 50 projects

Chile: 13 projects●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●▲●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●■●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●◆●●●●●●●●●●●●●
as of July 2023

Each year, GEC calls for, reviews and selects project proposals for the financing
programme, and manages the selected projects. In FY2022, GEC held open calls for proposals
from April through November and selected 37 projects in total in consultation with the MOEJ,
as listed in the table below.
JCM Model Projects Selected in FY2022
No. Partner Country Representative Participant

Title

1

Kenya

AAIC Japan Co., Ltd.

Introduction of 3.1MW Rooftop Solar Power System to Food
Processing Facilities

2

Kenya

AAIC Japan Co., Ltd.

Introduction of 2.3MW Rooftop Solar Power System to Hatchery,
Meat Processing and Battery Facilities

3

VietnameREX Co.,Ltd.

20MW Biomass Power Plant Project in Hau Giang Province

4

VietnamKanematsu KGK Corp.

16MW Mini Hydro Power Plant Project in Binh Thuan Province

5Vietnam

The Kansai Electric Power
Company, Incorporated

Energy Supply Project by 7.9MW Rooftop Solar Power System to
Automotive and Garment Factories

6

Vietnam

Sumitomo Mitsui Trust
Panasonic Finance Co., Ltd.

Introduction of 0.4MW Rooftop Solar Power System to Aluminum
Wheel Manufacturing Factory (JCM Eco Lease Scheme)

7

Indonesia

DIC Corporation

Introduction of High-efficiency Once-through Boiler System to
Chemical Factory

8

ThailandThe Kansai Electric Power
Company, Incorporated

Introduction of Gas Co-generation System and 22MW Rooftop Solar
Power System to Tire Factory

9

ThailandAGC Inc.

Introduction of ORC Waste Heat Recovery Power Generation System
to Flat Glass Factory

10

ThailandThe Kansai Electric Power
Company, Incorporated

Energy Supply Project by 4.0MW Rooftop Solar Power System toParts and Tools Factories

11

ThailandOsaka Gas Co., Ltd.

Energy Supply Project by 2.9MW Rooftop Solar Power System toMetal Factories and Refrigerating Warehouse

12

ThailandMarubeni Corporation

Energy Supply Project by 1MW Rooftop Solar Power System to Metal
Recycling and Automotive Parts Factories

13

Philippines

JGC CORPORATION

28MW Binary Power Generation Project at Mahanagdong Geothermal
Power Plant

14

Philippines

Toyota Tsusho Corporation

14.5MW Mini Hydro Power Plant Project in Siguil River in Mindanao

15

Philippines

Marubeni Corporation

Energy Supply Project by 9MW Solar Power System to Ceramic
Factory and Cement Plant

16

Philippines

Tokyo Century Corporation

Introduction of 0.8MW Solar Power System to Aluminum Products,
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No. Partner Country Representative Participant

Title

17

Indonesia

Toyota Motor Corporation

Introduction of 5MW Solar Power System to Vehicle and Engine
Plants18

Chile

FARMLAND Co., Ltd.

6MW Solar Power Project Utilizing Farmland in Maule and Nuble
Region19

Thailand

Dole Japan, Inc.

Thermal Energy Supply and Methane Avoidance Project Utilizing
Biomass mixed with Biogas from Wastewater in Fruit Processing
Factory

20

ThailandTokyo Century Corporation

Introduction of 1.6MW Solar Power System to Plastic Bottles andCosmetics Factories (JCM Eco Lease Scheme)

21

VietnamMarubeni Corporation

Introduction of 5.7MW Rooftop Solar Power System to Fastener andAluminum Factories

22

Indonesia

Alamport Inc.

Introduction of 3.1MW Rooftop Solar Power System to Fast-Moving
Consumer Goods and Printing Factories in Java Island

23

Indonesia

Tokyo Century Corporation

Introduction of 2.1MW Solar Power System to Steel Wire Products
and Aluminum Factories

24

Chile

Eurus Energy Holdings
Corporation

9MW Second Solar Power Project in Yungay, Biobio Region

25

Chile

Eurus Energy Holdings
Corporation

9MW Solar Power Project in Teno, Maule Region

26

Vietnam

Shizen Energy Inc.

48MW Offshore Wind Power Generation Project in Duyen Hai District,
Tra Vinh Province

27

Vietnam

The Kansai Electric Power
Company, Incorporated

Energy Supply Project by 1.8MW Rooftop Solar Power System to
Automotive Parts Factory and Construction Materials Factory28

Lao PDR

Yuko Keiso Co., Ltd.

Introduction of Amorphous High Efficiency Transformers in Power
Grid II

29

Philippines

JGC CORPORATION

5.6MW Geothermal Binary Power Generation Project in Northern
Negros30

Mongolia

Asian Gateway Corporation

15MW Solar Power Project in Erdene, Dornogovi Province

31

Kenya

AAIC Japan Co., Ltd

Energy Supply Project by 1.5MW Rooftop Solar Power System to
Beverage Factory

32

Vietnam

The Kansai Electric Power
Company, Incorporated

Energy Supply Project by 0.8MW Rooftop Solar Power System to
Chemical Factory

33

Indonesia

SDG Impact Japan Inc.

3.5MW Mini Hydro Power Plant at Pungga River in North Sumatra

34

Indonesia

Yuko Keiso Co., Ltd.

Installation of Energy Saving Equipment and Solar Power System toComplex Building in Jakarta

35

Saudi Arabia

Toyota Tsusho Corporation

100MW Solar Power Project in Wadi Ad Dawasir Region

36

Chile

DAIICHI JITSUGYO CO., LTD. 47MW Solar Power Project Utilizing PMGD Scheme

37

Chile

Asian Gateway Corporation

Energy Supply Project by 2.0MW Rooftop Solar Power System toIndustrial Plastic Plant in Renca, Santiago Metropolitan Region

As of July 2023, GEC has selected a total of 215 Model Projects and more than half of the
projects have completed the installation of facilities. These projects have been, or are expected
to be, registered as JCM Projects, and the GHG emission reductions will be appropriately
calculated for issuing JCM credits through a robust process.
Photos from Model Projects that completed installation in FY2022

VietnamIndonesia
Thailand• Introduction of High• Introduction of High• Introduction of High
Efficiency LED Lighting
Efficiency Thermal Oil
Efficiency Once Throughwith Dimming and Tunable
Heater System in Chemical
Boiler to Garment Factory
Function to Office Building
Factory• Osaka Gas Co., Ltd.
in Ho Chi Minh City
• FUMAKILLA LIMITED• ENDO Lighting Corporation

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Indonesia• Energy Saving by
Introducing High Efficiency
Autoclave to Infusion
Manufacturing Factory 2• Otsuka Pharmaceutical
Factory, Inc.

Thailand• Introduction of 1.3MW
Solar Power System toFood Factories (JCM Eco
Lease Scheme)• Tokyo Century Corporation

Thailand• Introduction of 0.13MW
Solar Power System toAuto Parts Factory (JCM
Eco Lease Scheme)• Tokyo Century Corporation

Vietnam• Introduction of Biomass
Boiler to Soluble Coffee
Manufacturing Plant• Marubeni Corporation

Vietnam• Introduction of High Efficiency
Air-conditioning System toHotel in Ho Chi Minh City
• Hitachi-Johnson Controls
Air Conditioning, Inc

Thailand• Introduction of 8.1MW
Rooftop Solar Power
System in Motorcycle
Factory and Fiber Factory• The Kansai Electric Power
Company, Incorporated

Chile• 3MW Solar Power Project
Utilizing Farmland in
Valparaiso Region• FARMLAND Co., Ltd.

MyanmarThailand• 4.3MW Solar Power Project • Introduction of 5MW
in Mandalay International
Rooftop Solar Power
Airport and Yangon City
System to Aluminum• Tokyo Century Corporation
Building Materials Factory• Sumitomo Mitsui Finance andLeasing Company, Limited

Thailand• Introduction of 2.6MW
Rooftop Solar Power
System to Semiconductor
Factory• The Kansai Electric Power
Company, Incorporated

Thailand• 2.5MW Solar Power
Project with Blockchain
Technology in Chiang
Mai University Town
Community• Inabata Co., Ltd.

Indonesia• 4.2MW Rooftop Solar
Power Project toPharmaceutical Factories,
Vehicles Dealers, andTimber Factories• Alamport Inc.

Thailand• Introduction of 2MW
Rooftop Solar Power
System to University• SHIZUOKA GAS CO., LTD.

Philippines
Vietnam• 9.6MW Solar Power Project • Introduction of Biomassin Collaboration with
Boiler to Chemical Factory
Power-supply Company• DAIICHI JITSUGYO CO.,• Tokyo Century Corporation
LTD.

ThailandPhilippines• Introduction of 37 MW Solar • Biogas Power Generation
Power System and Highand Fuel Conversion
Efficiency Melting Furnace
Project in Pineapple
in Vehicle & Engine Factory
Canneries• Toyota Motor Corporation• ITOCHU Corporation

Vietnam• Introduction of High
Efficiency Air-conditioning
System and Air Cooled
Chillers to Office Buildings• Hitachi-Johnson Controls
Air Conditioning, Inc.

Indonesia• Rehabilitation Project ofPower Generation Systemat karai 7 Mini Hydro
Power Plant• Voith Fuji Hydro K. K.

Thailand• 17.8MW Rooftop andFloating Solar Power
Project in Industrial Park
• Tokyo Century Corporation

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Financing Programme to Demonstrate
Decarbonisation Technology for
Realising Co-Innovation in FY2022

Localization

Packaging Systematization

On behalf of the Ministry of the Environment, Japan (MOEJ), GEC began implementing
the ‘Financing Programme to Demonstrate Decarbonisation Technology for Realising CoInnovation’ in 2019.
This financial support programme aims to create innovations that are beneficial for both
Japan and developing countries through collaboration (co-innovation). The purpose is tocreate a low-carbon society through renovation and dissemination of high-quality lowcarbon technologies (including
Goverment of Japan
Japanese entities
decarbonising technologies)
Developing(e.g. private
Financial support
countries
and products, which arecompanies)
Japan's strengths, by
GEC
Seeds
Local
technologies
systematising and packaging
partners
in Japanmultiple technologies, andImprovement and• Renewable
Demonstrationencouraging the uptake
energyof technologies• Energy savingof such technologies andfacilities
Market• Social
bringing benefits to the
Diffusion
infrastructuredevelopers in Japan as aRe-introduction improved
technologies
result.
GEC’s Activities in FY2022
Each year, GEC calls for, reviews and selects project proposals for the financial support
programme, and manages the selected projects. In fiscal 2022, GEC held open calls for
proposals and selected new project in consultation with the MOEJ and the evaluationcommittee of experts.
• One project was selected for funding under the financial support programme.
• Project management: GEC oversaw the progress of the projects that had been selected
in fiscal 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2022 through monthly reports and meetings, and provided
suggestions for improvement when needed.
• Intermediate evaluation: Fourteen projects that had been selected in fiscal 2019, 2020, 2021
and 2022 were evaluated by the evaluation committee of experts based on an intermediate
progress report submitted by each project participant in February.
• Final inspection: GEC conducted a review of the final reports (including evaluation of the
final reports and online site inspections) and disbursement of financial support within fiscal
2022, in regard to the six projects that had been selected in 2019.
• For many projects, it has been difficult to visit the project sites due to Covid-19. As a result,eight projects were carried forward to the budget of the next fiscal year.
New project selected in FY2022 (1 projects)
No.

Country

Project Participants

Title

22-1

Maldives

Hitachi Zosen Co.

Demonstration of decarbonized seawater desalination system using
solar power generation and NAS battery in Maldives

Projects selected in FY2021 (3 projects)

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No.

Country

Project Participants

Title

21-1

Viet Nam,
Thailand

Sumisho Global
Logistics Co., Ltd.

Low-carbon cold chain logistics model demonstrated project using
high performance reefer containers

21-2

Thailand

Kaneka Corporation

Demonstration project of the stylish and high-efficiency BIPV system tothe high-rise building in Thailand

21-3

Malaysia

Sumitomo Heavy
Industries, Ltd.

Development and Demonstration of a CFB (Circulating Fluidized Bed)
Boiler utilizing palm residue as a biomass fuel in Southeast Asia

Projects selected in FY2020 ( 4 projects)
No.

Country

Project Participants

Title

20-1

Mongolia

Zeneral Heatpump
Industry Co.,Ltd.

The demonstration of a hybrid source (ground source / solar heat) heatpump heating system for extremely cold regions

20-2

Indonesia,
Vietnam

Fukushima Galilei
Co.Ltd.

Demonstration of High-performance ventilation, air conditioning, andshowcase combined control to Food Supermarket in Asia

20-3

Thailand

Hasegawa ElectricIndustries Company
LimitedIntroduction and demonstration of load-linked flow control systemtechnology for existing water-cooled air conditioning systems in
hospitals and other buildings in Thailand

20-4

Indonesia

Mikawa Environmental
Technology Inc.

Demonstration of GHG-free production of functional activated carbon
using coconut-shell by integrating carbonization and activation process

No.20-2
High-performance
ventilation, air conditioning,and showcase combined
control to Food Supermarket

Projects selected in FY2019 (8 projects)
No.

Country

Project Participants

Title

19-1

Cambodia,
Laos,
Philippines

Toyota Tsusho
Corporation

Demonstration for Development and Introduction of Electric Vehicle
in Asian Countries with Reusing Main Components Recovered from
Spent Hybrid Vehicle

19-2

Philippines

Challenergy Inc.

Development of High Wind Speed Resistance Magnus Vertical Axis
Wind Turbine Aiming for the Cost-Efficient and High-Resilient MicroGrid System

19-3

Philippines,
Vietnam, Laos,
ThailandClimate Experts, Ltd.

Demonstration Project of Mobile Container Refrigerator with High
Humidity for Innovative Cold Chain for Fruits/Vegetables/Flowers in
Developing Countries

19-4

Indonesia

Sugawara Industry
Co., Ltd.

Verification for Cost Reduction and Low Carbonization of the Pavement
Recycling Technology with Asphalt Wastes for Indonesia

19-5

Maldives

Tamaden Industry
Co., Ltd.

Development of Hybrid Autonomous Power Control System withRenewal Energy in Small Remote Islands

19-6

Philippines

Zenmov Inc.

Demonstration of Low-Carbon Society by Easing Traffic Congestion
by Optimization of Public Vehicle Allocation and Utilizing Electricity
Derived from Renewable Energy

No.20-3Load-linked flow control
systemNo.19-5
Hybrid Autonomous Power
Control System with Renewal
EnergyPilot Project for Comprehensive Support
throughout the Whole Hydrogen Supply
Chain Abroad in FY 2022
This programme started in 2021 to provide financial support to projects that aim to producehydrogen in a country with abundant renewable energy, and transport and utilise it in a small
island country. The goal of this pilot project is to advance utilisation of hydrogen made withrenewable energy while contributing to Japan’s GHG emission reduction goals.
Production

Strage & Transportation

Supply & Use
Replacement ofexisting diesel
by hydrogenmixed-firing

Ship

HydrogenRenewable Energy(PV, Wind farm)Transport
Use in island countries

Produce hydrogen by using
surplus RE in a third country* Large amount of surplus
RE is needed. (ex. Australia)

Strage in some kind of career(ex. Liquid hydrogen, Ammonia,
Hydrogen absorbing alloy)

Future VisonJCM project,horizontal expansion

Each year, GEC calls for, reviews and selects project proposals for the financial support
programme, and manages the selected projects. In fiscal 2022, GEC held open calls for
proposals and selected new project in consultation with the MOEJ and the evaluationcommittee of experts.
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• Project management: GEC oversaw the progress of the projects that had been selected infiscal 2021 and 2022 through monthly reports and meetings, and provided suggestions for
improvement when needed.
New project selected in FY2022 (1 project)
Countries

Implementer

Project Title

New Zealand,
The Republic of Fiji

ObayashiCorporation

Project for transportation of green hydrogen derived from geothermal power
generation in New Zealand to Fiji and utilization of a dual fuel generator

Projects selected during the Fiscal Year 2021 (2 projects)
Countries

Implementer

Project Title

Australia, Indonesia

Marubeni
Corporation

Production of economical green hydrogen in South Australia, transportationof hydrogen by metal hydride to Indonesia and utilization of hydrogenthrough fuel cell in an industrial town in Indonesia

Australia, Palau

SojitzCorporation

Demonstration Project on Green Hydrogen Production in Australia, its
Transportation to Palau and Utilization by Fuel Cell and Fuel Cell Boat

Support for the Efficient Implementationof MRV Activities, Awareness Raisingand Promotion for JCM

GEC was commissioned in April 2022 by the MOEJ to support the efficient implementation of
MRV activities related to the Financing Programme for JCM Model Projects, and to promote
understanding and participation in the JCM scheme domestically and internationally.
Support for efficient implementation of MRV for JCM
This task involves supporting the process of MRV activities such as JCM project registrationand credit issuance of JCM Model Projects. In fiscal 2022, GEC supported 12 projectregistrations and 24 credit issuances for projects of which facilities were installed in the JCM
Model Projects in coordination with the MOEJ, related institutions, and partner countries.
In FY2022, the joint committees with partner countries, which consist of government
members of both Japan and the partner country were not held with Partner countries.
Since government officials in charge of the JCM came to Japan invited by Ministry of theEnvironment Japan in February 2023, GEC held face to face bilateral meeting with 21 partnercountries and gave presentations on the JCM Model Projects and shared the latest information
based on accumulated knowledge and experience as the implementing organisation of the
JCM Model Projects.
GEC held a webinar for the representative participants together with the MOEJ, the Institutefor Global Environmental Strategies (IGES) and Overseas Environmental Cooperation Centre(OECC) to explain the procedures of MRV activities after completion of installation of the
facilities, focusing on the schedule and points to be noted during MRV activities.
Annual report of JCM Model Project
After completion of facility installation, annual reports of JCM Model Project are submitted
by representative participants to report the actual GHG emission reductions. Representative
participants also report the reason if the amount of actual GHG emission reductions did notreach the expected amount.
The following table shows the number of project and the actual GHG emission reductions
reported by the annual report of JCM Model Project from 2017 to 2022. The cumulative
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amount of GHG emission reductions from 2017 is 1,387,558 ton-CO2 equivalent.

Number of the project
GHG emission reductions [ton-CO2eq]

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

38

74

91

102

117

2022
106

35,688172,009

190,776

250,752

363,190375,143

Awareness-raising Activities for JCM(1) Website and social media platform• JCM website by GEC
New additions to the website include a webpage for each JCM Model Project that were
newly selected for fiscal 2022, and the webpage for existing projects were updated.
In addition, a new webpage was added for information about call for proposal andselection result for Financing Program to Demonstrate Decarbonization Technology for
Realizing Co-Innovation as well as Pilot Project for Comprehensive Support throughout theWhole Hydrogen Supply Chain Abroad. Lastly, the webpage for the JCM brochure were
updated to attract more viewers.
• Twitter
225 posts were made on Twitter to disseminate information regarding JCM news andevents, which resulted in an increase in the number of followers by 34, totalling 1,046 as ofMarch 2023.
(2) JCM Seminars in JCM Partner Countries
A series of webinars were held for the audiences in Indonesia and Chile. The webinars
were participated by government officials and business leaders from Japan and the abovementioned countries, and it aimed at sharing overview and progress of the JCM Financing
Programme and facilitating project development and scaling up those future projects.
With this year’s theme ‘Accelerating the Transition towards Decarbonization through theJCM’, the webinars introduced Financing Programme for JCM Model Projects as well as good
examples of the projects.
Furthermore, individual meetings were held with those who expressed interest where theyreceived guidance directly from GEC.
• JCM Webinar for Indonesia
A webinar was held on 26 July 2022 with 365 attendees. GEC and Indonesia JCM
Secretariat also received requests for 103 individual meetings where they provided guidanceon JCM.
• JCM Webinar for Chile
A webinar was held on 28 October 2022 with 88 attendees. GEC also received 36 requests
for individual online meetings.
In addition, GEC joined JCM webinars organised by other organisations for Africa,
Mexico, Kenya and so on to discuss the JCM Financing Programme, JCM Global Match andcontributions to SDGs by JCM as well as to hold consultation meetings.

Indonesia JCM Webinar

Chile JCM Webinar(3) Presentation on JCM at International Conferences
GEC joined the following international conferences to provide a presentation on the JCM
Financing Programme.
• COP27
At a side-event organised by MOEJ, GEC and European organizations on 15 November
2022, on the theme of “Sharing best practices and lessons learned from capacity building
for implementation of Article 6”, representatives from GEC acted as a moderator andassisted the logistics and public relations.
• Indonesia Net Zero Summit 2022 Side Meeting
At this event organised by UNDP and Indonesia Chamber of Commerce and Industry on
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11 November 2022, a representative from GEC gave a presentation on the JCM Financing
Programme.
(4) JCM Symposium in JapanTo further promote the JCM Financing Programme, GEC
held an online JCM symposium on 1 March 2023 with
244 attendees.
During the symposium, MOEJ gave an overview
of the JCM Financing Programme in fiscal 2023, and
GEC explained the secrets of success based on actual
examples of the JCM projects as well as activities
about gender guidelines and SDGs in the JCM projects.
In addition, companies gave presentations on good
examples of the JCM projects.

JCM Symposium in Japan

Promotional Activities for JCM(1) Identification of potential projects, challenges, and solutions• Identification of Large Scale Projects
In order to identify large and effective JCM projects, GEC held consultation meetings withcompanies that have the ability to develop large scale JCM projects and showed interest in
JCM in the past, as well as presentation meetings with business associations.
• Surveys
A survey was sent to 1,882 recipients to find out the likelihood of a business applying for
the JCM Model Project in the next few years. Together with that, a survey was made to gain
understanding on the possibility of survey recipients applying for the new MOEJ project,“Demonstration project for application of new decarbonizing technology”. The feedback
received will be used not only to identify and nurture potential projects, but also to improve
the way the JCM is operated.
• JCM Consultation Meetings
Throughout the year GEC met companies who were preparing to submit a JCM proposal.
The number of these meetings was 188 in 2022, which was similar to the number in
2020.
(2) Renewal of JCM Global Match
For further improvement in convenience, GEC continued
to improve the user interface of the JCM Global Matchsuch as enhancement of the search function andrenaming of user groups. GEC also strived hard to gain
new users by active public relations activities such as
introduction in seminars, and the number of users reached
887 as of March 2023.

Top page of the new JCM Global Match(3) Cooperative Approach with Financial Institutions
It is essential that financial institutions provide funds to JCM Model Projects. It should be also
noted that they could help representative and cooperative participants of Model Projects to set
up international consortiums. From this point of view, GEC has been enhancing its cooperative
approach with financial institutions by promoting awareness of JCM, and sharing informationof business partners. GEC has been successful in establishing good relationships with major
multilateral development banks and international and Japanese financial institutions. GEC willkeep enhancing the relationships with more financial institutions.

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(4) Survey on Contribution to SDGs
In order to assess the effectiveness of the “Guideline on Gender Equality for the JCM”, asurvey was sent to all the JCM project implementers whose projects had been selected by
FY2022. The results showed that most of the implementers were aware of the gender issues
and had been tackling such issues regardless of the selected year of the project. However,there were those who were not planning or taking any specific actions to accommodate theguideline even though the selected year was after the issuance of the guideline.
In addition, a survey was sent to partner participants of the JCM projects for the first time tofind out their activities on SDGs through the JCM projects. The survey result showed that theiractivities were wide ranged and their attitude seemed positive. GEC also conducted on-line
interviews to those whose activities were unique and notable, to gain additional information to
showcase their projects on the GEC’s website as excellent examples to follow.
GEC will conduct a survey to partner participants again in FY2023 and will share more good
examples of the activities contributing to SDGs through the JCM projects.
(5) Cooperative Approach with Non-JCM Country Entities
In several of the JCM Projects selected during FY 2022, advanced decarbonizing technologies
were provided by manufacturers of non-Partner Countries, including, but not limited to, the US
and Europe. Seemingly companies of those non-Partner Countries have been showing larger
presence in the JCM projects in more diversified ways, like being a joint venture partner. Suchinternational participation could be accelerated by our raising awareness of JCM and soliciting
horizontal development.

Support on Climate Technology
Centre and Network (CTCN) Project
Development

Commissioned by the Ministry of the Environment, Japan (MOEJ), GEC worked to support
the formulation of the technical assistance projects to be implemented through the Climate
Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) established under the UNFCCC, to promote thetransfer and deployment of Japanese advanced climate (decarbonization) technologies owned
by Japanese entities and their overseas subsidiaries.
Under this project, GEC implemented the information dissemination activities related to
CTCN and its functions, through GEC website (http://gec.jp/jp/category/ctcn/) with online
brochures and other digital media such as email newsletters and information on otherwebsites. In parallel, GEC undertook individual interviews with Japanese private-sector
companies and other relevant entities interested in CTCN technical assistance projects. In
addition, GEC provided advice to some entities who had already begun their preparatory
work to develop CTCN technical assistance projects. The advice from GEC was related to thedrafting of CTCN request forms as well as the technical assistance implementation structures
and the roles of experts.
Through these information dissemination activities and individual interviews, a promisingpotential technical assistance project for the transport sector in Thailand has been identified.
For this potential project, GEC undertook the following activities:• Kick-off meeting with host country’s stakeholders,• Internal strategic meeting with experts, and• Development of a draft CTCN request form and Capacity enhancement for the host country.
For the existing potential project developed in past two years which is related to thepromotion of appropriate waste management in the Philippines, GEC undertook further followup activities to finalize the draft CTCN request form.
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Support for Japan Fund for Joint
Crediting Mechanism (JFJCM)

The Ministry of the Environment, Japan has been funding the Japan Fund for Joint Crediting
Mechanism (JFJCM) established within the ADB since 2014 to accelerate the uptake ofadvanced low-carbon and decarbonising technologies in developing countries in the Asian
region. Commissioned by the Ministry of the Environment, Japan, GEC provided assistance on
the evaluation process for the following projects:• Countries (Multiple): Strengthening Knowledge and Actions for Air Quality Improvement –Additional Financing• Maldives: Accelerating Sustainable System Development Using Renewable Energy(ASSURE) Project• Mongolia: Introduction of Clean District Heating System in Kharkhorin Soum

Support for Japan Platform for Redesign: Sustainable Infrastructure (JPRSI)Japan Platform for Redesign: Sustainable Infrastructure(JPRSI) was launched in August 2020 by the Ministry of
the Environment, Japan as a place for ministries, local
municipalities, the private sector, financial institutions,international organisations, experts, and others to networkand share information. This year, GEC collected andorganised information of 217 technologies developed by
JPRSI members and published a list of them on the JPRSI
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JPRSI Solutions Webpage (https://jprsi.
go.jp/en/technology-types/search)International Training

Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA)
Group Training Project

Commissioned by JICA, GEC has carried out training courses for Improvement of Urban Solid
Waste Management (Emphasis on Collection, Transportation and Final Disposal) in English aswell as in French.
Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the training programmes in English language course
delivered in the first half of FY2022 was all provided online via on-demand materials withperiodical real-time face-to-face sessions. On the other hand, the training programmes in
French conducted in the second half of FY2022 was offered in a hybrid style, combining
distance learning and face-to-face sessions in Japan. In the hybrid training programme, basic
lectures were provided as distance training with on-demand materials, while the programmes
in Japan provided mainly on-site visits and practical training.
We will continue and strengthen the cooperation with the research institutions and otherrelevant organizations in order to meet the diverse range of needs in developing countries aswell as to improve programme contents.

Distance learning
Due to the Covid-19
pandemic from 2020, an
online training programmeusing the Internet is being
implemented to substitutefor the training in Japan.
It consists of self-study
via on-demand learningmaterials and real-time
sessions for presentations
and discussions among
participants.

Urban Solid Waste Management (Emphasis on Collection, Transportation and Final Disposal) (A), (B)Training Dates / Participants<Course A (English)>• 1st distance learning:
1 July 2022 – 31 July 2022
• 2nd distance learning:
15 August 2022 – 20 September 2022
• 4 participants from 3 countries:
Dominica Republic, Haiti (2), Nepal<Course B (French)>• Distance learning:
3 October 2022 – 23 November 2022
• Face-to-face sessions in Japan:
24 November 2022 – 16 December 2022
• 5 participants from 5 countries:
Cote d'Ivoire, Djibouti, Niger,
Madagascar, Mali

Programme
Objective
To develop leaders and core people who will play a major role in the planningand execution of waste management projects in their own countries.
Collaborators
Osaka City Environment Bureau, Kyoto City, Osaka Metropolitan University,
Osaka Environmental Facilities Association, Nantan City Yagi Bioecology
Centre, Senri Recycle Plaza, EX Research Institute Ltd., Kokusai Kogyo
Co. Ltd., Takakura Environment Research Institute, Daiwa Itagami Co.
Ltd., Kansai Recycling Systems Co., Ltd., Nomura Kohsan Co. Ltd., Kobe
Environmental Creation Co., Ltd., Hitachi Zosen Corporation, etc.
Lectures
Waste Management Administration, Environmental Administration andWaste Disposal of Japan; Waste Management in Osaka City; Environmental
Hygiene in Developing Countries; Introduction of Takakura Composting
Method, Outline of Hazardous Waste Management; 3Rs Approach, etc.
Site Visit
Observation of Former Landfill Site; Bio-gas and Composting Facilities;
Observation of Resource Recycling Facility; Observation of Medical Waste
Treatment Plant; Observation of Separation Collection in Kyoto City

Observation of Resource
Recycling Facility

Observation of Separation
Collection in Kyoto CityGEC Networking Project for Former
Training Course Participants

Since FY1998, GEC has established a GEC Overseas Ex-participant Network in order to provide
follow-up and accurately understand the current needs in developing countries. We areworking to reinforce the network by operating a member (former trainee) website (renamed‘JICA-GEC Network’ in FY2005) and organising local follow-up seminars. Since 2018, thesystem has been separated from the GEC website and operated independently. Continuous
communication with ex-participants and relevant partners has been conducted through the
distance learning management system (LMS) from FY2022. We are currently using this system
as well to strengthen our network.
In FY2022, 4 members from course A (English) and 3 members from course B (French)
respectively were newly registered.
GEC 202221