Japan, with its expansive bodies of ocean, has the highest potential for generating offshore wind in Asia. It’s estimated that even wind farms within 60 km from the coastline have the potential to generate 2.25 million gigawatt hours per year (2,253 billion kilowatt hours per year) of energy, which is more than twice the total electricity demand in Japan. Mankind needs an immediate and large-scale response to the climate change crisis. We believe that Japan should actively pursue offshore wind, leading us to shift away from fossil fuels and improve energy self-sufficiency.

This article looks at the notable points from the Our Ocean Conference, a high-level international conference regarding ocean sustainability, and will explain what its commitments are as well as how their transparency can be ensured and increase its impact.

In March 2022, we held the Inter-Ariake Sea High School Summit, a gathering for high school students who share ties to the tidal flats of Ariake Sea. Two institutions and four schools came together for presentations on environmental conservation activities by high school students and had discussions on tidal flats, providing an opportunity to foster connections that transcend generations and take a step toward the future.