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Japan, Thailand to launch new energy initiative for decarbonisation

FILE PHOTO: Two employees of SPCG, Thailand’s largest solar farm producer, take notes between panels at the farm in Korat, Nakorn Ratchasima province, Oct 3, 2013. Thailand and Japan said on Thursday they would launch a new energy initiative for decarbonisation. (Reuters)

Japan and Thailand agreed on Thursday to launch new energy policy dialogue and implement joint projects to promote decarbonisation, Japan’s industry ministry said, as the two countries aim for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.

Japanese Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Koichi Hagiuda and his Thai counterpart Supattanapong Punmeechaow signed a memorandum for the new initiatives during talks in Bangkok, according to the Japanese ministry.

Under the dialogue framework, a comprehensive long-term programme will be launched…

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