Japan to help ASEAN keep closer watch on greenhouse gas emissions

Japan plans to introduce a method of calculating greenhouse gas emissions to Southeast Asian countries, where international emissions measurement systems have not been fully developed, in the framework of the 44th and 45th ASEAN Summits and related meetings in Vientiane, Laos on October 8-11.

Illustrative photo (Photo: VNA)

The method will be included in the joint statement of leaders from ASEAN member states, Japan and Australia at the Asia Zero Emission Community (AZEC) on October 11.

Japan will propose emissions calculation rules based on its Law Concerning the Promotion of the Measures to Cope with Global Warming, which requires businesses with total crude oil equivalent of at least 1,500 kilolitres to calculate their emissions as well as report and disclose information to the government.

On the basis of the agreement in the joint statement, Japan will establish a support system through the Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia, helping ASEAN member states to carry out the rules. Besides, it will begin survey at businesses and share its experience with regional governments./.

VNA