GJETC Outreach

27.05.2025, 09:30 – 10:30 CEST / 16:30 – 17:30 JST: Outreach

The future of carbon pricing and critical raw materials: policy paths for Germany and Japan as partners in the energy transition (online)

In its current working phase, the German-Japanese Energy Transition Council (GJETC) focuses on two key aspects for a successful energy transition: the public acceptance of carbon pricing and the availability of critical minerals for renewable energy technologies:

• Over the years, the global supply chains of critical raw materials have become increasingly dynamic with the emergence of renewable energy technologies. UN goals like the tripling of renewable energy by 2030 require clear policy plans to meet the rising demand for critical raw materials.
• At the same time, carbon pricing markets are actively evolving, with the second EU Emissions Trading Scheme (EU-ETS 2) to be started in 2027 and Japan aiming for carbon pricing for industry in 2028. Now, Germany and Japan need to position themselves to successfully navigate these emerging issues in the coming years.

During the online event on May 27 between 09:30 and 10:30 CEST / 16:30 – 17:30 JST, the GJETC will present the findings and policy recommendations on both issues, which will also be released as fact sheets, and will discuss it with the audience. You can find more details about the event in the event outline.

If you are interested in participating and getting insights into the ongoing discussions in both countries, please fill in the registration form here.