Renewable Power is Key to Japan's Energy Security

This research paper argues that increasing domestic clean power production is essential for Japan's national security, economic resilience, and strategic autonomy due to its high dependence on energy imports.

• Japan is highly dependent on energy imports, with 87.4% of its energy supply being imported in 2024, which makes the country vulnerable to supply chain disruptions, global price volatility, and geopolitical risks.
• Strengthening domestic energy production has evolved from a climate or economic policy issue into a critical component of Japan's national security, national defence, and strategic autonomy within a contested geopolitical environment.

APA

Climate Bonds Initiative (2026). Renewable Power is Key to Japan's Energy Security. https://www.climatebonds.net/data-insights/publications/renewable-power-key-japans-energy-security

Chicago

Climate Bonds Initiative. Renewable Power is Key to Japan's Energy Security. 2026. https://www.climatebonds.net/data-insights/publications/renewable-power-key-japans-energy-security.

Wikipedia

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BibTeX

@techreport{climatebondsinitiative2026renewable, author = {{Climate Bonds Initiative}}, title = {{Renewable Power is Key to Japan's Energy Security}}, institution = {Climate Bonds Initiative}, year = {2026}, month = feb, url = {https://www.climatebonds.net/data-insights/publications/renewable-power-key-japans-energy-security}, urldate = {2026-08-17}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }