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The document is a Green Bond Fact Sheet for a JPY 2bn loan issued by Mitsubishi Electric Credit Corporation on September 30, 2019, to refinance solar power facilities.

This fact sheet details a JPY 5 billion (USD 46 million) green bond issued by Daiken Corporation on September 20, 2019, to fund circular economy initiatives in Japan, specifically the reuse of construction waste and volcanic soil in manufacturing plants.

This fact sheet details a JPY 3 billion green bond issued by the Nomura Real Estate Master Fund on September 20, 2019, to finance or refinance the acquisition of certified green buildings in Japan.

This briefing by the World Resources Institute examines the relationship between Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) and Long-Term Strategies (LTSs) under the Paris Agreement. It argues that aligning these two planning tools—one focused on short-to-medium term commitments (typically 10-15 years) and the other on mid-century visions (approximately 30 years)—is essential to avoid locking in carbon-intensive infrastructure and to ensure efficient use of government resources.

The 2019 report by the NewClimate Institute analyzes the impact of climate mitigation commitments from cities, regions, and businesses, specifically focusing on ten major emitting economies and 17 international cooperative initiatives (ICIs). It finds that while individual actor commitments provide modest reductions, ICIs offer the most significant potential to close the global emissions gap to 2°C by 2030.

This report by the Climate Bonds Initiative compares the EU Sustainable Finance Taxonomy with two Chinese frameworks: the NDRC Green Industry Guiding Catalogue and the PBC Green Bond Endorsed Project Catalogue. It details the EU Taxonomy's structure, its six environmental objectives, and its rigorous screening principles, while highlighting key differences in scope, carbon thresholds, and the treatment of fossil fuels compared to the Chinese catalogues.

This fact sheet from the Climate Bonds Initiative details a JPY 5bn (USD 46m) senior unsecured green bond issued by Japan Prime Realty Investment Corporation on July 31, 2019, with a 10-year tenor maturing in 2029.

This fact sheet details a JPY 1bn green term loan issued by Nagoya Railroad Co., Ltd. on March 29, 2019, to fund the construction of energy-efficient office buildings near Nagoya station.

This fact sheet details a JPY 6 billion green bond issued by Meidensha Corporation on July 23, 2019, to fund the expansion and construction of manufacturing facilities for electric and hybrid vehicle motors and rooftop solar panels in Japan.

This fact sheet from the Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI) analyzes employment trends in renewable energy, energy efficiency, and climate resilience, focusing on the United States and global leaders. It utilizes data from the 2019 U.S. Energy Employment Report (USEER) and the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) to quantify jobs across various green technology sectors.

This fact sheet provides details on a JPY 5 billion green bond issued by Activia Properties Inc. (API), a Japanese real estate investment trust, on July 9, 2019, to fund certified green buildings and energy-efficient refurbishments.

Etrion Corporation issued a JPY16.7bn green loan on July 2, 2019, to finance the 45MW Niigata solar project in Japan. This marks the first green loan for renewable energy in Japan. The project is expected to be operational by Q4 2021, producing 47GWh annually for over 13,000 households, supported by an 18-year power purchase agreement with Tohoku.

This pre-issuance verification report by DNV GL Business Assurance Japan K.K. confirms that Meidensha's proposed Green Bonds are designed and planned in accordance with the Climate Bonds Standard v2.1, the ICMA Green Bond Principles 2018, and the Ministry of the Environment Japan Green Bond Guidelines 2017.

This fact sheet provides a comprehensive overview of employment statistics in the renewable energy, energy efficiency, and climate resilience sectors, focusing primarily on the United States while providing global comparisons. It utilizes data from various sources, including the U.S. Energy Employment Report (USEER) and the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), to detail job growth, sectoral distributions, and the challenges of quantifying emerging fields like climate adaptation.

This report proposes a framework for 'International Mitigation Partnerships' (IMPs) to leverage Article 6 of the Paris Agreement and natural climate solutions, specifically within the forest and land sector, to bridge the global emissions gap by 2030.

Nissen Kaiun issued a JPY2.8bn green loan on June 26, 2019, to fund the installation of exhaust gas scrubbers on its fleet to comply with 2020 IMO regulations. This represents the first green loan in Japan and the first green product in the country in 2019 dedicated exclusively to waste projects.

The June 2019 Bonn negotiations aim to build a foundation for higher climate ambition ahead of the UN Climate Action Summit. Key priorities include refining the Paris Rulebook's tools and rules to prevent double-counting of emissions, integrating IPCC science into national commitments (NDCs), and addressing the funding and operational effectiveness of the Green Climate Fund, the Adaptation Fund, and the Warsaw International Mechanism for loss and damage.

This document provides an overview of approximately 50 climate and energy policies adopted or underS under development between July 2018 and May 2019 across 25 countries and regions, supplementing a December 2018 report on projected greenhouse gas emissions.

This briefing by the World Resources Institute outlines five strategies to reduce the food system's impact on freshwater resources, highlighting the disparity between the water people drink and the water required to produce their food.

This fact sheet details a JPY 10 billion green bond issued by United Urban Investment (UUR), a Japanese Real Estate Investment Trust, on May 23, 2019, to finance and refinance a portfolio of certified green buildings in Japan.