Japan PM Kishida vows to take lead in decarbonization in Asia

Prime Minister Fumio Kishida pledged Monday that Japan will "take the lead" in efforts to achieve a carbon-free Asia as he spoke at a multinational forum focused on discussing decarbonization measures in Tokyo.Kishida said Japan will try to create a huge "decarbonization market" capable of attracting investment from around the world to Asia, adding that reducing carbon dioxide emissions is a "common challenge" for the region.A joint statement issued after the first-ever summit of the Asia Zero Emission Community, or AZEC, said the leaders agreed to pursue decarbonization through "diverse" a…READ FULL ARTICLE