The 7th Study Group for Accelerating GX in Food, Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries to be held by MAFF
Japan's Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF) will hold the 7th "Study Group for Accelerating GX in Food, Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries" on April 14, 2026, from 13:00 to 15:00 at the MAFF building. The agenda focuses on the diversified utilization of biomass and renewable energy in agricultural, mountain, and fishing villages. This initiative aims to accelerate Green Transformation (GX) within the sector, building on the "Midori Food System Strategy" and addressing climate change impacts. MAFF is also formulating the "Midori Acceleration GX Plan" based on the "Basic Plan for Food, Agriculture and Rural Areas" (Cabinet decision April 11, 2025), targeting intensive measures until 2030. The meeting is closed to the public, but materials and minutes will be published later on the MAFF website.
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The Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF) has established the "Study Group for Accelerating GX in Food, Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries" to promote Green Transformation (GX) by accelerating initiatives under the "Midori Food System Strategy." The 7th meeting of this study group will take place on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, from 13:00 to 15:00, at the MAFF headquarters. The primary topic for discussion is the diversified utilization of biomass and renewable energy in agricultural, mountain, and fishing communities.
The background for this initiative includes the steady progress in reducing environmental impact since the formulation of the "Midori Food System Strategy," yet concerns persist regarding the impact of rising annual average temperatures in Japan on agricultural production. Given the government-wide focus on GX as a cross-sectoral challenge, accelerating GX through the Midori Strategy is crucial for enhancing the sustainability of the food, agriculture, forestry, and fisheries sectors.
Furthermore, MAFF plans to compile the "Midori Acceleration GX Plan," outlining intensive measures to be promoted until 2030, based on the new "Basic Plan for Food, Agriculture and Rural Areas" (Cabinet decision on April 11, 2025).
The study group's objective is to grasp the current situation in production sites, identify immediate key challenges, and determine effective countermeasures to realize GX promotion in the food, agriculture, forestry, and fisheries sectors. It will gather opinions from various stakeholders in the food system.
Key participants include Kinya Sakanaishi (Representative, Energy Agency Fukushima), Sawako Shigetou (Professor, Graduate School of Project Design), Koichi Nakata (Chairman, Next Generation Green CO2 Fuel Technology Research Association), and Yasuyuki Watanabe (Professor, Suwa University of Science).
The meeting itself is not open to the public. However, meeting materials and minutes will be made available on the official MAFF website at https://www.maff.go.jp/j/kanbo/kankyo/seisaku/midori/251029.html. Previous materials are also accessible there.
For inquiries, contact the Environmental Planning Unit of the Minister's Secretariat, Midori Food System Strategy Group, MAFF.
The background for this initiative includes the steady progress in reducing environmental impact since the formulation of the "Midori Food System Strategy," yet concerns persist regarding the impact of rising annual average temperatures in Japan on agricultural production. Given the government-wide focus on GX as a cross-sectoral challenge, accelerating GX through the Midori Strategy is crucial for enhancing the sustainability of the food, agriculture, forestry, and fisheries sectors.
Furthermore, MAFF plans to compile the "Midori Acceleration GX Plan," outlining intensive measures to be promoted until 2030, based on the new "Basic Plan for Food, Agriculture and Rural Areas" (Cabinet decision on April 11, 2025).
The study group's objective is to grasp the current situation in production sites, identify immediate key challenges, and determine effective countermeasures to realize GX promotion in the food, agriculture, forestry, and fisheries sectors. It will gather opinions from various stakeholders in the food system.
Key participants include Kinya Sakanaishi (Representative, Energy Agency Fukushima), Sawako Shigetou (Professor, Graduate School of Project Design), Koichi Nakata (Chairman, Next Generation Green CO2 Fuel Technology Research Association), and Yasuyuki Watanabe (Professor, Suwa University of Science).
The meeting itself is not open to the public. However, meeting materials and minutes will be made available on the official MAFF website at https://www.maff.go.jp/j/kanbo/kankyo/seisaku/midori/251029.html. Previous materials are also accessible there.
For inquiries, contact the Environmental Planning Unit of the Minister's Secretariat, Midori Food System Strategy Group, MAFF.