The National Institute for Environmental Studies (NIES) Center for Climate Change Adaptation launched the "#AdaptNow" campaign in June 2025 to help each of us prepare for climate change and live comfortably. As a review of the 2025 fiscal year, we have compiled and published the "Climate Change Adaptation Report 2025 for Daily Life" and "Researcher Interview: What Adaptation Measures Should We Take?" which summarize the climate characteristics of 2025, the impacts of climate change already appearing in our daily lives, and adaptation measures.
・Climate Change Adaptation Report 2025 for Daily Life:https://adaptation-platform.nies.go.jp/everyone/report/2025.html
"Climate Change Adaptation Report 2025 for Daily Life": The background colors are the same as the five action colors of the "#AdaptNow" campaign.
"#AdaptNow" Campaign Key Visual: Implemented since June 2025.
Climate Change Adaptation Report 2025 for Daily Life
2025 was a year that reaffirmed the impacts of climate change, the intensification of extreme weather, and changes in our daily lives. For example, in early February, Hokkaido and other regions observed the heaviest snowfall on record, while Japan's summer (June-August) recorded the highest average temperature since statistics began. Furthermore, the number of emergency transports due to heatstroke from May to September exceeded 100,000 for the first time, reaching a record high. Additionally, record low rainfall was observed in the Tohoku Japan Sea side and Hokuriku region in July, leading to crop failures due to high temperatures and water shortages associated with these climate changes.
In 2023, in response to record global heatwaves, UN Secretary-General António Guterres warned that "the era of global boiling has arrived." The era when heatwaves and torrential rains become commonplace is not a distant future; it is already affecting our lives now. The importance of "adaptation actions" to prepare for the impacts of climate change and live comfortably in the future is increasing.
These characteristics of the 2025 climate, the impacts of climate change already appearing in our daily lives, and adaptation measures have been compiled and published as the "Climate Change Adaptation Report 2025 for Daily Life" and "Researcher Interview: What Adaptation Measures Should We Take?" as part of activities to broaden support.
Main Contents of "Climate Change Adaptation Report 2025 for Daily Life"
This report summarizes the latest knowledge and data, focusing on the following items as a review of the 2025 fiscal year.
〇 Climate characteristics of 2025 and their impact on daily life
1. Summer (June-August) average temperature was the highest on record.
2. Low rainfall in various regions in July. Especially the lowest on record in the Tohoku Japan Sea side and Hokuriku region.
3. Heaviest snowfall on record observed in Hokkaido and other regions in Japan.
4. Record high emergency transports due to heatstroke.
5. Water shortages due to low rainfall.
6. Impact on dietary habits.
〇 "Adaptation Measures in Daily Life" observed in 2025 and their spread
・Penetration of heat countermeasures: Spread of parasols
・Penetration of heat countermeasures: Heat countermeasures in sports
・Response to food loss
Researcher Interview: What "Adaptation" Should We Undertake?
As the importance of adaptation continues to grow, a "Public Opinion Survey on Climate Change" (Source) conducted by the Cabinet Office in 2025 revealed that many people felt the effects of climate change, such as the intensity of summer heat and rainfall. On the other hand, in terms of practical adaptation, while the implementation rate of heatstroke measures is high at 82.1%, a wide range of actions such as checking flood risk and purchasing non-standard vegetables remain at approximately 18% to 40%. Therefore, it is necessary to undertake actions to maintain our lives in the era of global boiling.
Source: Cabinet Office "Public Opinion Survey on Climate Change"https://survey.gov-online.go.jp/202509/r07/r07-kikohendo/gairyaku.pdf (Connects to an external site.)
In conjunction with the publication of this report, interview articles with five experts from the NIES Center for Climate Change Adaptation on the fields of "heatstroke," "water resources," "sports," "rice," and "ecosystems" have been released, clearly conveying the importance of adaptation based on long-term trends.
・ Interview ① "Heatstroke Countermeasures": Is an era of "extreme heat" starting from June coming?
Kazutaka Oka, Section Chief at NIES, discusses the 2025 climate and preparations for heatstroke. URL：https://adaptation-platform.nies.go.jp/everyone/interview/2025-01.html
・ Interview ② "Water Resources": Is there a water shortage even though heavy rains are increasing?
Naota Hanasaki, Section Chief at NIES, discusses the 2025 climate and the future of water resources.
URL：https://adaptation-platform.nies.go.jp/everyone/interview/2025-02.html
・ Interview ③ "Sports": From World Athletics to Koshien... Sports have reached a "turning point."
Takehiro Oyama, Researcher at NIES, discusses climate change and the future of sports.
URL：https://adaptation-platform.nies.go.jp/everyone/interview/2025-03.html
・ Interview ④ "Rice": Rice varieties are in a fierce competition! Has a Warring States period arrived?
Yuji Masutomi, Section Chief at NIES, discusses the 2025 climate and the future of rice.
URL：https://adaptation-platform.nies.go.jp/everyone/interview/2025-04.html
・ Interview ⑤ "Ecosystems": It's also important to value perspectives different from efficiency-first.
A new choice we want to make: "Green Infrastructure."
Jun Nishihiro, Deputy Center Director at NIES, discusses future ecosystems.
URL：https://adaptation-platform.nies.go.jp/everyone/interview/2025-05.html
"#AdaptNow" Campaign
The campaign proposes 15 specific "adaptation actions" across five categories, including "lifestyle," "food," and "housing." We are currently seeking partners such as companies, organizations, and local governments who agree with this purpose and can disseminate information together. Logos and PR tools are provided free of charge to those who endorse. Please utilize them for CSR/SDGs communication and enhancing brand value. Moving forward, we will continue to disseminate information on climate change adaptation through the "#AdaptNow" campaign.
"#AdaptNow" Campaign Website:
https://adaptation-platform.nies.go.jp/everyone/campaign/
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【Inquiries regarding the campaign】
National Institute for Environmental Studies, Center for Climate Change Adaptation
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Related Information:
Announcement of the launch of "#AdaptNow" Campaign Part 1
―Lifestyle reform in the era of global boiling. 15 adaptation actions for comfortable living―:
https://www.nies.go.jp/whatsnew/2025/20250626/20250626-2.html
Announcement of the launch of "#AdaptNow" Campaign Part 2
―Introducing "Adaptation Select," actions for comfortable living in the era of global boiling.
What actions and knowledge are necessary to prepare for the impacts of climate change―:
https://www.nies.go.jp/whatsnew/2025/20250731/20250731.html
"#AdaptNow" Campaign Website:
https://adaptation-platform.nies.go.jp/everyone/campaign/
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