Canada and Japan launch new actions to tackle methane, plastic pollution, and biodiversity loss
Canada and Japan have committed to collaborative initiatives to reduce methane emissions, tackle ocean microplastics, and protect nature at the third Canada-Japan Ministerial Dialogue on Climate and Environment. The initiatives aim to advance joint climate and environment objectives ahead of COP31 and COP17.
Canada and Japan deepened their collaboration on environmental issues at the third Canada-Japan Ministerial Dialogue on Climate and Environment in Paris. The two countries committed to reducing methane emissions, tackling ocean microplastics, and protecting nature. They will coordinate to advance joint climate and environment objectives at the G7, G20, and COP31. Canada will host an industry event in Tokyo to share its experience with methane regulations. Japan will participate in the North Pacific Marine Science Organization meeting hosted by Canada in October 2026. The initiatives complement Canada's 2030 Nature Strategy and the Canada-Japan Comprehensive Strategic Roadmap issued in March 2026.
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