8-8-3 Exploring Realistic Path for Emerging Transition to Low Carbon Society

A Case Study of Social Implementation Project of JST-RISTEX

Abstract

After a social decarbonization R&D program of JST-RISTEX, a project (FY2014-FY2016) has been running for implementing the outcomes of the R&D to induce emerging transition to low carbon society. Based on the experience of this project, this paper explores social implementation scenario as a realistic path for emerging social transition in contrast to the Japan’s technological innovation dependent scenario as shown in the National Plan for Global Warming Countermeasures decided by the Cabinet in May 2016.