Not a day passes without issues such as decarbonization, biodiversity, and human rights appearing in the news —sustainability has become a topic on everyone’s mind. But regrettably, Japan’s contributions to solving the world’s sustainability issues are not that well known.
In this issue’s special feature, frontline sustainability management staff at the Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC) speak about the current status of, and JBIC’s support system for, such initiatives around the world that leverage Japan’s strengths.
- Feature Article 1 JBIC’s perspective on
current global sustainability issues
- Feature Article 2 Waste-to-energy:
tackling environmental issues
in emerging India
- Feature Article 3 From Europe to Asia,
from onshore to offshore
— wind power is catching a tailwind
PROJECT FRONTLINE The first GREEN initiative project for a government in Africa — an unexpected encounter kickstarts a project contributing to society 
OUR GLOBAL CHALLENGES A long-established manufacturer of auxiliary materials for clothing seeks new opportunities by collaborating with other industries toward a decarbonized society KOBAORI Co., Ltd. 
JBIC History Vol.5 Asian financial crisis exposed global financial fragility JEXIM’s central role in Japan’s government support for the region 
