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A report that summarizes the observed facts and future projections of the conditions of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere in Japan and its surroundings, as well as the components of the climate system (such as temperature, precipitation, sea level, and water temperature) so that the State, local governments, businesses, and citizens can use them as the basis for climate change mitigation and adaptation measures and impact assessment.
Future climates are projected based primarily on 2°C/4°C climate rise scenarios (RCP2.6/8.5). There are two types of editions: this edition and the detailed edition. This edition is intended for persons in charge of climate change measures in the national government and local governments, and the detailed edition is intended for use by experts (researchers) and readers who wish to refer to more detailed information other than researchers.

In addition to the outline of climate change impacts in each field, this report summarizes the results of observations such as temperature and precipitation, future projections, future issues related to the evaluation of impacts, and the efforts of the current government. For reference, the "Climate Change Impact Assessment Report (Details)," which summarizes detailed information on climate change impacts in each field, is also provided.
Based on Article 10 of the Climate Change Adaptation Law, drafted by Ministry of the Environment after deliberations at Central Environment Council and consultation with relevant administrative bodies. The second Climate Change Impact Assessment, compiled in 2020 five years after Central Environment Council's comments in 2015, is the first impact assessment under the Climate Change Adaptation Act.

The seven main areas listed in the Climate Change Adaptation Plan, which was approved by the Cabinet in November 2018, are listed.

Coordinated projects of Ministry of the Environment, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, and Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, which will be implemented in three-year plans starting in FY2017. This section presents an outline of projects implemented nationwide and in six regions, as well as the content of surveys on climate change impacts.

Maps and graphs on climate and impacts and policy information on adaptation are available.

Plans related to adaptation of local governments (* Plans related to the environment with descriptions on adaptation, etc.) and information are listed.

A collection of examples of adaptation measures developed by National Institute for Environmental Studies. It is possible to check national and global adaptation case studies, etc. according to each adaptation field. Updating is in progress from time to time.

Report on scientific findings to promote climate change adaptation. The results of the Fifth Assessment Report of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, the results of routine observations, and the results of government research projects are summarized. Contents are factors and mechanisms of climate change, observations and future projections of climate change, and impacts of climate change on Japan.

This report summarizes scientific information and findings on climate change based on the results of observations and monitoring of Japan and the world's climate, ocean, and air environment. Extreme damage caused by extreme high temperatures, heavy rains, and tropical cyclones in various parts of the world. In Japan, the average monthly temperature in August and September, the highest since the start of the Okinawa and Amami statistics, heavy rains in northern Kyushu in July, and high tides and high waves in the Tokai region have been reported.

Report on Climate Change Projections near Japan between the end of the 20th century and the end of the 21st century. This is based on calculations that assume no more policy-based mitigation measures than at the present time (IPCC Fifth Assessment Report, RCP8.5 scenarios). Uncertainties in climate change are also calculated under the conditions of several realistic per-surface temperature rise patterns.

A website for downloading meteorological data recorded at observation points in each prefecture in Japan using a csv file. Data items include temperature, precipitation, sunshine/solar radiation, snow cover/snowfall, wind speed, humidity/pressure, cloud cover/weather. The observation period can be arbitrarily set, and various display options can be selected.

A collection of links on climate change in each region and prefecture in Japan. The following information on rough trends around Japan is referred to and recommended for use. "Global Warming Prediction Information Vol. 8" (Japan Meteorological Agency, 2013) and "Global Warming Prediction Information Vol. 9" (Japan Meteorological Agency, 2017)

A summary of the results of future climate projections around Japan for adaptation planning. Projections are temperature, precipitation, snow cover and snowfall, and 2080-2100 calculations have been performed based on a number of future scenarios described in IPCC Fifth Assessment Report. Future climate uncertainty ranges are assessed based on calculations for each scenario.

Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries compiled information for prefectural governments, production areas, etc. to make decisions on adaptation measures in FY2016 and FY2017. In the fiscal year of 29, Japan is divided into nine regions, and effects of climate change, future prospects, adaptation measure options, and challenge cases are described on items and items of each region. Fiscal year 28 is information on Kanto and Tokai regions.

Detailed and summary versions are available. In the detailed version, the countermeasures for each sector and item are described in agriculture, forestry, fishery resources, fisheries, fishing ports, etc. In addition, global warming forecasting, technology development, Local development, heat stroke of agriculture, forestry, and fishery businesses, wildlife damage, food supply and demand forecasting, international cooperation, etc. are mentioned as common items in the field.

Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries compiles the effects of high-temperature hazards, etc. on agricultural production sites, which are considered to be the effects of global warming, and adaptation measures, etc. for each prefecture. It is suitable as a reference material for extension instructors and administrators. At the present time, the effects of global warming that cannot be determined are also taken into account in consideration of the future progress of global warming.

After the ideas and basic concepts of adaptation to be promoted by Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism are presented, the impacts of climate change are classified into the fields of natural disasters, water resources and water environments, citizens' livelihoods and urban livelihoods, industries and economic activities, and other fields, and measures related to adaptation are presented.

After a concrete introduction to the impacts of climate change on ecosystems, adaptation measures are summarized from the following three perspectives. 1.Adaptation measures in the field of natural ecosystems to reduce adverse impacts of climate change on biodiversity. 2.Avoidance of impacts on biodiversity due to adaptation measures in other areas. 3.Use of ecosystems as part of strategies for adapting to climate change.

Central Environment Council's 2015 report on the impacts of climate change on Japan and future challenges for the formulation of government-wide adaptation plans. It summarizes the extent of the impact of climate change on Japan, the timing of the onset of the impact, the timing of initiation of adaptation and decision-making, and the accuracy of information from a scientific point of view.

Central Environment Council, "Report on the Assessment of Impacts of Climate Change in Japan and Future Challenges (Opinions)" and other literature on the assessment of impacts of climate change in each area are presented.

A report on the assessment of impacts of climate change in Japan. In particular, we introduced the perspectives of seriousness, urgency, and confidence. The seriousness was assessed from the three perspectives of social, economic, and environmental perspectives. The urgency was assessed from the two perspectives of the onset of impacts, the onset of adaptation, and the necessity of critical decision-making. The confidence was assessed by applying the concept of the Fifth Assessment Report, IPCC, mutatis mutandis.

Report on the results of Ministry of the Environment Environmental Research Promotion Expenses S-8 for the four years (fiscal years 22-25). Five problems of water resources, coastal and disaster prevention, ecosystem, agriculture and health, economic evaluation of damage, global warming downscaler, practice of adaptation measures of local governments, warming impact and adaptation measures in Kyushu, ideal measures of adaptation measures from the viewpoint of Asia, and effects of comprehensive impact evaluation and adaptation measures are each reported as one problem.

An integrative strategic research S14 website. The summary of research, participating members, results of research, meeting reports, related materials, and a collection of links are included.

A website that summarizes SI-CAT's roles for the study and formulation of climate-change response measures by local governments throughout Japan, including four components, social implementing agencies, technological development agencies, modeling municipalities, and local governments in need of climate change.

Report on Progress Management of Adaptation Plans to Climate Change Impacts, compiled by the Liaison Conference of the Ministries and Agencies concerned. The measures listed in the Adaptation Plan are organized into 56 policy groups, and measures to be taken by each ministry and agency are summarized.

Ministry of the Environment presents examples of efforts made by 11 organizations participating in the "Project for Support of Climate Change Impact Assessment and Adaptation Planning in Local Governments in FY2015."
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