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Climate Youth Japan (CYJ) is a networked youth environmental NGO founded in March 2010 by Japanese youth who participated in the 15th Conference of the Parties (COP15) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) in 2009. The vision of the NGO is "Realize an equitable and sustainable society through youth-led solutions to climate change issues. With the purpose of "Achieve the 1.5°C target and involve youth in the decision-making process of society," the NGO aims to achieve the 1.5°C target.
As we enter our 17th year in 2026, we have established a new "Social Implementation Division." Building upon our activities to date, we will promote youth participation in decision-making regarding climate change and undertake concrete actions toward realizing a carbon-neutral society.
Executive Team
We operate with a total of nine members, comprising Joint Representatives, a Vice Representative, a Head of Policy Recommendations, a Head of Social Implementation, Treasurers, a Head of Human Resources, and an Operations Assistant.
Joint Representative
Yoriko Ashimine
National University of Singapore, Year 3
Vice Representative
Haruno Tadokoro
Ohio Wesleyan University, Year 3
Treasurer
Kotoko Sakurai
The University of Tokyo, Year 2
Treasurer
Shunta Igusa
Hokkaido University
Graduate School, Master’s Year 1
Head of Social Implementation
Toma Iwamoto
Ritumeikan University, Year 4
Operations Assistant
Asahi Kin
University of Hohenheim
Graduate School, Master’s Year 2
Joint Representative
Ryosuke Taniura
Kyoto University, Year 2
Head of Policy Recommendations
Yuki Wada
Hokkaido University
Graduate School, Master's Year 1
Head of Human Resources
Haruta Komiya
Ibaraki University, Year 3
Admission
CYJ recruits new members en masse in the spring and fall. We are happy to welcome membership outside of the recruiting period, please send us an email at climateyouthjapan@gmail.com.
Notes on Membership
1. about the membership system
In order to increase the organization's own financial resources and make its activities easier, we are introducing a membership system in FY2018. (Students: 3,000 yen, Adults: 5,000 yen)
Members who join do not necessarily have to become supporting members, but they are entitled to receive the organization's annual report and activity expenses (funded from the budget).
2. dispatch to COP
Depending on the availability of accreditation (participation quota), you may not always be able to go even if you wish to. Please note that depending on the availability of funds, you may have to pay your own expenses.
Privacy Policy
CYJ recognizes the importance of personal information and believes that protecting personal information is a social responsibility. We promise to you that we will comply with laws and regulations concerning personal information and handle your personal information obtained through our activities in a safe and appropriate manner. For more details, please refer to the PDF.