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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.

Executive Team

CYJ is managed by a President, two Vice presidents, an Accountant and a Manager of public relations.

Co-Representative &
Youth Participation Coordinator
Akari Horioka
Graduate School of the University of Tokyo,
Master's Program, Year 2

Co-Representative
Ryo Kitagawa
Hitotsubashi University, Year 4

Vice Representative & Public Relations
Yoriko Ashimine
National University of Singapore, Year 2

Vice Representative &
Head of Policy Recommendations
Yuki Wada
Nara Women’s University, Graduated

Treasurer
Ayaka Nakashima
The University of Tokyo, Year 3

Treasurer
Hiroto Kato
Hitotsubashi University
Graduate School, Master’s Year 2

Operations Support
Kinn Asahi
University of Hohenheim
Graduate School, Master’s Year 1

Treasurer
Shunta Igusa
Hokkaido University, Year 4

Head of Human Resources &
Head of Energy Policy
Haruno Tadokoro
Ohio Wesleyan 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.

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Executive Team

Co-Representative & Youth Participation Coordinator​ Akari Horioka Graduate School of the University of Tokyo, Master's Program, Year 2

Co-Representative Ryo Kitagawa Hitotsubashi University, Year 4

Vice Representative & Public Relations Yoriko Ashimine National University of Singapore, Year 2

Vice Representative & Head of Policy Recommendations Yuki Wada Nara Women’s University, Graduated

Treasurer Ayaka Nakashima The University of Tokyo, Year 3

Treasurer Hiroto Kato Hitotsubashi University Graduate School, Master’s Year 2

Operations Support Kinn Asahi University of Hohenheim Graduate School, Master’s Year 1

Treasurer Shunta Igusa Hokkaido University, Year 4

Head of Human Resources & Head of Energy Policy​ Haruno Tadokoro Ohio Wesleyan University, Year 3