Sendai Citizens v. Sendai Power Station At issue: Whether the pollution and GHG emissions from the operation of the Sendai Power Station violates the citizens’ right to a peaceful life. Jurisdictions:Japan Sendai High Court Japan Sendai District Court READ MORE
Market Forces v. SMBC, MUFG and Mizuho At issue: Complaint against funding of coal mines in Vietnam by Japanese Banks Jurisdictions:Japan National Point of Contact for OECD Guidelines READ MORE
Citizens’ Committee on the Kobe Coal-Fired Power Plant v. Japan At issue: Whether the Notice of Finalization by the Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry allowing the construction and subsequent operation of new coal-fired power plants is legal based on the greenhouse gas emissions. Jurisdictions:Japan Osaka High Court Japan Osaka District Court READ MORE
Citizens’ Committee on the Kobe Coal-Fired Power Plant v. Kobe Steel Ltd., et al. At issue: Families sought to prevent construction of new coal-fired units.Jurisdictions:Japan Kobe District Court READ MORE
Yokosuka Climate Case At issue: Plaintiffs challenged environmental impact assessment of coal-fired generating units. Jurisdictions:Japan Tokyo District Court READ MORE