G20 (Summit on Financial Markets and the World Economy)

November 22, 2025
Japanese

On November 22, commencing at 4:50 p.m. local time (11:50 p.m. on November 22, Japan time) for approximately 2 hours and 20 minutes, Mr. OZAKI Masanao, Deputy Chief Cabinet Secretary, attended the G20 Johannesburg Summit Section 2 “A Resilient World –G20’s Contribution” on behalf of Japan and read out the statement issued by Prime Minister TAKAICHI Sanae. The overview of the session is as follows:

In this session, many members pointed out the need for the G20 to lead international efforts in addressing global challenges, such as disasters, climate change, environment, global health, energy and food security.

The statement issued by Prime Minister TAKAICHI is outlined as follows:

  1. Japan, leveraging its expertise and experience as a nation at the forefront of addressing challenges, has consistently led efforts to address global challenges such as disasters, infectious diseases, and climate change, by putting its words into action and standing by other nations.
  2. Disaster risk reduction
    1. Disasters are intensifying and occurring more frequently around the world, and disaster risk reduction are urgently needed to build a sustainable and resilient society. It is crucial to understand disaster risk, invest in disaster risk reduction and response, and particularly strengthen infrastructure to reduce disaster risk.
    2. As a country frequently affected by disasters, Japan aims to become the leading nation for disaster risk reduction in the world. Japan has shared its knowledge and technology to lead international cooperation, including the implementation of the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction. In Africa and Asia, Japan has provided cooperation in both hardware and software aspects, such as drought countermeasures, cyclone shelter development, and capacity-building support for weather forecasting, by utilizing its technology. As disasters impact the finances of affected countries, especially low-income countries and island nations, hindering swift recovery, Japan is leading efforts to support the development of Disaster Risk Financing.

  3. Climate change
    In order to limit global temperature rise to 1.5 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels, it is necessary for the international community, including not only developed countries but also major emitters, to be united and work together. Japan will continue to implement climate actions both domestically and internationally.

  4. Marine Environment
    Japan proposed the Osaka Blue Ocean Vision at the G20 Osaka Summit and is supporting countries' efforts to tackle plastic pollution. Japan will continue to facilitate discussions among relevant countries to achieve the early establishment of an effective treaty on plastic pollution with broad participation.

  5. Global health
    The response to COVID-19, including vaccine-related support, is a prime example of effective multilateral cooperation efforts made by the G20 and other partners. Global health is a critical economic, social, and security issue for the entire international community. To achieve Universal Health Coverage (UHC), Japan will vigorously promote global health including by hosting the UHC High-Level Forum in Tokyo next month as well as providing training and capacity building at the UHC Knowledge Hub together with the World Bank and the World Trade Organization (WHO).
  6. Energy transition
    Securing affordable and stable energy supplies and energy security is of utmost importance. Japan will vigorously promote initiatives such as the Asia Zero-Emission Community (AZEC) to simultaneously achieve decarbonization, economic growth, and energy security, pursuing net-zero emissions through various pathways.
  7. Food security
    Japan will contribute to building resilient and sustainable agriculture and food systems by providing support to enhance agricultural and food sector productivity tailored to the specific circumstances of each region.
  8. Japan will continue to share its knowledge and experience with relevant countries, and provide practical assistance that respects the autonomy of partner countries.

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