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Private Financial Institutions

There is a growing movement worldwide to make financial flows more sustainable in order to combat climate change and protect the environment. There is also an accelerating trend of “divestment,” the withdrawal of investments and deposits from banks and corporations that are investing in and financing carbon intensive projects.

2023.05.312023.05.31

Indonesian residents and NGOs visit Japan to request: Japanese government and banks must stop financing Cirebon coal-fired power plant Unit 2 and take responsible action for early retirement of Unit 1!

2023.05.192023.05.19

Open Letter: G7 countries must not leave room for fossil fuels, climate destruction

2023.04.172023.04.17

[Press Release] Serious questions over the withdrawal of ENEOS Holdings and other entities from the Yetagun gas project

2023.04.142023.04.14

Statement on Critical Mineral Acquisition from concerned members of the Environmental Panel for the C7 Climate and Environmental Justice WG

2023.03.292023.03.29

[Request Letter] Commencement of Trial in the Bribery Case of Cirebon Coal-Fired Power Plant Unit 2 in Indonesia: JBIC should suspend its loan disbursement and take responsible actions to halt the project!

2023.03.012023.03.02

Press Release : Japan’s “Zero Emissions” strategy is a Greenwashing – 140 Civil society groups from 18 countries sent an open letter to G7 chair demanding support on swift, just and equitable transition from fossil fuels and not on “false solutions”

2022.11.282022.11.28

Cirebon Coal Plant Unit 2, Indonesia: Residents Submit Opinion “JBIC Must Suspend Loan and Reexamine Examiner’s Findings”

2022.11.012022.11.01

Indonesian CSOs Submit a Petition to the Japanese Government: “No more prolonging the lifespan of fossil fuel and destroying the environment and livelihoods in Indonesia in the name of a ‘Just Energy Transition'”

2022.10.112022.10.11

[Press Release] Letter Sent to 160 Institutions to Urge Engagement with Three Japanese Banks Regarding Junta-linked Projects in Myanmar. Continued Investment May Finance Human Rights Violations by the Myanmar Military