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Voluntary National Reviews 2025

Japan's Third Voluntary National Review – Main Message1. OverviewJapan's third VNR covers a period marked by multiple global crises, including pandemics and climate change. Nevertheless, Japan benefits from widespread awareness of the SDGs across society and the active engagement of multi-stakeholders, and has made progress particularly in Goals 3, 8, 9 and 13. Japan strengthens its commitment to the SDGs, acknowledging Goals 5 and 10 still need…

Voluntary National Review 2021

Video Presentation at the HLPF 2021 The COVID-19 pandemic occurred immediately after the international community had reaffirmed its commitment to accelerate its efforts to achieve the SDGs based on the declaration of “the Decade of Action”. The Pandemic has since been threatening the lives, livelihoods and dignity of people around the world, especially those in vulnerable situations. It has also greatly affected efforts to achieve the SDGs. It…

Voluntary National Review 2017

Japan’s efforts toward achieving the SDGs through PPAP, Public Private Action for Partnership 1. Fundamental Idea Prior to the formulation of the 2030 Agenda, Japan was already implementing measures in an integrated manner to build a sustainable society through environmental, economic and social improvements. Japan has also embarked on creating an inclusive and participatory society in which every individual can achieve his or her…

Documents & Reports

National Reports Report Topics covered Process Chemicals CSD-18; CSD-19; Sustainable Consumption & Production Patterns CSD-18; CSD-19; Transport CSD-18; CSD-19; Waste Management CSD-18; CSD-19;…

Japan Focal Point

SDGs Promotion Headquarters Contact: sdgs.secretariat@mofa.go.jp