Published on Apr. 26, 2026, 5:37 PM
Canada and Japan announced a new, collaborative effort to tackle three of the globe’s biggest issues affecting the environment: Plastic pollution, methane emissions and biodiversity loss.
Tackling the biggest climate problems affecting the planet will require all countries to work in unison, a strategy that has led to a new, joint effort from Canada and Japan.
A collaborative, multi-layered plan to address plastic pollution, methane emissions and biodiversity loss was formally announced on April 24 by the two countries. The measures were disclosed publicly at the third Canada–Japan Ministerial Dialogue on Climate and Environment, held in Paris, France, on April 24.
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In the news release, Julie Dabrusin, Canada’s environment minister, said the country’s new plan to protect nature, A Force of Nature, boosts ecosystems, supports biodiversity and ensures that science-based solutions “guide our decisions.”
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“Canada is committed to leading on climate action and protecting nature at home and abroad to uphold our commitment to the Paris Agreement and keep the 1.5 C goal within reach,” said Dabrusin.
“Partnerships with countries like Japan help turn these commitments into tangible results, tackling methane emissions, plastic pollution, and nature loss while building stronger, more resilient economies.”