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Fukushima Prefecture
Message from the Governor of Fukushima Prefecture
Masao Uchibori
Since the Great East Japan Earthquake and nuclear power plant accident on 11 March 2011, Fukushima Prefecture has pursued its recovery and regeneration process under the fundamental principle of ‘building a society that does not rely on nuclear power, and is safe, secure and sustainable’, including the realization of its vision to ‘become a pioneer in renewable energy’.
Furthermore, to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050, we have set a goal to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 50% in fiscal year 2030 compared to fiscal year 2013. We are implementing climate change countermeasures throughout Fukushima Prefecture. Additionally, we are working to conserve our rich natural environment and biodiversity, including Lake Inawashiro, registered as a Ramsar Convention wetland.
Moving forward, we shall continue to strive towards the realization of a sustainable society, leveraging the opportunity afforded by our ICLEI membership and collaborating with local governments both domestically and internationally.
Overview of Fukushima Prefecture
Fukushima Prefecture is located at the southernmost tip of the Tōhoku region, ranking third in size nationwide after Hokkaidō and Iwate Prefecture. Its extensive territory is divided into three distinct regions – the Hamadōri, Nakadōri, and Aizu areas – by the Abukuma Plateau and the Ōu Mountains stretching from north to south. Each region possesses unique characteristics, including differing climates and natural environments.
Fukushima Prefecture boasts rivers such as the Abukuma and Aga, alongside numerous lakes and marshes, including Lake Inawashiro, with hot spring resorts scattered throughout the region. It is blessed with abundant natural landscapes and breathtaking scenery, exemplified by the Bandai-Asahi National Park and the Oze National Park.
Peaches lead the array of seasonal fruits, alongside rice, traditional vegetables, and seafood known as “Joban-mono (seafood from the Joban region)” – the bountiful delicacies that change with the seasons are another of this region’s great charms.
Basic Information
1,720,659
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(As of 1 August 2025)
13,783.9㎢
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Environmental Initiatives
In February 2021, Fukushima Prefecture declared its commitment to achieving Carbon Neutrality by 2050. In October 2024, it enacted the Fukushima Prefecture Ordinance on Promoting Climate Change Countermeasures Towards Achieving Carbon Neutrality by 2050. Under the “All Fukushima” framework uniting residents, businesses, and the administration, the prefecture is advancing initiatives such as renewable energy deployment and energy conservation.
Moreover, to ensure that the rich natural resources of wetlands designated under the Ramsar Convention, such as Oze and Lake Inawashiro, are preserved for future generations, the prefecture is striving to accelerate the implementation of measures aimed at realizing a sustainable society.
Associate Partnership is available to non-governmental organizations, universities, state and national government agencies and not-for-profit research institutions. The purpose of Associate Partnership is to facilitate dialogues between local governments and these partners, to provide knowledge transfer in line with ICLEI’s Mission and Charter, and an avenue for which partners can support ICLEI’s work and mandate.
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