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City of Yokohama
Message from the Mayor of Yokohama
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Overview of the City of Yokohama
The City of Yokohama is a beautiful international port city in Japan’s metropolitan area. In addition to its modern waterfront district, symbolized by the Minato Mirai 21 area, the city features a wide variety of landscapes, including lush green residential neighborhoods and agricultural land in its suburbs, offering a rich and diverse range of attractions.
The turning point in the development of the City of Yokohama was the opening of its port in 1859. Since then, Yokohama has overcome a series of challenges, including the Great Kanto Earthquake, rapid population growth, and environmental pollution, and has grown into Japan’s second-largest city with a population of approximately 3.7 million.
The urban management expertise and technical know-how accumulated through this history now serve as a foundation for the city’s international contributions. In recent years, Yokohama has hosted numerous international conferences, including the Annual Meeting of the Asian Development Bank and the Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD). In addition, the city welcomed approximately 37 million visitors in 2024, demonstrating its strong capacity in tourism and MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions).
Environmental Initiatives
Yokohama has been a pioneer among Japanese cities in implementing climate change measures such as energy conservation, demand-side electricity reduction, and the expansion of renewable energy.
In January 2023, the city revised its “Yokohama City Action Plan for Climate Change Mitigation,” setting a target of a 50% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by FY2030 (compared to FY2013 levels), and is steadily advancing efforts toward achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.
To achieve these goals, Yokohama is promoting an “All-Yokohama” approach to climate action, including introducing new technologies in collaboration with the private sector, smart use of renewable energy in cooperation with other local governments, and citizen-driven initiatives. In addition, the Minato Mirai 21 district has been selected as a national “Decarbonization Leading Areas.”
Going forward, together with local stakeholders, the city aims to achieve net-zero carbon emissions from electricity consumption by 2030 and continue building a decarbonization model for large cities.
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Eva Madeira Head of ICLEI Global Membership & Governance
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