Japan is expected to present its policy recommendations as well as a list of project areas for decarbonisation efforts under the Asia Zero Emission Community umbrella in the upcoming ministerial meeting in Jakarta on Aug. 20 to 21.

Automotive leaders' current focus on battery electric vehicles (BEVs) and hydrogen internal combustion engines (HICEVs) might seem like the main event. However, it's merely the opening act of a much grander arena: the fight against climate change.