TOKYO, May 2026 – YCP Japan Co., Ltd. (“YCP Japan”) has launched a public call for participants for the feasibility study component of the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries’ (MAFF) “Commissioned Project for Supporting Overseas Expansion of Decarbonization Technologies in the Agricultural Sector.”
The initiative supports the international deployment of Japanese agricultural decarbonization technologies under MAFF’s “Midori Infinity” framework, with the aim of promoting greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction and carbon removals through mechanisms such as the Joint Crediting Mechanism (JCM) under Article 6 of the Paris Agreement.
As the program secretariat, YCP Japan — leveraging expertise from its Sustainability Solutions Division (SSD) — will provide hands-on support to selected companies throughout the FS process. This includes support for local market assessments, stakeholder coordination, GHG reduction quantification and MRV design, as well as development support for JCM methodologies and Project Idea Notes (PINs).
Program Overview
Item | Details |
|---|---|
Program Name | Commissioned Project for Supporting Overseas Expansion of Decarbonization Technologies in the Agricultural Sector (Feasibility Study / FS) |
Commissioned By | Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF), Japan |
Program Secretariat | YCP Japan Co., Ltd. |
Program Period | From selection date through February 9, 2027 |
Expected Participants | Approximately five companies (joint proposals permitted) |
Eligible Technology Areas | Agricultural technologies listed under the “Midori Infinity” framework, including: • Paddy field and water management (AWD, prolonging mid-season drainage, dry direct-seeded rice cultivation) • Soil and fertilizer solutions (biochar application in farmlands, BNI, biostimulants) • Livestock technologies (amino acid balanced feed, bypass amino acids feed, methane-reducing feed additives) • Biomass and resource circulation solutions (palm waste pelletization, microbial saccharification and biogas systems) |
Eligible Countries | JCM partner countries that have signed bilateral agreements with Japan, countries expected to do so in the future, or countries with expansion potential through strategic regional frameworks such as AZEC/ASEAN, SAARC, AU, and Latin America |
Support Provided | Support throughout the FS process, including study planning, local stakeholder interviews, GHG reduction quantification and MRV design, preparation of draft JCM methodologies and PINs, coordination with related institutions, and business matching support with financial institutions |
Application Schedule
Milestone | Date |
Applications Open | May 14, 2026 |
Information Session | May 20, 2026 (14:00–15:00 JST) |
Information Session Registration Deadline | May 19, 2026 at 12:00 JST |
Questions Deadline | May 27, 2026 |
Submission Deadline | June 3, 2026 at 17:00 JST |
Notification of Results | Mid-June 2026 |
Eligibility and Application Method
· Basic eligibility requirements for applicants: As specified in Section 9 of the Application Guidelines
· Required documents:
Project Proposal Form (designated template / Appendix)
Supporting materials (company profile, reference materials related to the proposal, etc. / optional)
This public call is open to Japanese companies only.
Inquiries / Submission Contact
Feasibility Study (FS) Secretariat
“Commissioned Project for Supporting Overseas Expansion of Decarbonization Technologies in the Agricultural Sector”
Operated by: YCP Japan Co., Ltd.
(Contacts: Ishimoto, Mikami, Kato)
Email: maff-midori-inquiry@ycp.com
Please note that inquiries regarding applications will, in principle, be accepted by email only.
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About YCP Japan
YCP Japan Co., Ltd. is the Japan office of YCP Holdings (Global) Limited, a professional services firm operating across strategy consulting and principal investment.
Through its Sustainability Solutions Division (SSD), YCP Japan supports both public and private sector sustainability initiatives, including decarbonization strategy, international sustainability frameworks, and AFOLU (Agriculture, Forestry, and Other Land Use)-related initiatives. The firm also contributes to the development and implementation of international sustainability frameworks such as the GHG Protocol.
