In order to achieve the ambitious goal of carbon neutrality by 2050, it is essential to encourage a change in attitudes so that decarbonized investments are given top priority. In this regard, we interviewed Professor Kurasaka, who has spearheaded innovative initiatives such as workshops employing simulations and promoting local production and consumption of renewable energy. Introducing sustainability perspectives to economics ―Please tell us an overview of the “Economic theory of sustainability” you are advocating. In 2021, I had the privilege of publishing my book titled “The Economics of Sustainability: The SDGs Era and “Capital Basism” through Toyo Keizai, publisher. This book aims to introduce a sustainable framework within economic theory. It distinguishes between ‘capital base’ and ‘throughput resources,’ which support economic activity. Throughput resources are those that do not remain after the usefulness has been provided and are integrated with the product, etc., while the capital base is those that remain after the usefulness has been provided. For example, the … Continue reading The Global Goal of Carbon Neutrality by 2050 (Part 2): A decarbonized society from a local perspective