On the 16th, Princess Hisako of Takamado, serving as the honorary president of an international environmental NGO, held a press conference at the Foreign Correspondents' Club in Chiyoda, Tokyo. She expressed her concern over the accelerating climate change and noted that there is both a decline in public interest and a weakening of international cooperation on the issue. She emphasized that 'the Earth is the only planet we have, and we can do much more for its sake.'

In collaboration with Dr. Stuart Butchart, the chief scientist of Birdlife International, an organization headquartered in the UK, Princess Hisako participated in the conference addressing journalists. This event marked the first occasion since 1984, when a member of the Japanese Imperial family last addressed the club, highlighting the significance of her message. Princess Hisako's presence and comments aim to rejuvenate interest and activism regarding climate change among the public and stakeholders.

Dr. Butchart shared critical data showing that climate change is causing habitat loss for various bird species, some of them facing the threat of extinction due to rising temperatures. He called for increased efforts from the international community, aligning with Princess Hisako’s call to action, reinforcing the necessity for collective and urgent measures to combat climate change for future generations.