The Future Earth Japan Committee aims to address environmental and social challenges in Japan by connecting the academic community with diverse stakeholders, including businesses, government agencies, NPOs/NGOs, the media, and citizen groups. It also aims to collaborate internationally to envision a sustainable future for the planet.

Key activities include the annual FE Japan Summit, which discusses global concerns like climate change, biodiversity loss, global health, conflicts, and social equity. The Summit fosters dialogue between academia and other sectors to explore solutions for sustainable and inclusive societies.

The Committee focuses on three main trends: (1) advancing global environmental research in collaboration with the Science Council of Japan, (2) promoting transdisciplinary research that involves various stakeholders to drive societal transformation, and (3) discussing the future of society, including post-SDGs and well-being. The Committee aims to produce a comprehensive assessment report on these themes, furthering efforts to connect people, society, and the Earth, and fostering collaboration to implement solutions in society.