The Bank of Japan has amended the "Principal Terms and Conditions of the Funds-Supplying Operations to Support Financing for Climate Change Responses". The amendments, which became effective on September 18, 2026, include changes to the loan rates and the maximum amount of loans for each counterparty. The interest rate on loans will be the average of the interest rates stipulated in the "Principal Terms and Conditions of Complementary Deposit Facility" as of the date of loan disbursement during the period in which the loans are extended. The total amount of loans shall not exceed 50 trillion yen, and the maximum amount of loans for each counterparty shall be equivalent to the amount outstanding of investment or loans by counterparties that contribute to Japan's actions to address climate change, with a remaining maturity of 1 year or more, up to a maximum of 10 trillion yen. The Bank also amended the "Special Rules for Member Financial Institutions of Central Organizations of Financial Cooperatives to Use the Funds-Supplying Operations to Support Financing for Climate Change Responses", the "Principal Terms and Conditions for the Funds-Supplying Operation to Support Financial Institutions in Disaster Areas", and the "Principal Terms and Conditions for Funds-Supplying Operations against Pooled Collateral". The amendments aim to ensure the smooth conduct of market operations and support financial institutions in their efforts to address climate change and respond to disasters. The Bank of Japan's funds-supplying operations are designed to provide liquidity to financial institutions and support their lending activities, particularly in areas affected by disasters or climate change. The amendments to the principal terms and conditions are intended to improve the effectiveness of these operations and ensure that they are aligned with the Bank's monetary policy objectives. The changes to the loan rates and maximum amount of loans are expected to provide more flexibility to financial institutions and support their efforts to address climate change. The Bank of Japan's actions are part of its broader efforts to support the transition to a low-carbon economy and promote sustainable growth. The amendments to the principal terms and conditions are a key step in this process, and they demonstrate the Bank's commitment to using its monetary policy tools to support the achievement of Japan's climate change goals. The Bank of Japan's funds-supplying operations are an important part of its monetary policy framework, and the amendments to the principal terms and conditions will help to ensure that these operations are effective in supporting financial institutions and promoting sustainable growth. The changes to the loan rates and maximum amount of loans will provide more flexibility to financial institutions and support their efforts to address climate change, and they will help to promote the transition to a low-carbon economy. The Bank of Japan's actions are an important step in this process, and they demonstrate the Bank's commitment to using its monetary policy tools to support the achievement of Japan's climate change goals.