Enabling Asia to Stabilise the Climate.

Enabling Asia to Stabilise the Climate.

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Nishioka, Shuzo.
Place / Publishing House:Singapore : : Springer Singapore Pte. Limited,, 2016.
©2016.
Year of Publication:2016
Edition:1st ed.
Language:English
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Physical Description:1 online resource (275 pages)
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Table of Contents:
  • Intro
  • Contents
  • Introduction: Enabling Asia to Stabilise the Climate
  • A Stable Climate Is a Common Asset for Humankind
  • The Responsibilities and Role of Asia Are Vital
  • An Opportunity to Leapfrog by Integrating Knowledge and Wisdom In-Country
  • Good Practices of Science-Based Climate Policy Development Making Progress in Asia
  • International Cooperation for Knowledge-Sharing Towards Realising a Low-Carbon Asia
  • Utilise Asiaś Full Force and Make the Leap to Stablise the Climate
  • Part I: Asia Is a Key for a Sustainable Low-Carbon Society
  • Chapter 1: GHG Reduction Potential in Asia
  • Key Messages to Policy Makers
  • 1.1 Introduction
  • 1.2 Ten Actions to Achieve the Low-Carbon Society in Asia
  • 1.2.1 Hierarchically Connected Compact Cities
  • 1.2.2 Mainstreaming Rail and Water in Interregional Transport
  • 1.2.3 Smart Ways to Use Materials That Realize the Full Potential of Resources
  • 1.2.4 Energy-Saving Spaces Utilizing Sunlight and Wind
  • 1.2.5 Local Production and Local Consumption of Biomass
  • 1.2.6 Low-Carbon Energy System Using Local Resources
  • 1.2.7 Low-Emission Agricultural Technologies
  • 1.2.8 Sustainable Forestry Management
  • 1.2.9 Technology and Finance for a Low-Carbon Society
  • 1.2.10 Transparent and Fair Governance That Supports Low-Carbon Asia
  • 1.3 GHG Reduction by Introducing ``Ten Actions ́́-- 1.3.1 Feasibility of Reducing GHG Emissions by 68%
  • 1.4 Conclusion
  • References
  • Chapter 2: Transition to a Low-Carbon Future in China Towards 2 C Global Target
  • Key Message to Policymakers
  • 2.1 Background
  • 2.2 Emission Scenarios
  • 2.2.1 Methodology Framework
  • 2.2.2 Global Emission Scenarios and Regional Allocation
  • 2.2.3 Chinaś Emission Scenarios
  • 2.3 Key Factors in the Low-Emission Pathway
  • 2.3.1 Policy Options
  • 2.4 Factors Causing Uncertainty in the Modelling Analysis.
  • 2.5 Conclusions
  • References
  • Chapter 3: Indiaś GHG Emission Reduction and Sustainable Development
  • Key Message to Policymakers
  • 3.1 Introduction
  • 3.2 Model and Scenarios
  • 3.2.1 Assessment Methodology and Model System
  • 3.2.2 Scenarios Description
  • 3.2.2.1 Business-as-Usual (BAU) Scenario
  • 3.2.2.2 Conventional Low Carbon Scenario (CLCS)
  • 3.2.2.3 Sustainable Low Carbon Scenario (SLCS)
  • 3.3 Scenarios Analysis and Comparative Assessment
  • 3.3.1 Energy Demand
  • 3.3.2 CO2 Emissions and Mitigation Options
  • 3.4 Co-benefits of Mitigation
  • 3.4.1 Energy Security
  • 3.4.2 Environment
  • 3.4.3 Net Social Cost of Carbon
  • 3.5 Conclusions
  • References
  • Chapter 4: Eighty Percent Reduction Scenario in Japan
  • Key Message to Policy Makers
  • 4.1 Introduction
  • 4.2 From the Kyoto Protocol to Middle-Term Target
  • 4.3 2C Target and Mitigation in Japan in 2050
  • 4.4 How to Achieve 80% Reduction Target in Japan
  • 4.5 Conclusion
  • References
  • Chapter 5: Potential of Low-Carbon Development in Vietnam, from Practices to Legal Framework
  • Key Message to Policy Makers
  • 5.1 Introduction
  • 5.2 GHG Emissions in Vietnam
  • 5.2.1 The Total Amount and Level of Greenhouse Gas Emissions in Vietnam
  • 5.2.2 Structure and Trends in Greenhouse Gas Emissions in Vietnam
  • 5.2.3 Trends in Emissions from Different Sectors
  • 5.2.4 Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Different Sectors
  • 5.2.4.1 The Energy Sector
  • 5.2.4.2 Industrial Processes
  • 5.2.4.3 The AFOLU Sector
  • Agriculture
  • Land Use, Land Use Change and Forestry
  • Waste Management
  • 5.3 Identification of External Impacts of GHG Emission Reduction Policies
  • 5.3.1 Externalities of Greenhouse Gas Emission Policies
  • 5.3.2 The Impact of Macroeconomics
  • 5.3.3 The Problems of Hunger Eradication and Poverty Reduction
  • 5.3.4 The Impact on Employment
  • 5.3.5 The Impact on Energy Security.
  • 5.3.6 The Impact on the Environment
  • 5.3.7 Reducing Costs and Losses from Climate Change Impacts
  • 5.3.8 The Social Impact
  • 5.4 Selection of Priority Areas and Measures to Reduce Emissions of Greenhouse Gases
  • 5.4.1 Selection of Priority Areas
  • 5.4.2 Identifying Technical Solutions-Technology Priorities in Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions
  • 5.4.3 Lessons for Vietnam
  • References
  • Part II: Bridging the Gap Between Modeling and Real Policy Development
  • Chapter 6: Designing a National Policy Framework for NAMAs
  • Key Message to Policymakers
  • 6.1 Introduction
  • 6.2 NAMA and CO2 Mitigation Strategy
  • 6.3 Implementation of a Climate Change Mechanism in Thailand
  • 6.3.1 Success of Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) Projects in Thailand
  • 6.4 Overview of Energy, Environment and Socio-Economic Factors
  • 6.4.1 Thailandś Energy Sector
  • 6.4.2 Primary Energy Supply and Final Energy Consumption
  • 6.4.3 Thailandś GHG Emissions
  • 6.4.4 Other Air Pollutant Emissions
  • 6.5 Relationship Between Thailandś Energy Policy and Climate Change
  • 6.5.1 Revised Alternative Energy Development Plan: AEDP 2012-2021
  • 6.5.2 Thailandś 20-Year Energy Efficiency Development Plan
  • 6.5.3 Thailand Power Development Plan (PDP) 2010-2030
  • 6.5.4 Environmental Sustainable Transport System
  • 6.6 AIM/Enduse Modelling of Thailandś Energy System
  • 6.7 Designing a National Policy Framework for Thailandś NAMAs
  • 6.7.1 Criteria/Selection of CO2 Countermeasures
  • 6.7.2 Domestically vs. Internationally Supported NAMAs
  • 6.7.3 Economic Assessment of Domestic and Internationally Supported NAMAs
  • 6.8 Framework for Thailandś NAMAs
  • 6.8.1 NAMA Pledge to UNFCCC
  • 6.8.2 Seeking Financial Support
  • 6.9 Building Consensus Among NAMA Stakeholders in Thailand
  • 6.10 Co-Benefits of Thailandś NAMAs
  • 6.10.1 Energy Security Aspect.
  • 6.10.2 Environmental Aspect
  • 6.10.3 Economic Aspect
  • 6.10.4 Social Aspect
  • 6.11 Layout of Roadmap to Thailand NAMA 2020
  • 6.12 MRV of Thailandś NAMAs: The Road to Success
  • References
  • Chapter 7: `Science to Action ́of the Sustainable Low Carbon City-region
  • Key Messages to Policymakers
  • 7.1 Introduction
  • 7.1.1 About Low Carbon Society Blueprint for Iskandar Malaysia 2025
  • 7.1.2 Low Carbon Society (LCS)
  • 7.1.3 Iskandar Malaysia (IM) in Brief
  • 7.2 Integrating Low Carbon Society Blueprint into Existing Policy Framework
  • 7.3 Policy Design for Low Carbon Society Blueprint in Iskandar Malaysia
  • 7.3.1 Science-to-Policy Approach to Designing the LCSBP-IM2005
  • 7.3.2 Creating LCS Scenarios - The Extended Snapshot (ExSS) Tool
  • 7.3.3 Structure of Extended Snapshot (ExSS) Tool
  • 7.4 GHG Emissions in Iskandar Malaysia
  • 7.4.1 Structure of GHG Emission Mitigation Options
  • 7.4.2 GHG Emission Mitigation Options
  • 7.5 Beyond Science and Policymaking: Implementing the LCSBP-IM2025
  • 7.5.1 Selection of Priority Projects
  • 7.5.2 Selected Projects for Implementation in IM (2013-2015)
  • 7.6 Lessons Learnt
  • References
  • Part III: Best Practices and Recommendations in Each Sector to Make It Happen
  • Chapter 8: Low-Carbon Transport in India
  • Key Message to Policy Makers
  • 8.1 Introduction
  • 8.1.1 Current Transport Scenario in India
  • 8.1.2 Transport Scenarios for India
  • 8.1.3 Need for Assessment
  • 8.2 Transport Policies in India
  • 8.3 Transport Policy at the National and Subnational Levels
  • 8.3.1 Selection and Assessment Criteria
  • 8.3.2 Case 1: Delhi Metro
  • 8.3.2.1 Impacts
  • 8.3.2.2 Replication and Scalability
  • 8.3.3 Case 2: Auto Fuel Policy (AFP)
  • 8.3.3.1 Impacts
  • 8.3.3.2 Replication and Scalability
  • 8.3.4 Bus Rapid Transit System
  • 8.3.4.1 Impacts
  • 8.3.4.2 Replication and Scalability.
  • 8.3.5 Low-Carbon Comprehensive Mobility Plan Toolkit
  • 8.3.5.1 Replication and Scalability
  • 8.3.6 Dedicated Freight Corridor (DFC)
  • 8.3.6.1 Highlights
  • 8.3.7 National Electric Mobility Mission Plan
  • 8.3.7.1 Highlights
  • 8.4 Conclusion
  • References
  • Chapter 9: Potential of Reducing GHG Emission from REDD+ Activities in Indonesia
  • Key Message to Policy Makers
  • 9.1 Introduction
  • 9.2 Indonesian Forest
  • 9.3 Deforestation and Trend of CO2 Emission
  • 9.4 Low-Carbon Policies on Forest and Land Use Sector
  • 9.4.1 Forest Management Units (FMUs)
  • 9.4.2 Forest Certification System
  • Box 9.1 Impact of Sustainable Forest Management (SFM) Practices on Carbon Stock Change at Logging Concession Companies (Source...
  • 9.4.3 Reduction of Dependency on Natural Forests for Wood Supply and Sink Enhancement
  • 9.4.4 Reduction of Pressure on Natural Forest by Optimizing Land Use and Improving Land Productivity and Community Livelihood
  • Box 9.2 Survival Rate of Trees Under GERHAN Program
  • 9.5 Financing and Incentive Policies for Supporting the Implementation of SFM and REDD+
  • 9.5.1 Financial Policy for Development of FMUs
  • Box 9.3 Reducing Pressure on Kerinci Seblat National Park (Source: CER Indonesia and CCAP 2011)
  • 9.5.2 Incentive System for Certification
  • 9.5.3 Incentive and Financial Policy for Accelerating the Establishment of Timber Plantation on Degraded Land and CFM for Sink...
  • 9.5.4 Incentive and Financial Policies for Conserving Forest Carbon and Land Swap
  • References
  • Chapter 10: Fostering Capacity Development for Asiaś Leapfrog
  • Key Message to Policy Makers
  • 10.1 Capacity Development Is Important in Asia-A Tool for Leapfrog
  • 10.1.1 The Power of Asia
  • 10.1.2 The Rise of ASEAN
  • 10.1.3 Regional Development
  • 10.1.4 Decoupling of GHG and GDP
  • 10.1.5 How Can Asia Leapfrog to a Low-Carbon Society?.
  • 10.2 Structure and Mechanisms of Capacity Development.

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