Managing the Transition to a Low-Carbon Economy: Perspectives, Policies, and Practices from Asia

Managing the Transition to a Low-Carbon Economy: Perspectives, Policies, and Practices from Asia
ISBN-10
4899740581
ISBN-13
9784899740582
Category
Business & Economics
Pages
380
Language
English
Published
2016-03-08
Publisher
Brookings Institution Press
Authors
Masahiro Kawai, Bindu N. Lohani, Venkatachalam Anbumozhi

Description

Asia must be at the center of the global fight against climate change. It is the world’s most populous region, with high economic growth, a rising share of global greenhouse gas emissions, and the most vulnerability to climate risks. Its current resource- and emission-intensive growth pattern is not sustainable. This study recognizes low-carbon green growth as an imperative—not an option—for developing Asia. Asia has already started to move toward low-carbon green growth. Many emerging economies have started to use sustainable development to bring competitiveness to their industries and to serve growing green technology markets. The aim of this study is to share the experiences of emerging Asian economies and the lessons learned. The book assesses the low-carbon and green policies and practices taken by Asian countries, identifies gaps, and examines new opportunities for low-carbon green growth.

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