Information on "Environment" and "Asia"
May 2013
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May 2013
Growing Tensions in South China Sea
Author: Sonika Gupta
Publisher: Institute of Peace and Conflict Studies (IPCS)
This brief looks at the East Asian region in the context of the recent shifts in Chinese foreign policy and changes in the ground situation. More on «Growing Tensions in South China Sea»
March 2013
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8 Mar 2013
The Way of Restructuring
Author: Laurence Brahm
Publisher: Pacific Forum CSIS
This commentary examines trends and fluctuations in China's economic policy since Zhu Rongji's became premier in 1998. More on «The Way of Restructuring» -
Mar 2013
Measurement, Reporting and Verification (MRV) for Low Carbon Development
Publisher: Institute for Global Environmental Strategies (IGES)
This report contributes to the further development of Measurement/Monitoring, Reporting and Verification (MRV) modalities and methodologies by providing conceptual clarification of MRV and outlining 16 case studies of MRV schemes being implemented on... More on «Measurement, Reporting and Verification (MRV) for Low Carbon Development» -
Mar 2013
Impact of COP18 Decisions on Use of Kyoto Mechanisms by Japan
Author: Akihisa Kuriyama, Yasushi Ninomiya
Publisher: Institute for Global Environmental Strategies (IGES)
Kyoto Mechanisms, defined under the Kyoto Protocol, were created to help countries lower the overall costs of achieving their emissions targets. More on «Impact of COP18 Decisions on Use of Kyoto Mechanisms by Japan»
February 2013
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Feb 2013
The Reform of China's Energy Policies
Author: Joachim Betz
Publisher: German Institute of Global and Area Studies (GIGA)
This paper analyzes the factors behind China's energy reforms, which focus on saving and conserving energy, developing renewable sources and nuclear power. More on «The Reform of China's Energy Policies» -
Feb 2013
The Bigger Picture: Rethinking Spent Fuel Management in South Korea
Author: Ferenc Dalnoki-Veress, Miles A. Pomper, Stephanie C. Lieggi, Charles McCombie, Neil Chapman
Publisher: James Martin Center for Nonproliferation Studies (CNS)
This study investigates a range of spent fuel management options for the Republic of Korea and identifies twelve practicable recommendations which are detailed in this report. More on «The Bigger Picture: Rethinking Spent Fuel Management in South Korea» -
Feb 2013
The Arab Spring and Climate Change
Author: Anne-Marie Slaughter, Troy Sternberg, Sarah Johnstone, Jeffrey Mazo, Francesco Femia, Caitlin Werrell, Michael Werz, Max Hoffman, David Michel, Mona Yacoubian
Publisher: Henry L Stimson Center
This collection of essays argues that the consequences of climate change are stressors that can ignite a volatile mix of underlying causes and erupt into revolutions. More on «The Arab Spring and Climate Change»
January 2013
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3 Jan 2013
Re-Thinking Futenma, Revitalizing the Alliance
Author: Kerry Gershaneck
Publisher: Pacific Forum CSIS
In 2013 Japan’s prime minister, Abe Shinzo, has declared his intention to review Japan’s defense policies to ensure they properly reflect the nation’s security requirements. More on «Re-Thinking Futenma, Revitalizing the Alliance» -
Jan 2013
Greenprint: Three Big Changes for Countries to Take Action on Climate Change
Author: Aaditya Mattoo, Arvind Subramanian
Publisher: Center for Global Development (CGD)
This paper argues that a fundamentally new approach is needed to slow anthropogenic climate change. More on «Greenprint: Three Big Changes for Countries to Take Action on Climate Change» -
2013
Climate Change Mitigation in Emerging Economies: The Case of Indonesia
Author: Jonas Hein
Publisher: German Development Institute
This policy brief discusses the Indonesian climate change mitigation strategy. More on «Climate Change Mitigation in Emerging Economies: The Case of Indonesia»
