Information on "Environment" and "Asia Pacific Region"
April 2012
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Apr 2012
EAI US-China Relations Statement Factsheet (December 2011)
Author: Yang Gyu Kim, Stephen Ranger
Publisher: East Asia Institute (EAI)
This factsheet about US-China Relations covers North Korea and the death of Kim Jong II, the future direction of the US-China relationship and economic cooperation. More on «EAI US-China Relations Statement Factsheet (December 2011)»
January 2012
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2012
Greening Governance in Asia-Pacific
Author: Peter King, Hideyuki Mori, Robert Kipp, Mark Elder, Simon Olsen, Masanori Kobayashi, Kazuhisa Koakutsu, Kentaro Tamura, Enrique Ibarra Gené, Henry Scheyvens, Federico López-Casero, Abdessalem Rabhi, Yuki Shiga, Toshizo Maeda, Yasuhiko Hotta, Satoshi Kojima
Publisher: Institute for Global Environmental Strategies (IGES)
The fourth IGES White Paper analyzes past governance arrangements that oversaw the failure to operationalize sustainable development over the past two decades. More on «Greening Governance in Asia-Pacific»
July 2011
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Jul 2011
Turning the Tide
Author: Nic Maclellan
Publisher: Lowy Institute for International Policy
The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) commits developed countries to provide assistance to ‘developing country parties that are particularly vulnerable to the adverse effects of climate change to meet the costs of adaptat... More on «Turning the Tide» -
Jul 2011
Improving Access to Climate Financing for the Pacific Islands
Author: Nic Maclellan
Publisher: Lowy Institute for International Policy
Although recent commitments of ‘fast-start’ climate funding from partners like Australia, Japan and the EU are welcome, Pacific Island countries face wider obstacles in accessing appropriate and timely levels of funding for adaptation and mitigation ... More on «Improving Access to Climate Financing for the Pacific Islands»
January 2011
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Jan 2011
In Search of Refuge
Author: Maxine Burkett
Publisher: East-West Center (EWC)
As the effects of climate change intensify, time is running out for millions living in Asia-Pacific coastal and island communities. More on «In Search of Refuge»
November 2010
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Nov 2010
A Research Strategy for the Pacific Climate Information System
Author: Melissa L Finucane, John Marra, James C Weyman
Publisher: East-West Center (EWC)
This paper presents a research strategy for increasing understanding of climate-society linkages in Pacific Island settings. More on «A Research Strategy for the Pacific Climate Information System»
May 2010
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May 2010
A Natural Power: Challenges for Australia’s Resources Diplomacy in Asia
Author: Richard Leaver, Carl Ungerer
Publisher: Australian Strategic Policy Institute (ASPI)
This report examines Australia’s national interests, both strategic and economic, within the "Asian century". More on «A Natural Power: Challenges for Australia’s Resources Diplomacy in Asia»
January 2010
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2010
Confronting Environmental Treaty Implementation
Author: Pamela S Chasek
Publisher: East-West Center (EWC)
The Pacific is at the crossroads of all environmental and sustainable development issues. More on «Confronting Environmental Treaty Implementation» -
2010
Sustainable Consumption and Production in the Asia-Pacific Region
Author: Peter King, Robert Kipp, Hideyuki Mori, Lewis Akenji, Magnus Bengtsson, Mee Young Choi, Robert J Didham, Abdessalem Rabhi, Tomohiro Shishime, Tetsuro Fujitsuka, Hiroo Iino, Xianbing Liu, Hidenori Nakamura, Mark Elder, Masanori Kobayashi, Yatsuka Kataoka, Sangam Shrestha, Henry Scheyvens, Federico López-Casero, Enrique Ibarra Gené, Kimihiko Hyakumura, Jane Romero, S V R K Prabhakar, Daisuke Sano, Nalin Srivastava, Maricor D Muzones, Eric Zusman, Frank Hiroshi Ling, Hitomi Kimura, Takuro Kobashi, Satoshi Kojima, Xin Zhou, Anindya Bhattacharya
Publisher: Institute for Global Environmental Strategies (IGES)
This White Paper explores issues in sustainable consumption and production (SCP) in the Asia-Pacific region and provides unique insights on stakeholder roles, natural resources, and transboundary issues in light of SCP. More on «Sustainable Consumption and Production in the Asia-Pacific Region»
October 2009
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8 Oct 2009
Human Security: A Response to the Climate Security Debates
Author: Lorraine Elliott
Publisher: S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies (RSIS)
This commentary discusses the benefits of addressing climate change from a human security perspective. More on «Human Security: A Response to the Climate Security Debates»
