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

The aim of this study is to share the experiences of developed Asian economies and the lessons they have learned. The book assesses the low-carbon and green policies and practices taken by developed Asian countries, identifies gaps, and examines new opportunities for low-carbon green growth.

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.

Contents
Figures, Tables, and Boxes
Foreword
Preface
Contributors
Abbreviations
PART I: Concepts and Measurements of Low-Carbon Green Growth
1 Pro-Growth,Pro-Job, Pro-Poor, Pro-Environment
2 Toward a Low-Carbon Asia: Challenges of Economic Development
3 Green Growth and Equity in the Context of Climate Change
4 Evaluation of Current Pledges, Actions, and Strategies
PART II: Driving Forces and Incentives of Low-Carbon Green Growth
6 Societal Innovations and Lifestyle Choices as a Low-Carbon Development Strategy
7 Reforms for Private Finance toward Green Growth in Asia
8 Flexible Incentives for Low-Carbon Inclusive Growth
PART III: Regional Cooperati on for Managing the Transition
10 Regional Cooperation toward a Green Asia: Trade and Investment
11 Narrowing the Gaps through Regional Cooperation: Institutions and Governance Systems
APPENDIX: Low-Carbon GreenGrowth in Asia:Policies and Practices