Environmental Policies In Asia

Author : Jing Huang,Shreekant Gupta
Publisher : World Scientific
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2014-06-13
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9789814590495

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Environmental Policies in Asia by Jing Huang,Shreekant Gupta Pdf

Environmental Policies in Asia highlights the environmental challenges Asian planners and policymakers face as the continent undergoes rapid economic growth in the 21st Century. Edited by Jing Huang and Shreekant Gupta, with contributions from leading Asian scholar practitioners, this timely and unique volume is the first of its kind to look at environmental policies and governance from the perspective of seven dynamic Asian countries. These include developed economies of Japan and Singapore, emerging giants such as China and India and rapidly developing nations such as Vietnam, Indonesia and Malaysia. The volume discusses environmental challenges that stem from issues as local as poor recycling practices, to ones that are as vast and complex as global climate change. Engaging, accessible, and pan-Asian in scope, the essays also present creative ways in which these challenges are being addressed. This book is valuable to anyone who is keen on understanding Asia, its growth, and whether its rise is environmentally sustainable. Contents:Introduction:Environmentally Sustainable Development in Asia: Challenges and Choices (Jing Huang)Key Issues in Combating Environmental Concerns in Asia:Environmental Policy and Governance in a Federal Framework: Perspectives from India (Shreekant Gupta)Japan's Role in Climate Change Issues (Ryuzo Yamamoto)Environmental Impacts of 'Fast Development in Asia':Policies for Environmentally Sustainable Development: Perspectives from Vietnam (Nguyen Huu Ninh)Resource-Environmental Foundation for Green and Low-Carbon Development in China (Zhu Shou-xian)China's Environmental Governance: Evolution and Limitations (Wu Fuzuo)Fragmentation to Integration: Environmental and Sustainable Development Challenges in Malaysia (Chee Yoke Ling and Lim Li Ching)Environmental Policy Implementation: Achievements and Challenges:Governing the Common Firm: The Evolution of Environmental Policy for Small Businesses in India (Sudhir Chella Rajan)Environmental Management 3.0: Connecting the Dots between Pollution, Sustainability, Transparency and Governance in Indonesia (Shakeb Afsah and Nabiel Makarim)Environmental Law, Policy, Governance and Management for Cities: Getting it right for a Sustainable Future — The Singapore Experience (Lye Lin-Heng)Trade-offs and Synergies for Sustainable Development and Climate Stabilisation in Asian regions (Keigo Akimoto, Fuminori Sano, Ayami Hayashi, Takashi Homma, Junichiro Oda, Kenichi Wada, Miyuki Nagashima, Kohko Tokushige and Toshimasa Tomoda)Concluding Thoughts:Future Environmental Challenges for Asia (Shreekant Gupta) Readership: Environmental policy students, general public interested in Asia and its challenges, policymakers, envrionmental professionals and practitioners. Key Features:No books on environmental policies in Asian countries have been published in recent years so this collection is unique and the first of kindUnique in its pan-Asian focus; the first volume to draw together eminent Asian scholar-practitioners on this topicExplicit focus on environmental issues, which is very timely (e.g., global warming is a pressing issue)Keywords:Envrionmental Policy;Sustainable Development;Environmental Management;Asia;China;India;Japan;ASEAN

Author : Ben Boer,Donald R. Rothwell,Ross Ramsay,Donald Rothwell
Publisher : Kluwer Law International B.V.
Page : 408 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 1998-02-18
Category : Law
ISBN : 9789041107060

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International Environmental Law in the Asia Pacific by Ben Boer,Donald R. Rothwell,Ross Ramsay,Donald Rothwell Pdf

The purpose of this book is to assess the development of international environmental law in the Asia Pacific. Consideration is given to the impact upon the region of global, regional and subregional environmental law. An assessment is also undertaken of how certain states, and groups of states, have responded domestically and within their own subregions to these developments. For the purposes of this book the Asia Pacific is defined as essentially the states which comprise East and Southeast Asia, Australia, New Zealand and the island states of the Southwest Pacific. Occasional consideration is also given to the states of South Asia.

Author : Carter Brandon,Ramesh Ramankutty
Publisher : World Bank Publications
Page : 44 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 1993-01-01
Category : Science
ISBN : 0821327372

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Toward an Environmental Strategy for Asia by Carter Brandon,Ramesh Ramankutty Pdf

A summary of a longer paper by the two authors published as no. 224 of the World Bank discussion papers.

Author : World Bank
Publisher : World Bank Publications
Page : 52 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 0821341588

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Can the Environment Wait? by World Bank Pdf

Author : United States. Congress. House. Committee on International Relations. Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 56 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : LOC:00134929595

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Asia's Environmental Challenges by United States. Congress. House. Committee on International Relations. Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific Pdf

Author : T. Terao,K. Otsuka
Publisher : Springer
Page : 290 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2016-01-13
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780230624931

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Development of Environmental Policy in Japan and Asian Countries by T. Terao,K. Otsuka Pdf

By examining the issues of environmental policy formation and implementation linked to economic development, and reviewing the Japanese experiences and the examples of other Asian countries, this book reveals factors of dynamism between environmental policy and social change in a domestic, regional and global context.

Author : Paul G. Harris,Graeme Lang
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 492 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2014-09-19
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781317685715

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Routledge Handbook of Environment and Society in Asia by Paul G. Harris,Graeme Lang Pdf

Nowhere is the connection between society and the environment more evident and potentially more harmful for the future of the world than in Asia. In recent decades, rapid development of Asian countries with very large populations has led to an unprecedented increase in environmental problems such as air and water pollution, solid and hazardous wastes, deforestation, depletion of natural resources and extinction of native species. This handbook provides a comprehensive survey of the cultural, social and policy contexts of environmental change across East Asia. The team of international experts critically examine a wide range of environmental problems related to energy, climate change, air, land, water, fisheries, forests and wildlife. The editors conclude that, with nearly half of the human population of the planet, and several rapidly growing economies, most notably China, Asian societies will determine much of the future of human impacts on the regional and global environments. As climate change-related threats to society increase, the book strongly argues for increased environmental consciousness and action in Asian societies. This handbook is a very valuable companion for students, scholars, policy makers and researchers working on environmental issues in Asia.

Author : Sacchidananda Mukherjee,Debashis Chakraborty
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 282 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2015-03-02
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781317508922

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Environmental Challenges and Governance by Sacchidananda Mukherjee,Debashis Chakraborty Pdf

The economies located in East, South and Southeast Asia have witnessed an interesting growth-sustainability trade-off over the last decades. While growth considerations have paved ways for deepened ties with growing trade-investment waves and increasing population pressure necessitated exploitation of hitherto unutilized natural resources, focus on environmental sustainability has been a recent consideration. The growth impetus still playing a key role in these economies, it becomes imperative that the countries effectively address the key sustainability concerns, e.g. air and water pollution, land degradation, loss of biodiversity, climate change issues like CO2 emissions etc. But how prepared is the governance mechanism of these countries, covering not only the legislative and administrative framework but also involvement of the judiciary, presence of spirited civil society and active engagement of stakeholders in policy-framing dialogues, to rise up to these challenges? The book seeks an answer to this question through the environmental governance mechanism and natural resource conservation policies in three vibrant regions within Asia. A holistic development dimension of sustainable development path emerges, through discussion of policies adopted by developed (Japan, South Korea), upper-middle (China, Malaysia), developing (India, Indonesia, Philippines, Sri Lanka, Thailand) and least developed countries (Bangladesh, Myanmar, Nepal).

Author : Mary Alice Haddad
Publisher : MIT Press
Page : 353 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2021-03-23
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780262363419

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Effective Advocacy by Mary Alice Haddad Pdf

An examination of successful environmental advocacy strategies in East Asia that shows how advocacy can be effective under difficult conditions. The countries of East Asia--China, Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan-- are home to some of the most active and effective environmental advocates in the world. And the governments of these countries have adopted a range of innovative policies to fight pollution and climate change: Japan leads the world in emissions standards, China has become the word's largest producer of photovoltaic panels, and Taiwan and Korea have undertaken major green initiatives. In this book, Mary Alice Haddad examines the advocacy strategies that persuaded citizens, governments, and businesses of these countries to change their behavior.

Author : Soo-Cheol Lee,Hector Pollitt,Kiyoshi Fujikawa
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2019-08-06
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781351013468

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Energy, Environmental and Economic Sustainability in East Asia by Soo-Cheol Lee,Hector Pollitt,Kiyoshi Fujikawa Pdf

This book looks at institutional reforms for the use of energy, water and resources toward a sustainable future in East Asia. The book argues that developments in the East Asian region are critical to global sustainability and acknowledges that there is an increasing degree of mutual reliance among countries in East Asia – primarily China, Japan, Korea and Taiwan. It analyzes environmental impacts stemming from the use of energy, water and mineral resources via economic development in East Asia in the medium to long term (through 2050) through theoretical and empirical modelling. The book also evaluates the ripple effects of environmental and resource policies on each country’s economy and clarifies the direction of institutional reform in energy systems, resources and water use for a sustainable future.

Author : United Nations Development Programme,United Nations. Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific
Publisher : United Nations Publications
Page : 144 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Political Science
ISBN : UCSD:31822032962094

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Environmental Governance for Sustainable Development in Asia and the Pacific by United Nations Development Programme,United Nations. Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific Pdf

This joint study, undertaken by the Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), discusses the main challenges to sustainable development and environmental governance in the region, and outlines key policies that need to be implemented. It concludes that effective environmental management requires a shared vision by governments in the region to establish clear targets, to co-ordinate policies effectively and monitor their implementation.

Author : Donna G. Craig,Nicholas A. Robinson,Kheng Lian Koh
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1036 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : UCSD:31822033153461

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Capacity Building for Environmental Law in the Asian and Pacific Region by Donna G. Craig,Nicholas A. Robinson,Kheng Lian Koh Pdf

This work adopts a broad view of sustainable development as the basis of modern environmental law, with an emphasis on social justice and equity. This approach requires that environmental law address and incorporate social, cultural, and economic dimensions in addition to the physical environment.

Author : Philip Hirsch,Carol Warren
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 344 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2002-01-31
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781134690442

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The Politics of Environment in Southeast Asia by Philip Hirsch,Carol Warren Pdf

The Politics of Environment in Southeast Asia charts the emergence of the environment as an issue of public debate in the region. Through a series of case studies the authors explore the coalescence of social forces around environmental issues, the process of alliance formation, and the role of state institutions, media and NGOs in the complex political battles over resource allocation. The volatile tensions between the winners and losers in this struggle for the environment will make Southeast Asia a focus of increased attention.

Author : United Nations. Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 252 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : UCSD:31822031251143

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Interrelationship Between Trade and Environment in Asia and the Pacific by United Nations. Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific Pdf

In the Asia-Pacific region, international trade has proven to be an engine of growth which underscores the need for policies on environment and trade to be mutually supportive. This project considers such countries as Bangladesh, China, India, Pakistan, Republic of Korea and Vietnam. It provides a regional overview on trade and environmental issues which could have restrictive effects on inter-regional trade, and environmental problems arising from export products of the region and measures required for their mitigation. The project indicates that economies in the Asia and Pacific region are heavily dependent on the utilization of their ecosystems to provide their economic resource base. Development requires open international market for regional exports drown from these resources. It is recommended that co-operation and co-ordination among the countries of the Asian and Pacific region should be promoted to build their capacity in the formulation of environmental policies to sustain both welfare increases and the natural environmental resource base.

Author : Simon Tay,Daniel C. Esty
Publisher : Cavendish Square Publishing
Page : 226 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 1996
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : STANFORD:36105028567225

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Asian Dragons and Green Trade by Simon Tay,Daniel C. Esty Pdf

The connection between trade and the environment gives rise to a set of issues that is relatively new and still controversial. The concern of environmentalists is that liberalised trade will lead to an increase in products that are harmful to the environment. Those who promote freer trade, on the other hand, are concerned that environmental issues will provide a pretext for protectionism and form trade barriers. This is significant as trade is seen by Asia as an engine of growth. It is part of the formula pioneered by "Asian Dragons" in pursuing export-oriented industrialisation and now adopted by other, larger Asian countries. Asia ,too, is facing considerable environmental stress in development. Ultimately, as recognised by the 1992 Earth Summit, the issues of trade and the environment are part of the challenges in seeking sustainable development. These issues came into focus as the World Trade Organisation met in Singapore in December 1996, when the WTO committee on trade and the environment delivered its first report. Increasingly, trade and the environment will need to be considered in the context of other regional initiatives such as Asia Pacific Economic Co-operation area (APEC), ASEAN Free Trade Agreement and Asia's reinvigorated ties with Europe after the Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM). As economic integration deepens, concern with environmental issues will rise on the agenda. This book brings together essays by leading academics and policy makers from different disciplines and different sectors. Just as importantly, the three major trading regions of the world are equally represented: Asia, Europe and North America.