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Cross-Cutting Research As well as promoting initiatives for sustainable development in the region, IGES conducts selected cross-cutting studies. | JAPANESE | Economic Analysis The Economic Analysis Team carries out policy analysis based on various economic analysis methods to reflect these aspects in the policy recommendations of IGES research projects. In addition, the theme of 'trade and environment' is becoming more and more important in the Asia-Pacific region where the process of regional economic integration is accelerating. The Economic Analysis Team conducts research on this theme using trade analysis techniques. Economic Analysis Team website Promotion of Urban/local Initiatives for Sustainable Society This study will analyse international intercity network programmes for the environment in Asia such as Kitakyushu Initiative for a Clean Environment, ICLEI and CITYNET. The study also examines the financial mechanism to promote climate change mitigation actions at local level in Asia, focusing on the roles of local governments. Studies on Local Initiatives for Sustainable Development Kitakyushu Initiative for a Clean Environment Economic Integration, Trade and Strategies for Sustainable Development This study addresses potential environmental impacts associated with free trade agreements which are increasing in number across the region. It was developed in partnership with the Network of Institutes for Sustainable Development of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), and is also strongly linked to the Working Group on Trade and the Environment of the Tripartite Environment Ministers’ Meeting between the People’s Republic of China, Republic of Korea, and Japan (TEMM). The study tackles these emerging issues through examining current policies as well as providing the relevant policy processes such as TEMM with policy recommendations. Research on Innovative and Strategic Policy Options (RISPO) Sub-regional Environmental Management and Development of Indicators for Sustainable Development Planning This study addresses the increasing needs of developing countries in the Greater Mekong Sub-region (GMS) for environmental performance assessment and indicators. The study IGES conducts is a part of the "Strategic Environment Framework (SEF) for the Greater Mekong Sub-region Phase II", funded by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and its partner organisations. It aims to provide timely inputs to the ongoing SEF/GMS process and further promote the proper design and use of such assessments and indicators both at sub-regional and local levels. Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS) Core Environment Program (CEP) Environmental Management in Northeast Asia This study addresses the emerging concern and needs for effective sub-regional environmental cooperation mechanisms in Northeast Asia. The study is conducted under the auspices of TEMM and carried out by the joint research team consists of IGES, the Korea Environment Institute (KEI) and the Policy Research Centre for Environment and Economy (PRCEE) of the State Environmental Protection Administration of China. The current environmental management system in Northeast Asia is evaluated critically in the light of future environmental challenges facing the sub-region, and options to improve the current setting will be proposed for consideration at TEMM. Final Report (1.1MB) Summary for Policy Makers (93KB)   | HOME | About this site | Copyright | Privacy policy | Sitemap | Contact |