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This study estimates the effect of carbon pricing for CO2 mitigation in China’s cement industry. The statistics and prediction show that cement production initially experienced accelerated growth and is now expected to plateau out over the next few years. The energy saving and carbon mitigation technologies considered in this estimation are at...

The presentation was presented at a training program on Japanese low carbon technologies and best practices which was held on 20 January 2017, Pune, India. It highlighted the key findings from IGES-TERI efforts to promote the application of Japanese low carbon technologies in India. It emphasized mainly IGES-TERI's initiative to launch Japan-India...

IGES was commissioned by MOEJ to conduct a Technology Assessment (TA) project to promote the application of Japanese low carbon technologies (LCTs) overseas, including India, Thai, and Vietnam. As one of the key activities undertaken in India, IGES developed and initiated a “Japan-India Technology Matchmaking Platform (JITMAP)” that facilitates and...

This policy report reviews the current status of waste management in Myanmar and confirms that it remains at a preliminary stage, attributed to challenges at both the national and city levels resulting from a range of technical, social, economic and institutional constraints. Accordingly, the overall guidance of this report is the need for Myanmar...

This workshop report documents the proceedings of Myanmar’s second Workshop focused on the development of national and city-level waste management strategies, held 5-6 December 2016 in Yangon, Myanmar. Organized in collaboration with the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Conservation (MONREC) of the Government of Myanmar, Yangon City...

This workshop report covers the main discussions and outcomes of Mandalay City's second Workshop focused on the finalization of its Municipal Waste Strategy and Action Plan, held 8 December 2016. Organized in collaboration with the Mandalay City Development Committee, the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment Conservation (MONREC) of the...

Mandalay City has been facing considerable challenges in addressing environmental issues. Through a city-to-city cooperation, the Institute for Global Environmental Strategies collaborated with Kitakyushu City to develop a comprehensive environmental education program to increase Mandalay citizens’ environmental stewardship.

Under the CCAC Waste Initiative, Cebu City, Philippines undertook a Rapid City Assessment and Action Plan development with the technical assistance of IGES. The work plans for the actions identified in the city action plan were developed and include: 1. Work plan for the implementation of waste separation at source and collection. 2. Work plan for...

Under the CCAC Waste initiative Surabaya, Indonesia undertook a rapid city assessment with the technical assistance of IGES in 2014. The outcomes of the assessment highlighted various issues in the city. In order to deepen understanding of Surabaya City‘s issues, a study has been undertaken to develop a work plan towards improving Surabaya City’s...