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In CivilEng
This research investigates the potential of utilizing recycled concrete aggregate (RCA) and recycled sand (RS), derived from crushed concrete cubes, as sustainable alternatives in construction materials. The study comprehensively evaluates the properties of RCA and RS, focusing on workability, impact resistance, abrasion resistance, and compressive...
This paper conducts a comparative analysis of green industrial policy strategies recently advanced by the European Union (EU) and the United States (U.S.), and extends insights to the evolving policy landscape in Japan. Its analysis underscores how the European strategy is characterized by a systematic approach that balances emissions constraints...
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In International Journal of Disaster Risk Reduction
The escalating impacts of climate change necessitate a focused analysis of flood vulnerability in ecologically fragile and densely inhabited mountain areas, particularly in the Himalayan region. This study concentrates on the Kullu Valley within the Beas Basin, Himachal Pradesh, India, a locale characterized by its intricate terrain and dynamic...
In Remote Sensing
Forests play a vital role in maintaining ecological balance and provide numerous benefits. The monitoring and managing of large-scale forest plantations can be challenging and expensive. In recent years, advancements in remote sensing technologies, such as lightweight drones and object-oriented image analysis, have opened up new possibilities for...
Brochure of the Institute for Global Environmental Strategies (For ISRP8)
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On 8 December 2023, the COP28 Japan Pavilion side event “Accelerating International Collaboration towards a Net-zero and Resilient ASEAN” was organised by the ASEAN Secretariat and the Ministry of the Environment, Japan (MOEJ), inviting ASEAN Member State (AMS) representatives, youth, and a European research organisation, and had a panel discussion...
IGES submission: Experience and lessons learned in relation to conducting the first global stocktake
This submission outlines our experiences and lessons learned in relation to conducting the first GST, providing following six key refinements for the second GST from the perspective of enhancing the impact of non-Party stakeholders’ engagement: Mechanism to encourage submissions Effective use of submissions Format of technical dialogues...
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Japan – India Sustainability Alliance (JISA)
The presentation provides a few insights based on IGES on ongoing projects in India. It was shared at the launch of Japan-India Sustainability Alliance (JISA) at Tsukuba University, Japan.
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Focusing on the context of Bangladesh, this discussion paper explores the potential of agrivoltaics for unlocking co-benefits of clean energy, GHG reduction and better livelihood potentials in rural areas of Bangladesh. In alignment to the Government of Bangladesh’s vision for net-zero transition and established policies, the paper underlines the...
IGES in partnership with the START International, Asian Institute of Technology (AIT, Thailand), Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology (VNIT, India) and Thammasat University (TU, Thailand) convened a learning and reflection workshop on climate and sustainable development actions in Asian city-regions (from 17-19 January 2024), to explore...