Publications

Interest in co-benefits—the multiple benefits from mitigating climate change while addressing other sustainability challenges—has grown as policymakers seek to lower the costs of decarbonization. Much of this interest stems from data-driven models that quantify how much improved air quality, better health, and other co-benefits can offset those...

Open waste burning (OWB) is a source of short-lived climate pollutants (SLCPs) such as CH4, BC, and CO 2, as well as other primary air pollutants such as total suspended particulates (TSP), carbon monoxide (CO), nitrous oxide (NO x), and sulfur dioxide (SO 2). This study aims to estimate the total OWB emissions from OWB activity. This study used...

Despite the Philippines being identified as one of the leading contributors to global ocean plastic pollution, assessing the scale of microplastic (MP) and nanoplastic (NP) contamination is severely hindered by resource limitations, inconsistent methodologies, and a lack of technical expertise. This study evaluates the capacity and training needs...

This presentation provides an overview of the escalating microplastic and nanoplastic (MNP) pollution crisis in Southeast Asia, which currently ranks among the highest global contributors to ocean plastic waste due to rapid urbanization, heavy reliance on single-use plastics, and inadequate waste management. It details the lifecycle of plastic...

Urbanization in Jaipur, India, has led to a 42% decline in green cover over the past two decades, exacerbating urban heat, air pollution, groundwater depletion, and reduced livability. Green Infrastructure (GI) offers a sustainable solution, but effective implementation requires robust, data-driven strategies. This study employs geospatial...

Balancing human activities and ecosystem health is critical amid increasing biodiversity concerns. This study explores the relationship between food provision and habitat quality in bioproduction systems in the Philippines, focusing on the Pagsanjan-Lumban Watershed (PLW) and the Baroro Watershed (BW). Using the TerrSet Land Change Modeler for LULC...

In India’s ambitious bid to achieve net-zero emissions by 2070, a collective and concerted approach, involving multiple industries and stakeholders, is the need of the hour. This article features IGES-KRC's efforts and outcomes for the Japan-India bilateral collaboration project in collaboration with The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) to...

Inadequate national SDG implementation efforts, particularly policies and budgets, could be an important reason why SDGs are off track. Identification and assessment of these policies and budgets should be a major focus of the SDG follow up and review process, especially the Voluntary National Reviews (VNRs), in order to strengthen governance of...

The Methane Reduction Roadmap for Cambodia sets out a strategic plan to cut methane emissions and align with global climate goals, including the Global Methane Pledge and Cambodia’s Long-Term Strategy for Carbon Neutrality. Developed by the Ministry of Environment with support from IGES and CCAC, the roadmap targets three major sectors— agriculture...

Japan-India Technology Matchmaking Platform (JITMAP) is a multi-stakeholder platform promoting the transfer of Japanese environmental technologies to India for its decarbonisation, established in FY2016 by IGES-KRC in collaboration with The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) of India. The brochure features the outline of the JITMAP, its...