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Peer-reviewed Article

October 2019

Lessons learned for future transparency capacity building under the Paris Agreement: A review of greenhouse gas inventory capacity building projects in Viet Nam and Cambodia

In Journal of Cleaner Production

Capacity building support by means of international development projects for developing countries to prepare national reporting under the Paris Agreement has taken on increasing importance. Given that support for capacity building has been provided for more than two decades, the aim of our research is to assess past trends in capacity building...

Discussion Paper

November 2019

Sustainable Lifestyles Policy and Practice: Challenges and Way Forward

Sustainable Lifestyles Policy and Practice: Challenges and Way Forward provides an overview of the current (2019) situation for sustainable lifestyles globally. It includes 32 case studies from around the world, showing on-going efforts to support the transition to sustainable ways of living. The key messages of the publication are: There are...

Policy Report

October 2019

Circular Economy and Plastics: A Gap-Analysis in ASEAN Member States

Plastic pollution is one of the biggest global threats. Plastics use and waste have been rapidly growing, in particularly emerging Asia. Southeast Asia, with its high population density, strong economic dynamism, and generally inadequate waste management systems, is a hotspot for the challenges. With this as a background, ASEAN and the EU have...

Peer-reviewed Article

November 2019

Implications of urban expansion on land use and land cover: towards sustainable development of Mega Manila, Philippines

In GeoJournal

Planning of land use and infrastructure in advance for a population that is projected to grow rapidly is highly important for its sustainable development. A correlative approach of land use shifts and infrastructure design is perhaps the best sustainable urban development option that can be made at present. This paper is aimed at suggesting policy...

Submission to Policy Process

November 2019

IGES submission of views on common tabular formats for the information necessary to track progress made in implementing and achieving NDCs

This submission proposes elements related to common tabular formats (CTFs) for the electronic reporting of the information necessary to track progress made in implementing and achieving nationally determined contributions under Article 4 of the Paris Agreement. Summary of the submission: An additional instruction can be helpful for countries to...

Peer-reviewed Article

November 2019

Multiple conceptualizations of nature are key to inclusivity and legitimacy in global environmental governance

In Environmental Science and Policy

Despite increasing scientific understanding of the global environmental crisis, we struggle to adopt the policies science suggests would be effective. One of the reasons for that is the lack of inclusive engagement and dialogue among a wide range of different actors. Furthermore, there is a lack of consideration of differences between languages...

Peer-reviewed Article

November 2019

Hydrological Simulation for Predicting the Future Water Quality of Adyar River, Chennai, India

In International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health

Just a few decades ago, Adyar River in India’s city of Chennai was an important source of water for various uses. Due to local and global changes (e.g., population growth and climate change), its ecosystem and overall water quality, including its aesthetic value, has deteriorated, and the water has become unsuitable for commercial uses. Adverse...

Book Chapter

November 2019

Application of UAVs in plantation health and area management in Malaysia

The scope of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), also known as “drone technology,” is increasing, with various applications in the field of remote sensing and environment. UAVs not only provide high-resolution, real-time data but also have different applications for end users. They have become an essential tool for land surveyors because traditional...

Briefing Note

December 2019

Is Voluntary Local Review only for show or a genuine means of transformation? Observations on discussions about localising the SDGs at the High-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development

In July, the High-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF) observed stronger voices and a renewed commitment from local and sub-national actors. Over the past years, participation has demonstrated the importance and potential for transformative change of local and regional actors working on sustainability. While the challenges remain...

Book Chapter

November 2019

November 2019

How multiple values influence decisions on sustainable use in socio-ecological production landscapes and seascapes (SEPLS)

In Satoyama Initiative Thematic Review vol. 5: Understanding the Multiple Values associated with Sustainable Use in Socio-ecological Production Landscapes and Seascapes (SEPLS)

In this volume, we seek to contribute to the understanding of how different kinds of values, which have been called “multiple values of nature” (we will use the initialism “MVN” for the purposes of this volume), are provided and maintained through sustainable use of biodiversity in socio-ecological production landscapes and seascapes (SEPLS). The...