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In recent years, people from diverse backgrounds have realized that consumption patterns need to undergo a radical transformation to avoid a socio-ecological crisis. Academics have also synthesized an equally diverse literature to illuminate the multi-stage, multi-level process required to transition to more sustainable consumption patterns. At the...

This report discusses major policy measures implemented by the Japanese government to control BC emissions from both stationary and mobile sources, including: (1) the regulation of soot and dust from stationary facilities; (2) the stepwise development of vehicle emissions standards and fuel quality standards to address diesel emissions; and (3)...

A shift towards an economy that is green, resource efficient, more socially just and able to enhance the quality of life within the limits of ecosystems health in the quest for sustainability is needed. This will require the capacity to make conscious, pro-sustainability choices individually and collectively in daily life for transformative changes...

This paper presents a survey study to companies in China and Korea for understanding their opinions to financial subsidy policies for industrial energy saving. The survey in China was conducted during August 2012 to January 2013 and 201 respondents were confirmed to be valid. The survey to Korean companies was carried out during December 2012 to...

Community Based Forest Biomass Monitoring (CBFBM) is the monitoring of forest biomass by communities. It is a form of monitoring that ultimately aims to be “driven” and “owned” by the local communities and “guided” and “facilitated” by outside experts. The information that is generated from the monitoring aids the communities in making wise...

Following the trip to the US on Kakehashi Project, the guest lecture covered the environmental policy and updates of the US climate change policy/action we observed through interviews and follow-up studies.