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The open burning of municipal solid waste (MSW) remains a prevalent yet underreported source of greenhouse gas (GHG) and air pollutant emissions, particularly in developing and transition economies. This study updates the 2006 IPCC activity inventory methods and subsequent refinements to quantify emissions from open waste burning (OWB) in Asian...

世界のリーダーは、2030年までに世界の森林を保護・保全・回復するという大胆な共同コミットメントを表明している。しかし、その達成期限まで残された時間はわずか5年であり、森林目標の実現にはこれまで以上に緊急性をもった行動が求められる。 森林目標の達成に向けた取り組みは、単なる義務ではなく、人類に多方面の恩恵をもたらす重要な機会である。森林は、気候変動対策、生物多様性保全、自然関連目標の達成において不可欠である。また、森林は世界的な繁栄を支える基盤であり、雇用の創出、数十億人の生計の維持、食料・水の安全保障、さらには世界の農業生産にとって欠かせない存在である。加えて、森林は先住民族の文化遺産の保護に寄与し、パンデミックからの保護や医療分野のイノベーションにも貢献するなど...

Air pollution is Southeast Asia’s leading environmental health risk and a key driver of climate change through short-lived climate pollutants (SLCPs) such as black carbon and methane. The Southeast Asia Climate & Clean Air Initiative (SEACAI), co-financed by Germany and Switzerland, demonstrates how coordinated donor action can deliver tangible...

As more cities adopt resilient net-zero policies, local-level assessments of the current and future health impacts of warmer temperatures are becoming increasingly important. These assessments may be even more useful if they demonstrate how health impacts of different predicted temperatures vary across acclimatized/non-acclimatized groups. This...

In South Asia, a region facing rapid economic growth, immense population pressure, and high climate vulnerability, the circular economy (CE) has become a critical imperative for sustainable development. This study provides a comparative overview of the CE landscape across eight South Asian countries: Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives...

The Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) has launched its first Methane Reduction Roadmap, reinforcing its leadership as a Global Methane Pledge Champion. Methane is a potent short-lived climate pollutant, more than 80 times more powerful than carbon dioxide over a 20-year period. Reducing methane emissions offers rapid climate benefits, improved...

The Paris Agreement Article 6 Implementation Status Report offers a snapshot of global progress in implementing Article 6 of the Paris Agreement. Compiled by the A6IP Center, the report examines the readiness of 100 countries to participate in international carbon markets; analyzes global carbon-market activities; and identifies current status...

China, the world largest emitter of greenhouse gases, committed to realize carbon neutrality before 2060, accordingly, the country’s climate policies have been highly concerned. China’s emissions mitigation measures focused on regulations and financial support in the past. Along with a growing recognition on the advantages of market mechanisms, the...

Critical energy transition minerals (CETMs) are vital for clean energy technologies, but their life cycle is associated with substantial environmental, social, and governance risks. These risks disproportionately affect local communities and countries in the Global South, where much of CETM extraction takes place. Despite bearing the burden of...

The grand design has been formulated recently for the ‘Growth-oriented Carbon Pricing’ concept in Japan. The blended approach, combining voluntary participation of the businesses with phased regulatory enforcement, deserves attention due to its potential to serve as a model for other countries in Asia. This paper gives an overview of the latest...