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By using the latest China–Japan input–output data sets and the index decomposition analysis (IDA) approach, this article analyzes the driving forces of CO2 emissions embodied in trade between the two countries during 1990–2000. We found that the growth of trade volume had a large influence on the increase of CO2 emissions embodiments in bilateral...

The recent extreme shocks, originating from both climatic and non-climatic factors, have unearthed several hidden vulnerabilities that cities are characterized by emphasizing that these vulnerabilities need to be addressed for comprehensive risk reduction. This presentation shows the evidence from food security and livelihood related impacts of...

In order to develop training modules, Kitakyushu City’s existing experiences and actions in overcoming pollution, improving the environment, Low-carbon city planning and international cooperation were documented in cooperation with relevant departments, universities, NGOs, private companies in Kitakyushu City.　These various materials were then...

Introduction of practice of environmental education of IGES Remarks: The lecture for a student "Environmental education theory" in KURUME univercity. The department of economics (B3, B4) and Graduate school (M1, M2)

2013年6月、第38回実施に関する補助機関会合・科学・技術的助言に関する補助機関会合(SBI/SBSTA38)、がドイツ・ボンで開催された。REDD+に関しては、資金面に関する交渉は全く行われなかったが、技術面に関する交渉は進捗がみられ、「国家森林モニタリングシステム(NFMS)のモダリティ」、「セーフガード情報サマリー公開の時期と頻度」、「森林減少・劣化のドライバー（原因）への対処」の3アイテムについては合意が形成された。今回の会合で重点的に議論されたのは、「森林からの排出・吸収量のMRV（計測・報告・検証）」と「森林リファレンスレベル(REL)の技術的アセスメントのガイダンス」であった。これらは今回合意には至らなかったが、次回会合(SBSTA39...

The European Union’s Emission Trading System (EU-ETS) is currently the world’s largest market for trading greenhouse gas (GHG) emission allowances (also referred to as permits or credits), and is the EU’s ‘flagship’ climate change mitigation policy. However, in its first eight years the EU-ETS has not been the driver of domestic EU climate change...

KUC is assisting selected cities, including Surabaya City (Indonesia), Ho Chi Minh City (Viet Nam), Nonthaburi City and Phitsanulok City (Thailand), in evaluating their environmental projects and policies in terms of GHG emissions reduction. KUC undertook a three-week training course on low-carbon city planning and MRV capacity building from JICA...