Author: The Association of Academies of Sciences in Asia (AASA)
Language: English
ISBN/ISSN: 9786642166716
Published on: 2011-01
Paperback
This series of books are the output of the research project called "Sustainable Development in Asia (SDA)", which was initiated by the Association of Academies of Sciences in Asia (AASA). They are comprised of one synthesis report, which entitled "Towards a Sustainable Asia: Green Transition and Innovation", and four thematic reports on natural resources, energy, the environment and climate change, and culture from particular perspectives of agriculture.
They aim to: 1) investigate common sustainability issues faced by all Asian countries, including population increase, poverty alleviation, pollution control, ecological restoration, as well as regional problems, such as water shortage in West and Central Asia, energy security in Northeast Asia, development model & transformation in East Asia; 2) analyze and summarize of best practices towards sustainable development in Asia; 3) bring forward suggestions and policy options for promoting green transition, system innovation and sustainable development of Asia.
With best practice guidelines for a sustainable Asia, this series of reports, for the first time systematically address the common challenges and regional problems in regard to Asia’s natural resources use, pollution reduction and climate protection, sustainable energy development, and innovations for environment-friendly and culture-compatible agriculture. They will provide handy and useful information to researchers, government policy makers and the general public who have concerns about Asia’s sustainable development.
AASA is a scientific and technological organization in Asia, established in 2000, comprising of 26 member academies all over Asia. Its vision is to provide a forum for the discussion of all issues relevant to science and technology development and its application on national level within Asia.
This report of the Association of Academies of Sciences in Asia aims to investigate the common environmental problems that threaten human livelihood and compromise sustainable future in Asia where we are in the same boat facing global climate change and environmental degradation. This report intends to provide governments and general public with up to date information on ongoing and future environmental changes, with guidelines of best practices of adaptation and mitigation by scaling-up of useful local and national experiences to regional level, and with regional overview/recommendations of environmental policies. It is designed to cover the entire continent, with four foci units: coastal Asia, dryland Asia, highland Asia, and urban Asia.
1 Environmental Issues in Asia: States and Trends
Key environmental issues in Asia: a big picture
Atmosphere
Water
Regional climate change
Climate extremes and natural disasters
2 Sensitivity and Vulnerability Across Asia-Ecoregional Perspective
Dryland
Highland areas
Coastal areas
Urban areas
3 Challenges and Opportunities for Better Environment
Key problems
Responses and actions from various sectors
Solution and strategies based on local knowledge
4 Environmental and Climate Change Policies Towards Sustainability
References
Overview of national regulations and regional cooperation
Lessons and progresses from past decade
Going forward
Language: English
ISBN/ISSN: 9786642166716
Published on: 2011-01
Paperback
This series of books are the output of the research project called "Sustainable Development in Asia (SDA)", which was initiated by the Association of Academies of Sciences in Asia (AASA). They are comprised of one synthesis report, which entitled "Towards a Sustainable Asia: Green Transition and Innovation", and four thematic reports on natural resources, energy, the environment and climate change, and culture from particular perspectives of agriculture.
They aim to: 1) investigate common sustainability issues faced by all Asian countries, including population increase, poverty alleviation, pollution control, ecological restoration, as well as regional problems, such as water shortage in West and Central Asia, energy security in Northeast Asia, development model & transformation in East Asia; 2) analyze and summarize of best practices towards sustainable development in Asia; 3) bring forward suggestions and policy options for promoting green transition, system innovation and sustainable development of Asia.
With best practice guidelines for a sustainable Asia, this series of reports, for the first time systematically address the common challenges and regional problems in regard to Asia’s natural resources use, pollution reduction and climate protection, sustainable energy development, and innovations for environment-friendly and culture-compatible agriculture. They will provide handy and useful information to researchers, government policy makers and the general public who have concerns about Asia’s sustainable development.
AASA is a scientific and technological organization in Asia, established in 2000, comprising of 26 member academies all over Asia. Its vision is to provide a forum for the discussion of all issues relevant to science and technology development and its application on national level within Asia.
This report of the Association of Academies of Sciences in Asia aims to investigate the common environmental problems that threaten human livelihood and compromise sustainable future in Asia where we are in the same boat facing global climate change and environmental degradation. This report intends to provide governments and general public with up to date information on ongoing and future environmental changes, with guidelines of best practices of adaptation and mitigation by scaling-up of useful local and national experiences to regional level, and with regional overview/recommendations of environmental policies. It is designed to cover the entire continent, with four foci units: coastal Asia, dryland Asia, highland Asia, and urban Asia.
1 Environmental Issues in Asia: States and Trends
Key environmental issues in Asia: a big picture
Atmosphere
Water
Regional climate change
Climate extremes and natural disasters
2 Sensitivity and Vulnerability Across Asia-Ecoregional Perspective
Dryland
Highland areas
Coastal areas
Urban areas
3 Challenges and Opportunities for Better Environment
Key problems
Responses and actions from various sectors
Solution and strategies based on local knowledge
4 Environmental and Climate Change Policies Towards Sustainability
References
Overview of national regulations and regional cooperation
Lessons and progresses from past decade
Going forward
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