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IGES Joint Crediting Mechanism (JCM) Database provides detailed information on the JCM methodologies, projects, and JCM feasibility studies to be utilized for research and development of JCM project. The JCM is being implemented under bilateral cooperation between Japan and 29 partner countries: Mongolia, Bangladesh, Ethiopia, Kenya, Maldives, Viet...

In a transition to a net-zero world, large-scale solar PV diffusion is essential in the Philippines and the entire ASEAN region, since its potential is much larger than wind and other renewable energies. Considering the vulnerability of the Philippines and accelerating climate change, it is also vital to make sure that net-zero transition based on...

This study employs advanced geospatial analytical techniques to evaluate the vulnerability of Nigeria’s coastal states and their constituent local government areas to flood hazards, which represent a critical and escalating risk within the coastal hazard paradigm intensified by climate change phenomena. The study’s objective is to utilize...

The increasing global emphasis on sustainable architecture necessitates precise building energy modeling, especially in regions marked by extreme climates. The focus of this study is to evaluate the potential and practicality of passive housing strategies in climates similar to Dubai. In this study, we employed the Passive House Planning Package...

Since the 1990s, the Philippines has established numerous protected areas aimed at preserving re-gions with distinct biological and ecological characteristics. However, transitioning towards a more comprehensive approach to managing these protected areas, one that effectively conserves biodiversity while also supporting the welfare of local...

Behavioural insight interventions, alongside traditional policy measures, offer promising solutions to nudge consumers away from single-use plastic consumption. This comprehensive Guidance Note shares practical lessons on the application of behavioural insights in four ASEAN countries: Indonesia, the Philippines, Thailand and Viet Nam. The...

インドの外交・安全保障政策やエネルギー・気候変動政策に影響力を持つ著名なシンクタンクであるオブザーバー・リサーチ・ファウンデーション（ORF）に招待され、アラブ首長国連邦（UAE）のアブダビエネルギーセンターにおいて11月12日に開催された「From G20 to COP28: Energy, Climate and Growth」に出席した。 この会議は、今年の20カ国・地域首脳会議（G20）ホスト国であるインドがその成功を広く内外に示し、国連気候変動枠組条約第28回締約国会議（COP28）の開催を控えた議長国であるUAEへとバトンを渡す意味を持っていた。 今年の11月30日から開催されるCOP28において、産油国のUAEが議長国としてリーダーシップを発揮してどこまで世界の脱炭素を進展させ...

National monitoring of forests is essential for tracking progress towards various global environmental goals, including those of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework and the Paris Agreement. Inconsistent national definitions of “forest”, however, can complicate the tracking of global progress towards achieving these goals. The FAO’s...

This dataset contains maps of forests and other land with tree cover in the Philippines as of the year 2020. The data can be downloaded directly here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1dPdRbmPjTRJKtOuOa5s2lMXvIEcfhw-… The dataset contains three georeferenced maps: (1) A map of lands identified as "Open forest", "Closed forest", or...

Marine litter is a big problem, and it requires big solutions. Solutions begin with awareness — awareness on the issue and awareness that leads to action. The Marine Litter Learning Kit: A Facilitator’s Guide (“Marine Litter Learning Kit”) is designed for educators and facilitators who organize environmental education programs that focus on marine...