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The outcome of the first Global Stocktake (GST1), concluded at COP28, is expected to firmly inform countries’ next nationally determined contributions (NDCs), due in early 2025, so as to ensure that global efforts are on track to achieve the goals of the Paris Agreement. Taking Malaysia as a case study country, the objective of this study is to...

CSA projects needs to be bankable. i.e. the project addresses/considers all known financial and economic risks and yields solid financial and economic performance while providing climate benefits. 1. Design synergistic CSA practices meeting dual objectives: climate change risk and vulnerability reduction and GHG mitigation 2. Wherever appropriate...

This research is a new data-based evaluation of the prospects for implementing measures against open burning in Thailand. More specifically, it presents a systematic analysis of the potential obstacles to the implementation of the combustion regulations included in Thailand's PM2.5 countermeasures plan in terms of economics, technology...

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...

Thai highlands are characterized by high heterogeneity in vertical and horizontal planes in terms of microclimate, geographical, and socio-economic factors that determine the nature of agriculture practised and livelihoods. Highland agriculture is rapidly changing as commercial farming and plantations are being introduced with detrimental impacts...

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...

本報告書は、東京都とさいたま市との都市間連携を通してクアラルンプール市（以下、KL市）が進める、ゼロエミッション実現のための活動とこれまでの成果を示す。 KL市は東京都とは2019年度から、さいたま市とは2022年度から建築物の低炭素化に資する制度や事例について情報を共有してきた。今年度は、カマルザマンKL新市長（令和5年4月就任）の訪日の折に、竣工したばかりの東京都内の脱炭素ビル「麻布台ヒルズ」とさいたま市の美園地区の「スマートホーム・コミュニティ」に加えて、を視察する機会も提供した。 更に東京都が2025年度の施行に向けて準備を進める「新築住宅を供給するハウスメーカー等に屋根へのソーラーPVの設置と高断熱化を義務付ける条例」の制度内容...

Understand the development of the timber and oil palm industries in recent decades and discuss how international initiatives and policies can effectively maintain the remaining tropical forests.

サラワク木材業協会（STA）において、同協会メンバーの事業者、サラワク森林局（FDS）、サラワク林業公社（SFC）、 サラワク木材産業開発公社（STIDC）等に対し、2023年5月に改正されたクリーンウッド法の改正内容やその趣旨、特に日本への木材・木材製品輸出国側が留意すべき点の解説を行った。

Although masting in Southeast Asia is characterized by the interspecific synchronization of reproduction, little is known about the variation in regeneration strategies among sympatric tree species during major masting events. Herein, we examined the hypothesis that non-abundant species achieve greater seed survival per seed production at the pre-...