Sustainability

ASPI works with policymakers, scientists, economists, business leaders, and experts from other fields to assess the challenges associated with securing food, water, and energy for Asia’s burgeoning population, in a way that conserves environmental resources for the future. This multidisciplinary approach considers the needs of diverse stakeholder groups and recognizes the tradeoffs that must be made to overcome sustainability problems.

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India Sunset
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India’s National ETS: Prospects and Stakeholder Perspectives

This paper examines the establishment of India’s Carbon Market including key typologies, the policy landscape, recent developments, and key issues of stakeholders, based on a dialogue meeting organized by CEEW in partnership with ASPI.
turbines
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General Equilibrium Analysis of Cost-Effectiveness and Distributional Impacts of China’s Nationwide CO2 Emissions Trading System

This report presents results from a multi-sector, multi-period general equilibrium model developed and applied to evaluate design options of China’s National ETS, and provides valuable insights for the system’s future development.
Indonesia power plants
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Getting Indonesia to Net Zero

Indonesia could avoid $3.8 trillion in investment requirements and peak its carbon emissions three years sooner if it hits net zero emissions by 2050 instead of 2060 while prioritizing solar and wind energy.
People walking on a path connecting wind mills.
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The Pathway to an Effective ETS and Power Market Interaction: The Case of the Korean ETS

This paper provides valuable insights for the pathway to an effective interaction between an emissions trading system and the power market to support power sector decarbonization, based on the case of the Korean ETS.
Aerial view of Shanghai Yangshan deepwater port
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The EU’s Proposed Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism and Its Implications for Asia

This paper discusses the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) proposal brought forward by the European Commission and assesses its specific implications for companies and governments in Asia.
China's ETS
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China’s National ETS and the Power Market: How the ETS Can Achieve Significant Emission Reductions

This paper examines how China’s national ETS can fulfill its emissions reduction potential in the power sector by driving fuel switching away from coal and toward renewables and low-carbon fuels through the carbon price.
Wind Turbines, Ninh Thuan, Vietnam
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Building a Powerful and Coherent Vision for Net Zero in Asia

Achieving the Asia-Pacific’s decarbonization targets would enhance regional economic growth, increase employment, and improve energy security
China climate and energy policies
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China's Course to Carbon Neutrality

This paper takes stock of China’s planning and reform efforts across the domains of climate, energy, and industrial upgrading
since the 14th Five-Year Plan (2021–2025) was adopted.
India Solar Panels
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Getting India to Net Zero

Realizing net zero emissions can boost India’s economy and create millions of new jobs, especially if backed by additional finance and holistic policies to ensure a just transition for fossil fuel-reliant communities

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