Scenario study for a regional low-carbon society |
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Authors: | Kei Gomi Koji Shimada Yuzuru Matsuoka Masaaki Naito |
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Institution: | (1) Graduate School of Global Environmental Studies, Kyoto University, Yoshida-Honmachi, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto 606-8501, Japan;(2) Faculty of Economics, Ritsumeikan University, 1-1-1 Nojihigashi, Kusatsu, Shiga, Japan;(3) Lake Biwa Environmental Research Institute, 5-34 Yanagasaki, Otsu, Shiga 520-0022, Japan |
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Abstract: | Japan should undertake drastic greenhouse gas (GHG) emission reductions by the middle of this century in order to mitigate
climate change problems. Municipalities should design and execute scenarios toward a low-carbon society suited to their respective
regions. This study describes long-term future visions developed for Shiga Prefecture targeting CO2 emission reductions of 30–50% by 2030, and presents scenarios to attain these targets, which are achievable with mild economic
growth. For targets over a 30% reduction, region-specific measures including land-use reform and citizen behavioral changes
are necessary. Compared with other regions in Japan, Shiga should give priority to a modal shift in transport, efficiency
improvements in industry, and photovoltaic energy generation. |
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Keywords: | Low-carbon society Scenario development CO2 reduction Regional approach Long-term program Backcasting |
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