Greening Asia's Economic Development

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24 July 2020

Asian Economic Policy Review

Paul J. Burke, Thang N. Do

Asia is facing serious environmental challenges including urban air pollution and the effects of global climate change. As a major source of greenhouse gases, what happens in Asia will play a crucial role in determining the extent to which the world warms over coming decades. This paper reviews key environmental challenges faced by the region and the growing opportunities for a transition to a cleaner economy powered by zero‐emission energy sources. Economic mechanisms – including emissions pricing, reverse auctions, and renewable portfolio standards with green certificate schemes – have the potential to underpin a much greener development model for the Asian Century.

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Burke, P. J., & Do, T. N. (2020). Greening Asia’s Economic Development. Asian Economic Policy Review, 16(1), 22–39. doi:10.1111/aepr.12316
Publication | 16 March 2021