Chapter 2
Climate Change Strategy and Emission
Reduction Roadmap for China, Japan,
and South Korea
Xuepeng Qian, Yishu Ling, and Weisheng Zhou
Abstract In order to limit the increase in global temperatures to below 2
C, as
outlined in the Paris Agreement, measures to reduce carbon emissions from large
emitters in East Asia—China, Japan, and South Korea—have attracted global
attention. Differences among the three countries in terms of the environment,
economy, and energy mean that each is at a different stage of emission reduction.
In this chapter, we take into account environmental, economic, and energy characteristics in China, Japan, and South Korea and assess their emission reduction
strategies. While China is simultaneously grappling with poverty eradication, environmental protection, and responding to climate change, Japan and South Korea are
combating climate change with leading technologies and high levels of energy
efficiency. Although there are many differences among the three countries, all
advocate realizing low-carbon societies and achieving sustainable development.
Moreover, ensuring energy security, developing low-carbon technologies, cultivating low-carbon industries, and adapting to climate change are challenges faced by all
three countries. We analyzed targets and countermeasures for Intended Nationally
Determined Contributions (INDC) under the Paris Agreement. In the process of
achieving emission reduction targets, the respective efforts of each country are
indispensable and contribute to international cooperation.
X. Qian
College of Asia Pacific Studies, Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University, Beppu, Oita, Japan
e-mail: qianxp@apu.ac.jp
Y. Ling
Graduate School of Policy Science, Ritsumeikan University, Ibaraki, Osaka, Japan
e-mail: ps0290ih@ed.ritsumei.ac.jp
W. Zhou (*)
College of Policy Science, Ritsumeikan University, Ibaraki, Osaka, Japan
e-mail: zhou@sps.ritsumei.ac.jp
© Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd. 2021
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Climate Change Strategy and Emission
Reduction Roadmap for China, Japan,
and South Korea
Xuepeng Qian, Yishu Ling, and Weisheng Zhou
Abstract In order to limit the increase in global temperatures to below 2
C, as
outlined in the Paris Agreement, measures to reduce carbon emissions from large
emitters in East Asia—China, Japan, and South Korea—have attracted global
attention. Differences among the three countries in terms of the environment,
economy, and energy mean that each is at a different stage of emission reduction.
In this chapter, we take into account environmental, economic, and energy characteristics in China, Japan, and South Korea and assess their emission reduction
strategies. While China is simultaneously grappling with poverty eradication, environmental protection, and responding to climate change, Japan and South Korea are
combating climate change with leading technologies and high levels of energy
efficiency. Although there are many differences among the three countries, all
advocate realizing low-carbon societies and achieving sustainable development.
Moreover, ensuring energy security, developing low-carbon technologies, cultivating low-carbon industries, and adapting to climate change are challenges faced by all
three countries. We analyzed targets and countermeasures for Intended Nationally
Determined Contributions (INDC) under the Paris Agreement. In the process of
achieving emission reduction targets, the respective efforts of each country are
indispensable and contribute to international cooperation.
X. Qian
College of Asia Pacific Studies, Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University, Beppu, Oita, Japan
e-mail: qianxp@apu.ac.jp
Y. Ling
Graduate School of Policy Science, Ritsumeikan University, Ibaraki, Osaka, Japan
e-mail: ps0290ih@ed.ritsumei.ac.jp
W. Zhou (*)
College of Policy Science, Ritsumeikan University, Ibaraki, Osaka, Japan
e-mail: zhou@sps.ritsumei.ac.jp
© Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd. 2021
W. Zhou et al. (eds.), East Asian Low-Carbon Community,
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-33-4339-9_2
37