Pathways to a Sustainable Economy

1. Front Matter

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2. Introduction: Pathways to a Sustainable Economy

   • Moazzem Hossain

   Pages 1-11

3. Critical Perspectives on Achieving a Zero Emissions Future

   1. Front Matter

      Pages 13-13

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   2. Joining the Dots: Sustainability, Climate Change and Ecological Modernisation

      • Michael Howes

      Pages 15-24

   3. A Systems Critique of the 2015 Paris Agreement on Climate

      • Luke Kemp

      Pages 25-41

   4. Structural Impediments to Sustainable Development in Australia and Its Asia-Pacific Region

      • Ahmed Badreldin

      Pages 43-57

4. Strategies to Achieve Sustainable Economy and Zero Emissions Future

   1. Front Matter

      Pages 59-59

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   2. The Role of Planning Laws and Development Control Systems in Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions: Analysis from New South Wales, Australia

      • Nari Sahukar

      Pages 61-86

   3. Carbon Disclosure Strategies in the Global Logistics Industry: Similarities and Differences in Carbon Measurement and Reporting

      • David M. Herold, Ki-Hoon Lee

      Pages 87-101

   4. Synergy between Population Policy, Climate Adaptation and Mitigation

      • Jane N. O’Sullivan

      Pages 103-125

5. Major Challenges Towards a Sustainable Future: Case Studies from Asia

   1. Front Matter

      Pages 127-127

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   2. From “Harmony” to a “Dream”: China’s Evolving Position on Climate Change

      • Paul Howard

      Pages 129-147

   3. COP21 and India’s Intended Nationally Determined Contribution Mitigation Strategy

      • Ranajit Chakrabarty, Somarata Chakraborty

      Pages 149-166

   4. Seasonal Drought Thresholds and Internal Migration for Adaptation: Lessons from Northern Bangladesh

      • Mohammad Ehsanul Kabir, Peter Davey, Silvia Serrao-Neumann, Moazzem Hossain

      Pages 167-189

   5. Incentives and Disincentives for Reducing Emissions under REDD+ in Indonesia

      • Fitri Nurfatriani, Mimi Salminah, Tim Cadman, Tapan Sarker

      Pages 191-207

   6. Carbon Budgeting Post-COP21: The Need for an Equitable Strategy for Meeting CO2e Targets

      • Robert Hales, Brendan Mackey

      Pages 209-220

6. Back Matter

   Pages 221-225

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The focus of this edited volume is to identify challenges facing organizations in achieving zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 and a new energy economy, and to explore solutions from various sectors of the economy to enable the transition to a zero emissions future. Research presented here is divided into three parts, with an introductory statement on growth and sustainability. Part one discusses strategies towards a sustainable economy under a zero emissions goal. Part two contains industry specific case studies focusing on construction and related activities. Part three is devoted to country specific case studies from the Asia-Pacific region.

Each of the chapters address one or more of the following issues: restoration, mitigation, adaptation and/or promoting resilience in the face of climate change as part of achieving a sustainable economy.

The volume is multi-disciplinary in nature, drawing on various disciplines in social science, business, environment and policy, and will be of interest to UN development agencies, academic institutions, government policy makers, NGOs and business leaders.

• United Nations Climate Change Conference
• COP21
• Paris Agreement
• Intended Nationally Determined Commitment (INDC)
• National Mitigation actions
• Non-state actors
• Zero emissions goal/future
• Sustainable development
• Global higher education development
• Emissions accountability
• Ecological modernization
• Resilient society
• Climate adaptation
• Ecologically responsible behavior
• Sustainable housing design
• Climate change management
• air pollution and air quality

• Griffith Asia Institute and Department of International Business and Asian Studies, Griffith University, Nathan, Australia

  Moazzem Hossain

• Griffith Centre for Sustainable Enterprise, Griffith Business School, Griffith University, Nathan, Australia

  Robert Hales

• Griffith Centre for Sustainable Enterprise and Department of International Business and Asian Studies, Griffith University, Nathan, Australia

  Tapan Sarker

Dr. Moazzem Hossain is an adjunct associate professor in the Business School of Griffith University. 

Dr. Robert Hales is the Program Director of the Griffith Centre for Sustainable Enterprise at Griffith University.

 
Dr. Tapan Sarker is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of International Business and Asian Studies at Griffith University.  

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