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Title Integrated resource management towards a sustainable Asia: policy and strategy evolution in Japan and China
ID_Doc 25664
Authors Yabar, H; Hara, K; Uwasu, M; Yamaguchi, Y; Zhang, HY; Morioka, T
Title Integrated resource management towards a sustainable Asia: policy and strategy evolution in Japan and China
Year 2009
Published International Journal Of Environmental Technology And Management, 11, 4
DOI 10.1504/IJETM.2009.027609
Abstract One of the biggest challenges Asian nations face is how to increase their economic growth while minimising the impact on the environment and reducing their dependence on imported resources. Japan paid great attention to its condition as a resource-dependent country after the oil crisis in the mid 1970's and now has one of the most eco-efficient economies in the world. The rapid economic growth of China in the last two decades has also pushed the government to focus on improving efficiency as it is shown in its 11th five year plan. This article addresses the evolution of environmental policies in Japan and China and proposes viable measures towards a sustainable Asia. These measures take into account the experience of Japan in addressing its environmental issues and is based on the reduce, reuse, recycle (3R) initiative.
Author Keywords circular economy; environmental policy evolution; environmental technology; integrated resource management; sustainability
Index Keywords Index Keywords
Document Type Other
Open Access Open Access
Source Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI)
EID WOS:000213059200001
WoS Category Engineering, Environmental
Research Area Engineering
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