NIES/UTM Side‐Event at COP17
Low‐carbon Society (LCS) in Asia:
From Planning to Implementation
A proposal for establishing theAsia Research Network for Low Carbon Development(ARNLCD)
2 December 2011
Dr. Shuzo Nishioka
Senior Research Advisor, Institute for Global Environmental Strategies (IGES)
Secretary‐General, International Research Network for Low Carbon Societies (LCS‐RNet)Growing Importance of Actions towards Low‐carbon Development in Asia

1990

2008

2050

Source: Presentation by Dr. Mikiko Kainuma (Nov. 2011)

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Existing mechanisms …
International/Regional:• ADB: RDTA: Strengthening Planning Capacity for Low Carbon Growth inDeveloping Asia: 2011‐2013• World Bank: Low Emission Development Policy Implementation: 13 July
2011
• EU ASEM: ASEM Green Growth Forum: 3‐4 Oct. 2011 Hanoi• Asia‐Pacific Network for Global Change Research: 1997‐
Japan:• Asia GHG inventory workshop: 2002‐• Training WS of Integrated Assessment Model for CC policy: 1996‐• JICA/JST SATREPS Program (Malaysia): 2011‐• Asia Low Carbon Society Research: 2009‐2013• International Research Network for Low Carbon Societies (LCS‐RNet):
2008‐ (Held 5 WSs in 2010‐21 in the region)
Other than the above, there are lots of similar mechanisms in Asia.
3LCS‐RNet‐ International Research Network for Low Carbon Societies ‐Researchers’ network who dedicate togovernmental policy making process toreach a Low Carbon Society responding
to G8 and world leaders’ requirements

CMCC
NRTEE

4Low Carbon Development Asia
Knowledge Sharing and Research Networking

Mohamad Bin
SA’ELAL
Malaysia
Sirintornthep
TOWPRAYOON
ThailandBundit
LIMMEECHOKCHAI
ThailandGHG emissions per capita

DevelopedCountries

MikikoKainumaJapan

Rizaldi BOER
Indonesia

Energy‐Intensive
Lock‐ins inDevelopment

Ho Chin
SIONG
Malaysia

YutakaMATSUZAWAJapan

Damaging theEconomy andNatural SystemDevelopingCountries

Leapfrog‐developmentLow
CarbonWorld

Hak MAO
Cambodia

Jiang
KEJUN
China

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Asia Research Network for Low Carbon Development (ARNLCD)
Contribution fromInternational
Organisations, etc

Input to Policy（G8/G20 UNFCCC ）Institutional Knowledge
Sharing

UNEP

Gov

UNESCAP
ADB
JICA
KOICA
USAID
Etc

LCS‐RNet

RI

Gov

RI

RI
COE

RI

COE

RI
Research
Institute

SATREPS

Steering Group
Secretariat
COE
Centre of
Excellence

Gov

RI
COE

JST/JICA
APN

RI

RI
Research
Institute

CLEAN
GGGI
EU
Etc

Gov
Government
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A proposal for establishing theAsia Research Network for Low Carbon Development (ARNLCD)
by research organisations dedicating to LCD policy formation
Rationale: In order to strengthen Asia’s fundamental and sustained capacity in formulating
science‐based policies for low‐carbon development, and to carry out “leapfrog”
development in Asia for global climate stabilisation, launching a network called the “Asia
Research Network for Low Carbon Development” should be considered.
Mechanism: A platform for knowledge sharing and capacity building of in‐country researchers,
composed of research communities deeply involved in low‐carbon development policy
processes. Active researchers in‐country will work together with Japanese researchers onpractical matters—not reports for the bookshelf.
Objective: To strengthen the scientific base for LCD policies by proactively exchanging theknowledge rooted in the region between policy makers and researchers.
Characteristics: A self‐independent, autonomous research network, operated throughvoluntary initiatives by researchers in each country.
Organisation: A network of COEs (Centers of Excellence) designated as country focal points.
Managed by a steering group and secretariat.
Funding: Contributions are expected not only from donor countries but also from internationalorganizations and from ASEAN countries themselves.
Action Schedule: After agreed at the ASEAN+3 EMM, preparatory arrangements will be initiatedfor its launch by 2013.

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Thank you very much for your attention!

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