Pathways to a Sustainable Economy

1. Introduction: Pathways to a Sustainable Economy
Moazzem Hossain

Part I. Critical Perspectives on Achieving a Zero Emissions Future

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

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

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

Part II. Strategies to Achieve Sustainable Economy and Zero Emissions Future

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

6. Carbon Disclosure Strategies in the Global Logistics Industry: Similarities and Differences in Carbon Measurement and Reporting
David M. Herold, Ki-Hoon Lee

7. Synergy between Population Policy, Climate Adaptation and Mitigation
Jane N. O’Sullivan

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

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

9. COP21 and India’s Intended Nationally Determined Contribution Mitigation Strategy
Ranajit Chakrabarty, Somarata Chakraborty

10. Seasonal Drought Thresholds and Internal Migration for Adaptation: Lessons from Northern Bangladesh
Mohammad Ehsanul Kabir, Peter Davey, Silvia Serrao-Neumann, Moazzem Hossain

11. Incentives and Disincentives for Reducing Emissions under REDD+ in Indonesia
Fitri Nurfatriani, Mimi Salminah, Tim Cadman, Tapan Sarker

12. Carbon Budgeting Post-COP21: The Need for an Equitable Strategy for Meeting CO2e Targets
Robert Hales, Brendan Mackey

Nyckelord: Environment, Sustainable Development, Climate Change Management and Policy, Energy Policy, Economics and Management, Environmental Economics, Atmospheric Protection/Air Quality Control/Air Pollution, Asian Economics