Harnessing Carbon Markets for Climate Justice: A Pathway to Sustainable Development | Chapter 6 | Current Research on Geography, Earth Science and Environment Vol. 3

 

As climate and environmental challenges grow increasingly severe, carbon markets have garnered significant attention in academic research. Carbon trading and offsetting are central to these mechanisms, with the primary objective of reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Climate change injustice is the situation where communities that contribute the least to climate change disproportionately bear the severe consequences. The aim of this review is to explore how carbon markets can be utilised as a mechanism to promote climate justice and contribute to sustainable development. By examining various policy approaches and their implications, the research seeks to shed light on how carbon markets can either advance or hinder climate justice goals. The findings indicate that carbon markets have the potential to encourage investments in clean energy  and sustainable development projects, which can benefit communities disproportionately affected by pollution. It can provide opportunities for broader participation in climate action, allowing smaller emitters or developing countries to participate in emission trading. To maximise their positive impacts and minimise risks, carbon markets must be accompanied by complementary policies and measures that prioritise equity, inclusion, and community participation. Countries with greater capacity and responsibility for emissions need to take more drastic actions and provide financial and technical support to developing nations.

 

 

Author(s) Details

Jane Munonye
Department of Agricultural Economics, Alex Ekwueme Federal University Ndufu Alike, Nigeria.

 

Charles Munonye
Department of Architecture, Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Uli, Nigeria.

 

Olufunmilola Obakin
Department of Architecture, University of Ibadan, Nigeria.

 

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Techno-Economic Analysis of Retrofitted Electric Coaster Introduction in University Campus | Chapter 10 | New Approaches in Engineering Research Vol. 13

 Green transportation focuses on resource economy and effectiveness, which results in a lower carbon footprint and a healthier environment for the country by reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The final solution may be promising new technology, but innovation will only happen if society plays a key role in the development of electric vehicles that reduce carbon emissions. Understanding how markets work to save fuel is essential for designing effective and cheap policies that enable the development of low-carbon technologies in line with political objectives. The purpose of this study is to build a 14-seat all-electric mini-coaster by retrofitting a diesel Mercedes-Benz Van with a 15-kWh lithium-iron-phosphate battery (LiFePO4). An AC induction motor with a max power of 60 kW and torque of 150 Nm drives the coaster. As an auxiliary battery, a 3.44 kWh lithium battery is used to power the battery cooling system and the passenger compartment cooling system. The coaster can travel 40 kilometres on a single fully charged battery. Depending on Malaysian fuel rates, the coaster's power consumption is 340 Wh/km [cost USD 0.025 (RM0.12) per kilometre]. When powered by a battery, the coaster's real operating costs are RM144 per month, and RM600 per month when powered by an internal combustion engine. As a result, both the International Islamic University of Malaysia (IIUM) and the environment gain from the cost-effective electric mini-coater.

Author (S) Details

Ataur Rahman
Department of Mechanical Engineering, Kulliyyah of Engineering, International Islamic University Malaysia, 50728 KL, Malaysia.

Sany Izan Ihsan
Department of Mechanical Engineering, Kulliyyah of Engineering, International Islamic University Malaysia, 50728 KL, Malaysia.

Ahmed Faris Ismail
Department of Mechanical Engineering, Kulliyyah of Engineering, International Islamic University Malaysia, 50728 KL, Malaysia.

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Study on Energy Management Using Solar Photovoltaic Based Appliances in Rural Areas of India | Chapter 10 | Emerging Trends in Engineering Research and Technology Vol. 11

 India has already agreed to cut its carbon intensity from 20% to 25% by 2050, relative to the base line of 2005. In this paper, an attempt has been made to estimate the potential for reducing green house gases using diffusion models in India's rural areas, which comprise thousands of villages. Most of them have no grid connection, and for their cooking and lighting purposes, people rely on wood, gas and kerosene oil. The aim of these diffusion models was to forecast the demand for electricity and to look for steps that could be taken to meet the demand for energy. By using non-conventional energy sources, especially solar photovoltaic and solar thermal technologies, the demand for energy could be satisfied. Green house gases have been listed as one of the greenhouse gases Significant factors of global climate change. The emission of carbon dioxide during the use of fuel for power generation was also considered. Most of the greenhouse emissions are made up of carbon dioxide. The findings may be adopted in developed countries by policy makers in an attempt to minimise pollution and sustain the country's growth rate. Upgrading the villagers' level of education would increase the potential adoption of solar appliances and thus help to minimise GHG emissions.

Author (s) Details

M. A. Mallick
Department of Physics, BMU, Asthal Bohar, Rohtak- 124021, India.


M. Khursheed
Department of Electrical Engineering, Integral University Lucknow, India.

I. Ashraf
Department of Electrical Engineering, A.M.U., Aligarh, India.


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