Zeynep Pinar Ogretmen Keywords Carbon Emission energy clean air Read more about Zeynep Pinar Ogretmen Zeynep Pinar Ogretmen has over 15 years of experience in climate change and GHG emission reduction projects. She is highly skilled in the Gold Standard and Verified Carbon Standard certification schemes. She worked as a Regional Affairs Manager, coordinating efforts across different regions and identifying business development opportunities for Gold Standard. Currently, she continues her work as a Carbon Consultant providing services to project developers.
Decarbonizing ADB: Coal Finance by ADB and Japan Read more about Decarbonizing ADB: Coal Finance by ADB and Japan The largest cause of carbon emission is coal. The International Energy Agency (IEA) notes that new coal-fired power plant cannot be built in order to meet the 2-degree goal. This presentation tackles ADB's position in coal emission from the perspective of a civil society organization.
Using Economic Instruments to Promote Environmentally Sustainable Transportation in the People's Republic of China Read more about Using Economic Instruments to Promote Environmentally Sustainable Transportation in the People's Republic of China The People’s Republic of China (PRC) is the world’s fastest growing oil consumer and is the second largest energy consumer in the world. As of 2005, its carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions level ranked second globally.
Measuring Carbon Dioxide Emissions from Road Transport Read more about Measuring Carbon Dioxide Emissions from Road Transport Sufficient and accurate data on carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions and the impacts of global transport policies, measures and projects are needed to effectively mitigate climate change. Presently, little information on these exists, thus hampering efforts in reducing CO2 emissions. In response to this need, the Asian Development Bank offers specific ways in counting carbon emissions or “carbs” so that policies and measures to reduce them can be focused, holistic and effective.
Current Condition of Carbon Emission and Carbon Emission Model in Urban Scale in Korea Read more about Current Condition of Carbon Emission and Carbon Emission Model in Urban Scale in Korea Examine the current condition of carbon emissions in the Republic of Korea. Learn about the urban carbon emission model being implemented in the country. The low-carbon city making methods and a government-supported major research project on the development of a low-carbon urban planning system are introduced.
Low-Carbon City Development in the Republic of Korea Read more about Low-Carbon City Development in the Republic of Korea Korea University Professor Dr. Seiyong Kim presented the current condition of carbon emissions in the Republic of Korea. The discussion featured a carbon emission model in urban scale being implemented in the country. It also covered low-carbon city making methods, as well as introduced a major research project on developing a low-carbon urban planning system supported by the national government.