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DOI | 10.1016/j.envsci.2017.08.005 |
A strategic approach to selecting policy mechanisms for addressing coal mine methane emissions: A case study on Kazakhstan | |
Roshchanka, Volha1,3; Evans, Meredydd2; Ruiz, Felicia1; Kholod, Nazar2 | |
发表日期 | 2017-12-01 |
ISSN | 1462-9011 |
卷号 | 78页码:185-192 |
英文摘要 | Coal production globally is projected to grow in the foreseeable future. Countries with heavy reliance on coal could reduce methane and other emissions through the capture and utilization of coal mine methane (CMM) in the short and medium term, while they pursue structural and long-term economic changes. Several countries have successfully implemented policies to promote CMM capture and utilization; however, some countries still struggle to implement projects. This paper outlines key factors to consider in adapting policies for CMM mitigation. The authors propose an approach for selecting adequate mechanisms for stimulating CMM mitigation that involves reviewing global best practices and categorizing them functionally either as mechanisms needed to improve the underlying conditions or as CMM-specific policies. It is important to understand local policy frameworks and to consider whether it is more feasible to improve underlying policy conditions or to provide targeted incentives as an interim measure. Using Kazakhstan as a case study, the authors demonstrate how policymakers could assess the overall policy framework to find the most promising options to facilitate CMM projects. Kazakhstan's emissions from underground coal mines have been increasing both in total and per tonne of coal production, while overall production has been declining. CMM mitigation presents an opportunity for the country to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions in the near and medium term, while the government pursues sustainable development goals. Analysis shows that policymakers in Kazakhstan can leverage existing policies to stimulate utilization by extending feed in tariffs to cover CMM and by developing working methodologies for companies to obtain emission reduction credits from CMM projects. |
英文关键词 | Coal mine methane policy;Greenhouse gas emissions;Kazakhstan;Methane emission reductions;Coal mine methane (CMM) |
语种 | 英语 |
WOS记录号 | WOS:000415909600021 |
来源期刊 | ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & POLICY
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来源机构 | 美国环保署 |
文献类型 | 期刊论文 |
条目标识符 | http://gcip.llas.ac.cn/handle/2XKMVOVA/59364 |
作者单位 | 1.US EPA, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, DC 20460 USA; 2.Pacific Northwest Natl Lab, Joint Global Change Res Inst, 5825 Univ Res Court,Suite 3500, College Pk, MD 20742 USA; 3.Univ Maryland, Earth Syst Sci Interdisciplinary Ctr, 5825 Univ Res Court,Suite 3500, College Pk, MD 20742 USA |
推荐引用方式 GB/T 7714 | Roshchanka, Volha,Evans, Meredydd,Ruiz, Felicia,et al. A strategic approach to selecting policy mechanisms for addressing coal mine methane emissions: A case study on Kazakhstan[J]. 美国环保署,2017,78:185-192. |
APA | Roshchanka, Volha,Evans, Meredydd,Ruiz, Felicia,&Kholod, Nazar.(2017).A strategic approach to selecting policy mechanisms for addressing coal mine methane emissions: A case study on Kazakhstan.ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & POLICY,78,185-192. |
MLA | Roshchanka, Volha,et al."A strategic approach to selecting policy mechanisms for addressing coal mine methane emissions: A case study on Kazakhstan".ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & POLICY 78(2017):185-192. |
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