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DOI10.1016/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
ISSN1462-9011
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
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
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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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