GLOBAL PRACTICES OF GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSION MANAGEMENT
Keywords:
greenhouse gases, climate policy, emission trading, carbon markets, carbon tax, mitigation, sustainability, Paris Agreement, global governance, environmental economics.Abstract
The management of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions represents one of the most complex and urgent challenges of the 21st century. As climate change accelerates, nations are developing diverse mechanisms to regulate, reduce, and offset emissions in line with the objectives of the Paris Agreement and the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This paper provides a comprehensive analysis of global practices in GHG management, examining both international and national strategies, including emission trading systems (ETS), carbon taxes, offset markets, and technological innovations. The study evaluates the effectiveness of these instruments in major economies such as the European Union, United States, China, Japan, and developing nations, identifying key lessons and challenges. The analysis concludes that while significant progress has been achieved in establishing global carbon governance, disparities in implementation and ambition continue to hinder the collective achievement of net-zero goals.
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