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Foresight Analysis of Key Strategic Issues for Achieving Net Zero Emissions in APEC

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: This paper presents the outputs of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Science, Technology, and Innovation (STI) strategic foresight project, focusing on net-zero emissions. The key foresight methodologies used are Delphi survey and the Future Triangle to identify critical issues across transportation, energy, agriculture, manufacturing, and urban development sectors. The net-zero issues are categorized into five sub-groups: energy efficiency, renewable energy, green economy, carbon sinks, and offset policies. The key findings highlight the significant disparities in technological capabilities and varied timelines for achieving net-zero goals among APEC economies. The paper identifies that meeting growing regional electricity demand while simultaneously reducing fossil fuel dependency represents a critical challenge. Additionally, it recommends STI collaboration to establish standardized offset policies, aiding green trade and platforms, which are essential for achieving carbon emission reductions.

Source: International Energy Journal

DOI: 10.64289/iej.25.0206.7415247

Authors: Srichattra Chaivongvilan, Surachai Sathitkunarat

Institution: Office of National Higher Education Science Research and Innovation Policy Council

Language: English

Topic: Climate Change Policy and Economics

Subfield: Economics and Econometrics

Field: Economics, Econometrics and Finance

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Industry, innovation and infrastructure, Climate action

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4412012957

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