Full Description
Several Asian cities have already invested in initiatives to build and promote Green Cities. Owing to the limited capacity of local governments, the funding of urban infrastructure has become a critical issue. Against this background, this book explores a new funding mechanism which demands the engagement of many stakeholders, including public-private partnerships. This book offers guidance on how cities in selected countries can play a key role in the green growth agenda, by stimulating growth through smart investment in urban infrastructure such as through building a physical infrastructure, offering financial and tax incentives, and heightening society's awareness of a sustainable lifestyle.
Contents
- Chapter 1: Introduction.- Chapter 2: Risk Analysis for Low Carbon City Development in Yokohama.- Chapter 3: Analysis on the Economic Policies to Promote the Development of Green Buildings in China.- Chapter 4: Low Carbon City Scenario for DKI Jakarta Towards 2030.- Chapter 5: Assessment of the impacts of low carbon investment on renewable energy for development of low carbon future in Yokohama city.- Chapter 6: Smart cities in Japan and its application in developing countries.- Chapter 7: Conclusion.
