Low Carbon Transition in Emerging Economies: Cl, Erdogan..

Taylor & Francis Ltd

Low Carbon Transition in Emerging EconomiesClimate Policy, Carbon Pricing and the Effect on Employment\nAuthor(s): Erkin Erdo?an\nFormat: Hardback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: Routledge\nISBN-13: 9781032393520, 978-1032393520\nSynopsis\nMany emerging economies are on the front line of the devastating impacts of global warming such as desertification and extreme weather events, but, for historical and political reasons, they follow ambitious growth targets with seemingly little concern for climate change and environmental degradation. Focusing on the case of Turkey, this book investigates the economic impacts of possible climate change policies to help meet the required mitigation targets and transition to a low carbon economy. In order to reach net-zero targets by 2050 in compliance with the Paris Agreement, Turkey must introduce policies that promote low carbon investments, green jobs and low carbon employment more broadly. This book explores the em.