Pathways towards net zero: Assessment of enablers and barriers in Nepal
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Bhusal, Shreejana, Dangol, Mukesh, Bhatta, Manoj, Maraseni, Tek and Mathew, Supriya. 2024. "Pathways towards net zero: Assessment of enablers and barriers in Nepal." Research in Globalization. 8. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.resglo.2024.100226
| Article Title | Pathways towards net zero: Assessment of enablers and barriers in Nepal |
|---|---|
| ERA Journal ID | 214062 |
| Article Category | Article |
| Authors | Bhusal, Shreejana, Dangol, Mukesh, Bhatta, Manoj, Maraseni, Tek and Mathew, Supriya |
| Journal Title | Research in Globalization |
| Journal Citation | 8 |
| Article Number | 100226 |
| Number of Pages | 9 |
| Year | 2024 |
| Publisher | Elsevier |
| Place of Publication | United Kingdom |
| ISSN | 2590-051X |
| Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.1016/j.resglo.2024.100226 |
| Web Address (URL) | https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2590051X24000352 |
| Abstract | Implementing mitigation measures to limit global temperatures to below 2 °C poses several challenges. Even though Nepal's global emission contribution remains minimal, the nation is committed to the net zero targets aligned with the Paris Agreement through Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC) and Long-Term Low greenhouse gas Emission Development Strategies (LT-LEDS) by 2045, where the biggest emitters like India, China and European Union (EU) aims to achieve net zero by 2070, 2060 and 2050 respectively. In this context, detailed and concrete insights on context specific factors that inhibit or enable Nepal’s mitigation measures to robust climate action are still at its infancy. We assessed the enablers and barriers to implementing mitigation measures across the energy, transport and forestry sectors. For this, an adapted version of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC’s) Feasibility Assessment Framework is used, with data triangulated through an extensive literature review, as well as qualitative data collected through semi-structured interviews with sector-specific experts (n = 25), policymakers (n = 15) and industry managers (n = 10). Our results indicated that geophysical and topographical barriers are relatively less prominent. However, the institutional capacity and governance, and cross-sectional coordination inhibit the implementation of mitigation measures. Addressing institutional barriers, such as policy gaps, regulatory frameworks, capacity building and coordination challenges, is essential for unlocking the full potential of enablers and overcoming obstacles. This research serves as a valuable guide for countries like Nepal, helping them gain insights into the challenges they may encounter on their journey to net zero targets. |
| Keywords | Feasibility assessment framework; Nationally Determined Contributions ; Nepal’s long-term strategy for net-zero emission ; Mitigation options |
| Contains Sensitive Content | Does not contain sensitive content |
| ANZSRC Field of Research 2020 | 410406. Natural resource management |
| Byline Affiliations | Department of National Parks and Wildlife Conservation, Nepal |
| Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation, Nepal | |
| Charles Darwin University | |
| Chinese Academy of Sciences, China | |
| University of Southern Queensland |
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