| ID | 108395 |
| Title Proper | Estimation of China's embodied CO2 emissions during 2000-2009 |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Ma, Shuzhong ; Chen, Ying |
| Publication | 2011. |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | The problem of CO2 embodied in international trade has attracted increasing attention in China. To analyze this issue, the present paper directly calculates emission factors for 15 industries in 2002, 2005 and 2007. We then examine a consumption-based system and a single-region input-output model to estimate China's embodied emissions during 2000-2009. Our results show that, when a consumption-based system is adopted, China's emissions are lower than those reported by some international organizations. The rapid growth in China's exports is a key determinant of China's rising total emissions. All countries should strengthen their cooperation in improving their current greenhouse gas inventories. Furthermore, China needs to encourage trade in low-carbon products and technology. |
| `In' analytical Note | China and World Economy Vol. 19, No. 6; Nov-Dec 2011: p.109-126 |
| Journal Source | China and World Economy Vol. 19, No. 6; Nov-Dec 2011: p.109-126 |
| Key Words | Embodied CO2 Emissions ; Balance of Emissions Embodied in Trade ; Single - Region Input - Output Model ; Domestic Consumption ; Single - Region Input – Output Model |