Assessment of Korea’s GHG Reduction Targets through Comparative Analysis of OECD Countries’ Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs)

Drones have been employed for multiple uses, such as for military, surveillance, recreational, scientific, and research purposes. Their presence inside civil areas has necessitated the need to regulate their use. Towards this direction, many countries worldwide have issued national legislations, which vary on vehicle categorization according to the size, weight, flight altitude, purpose of use, and restrictions. In this study, we pursued the first comparative analysis of the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) countries’ national legislations, in order to explore the similarities and differences in drone use and recommend improvements and homogenization. Some of the examined countries issued legislation during recent years of drone application, while others amended their existing legislative framework in order to catch up with drone technology evolution. Although from the 35 OECD countries 22 belong to the European Union, we observed much diversity among national legal frameworks. The intensive use of drones has led to severe ethical dilemmas that policy makers will need to address in the near future. We conclude with a proposal regarding the basic legislation for different uses according to the criteria that have been developed so far, followed by limitations and restrictions.

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Comparative Analysis of Endowments Effect Renewable Energy Efficiency Among OECD Countries

New Developments in Renewable Energy ◽

10.5772/52020 ◽

2013 ◽

Author(s):

Tser-Yieth Chen ◽

Tsai-Lien Yeh ◽

Yi Hsuan

Keyword(s):

Energy Efficiency ◽

Renewable Energy ◽

Comparative Analysis ◽

Oecd Countries

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Responding to NAMAs and preparing for INDCs/NDCs

International Journal of Climate Change Strategies and Management ◽

10.1108/ijccsm-12-2015-0174 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 9 (1) ◽

pp. 2-20

Author(s):

Jui-Chu Lin ◽

Wei-Ming Chen ◽

Ding-Jang Chen

Keyword(s):

Electricity Market ◽

Ghg Emissions ◽

Electricity Sector ◽

Carbon Trading ◽

Low Carbon ◽

Content Type ◽

Carbon Reduction ◽

Ghg Reduction ◽

Nationally Determined Contributions ◽

Trading Scheme

Purpose In this paper, the international progress of Nationally Appropriate Mitigation Actions (NAMAs), Intended Nationally Determined Contributions (INDCs), and Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change are reviewed. The content of Taiwan’s NAMAs and INDCs are also investigated, especially with reference to actions for the electricity sector. To better understand the greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction contribution from the electricity sector, this paper aims to examine challenges and solutions for implementing a carbon trading mechanism in Taiwan’s monopolistic electricity market under the newly passed Greenhouse Gases Emissions Reduction and Management Act (GHG ERMA). Design/methodology/approach Carbon reduction strategies for the electricity sector are discussed by examining and explaining Taiwan’s official documents and the law of GHG ERMA. Findings This study finds that market mechanisms should be utilized to allocate appropriate costs and incentives for GHG reductions to transform Taiwan into a low-carbon society. Originality/value This study identifies strategies for the electricity sector to reduce GHG emissions, especially the operation of a carbon-trading scheme under a non-liberalized electricity market.

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