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| On the Goal,Method and Path of a Low-carbon Society in Japan |
| Bao Jianqiang,Wang Xueqian,Ye Ruike,Chen Ming |
| College of politics and public Administration,Zhejiang University of Technology,Hangzhou 310032,China |
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Abstract Japan is an island country with a large population and scarce resources.Japanese government proposed a national program to build a low-carbon society,in order to tackle global climate change,relieve the pressure of resources and environment.Under this background,this paper,firstly, focuses on promoting low-carbon society(LCS)progress in Japan.It analyzes the historical background and practical significance of Japan s low-carbon transformation,reveals the determination and confidence of Japan who will lead the world in low-carbon revolution.Secondly,the paper studies Japan s forecasting and analysis methods of feasibility of LCS development goals which have been put forward.Finally,the paper analyzes the plan action of constructing a LCS in Japan,such as “A Dozen Actions towards Low-Carbon Societies”,as well as the five key areas of constructing a LCS in Japan.All of these have an important theoretical and practical significance for China to explore low carbon developmental path with Chinese characteristics,to achieve the sustainable development of China s economy.
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Received: 14 January 2013
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2013, Vol. 1 
