Open AccessLow Carbon Development through Measuring and Monitoring Carbon Emission in Johor Bahru, Malaysia
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
journal of environmental treatment techniques
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2309-1185
DOI - 10.47277/jett/9(1)252
Subject(s) - greenhouse gas , carbon fibers , climate change mitigation , carbon dioxide , electricity , environmental science , climate change , global warming , environmental engineering , environmental protection , business , environmental economics , engineering , computer science , chemistry , ecology , organic chemistry , algorithm , composite number , electrical engineering , economics , biology
Reducing carbon dioxide emissions through low carbon development is an appropriate solution to combating climate change. This research aims to identify ways of reducing carbon dioxide emissions in Johor Bahru towards promoting low carbon development. The research investigated the low carbon initiatives in Malaysia. The study was based on purposive case study and restricted to Johor Bahru, Malaysia. It reviewed existing practice of low carbon development in the study area. Stakeholders and organizations related to low carbon development and low carbon initiatives were interviewed. The study also observed that the initiative is relatively in the early stage with few projects accomplished. However, emphasis was placed on other themes of low carbon concept rather than direct measurement of Carbon dioxide (CO2) emission. Since majority carbon emissions are from electricity and transport sectors, the Malaysian University Carbon Emission Tool (MUCET) was modified and suggested for measuring and monitoring emissions in Johor Bahru. This study facilitates the formulation of policies that target emission reduction and ensure steady movement into clean energy future.