Asian states take measures against climate change
亞洲采取措施應(yīng)對氣候變化

Many developing Asian countries have long been facing challenges caused by climate change. They have also launched various measures to tackle the problems.

Indonesia is among the top victims of climate change. The country of many islands has watched its sea-level rise by 8 millimeters every year and 24 small islands disapeared between 2005 and 2007. In January 2013, floods caused losses worth two billion US dollars. To tackle the problem, Indonesia has launched a series of laws and regualtions, including a 1990 law on natural resources and eco-system protection and a 2009 bill on environmental protection and cutting greenhouse gas emissions.

In Nepal, melting glaciers dominate the country's climate concerns. In 2009, a special committee under direct orders from the Prime Minister was formed to make climate policies. In 2011, Nepal launched a series of actions covering glacier monitoring, a disaster early warning mechanism and international cooperation on low-carbon technology development.

The Indian government carried out a nationwide action plan to combat climate change in 2008. The plan aimed to promote solar energy development, upgrade industrial efficiency, and expand forestation and sustainable agriculture.

South Korea initiated activities aiming to raise public awareness of the need to cut greenhouse gas emissions in 2008. Schools across the country held debates, and industrial associations and environmental NGOs were also motivated for studies on better policies.