China's Way to Carbon Emissions Reduction - The Choice of Regulatory Instruments and Its Legal Challenges Autor Ying Shen Fecha 2015 Fuente IUCN (ID: MON-094159) Editor | Lugar de publicación Kluwer Law International | The Hague, The Netherlands ISBN 9789041160492 Tipo de documento Monografía/libro Idioma Inglés País/Territorio China Materia Aire y atmósfera Palabra clave Emisiones Resumen Now that the most recent scientific estimates have shown that China has become the world's largest source of greenhouse gas emissions, China's influence on the world's environment and sustainable development highlights the importance of tailoring Chinese climate change law to conform with the requirements of international conventions and agreements on climate change. This thorough analysis, based on an examination of climate status, legal background, and current regulatory systems in China, examines the potential role of different policy instruments in reducing carbon emissions in order to find an appropriate choice for China, and recommends approaches to key issues for relevant authorities. Página web lrus.wolterskluwer.com