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The economic case for low carbon waste management in rapidly growing cities in the developing world: the case of Palembang, Indonesia

Papargyropoulou, Effie and Colenbrander, Sarah and Sudmant, Andrew Heshedahl Eshedahl and Gouldson, Andy and Lee, Chewtin (2015) The economic case for low carbon waste management in rapidly growing cities in the developing world: the case of Palembang, Indonesia. Journal of Environmental Management, 163 . pp. 11-19. ISSN 0301-4797

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Official URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jenvman.2015.08.001

Abstract

The provision of appropriate waste management is not only an indicator of development but also of broader sustainability. This is particularly relevant to expanding cities in developing countries faced with rising waste generation and associated environmental health problems. Despite these urgent issues, city authorities often lack the evidence required to make well-informed decisions. This study evaluates the carbon and economic performance of low-carbon measures in the waste sector at a city level, within the context of a developing country. Palembang in Indonesia is used as a case of a medium-sized city in a newly industrialized country, with relevance to other similar cities in the developing world. Evidence suggests that the waste sector can achieve substantial carbon emission reductions, and become a carbon sink, in a cost effective way. Hence there is an economic case for a low carbon development path for Palembang, and possibly for other cities in developing and developed countries facing similar challenges.

Item Type:Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:carbon emissions, cities, economic evaluation, sustainable development, waste management
Subjects:T Technology > T Technology (General)
Divisions:Chemical Engineering
ID Code:58916
Deposited By: Haliza Zainal
Deposited On:04 Dec 2016 04:07
Last Modified:02 Feb 2017 01:45

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