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Publication date: 9 January 2007

Evald Kranjcevic

The purpose of this paper is to evaluate different greenhouse gas (GHG) mitigation policy instruments implemented in Slovenia, especially their impact on industrial…

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Abstract

Purpose

The purpose of this paper is to evaluate different greenhouse gas (GHG) mitigation policy instruments implemented in Slovenia, especially their impact on industrial competitiveness.

Design/methodology/approach

Analysis of existing mitigation policies.

Findings

The introduction of new policy instruments in Slovenia has not been very effective in curbing GHG emissions, but it certainly brought attention to the problem. As there is still a lot of space for improvements, additional effort should be made to improve existing instruments or to propose additional mitigation measures.

Practical implications

The paper evaluates existing policy instruments, which are still in their evolutional phases. The significance of this paper is to help to intensify indirect influence on GHG emissions reduction, especially on the national level, as proper introduction and understanding of the problem leads to more comprehensive and credible solutions regarding GHG emission reduction strategies. In addition, some new steps and/or measures are also indicated with this paper, especially concerning future evolution of EU emission trading scheme and national CO2 tax regulation.

Originality/value

The paper is a new source of information about implementation of GHG mitigation policy measures in Slovenia. Analysis of adaptation and mitigation activities as well as integration of all aspects of climate change issues into strategies for sustainable development is of significant importance for the relevant decision makers – to monitor the impact of their own policies for domestic assessment purposes, that is to choose a policy strategy, to understand the implications of existing and alternative policy strategies, and to understand the joint interactions of multiple, individual policy strategies.

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Management of Environmental Quality: An International Journal, vol. 18 no. 1
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 1477-7835

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Article
Publication date: 18 April 2008

This paper aims to review the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoint practical implications from cutting‐edge research and case studies.

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Abstract

Purpose

This paper aims to review the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoint practical implications from cutting‐edge research and case studies.

Design/methodology/approach

This briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the articles in context.

Findings

the paper finds that climate change and greenhouse gas emissions mitigation policies are environmental issues of significant importance. The greenhouse effect is a natural phenomenon that helps to regulate the temperature of our planet, however, through our interference with the carbon cycle (burning fossil fuels), we artificially move carbon from solid storage to its gaseous state, thereby increasing atmospheric concentrations and consequently intensifying the greenhouse effect, which warms our planet.

Practical implications

The paper provides strategic insights and practical thinking that have influenced some of the world's leading organizations.

Originality/value

The briefing saves busy executives and researchers hours of reading time by selecting only the very best, most pertinent information and presenting it in a condensed and easy‐to‐digest format.

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Strategic Direction, vol. 24 no. 6
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 0258-0543

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