ESTIMATION OF CO₂ REDUCTION POTENTIAL IN SMALL CITIES AND TOWNS CONSIDERING THE CHANGE OF SOCIAL SITUATION

Abstract

Enhancement of the governance and the cooperative structure of local governments toward the reduction of carbon output is becoming more and more important. In this study, the CO₂ reduction potential of the town of Yusuhara - selected as one of the “Eco-model Cities for the Low Carbon Society” (EMC) by the Japanese cabinet office - is estimated considering the change of social situation. Such estimation supports local governments to formulate their action plans and contributes to the realization of low carbon society.