GX & Decarbonization Research

Nushaba Qadimli, Ulvi Mammadov

This study assesses ecosystem degradation in Shahdag National Park, Azerbaijan, using remote sensing and geospatial analysis to prioritize areas for nature-based solutions (NbS). A composite degradation index and correlation analysis (NDVI …

Hang Yu

This study develops an integrated climate action framework combining nature-based solutions (NbS) and community-led innovation, evaluated through case studies and participatory workshops in Southeast Asia. Results show that NbS like urban w…

Courtney Dene Bidois

This study analyzes New Zealand's voluntary carbon market (VCM) using the multi-level perspective, identifying five key themes: government involvement, market integrity, innovation, accounting, and price dynamics. It finds demand exists (NZ…

Methawee Nukunudompanich, Nopparat Suriyachai, Nattapon Leeabai +3

This study designed and implemented a prototype hybrid CO2 capture system combining Wolffia globosa cultivation, mineral carbonation with waste seashell-derived CaO, and real-time IoT monitoring. The IoT system continuously tracked CO2, pH,…

Yan-Ao-Ming Xi, Hai-Hao Jiang, Zhenyu Li +5

This paper proposes a combinatorial optimization strategy for multi-split air conditioners that simultaneously considers thermal comfort, energy cost, and low-carbon constraints. Numerical investigations demonstrate the potential to balance…

Dini Mufriah, T. Sabrina, Lisdayani Lisdayani

This study evaluates the use of black soldier fly larvae (BSFL) to bioconvert young coconut coir mixed with low-carbon organic wastes into nutrient-rich frass for compost. Among seven substrate mixtures, quail manure produced the best frass…

Maulana Malik, Sulaiman Mohammed Ibrahim, Dian Lestari +4

This paper proposes an improved three-term conjugate gradient method for unconstrained optimization, proving sufficient descent and global convergence under strong Wolfe line search. Numerical experiments show superiority over existing meth…

Francis Ngoye, Ornellia Nargess Ozenga, Pradel Tonda-Mikiéla +2

This study prepared activated carbons by co-carbonizing sugarcane bagasse and coconut shell blends with low KOH impregnation (0.1:1). The bagasse-rich sample showed high surface area (576 m2/g) and micropore volume, while the coconut-rich s…

Chenhao Zhao, Xiaoqiang Dong, Jiaxin Liang +2

This paper reports the development of low-carbon grouting materials through synergistic utilization of red mud and coal gangue, proposing a sustainable pathway for waste valorization and carbon emission reduction, with potential application…

Renewable Power Office. Solar Energy Technologies Office USDOE Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE), Feng Yan, USDOE Office of Critical Minerals and Energy Innovation (CMEI) +2

This final technical report summarizes systematic engineering of thermally pressed carbon-based planar perovskite solar cells (C-PSCs) to improve interface quality, electrode conductivity, and stability. The work links device performance to…

Haiyang Jiang, Jijun Shui, Zhifeng Liang +2

This paper analyzes the cost increase of low-carbon transition in power systems considering climate risk. It integrates renewable energy expansion with climate impacts, proposing a method to assess transition costs. Quantitative analysis is…

Yuan Yuan, Yaya Song, Qi Fu +1

This systematic review of overseas land investment (2008-2026) examines its role under carbon neutrality targets, revealing divergences between Chinese and English research. It highlights China's transition to active governance, emphasizing…

Guze Li

China's 2060 carbon neutrality requires both emission cuts and removal. This paper evaluates urban metabolism optimization, ecological restoration, and direct air capture (DAC) using AHP and entropy weighting. Urban metabolism dominates 203…

Ludwick Satria Romadoni, Erdhi Setya Prayudha, K. Kuatman +3

This study evaluates Airborne Laser Scanning (ALS) for Indonesia's carbon trading MRV framework (SRUK). A structured review of 20 sources shows ALS accurately estimates carbon density in tropical forests, but regulatory standards for remote…

S. Brindha, S. Shankarkumar

This chapter discusses the importance of ethical foundations and financial restructuring for climate action, focusing on India's net zero transition. It compares India's initiatives, regulations, and financial measures with global economies…

Tafese Niguse, Priyanka Gupta

This paper argues that the convergence of FinTech and sustainability is promising for climate action, highlighting green credit as a mechanism to channel private capital into environmentally friendly projects such as renewable energy, clean…

Michael König, Mathias Grimm Bertello, Carola Menzel

This paper examines how transition finance is situated within regulatory frameworks, focusing on the role of policy and regulation in financing climate action, with implications for corporates and financial institutions.

Navni Krishna

This article examines deep-sea mining as a source of critical minerals for clean energy transition, weighing its potential against ESG risks. It highlights threats to marine ecosystems, biodiversity, carbon sequestration, and coastal commun…

Stjepan Družinec, Goran Krajačić, Marko Mimica +2

This paper analyzes the benefits of using advanced tools in organizing urban citizen energy communities, focusing on photovoltaic integration. Involving institutions from Denmark and Croatia, it provides practical insights into community-ba…

Zafar Iqbal, Sayed Irshad Hussain

This study analyzes the impact of FDI, renewable energy consumption, and natural resource rent on ecological footprint in Pakistan using ARDL-ECM with annual data from 1985 to 2024. Findings show renewable energy significantly reduces ecolo…