Analysis of international GHGs-related indicators in Taiwan

This research aimed to define the greenhouse gases (GHGs) related indicators from three systems: environmental sustainability index (ESI), environmental performance index (EPI) and climate analysis indicators tool (CAIT). Comparative analysis provides information on policy options, a context for evaluating performance, and a basis for holding governments accountable for environmental results in Taiwan. During the 19-yr period from 1988 to 2006, the trend demonstrated a gradual move away from sustainable development in the areas of environmental pollution and economic pressure in Taiwan. The present paper reviews the background information given on the GHGs related assessment framework recently used within three indicator systems: ESI, EPI, and CAIT. The results are presented, with a thorough discussion of GHGs related indicators consisting of current statistical data in Taiwan and international index comparison. Also, the definition and category of GHG indicators from these systems indicators are discussed. The paper aimed to use the international data to describe the direct relationship between GHG emission reduction (particularly the reduction of carbon dioxide emissions) and individual nation s energy structure and energy utilization. Taiwan is a significant source of global GHG emissions. A comparison, using the Taiwan s actual data of the past two decades, was conducted.