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Possibilities and Impossibilities of Decentralized Energy Governance and Local Climate Change Mitigation Policies in Japan

Research Project

Project/Area Number 21530117
Research Category

Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research (C)

Allocation TypeSingle-year Grants
Section一般
Research Field Politics
Research InstitutionUniversity of Toyama

Principal Investigator

AOKI Kazumasu  富山大学, 経済学部・経営法学科, 准教授 (60397164)

Project Period (FY) 2009 – 2011
Project Status Completed (Fiscal Year 2011)
Budget Amount *help
¥2,080,000 (Direct Cost: ¥1,600,000、Indirect Cost: ¥480,000)
Fiscal Year 2011: ¥650,000 (Direct Cost: ¥500,000、Indirect Cost: ¥150,000)
Fiscal Year 2010: ¥650,000 (Direct Cost: ¥500,000、Indirect Cost: ¥150,000)
Fiscal Year 2009: ¥780,000 (Direct Cost: ¥600,000、Indirect Cost: ¥180,000)
Keywords地球温暖化対策 / 自治体政策過程 / 分権型ガバナンス / 合意形成 / 政策過程分析 / 地方自治体 / 低炭素社会 / 制度設計 / アジェンダ化 / 制度化
Research Abstract

From the perspectives of political science and policy process analyses, this study examines the determinants of the possibilities and impossibilities of the Japanese local governments' progressive low carbon measures. Although many advocates claim a priori that such measures taken by the local governments are' desirable,' very few studies have actually analyzed the factors leading to this conclusion. Is it reasonable to expect the local governments to assume the role of making and implementing climate change policies? And, if so, are the policies and measures effective? To answer these a posteriori types of enquiries, this study employs a qualitative analysis of cross-cutting findings obtained from in-depth case studies of eight local governments(Tokyo, Iwate, Nagano, Hachinohe, Kuzumaki, Tsukuba, Tokoname). In each of these local governments, the promotion of a series of low carbon measures served not only to improve the environment, but also to create a new social economy at the loca … More l level. In other words, in around 2000, these local governments had already sought to realize the basic proposition of the "Green New Deal" policies that the Japanese national government began to stress in late 2008. Thus, whether the aims of various actors and their proposed schemes lead to the formation and implementation of more concrete, effective measures in each of these local governments, poses a critical test for the above-mentioned governability issues. The study first describes the ways in which the policy processes promote and/or prevent the agendization and institutionalization of their policies and measures. The study then analyzes and explains why, except for the case in Tokyo, the intended policy performances were not achieved in a sustainable manner, despite the fact that various administrative plans and even ordinances on the climate change problems were formally established in other local governments. Based upon the findings, the study draws policy implications from the perspectives of local governance capabilities, suggesting that fundamental structural reforms are needed if the local governments are to play more pivotal roles in addressing the climate change mitigation issues. Less

Report

(4 results)
  • 2011 Annual Research Report   Final Research Report ( PDF )
  • 2010 Annual Research Report
  • 2009 Annual Research Report
  • Research Products

    (27 results)

All 2012 2011 2010 2009

All Journal Article (13 results) (of which Peer Reviewed: 2 results) Presentation (14 results)

  • [Journal Article] ICLEI Case Study# 144 at Local Sustainability 2012 Case Study Series : Showcasing progress in local sustainability2012

    • Author(s)
      Kazumasu Aoki
    • Journal Title

      Reducing Emissions through Green Building

      Pages: 1-6

    • URL

      http://www.iclei.org/index.php?id=11546

    • Related Report
      2011 Final Research Report
  • [Journal Article] Reducing Emissions through Green Building2012

    • Author(s)
      Kazumasu Aoki
    • Journal Title

      ICLEI Case Study #144 at Local Sustainability 2012 Case Study Series : Showcasing progress in local sustainability http://www.iclei.org/index.php?id=11546

      Pages: 1-6

    • Related Report
      2011 Annual Research Report
  • [Journal Article] 東京都「CO_2総量削減義務・排出量取引制度」に見る政策波及の可能性-自治体政策過程における合意形成作用を手掛かりに-2010

    • Author(s)
      青木一益
    • Journal Title

      環境科学会誌(環境科学会)

      Volume: 23巻4号 Pages: 321-331

    • NAID

      10026502515

    • Related Report
      2011 Final Research Report
    • Peer Reviewed
  • [Journal Article] 低炭素社会の創発に向けた分権型インセンティブ・ストラクチャーの構築を目指して-地方自治体を主体とした温室効果ガス削減策の基本構想と制度設計試案-2010

    • Author(s)
      青木一益・青木卓志
    • Journal Title

      富大経済論集(富山大学紀要)

      Volume: 56巻1号 Pages: 137-172

    • Related Report
      2011 Final Research Report 2010 Annual Research Report
  • [Journal Article] Determinants of the Possibilities and Impossibilities of the Japanese Local Governments' Progressive Low Carbon Measures : Case Studies of the Policy Processes at the Tokyo Metropolitan Governments, Nagano, and Iwate Prefectures2010

    • Author(s)
      Kazumasu Aoki
    • Journal Title

      UNITAR-Yale 2^<nd> Conference on Environmental Governance and Democracy : Strengthening Institutions to Address Climate Change and Advance a Green

      Pages: 1-20

    • URL

      http://conference.unitar.org/yale/local-governance

    • Related Report
      2011 Final Research Report
  • [Journal Article] 先駆的な自治体温暖化防止政策の成否をめぐる政策過程分析-施策の促進・阻害要因の析出を中心に-2010

    • Author(s)
      青木一益
    • Journal Title

      富大経済論集(富山大学紀要)

      Volume: 56巻2号 Pages: 129-163

    • Related Report
      2011 Final Research Report 2010 Annual Research Report
  • [Journal Article] 東京都「CO-2総量削減義務・排出量取引制度」に見る政策波及の可能性-自治体政策過程における合意形成作用を手掛かりに-2010

    • Author(s)
      青木一益
    • Journal Title

      環境科学会誌(環境科学会)

      Volume: 23巻4号 Pages: 321-331

    • Related Report
      2010 Annual Research Report
    • Peer Reviewed
  • [Journal Article] Determinants of the Possibilities and Impossibilities of the Japanese Local Governments' Progressive Low Carbon Measures : Case Studies of the Policy Processes at the Tokyo Metropolitan Governments, Nagano, and Iwate Prefectures2010

    • Author(s)
      Kazumasu Aoki
    • Journal Title

      UNITAR-Yale 2^<nd> Conference on Environmental Governance and Democracy : Strengthening Institutions to Address Climate Change and Advance a Green Economy http://conference.unitar.oreyaleflocal-governance

      Pages: 1-20

    • Related Report
      2010 Annual Research Report
  • [Journal Article] 地方自治体における先駆的な地球温暖化対策の成否をめぐる政策過程分析(2・完)-長野県地球温暖化防止県民計画と「地球温暖化対策条例」に関するケース・スタディから-2009

    • Author(s)
      青木一益
    • Journal Title

      富大経済論集(富山大学紀要)

      Volume: 55巻1号 Pages: 1-54

    • NAID

      120002226981

    • Related Report
      2011 Final Research Report
  • [Journal Article] 先駆的な自治体温暖化政策の成否をめぐる政策過程分析-複数の事例研究から得られた知見より-2009

    • Author(s)
      青木一益
    • Journal Title

      日本公共政策学会2009年度研究大会報告論文集

      Pages: 373-392

    • Related Report
      2011 Final Research Report 2009 Annual Research Report
  • [Journal Article] 地方自治体における先駆的温暖化対策の政策過程分析2009

    • Author(s)
      青木一益
    • Journal Title

      第37回環境システム研究論文発表会講演集(土木学会)

      Pages: 113-120

    • NAID

      40019884930

    • Related Report
      2011 Final Research Report
  • [Journal Article] 地方自治体における先駆的な地球温暖化対策の成否をめぐる政策過程分析(2・完) -長野県「地球温暖化防止県民計画と「地球温暖化対策条例」に関するケース・スタディから-2009

    • Author(s)
      青木一益
    • Journal Title

      富大経済論集(富山大学紀要) 55巻1号

      Pages: 1-54

    • NAID

      120002226981

    • Related Report
      2009 Annual Research Report
  • [Journal Article] 地方自治体における先駆的温暖化対策の政策過程分析2009

    • Author(s)
      青木一益
    • Journal Title

      第37回環境システム研究論文発表会講演集

      Pages: 113-120

    • NAID

      40019884930

    • Related Report
      2009 Annual Research Report
  • [Presentation] Possibilities and Impossibilities of Sub-national Policies and Institutions : Findings from Multiple Cases of the Japanese Local Mitigation Measures2011

    • Author(s)
      Kazumasu Aoki
    • Organizer
      Symposium on IPCC AR5 : Mitigation Policy and Transformation Pathways sponsored by METI
    • Place of Presentation
      東海大学校友会館
    • Year and Date
      2011-07-05
    • Related Report
      2011 Final Research Report
  • [Presentation] Possibilities and Impossibilities of Sub-national Policies and Institutions : Findings from Multiple Cases of the Japanese Local Mitigation Measures2011

    • Author(s)
      Kazumasu Aoki
    • Organizer
      Symposium on IPCC AR5 : Mitigation Policy and Transformation Pathways sponsored by METI
    • Place of Presentation
      東海大学校友会館(招待講演)
    • Year and Date
      2011-07-05
    • Related Report
      2011 Annual Research Report
  • [Presentation] モデル事業における自治体の役割や課題についての問題提起2010

    • Author(s)
      青木一益
    • Organizer
      東京大学公共政策大学院・国立環境研究所「地域における環境対策研究会」
    • Place of Presentation
      東京大学本郷キャンパス経済学研究棟(小島ホール)
    • Year and Date
      2010-10-30
    • Related Report
      2011 Final Research Report 2010 Annual Research Report
  • [Presentation] 低炭素社会の創発に向けた分権型インセンティブ・ストラクチャーの構築-地方自治体を主体とした温室効果ガス削減策の基本構想と制度設計試案-2010

    • Author(s)
      青木卓志
    • Organizer
      日本地域学会
    • Place of Presentation
      政策研究大学院大学
    • Year and Date
      2010-10-10
    • Related Report
      2011 Final Research Report 2010 Annual Research Report
  • [Presentation] Determinants of the Possibilities and Impossibilities of the Japanese Local Governments' Progressive Low Carbon Measures : Case Studies of the Policy Processes at the Tokyo Metropolitan Governments, Nagano, and Iwate Prefectures2010

    • Author(s)
      Kazumasu Aoki
    • Organizer
      UNITAR-Yale 2^<nd> Conference on Environmental Governance and Democracy : Strengthening Institutions to Address Climate Change and Advance a Green Economy
    • Place of Presentation
      Yale Law School & Henry R. Luce Hall
    • Year and Date
      2010-09-18
    • Related Report
      2011 Final Research Report
  • [Presentation] Determinants of the Possibilities and Impossibilities of the Japanese Local Governments' Progressive Low Carbon Measures : Case Studies of the Policy Processes at the Tokyo Metropolitan Governments, Nagano, and Iwate Prefectures2010

    • Author(s)
      azumasu Aoki
    • Organizer
      UNITAR-Yale 2^<nd> Conference on Environmental Governance and Democracy : Strengthening Institutions to Address Climate Change and Advance a Green Economy
    • Place of Presentation
      Yale Law School & Henry R.Luce Hall
    • Year and Date
      2010-09-18
    • Related Report
      2010 Annual Research Report
  • [Presentation] 低炭素社会の創発に向けた分権型インセンティブ・ストラクチャーの構築-地方自治体を主体とした温室効果ガス削減策の基本構想と制度設計試案-2010

    • Author(s)
      青木一益
    • Organizer
      日本公共政策学会
    • Place of Presentation
      静岡芸術文化大学
    • Year and Date
      2010-06-06
    • Related Report
      2011 Final Research Report 2010 Annual Research Report
  • [Presentation] 地方自治体における先駆的温暖化対策の政策過程分析2009

    • Author(s)
      青木一益
    • Organizer
      第37回環境システム研究論文発表会(土木学会)
    • Place of Presentation
      明星大学
    • Year and Date
      2009-10-24
    • Related Report
      2011 Final Research Report
  • [Presentation] 地方自治体における先駆的温暖化対策の政策過程分析2009

    • Author(s)
      青木一益
    • Organizer
      第37回環境システム研究論文発表会
    • Place of Presentation
      明星大学
    • Year and Date
      2009-10-24
    • Related Report
      2009 Annual Research Report
  • [Presentation] 地方自治体から見た地球温暖化対策2009

    • Author(s)
      青木一益
    • Organizer
      2009年度第五回改革政策研究会政策研究フォーラム
    • Place of Presentation
      東京都港区三田
    • Year and Date
      2009-09-28
    • Related Report
      2011 Final Research Report 2009 Annual Research Report
  • [Presentation] 「東京都気候変動対策方針」の先駆性に見る合意形成作用と政策波及の可能性2009

    • Author(s)
      青木一益
    • Organizer
      社団法人環境科学会, 2009年会
    • Place of Presentation
      北海道大学
    • Year and Date
      2009-09-10
    • Related Report
      2011 Final Research Report
  • [Presentation] 「東京都気候変動対策方針」の先駆性に見る合意形成作用と政策波及の可能性2009

    • Author(s)
      青木一益
    • Organizer
      社団法人 環境科学会 2009年会
    • Place of Presentation
      北海道大学
    • Year and Date
      2009-09-10
    • Related Report
      2009 Annual Research Report
  • [Presentation] 先駆的な自治体温暖化対策の成否をめぐる政策過程分析-複数の事例研究から得られた知見より-2009

    • Author(s)
      青木一益
    • Organizer
      日本公共政策学会
    • Place of Presentation
      龍谷大学
    • Year and Date
      2009-06-14
    • Related Report
      2011 Final Research Report
  • [Presentation] 先駆的な自治体温暖化対策の成否をめぐる政策過程分析-複数の事例研究から得られた知見より2009

    • Author(s)
      青木一益
    • Organizer
      日本公共政策学会
    • Place of Presentation
      龍谷大学
    • Year and Date
      2009-06-14
    • Related Report
      2009 Annual Research Report

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