Carbon Accounting in the Age of Climate Change: An Integrated Multi-Criteria Decision Analysis for Policy Formulation
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https://doi.org/10.1229/tecempresarialjournal.v18i2.300Keywords:
Carbon Accounting, Emission Reduction Policy, Multi-Criteria Decision Analysis, Climate Change, Environmental Effectiveness.Abstract
Climate change is an urgent global challenge, driving the need to develop holistic and effective emission reduction policies. This research aims to develop a holistic emission reduction policy using a Multi-Criteria Decision Analysis (MCDA) approach. The research method involves an integrated analysis of various criteria, including environmental effectiveness, economic efficiency, social justice, community participation, resource availability, level of compliance, and political acceptability. This research shows that the MCDA approach provides a solid basis for designing effective and sustainable emissions reduction policies, combining multiple perspectives to achieve maximum impact. The results of this research can help policymakers identify strategic priorities and design policies that society can accept. Integrating multiple perspectives, this research contributes to designing holistic and widely applicable emissions reduction policies, bridging the gap between environmental goals and economic sustainability.
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