This book investigates the potential trade opportunity of climate friendly goods and technology
(CFGT) in Asia and South Asia region and uses a case study of India to clarify India's
position on global warming and efforts to mitigate climate change impacts regionally and
globally. In four main sections the book applies econometric techniques to analyze the trade
performance of CFGTs in nations in Asia and South Asia in order to assess trade gaps and map
the movement of CFGTs in these regions. The major themes addressed in the book include climate
change and trade issues that shape regional and national policies and strategies for
implementing global climate change mitigation on trade opportunities and developments. Section
1 introduces readers to some background on global climate change threats and its effects on
trade as well as the need to develop trade for CFGTs. Section 2 assesses the trade performance
of CFGTs in Asia and South Asia and the competitiveness of CFGT trade. Section 3 uses a
regional orientation index to analyze CFGT trade. Section 4 discusses the potential business
applications of CFGT trade in the Asia South Asia region and uses a case study on India to
analyze climate change mitigation effects on trade and policy. The book will be of interest to
researchers students governments and policy makers.
