An overview on global warming in Southeast Asia: CO2 emission status, efforts done, and barriers

Southeast Asia is one of the most vulnerable regions to the global warming threats. Although it is not the main global carbon dioxide (CO2) producer, its emission will become significant if there is no action taken. CO2 sources of Southeast Asia are mainly contributed by electricity and heat production, as well as transportation sector. The efforts taken by these countries can be categorized into governmental and regional level. This review article is giving an overall picture of global warming issue in Southeast Asia. We will review on the efforts that have been done in Southeast Asia region to address global warming issue. ASEAN has an important role to play at regional level to tie its entire member countries into cooperation, creating a borderless regional cooperation in this issue. The article will also look into some shortcomings that faced by these countries. With the purpose to gain attentions from all parties into the seriousness of global warming issue in Southeast Asia, we hope that more efficient measures can be taken and this region, too, can successfully achieve their CO2 reduction target as promised. (C) 2013 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.