Exploring the economic case for early investment in climate change mitigation in middle-income countries: a case study of Johor Bahru, Malaysia

• Main Authors: Colenbrander, S., Gouldson, A., Sudmant, A. H., Papargyropoulou, E., Chau, L. W., Ho, C. S.
• Format: Article
• Published: Taylor and Francis Ltd. 2016
• Subjects: TA Engineering (General). Civil engineering (General)
• Online Access: http://eprints.utm.my/id/eprint/71574/; https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-84930331055&doi=10.1080%2f17565529.2015.1040367&partnerID=40&md5=32527eff6620267d207777a98ce25917

The assumption that climate mitigation can only be afforded at a particular level of income is implicit in global climate negotiations. This suggests that middle-income countries may reach a tipping point in their development process where low-carbon investment becomes more viable. In order to avoid...