Implications of greenhouse gas emission mitigation scenarios for the main Asian regions

► The potential for emission reduction varies widely between regions. ► Some regions have attractive CO2 storage capacity; others have low-cost solar/wind potential. ► The recent rapid growth of Chinese industry may limit emission reduction potential for decades. ► Fewer households switch from traditional fuels to modern fuels in mitigation scenarios. ► Mitigation scenarios show less fossil energy import and reduction of air pollutant emission.