We developed the new typhoon bogussing scheme to obtain the possible maximum typhoon approaching any region under any climatic conditions by using a potential vorticity inversion method. Numerical simulations with the new typhoon bogussing scheme are conducted for assessment of storm surges by...

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to identify the (three) critical issues that will need to be addressed in a post-2012 (post-Kyoto) global agreement on climate change, sets out the options and difficulties in relation to them, and outlines a way forward on each....

The purpose of this paper is to critically discuss the main advantages of introducing environmental regulation tools such as tradable permits markets. Current climate policies, the negotiations under way at the international level, and past experiences with emissions trading in the USA and...

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to present the idea of a global crisis plan that will be demanded when global society finally decides that the climate challenge is a real threat, requiring immediate and strong policy action at the super‐national level. The authors believe that this...

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to prompt critical reflection on the relationship between international business (IB) and climate change by reference to an example at the margins of IB. The author reflects on personal experience of attending the Australian Grand Prix. Being heavily...

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to identify the (three) critical issues that will need to be addressed in a post‐2012 (post‐Kyoto) global agreement on climate change, sets out the options and difficulties in relation to them, and outlines a way forward on each....

Purpose – An interview with Kenny Tang, co‐editor of Cut Carbon, Grow Profits . Design/methodology/approach – This briefing is prepared by an independent interviewer. Findings – Tang outlines the rationale behind the launch of his book (co‐edited with Ruth Yeoh, and shares his thoughts...

Purpose – The purpose of this study is to analyse different factors behind the disclosure of corporate information on issues related to greenhouse gas emissions and climate change world‐wide. Design/methodology/approach – The empirical analysis carried out was performed in two stages:...