Title: Comprehensive analysis of greenhouse gas emissions in Hungary

Authors: S. Molnar, M. Molnar, T. Takacs

Addresses: Systems and Control Laboratory, Computer and Automation Research Institute, Hungarian Academy of Sciences, Budapest, Hungary. Systemexpert Consulting Ltd, Matyashegyi u7/b, H-1037 Budapest, Hungary. Systemexpert Consulting Ltd, Matyashegyi u7/b, H-1037 Budapest, Hungary

Abstract: This paper overviews the anthropogenic greenhouse gas emissions in Hungary in the period 1985–95. The emissions have been determined and reported according to the IPCC methodologies. The emissions of greenhouse gases decreased until 1994, basically as a result of the economic recession. Hungary has chosen the yearly average emission level of 1985–87 as the base level. In 1994, greenhouse gas emissions were under this level by 30%. Considering this, and the ongoing governmental energy efficiency programmes, Hungary will be able to meet the undertaken emission levels of the UN Framework Convention of Climate Change.

Keywords: agriculture; energy sector; forestry; greenhouse gas emissions; Hungary; industry; national inventory; waste management.

DOI: 10.1504/IJSD.2002.002566

International Journal of Sustainable Development, 2002 Vol.5 No.1/2, pp.195-203

Published online: 24 Jul 2003 *

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