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Mobilising investment in low carbon, climate resilient infrastructure
Posted on: 6 December 2012
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This paper addresses several broad issues for governments aiming to encourage private sector investment in low-carbon climate resilient infrastructure, in both developed and developing world contexts.
Women and climate change
Posted on: 6 December 2012
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This publication outlines some of the initial steps the Climate and Development Knowledge Network (CDKN) is taking to ensure that development is both climate compatible and fair to women and men.
Responding to Climate Change
Posted on: 6 December 2012
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Responding to Climate Change (RTCC) is a Non-Governmental Organisation and an official observer to the United Nations climate change negotiations dedicated to raising awareness about climate change issues. RTCC also officially supports the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) in its outreach programme through Climate Change TV, the world’s first online video broadcaster dedicated entirely to climate change issues.
Assessing the investment climate for climate investments: A comparative framework for clean energy investments in South Asia in a global context
Posted on: 4 December 2012
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The World Bank has released a report that aims to facilitate the development of a policy framework for promoting climate-friendly investment in South Asia. A major output of the study is the piloting of the Climate Investment Readiness Index, a tool for evaluating the enabling environment for private sector investment in different countries.
Living with Environmental Change (LWEC) Assembly 2012. Birmingham, 12-13 November 2012
Posted on: 4 December 2012
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The theme of this meeting was ‘Supporting the Journey to Adaptation’. The first day focused on the research and synthesis needed to support future climate change risk assessments and adaptation planning. The second day focused on how research feeds into policy and practice, showcasing activities that are exploring different ways of communicating with stakeholders. The event focused on three topics: Flooding, Ecosystem services and Future cities. Video presentations are available online.
Climate action 2012-2013
Posted on: 3 December 2012
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After being launched in Bali for COP13, the 6th edition of Climate Action has been published, providing a platform for governments, industry, international opinion leaders, distinguished academics and environmentalists to debate the business case for climate change solutions. The publication provides concrete steps that both governments and businesses can take to reduce carbon footprints through ongoing dialogue and dedicated actions.
The health effects of climate change in the UK
Posted on: 3 December 2012
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In 2002 the Department of Health (DH) produced one of the first country-specific reports detailing the impact climate change is having and is likely to have on the health of UK citizens. Produced jointly by the DH and the Health Protection Agency, the third edition of this work and includes new chapters on aeroallergens, the indoor environment and health co-benefits to be reaped from action on climate change.
Delivering transformational change 2011-21: Implementing the CARICOM ‘Regional Framework for Achieving Development Resilient to Climate Change’
Posted on: 30 November 2012
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The Implementation Plan identifies priority activities under each of the Regional Framework’s five strategic elements and 20 goal areas, covering sectors such as agriculture, water, forestry, coastal and marine resources, energy and health. It also identifies capital and revenue costs for each action, allocates responsibilities and outlines functional cooperation between regional and national agencies, and sets out a monitoring and evaluation process.
What is the future of the CRC?
Posted on: 29 November 2012
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The Environmental Industries Commission has published a major industry-led review into the future of the Government’s flagship environmental policy, the Carbon Reduction Commitment (CRC), following an in-depth, industry-wide research including detailed policy workshops, a cross-industry survey and one-to-one interviews with both CRC participants and carbon management consultants from the public and private sectors. The report argues for a longer term future for a management and allowance system, within the context of the challenges and barriers to energy efficiency which the CRC was originally developed to address.
Synthesis report on urban climate resilience
Posted on: 29 November 2012
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This report opens with a short overview of the critical role for cities in responding to climate change followed by an outline of climate ‘vulnerability’ and ‘resilience’ in an urban context. It identifies areas and knowledge gaps for four key topics: risk and uncertainty; governance; people, and place. For each topic, areas for more detailed consideration in future URBAN-NEXUS activities are suggested.
An Annex of case studies is also available. Examples of case studies and research are presented throughout the report to illustrate relevant sections. Summaries of all of the information received on case studies and partnership initiatives are presented in this annex.
The synthesis report informed discussions at the first URBAN-NEXUS Dialogue cafe held in Glasgow, 29-30 May 2012. A follow-up report from this event is available online here.
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