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How to build consensus in climate change negotiations
Posted on: 28 November 2012
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This policy brief was the result of an event convened by the Climate Change Knowledge Network and PricewaterhouseCoopers in October 2012 at which leading thinkers presented their ideas for increasing the collective global ambition for climate action.
Using scenarios to improve understanding of environment and security issues
Posted on: 28 November 2012
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Analysing the security risks resulting from climate change is essential for effective policy-making. The Organization for Security Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) and the European Environment Agency (EEA) is running the joint project ‘Security implications of climate change in the OSCE regions’ with the aim of improving understanding of the links between global megatrends and environment, and the security of food, fuel and water in different regions. It also aims to enhance cooperation and networking among the main institutions addressing climate security issues. A participatory-based scenario-building approach was used as a tool to help explore the complex and uncertain impacts stemming from climate change. This brochure provides a project overview, which includes the results of workshops carried out so far.
Will Doha deliver a deal?
Posted on: 22 November 2012
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In this paper, KPMG offers a preview of the UN Climate Change Conference 2012 (COP 18) being held in Doha, Qatar. In this document, KPMG’s member firms revisit where the international political process on climate change got to in 2011 in Durban, South Africa. The document also summarises what is on the table at Doha through the lens of what is important and relevant to business.
Climate change, impacts and vulnerability in Europe 2012
Posted on: 22 November 2012
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Climate change is affecting all regions in Europe, causing a wide range of impacts on society and the environment, according to the latest assessment published by the European Environment Agency. The report presents information on past and projected climate change and related impacts in Europe, based on a range of indicators. It also assesses the vulnerability of society, human health and ecosystems in Europe and identifies those regions in Europe most at risk from climate change. Furthermore, the report discusses the principle sources of uncertainty for the indicators and notes how monitoring and scenario development can improve our understanding of climate change, its impacts and related vulnerabilities.
Turn down the heat
Posted on: 22 November 2012
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This new World Bank-commissioned report warns the world is on track to a “4°C world” marked by extreme heat-waves and life-threatening sea level rise.
Issues to watch at the Doha Climate Negotiations (COP 18)
Posted on: 22 November 2012
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Considers the issues to be covered at the Doha talks, held from 26 November – 7 December 2012, and provides links to useful information.
The Asian Conference on Sustainability, Energy and the Environment (ACSEE) 2012. Osaka, 3-6 May 2012
Posted on: 22 November 2012
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It is now recognized that the concept of sustainability is applicable to all areas of human society, for example in terms of social/economic justice, responsible business practice, issues such as poverty, hunger, education, health care and access to markets should be a part of the evolution of any comprehensive sustainability paradigm as we work towards a sustainable future. Proceedings from the event are available online.
Suburban Neighbourhood Adaptation for a Changing Climate (SNACC): Final report
Posted on: 20 November 2012
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This report presents findings from the Suburban Neighbourhood Adaptation for a Changing Climate (SNACC) research project. The project aimed to answer the questions:
How can existing suburban neighbourhoods in England be ‘best’ adapted to reduce further impacts of climate change and withstand ongoing changes?
What are the processes that bring about climate change motivated adaptation in suburban areas? Specifically: what might motivate residents and other stakeholders to adapt to present and future climate threats?
Energy and climate change: Bending the technological trajectory
Posted on: 19 November 2012
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This publication brings together recent work undertaken at the OECD Environment Directorate with respect to innovation in energy and climate change mitigation technologies (CCMTs) and the role played by public policy. It presents data on innovation across OECD countries over the last three decades. We also present work on the international transfer of CCMTs, as well as evidence on the extent of international research co-operation.
Great expectations: Understanding why the UN climate talks seem to fail
Posted on: 16 November 2012
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The objective of this briefing paper is to provide an analysis of these great expectations in the context of the UN climate regime. The expectation that the UN meetings as such would reverse global climate change is based on faulty premises and can potentially be damaging. The authors argue that unfair expectations paint international agreements as perpetual failures, providing ammunition for the interests that oppose any form of international environmental regulation. The briefing paper presents a defence of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) and suggests that if its role is properly understood, the regime may serve an important function in the response to climate change and in world affairs in general.
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