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Cities in transition: 10th Metropolis World Congress. Porto Alegre, 23-26 November 2011
Posted on: 26 November 2011
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The 10th Metropolis World Congress represented a unique opportunity to exchange and establish contacts among more than 850 delegates and urban experts from more than 150 countries around the world. The event presented various solutions for governance, urban planning, participatory democracy, innovation, the fight against climate change, sustainability, peri-urban agriculture and renewable energies, and set forth the new guidelines for Metropolis for the next years. Presentations are available online under the following themes: Metropolis Women International Day; Innovative knowledge sharing in the southern countries; Urban growth and planning; Peri-urban agriculture and renewable energy; Metropolitan governance; The future of urban investing in Latin America; Cities and the third sector; Participatory democracy and citizenship culture; Integrated urban governance; urban innovation; International participatory budget experiences; Global Fund for Cities Development.
Managing the risks of extreme events and disasters to advance climate change adaptation
Posted on: 25 November 2011
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The latest report from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) finds that the frequency and intensity of extreme weather events has been increasing and it predicts that this will continue as the climate changes. The full report is not due for release until February 2012, but the IPCC has released a summary for policy makers that touches on the report’s key findings. It makes for concerning reading, with the scientific community concluding that climate change will lead to heightened risk to livelihoods, human health and infrastructure.
Guide to climate change adaptation in cities
Posted on: 25 November 2011
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The World Bank has issued a guide, providing a comprehensive overview and high-level insights of key climate change adaptation issues that are relevant to cities, offering examples of good practices and successful experiences. The principal intended audience is city officials and practitioners in developing countries. The guide focuses on disaster risk management, the urban poor and other vulnerable groups, and access to climate finance. The guide also shows how climate change can be linked to other important city issues, such as economic development, public health, sustainability and food security.
Climate change and the water sector: Integrating adaptation and mitigation in practice. London, 17 November 2011
Posted on: 17 November 2011
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The aim of this conference was to take stock of current thinking on climate change, the developing evidence base on emissions and risks, and in covering both adaptation and mitigation and their inter-relationships, to look at how this thinking is being put into practice in response to the major drivers. Presentations are available online.
Climate change and tourism policy in OECD countries
Posted on: 11 November 2011
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A new report from the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) and the Organisation of Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) warns that the tourist industry must do more to reduce its emissions and devise adaptation strategies. The severity of the impacts of climate change, and the success of the steps the tourist industry takes to adapt to its impacts will largely determine whether the sector is able to continue to thrive. Registration required to read this report.
The landscape of climate finance
Posted on: 4 November 2011
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A new study by the Climate Policy Initiative has investigated the flows of finance in an effort to discover how much and, crucially, what type of support is being made available to encourage climate resilient development. In assessing the current status of the climate finance landscape, the study shows that while the total amount of climate finance is increasing, the vast majority of these flows are still directed at mitigation efforts. Registration is required to access the document.
Climate Research in Service to Society. Denver, 24-28 October 2011
Posted on: 31 October 2011
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This World Climate Research Programme event The WCRP OSC provided an exclusive opportunity to assemble the international scientific community working to advance understanding and prediction of variability and change of the Earth’s physical climate system on all space and time scales. Presentations from the event are available online. To access most look for “click here for more details”.
Managing risks and increasing resilience
Posted on: 26 October 2011
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This is the Mayor of London’s climate change adaptation strategy for London. It details his strategic approach to managing the climate risks we face now and in the future in order to maintain London as one of the best big cities in the world.
Decision making in a changing climate
Posted on: 26 October 2011
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This report explores challenges and offers recommendations for national-level government officials to make informed and effective decisions to respond to the changing climate. The report, produced by the World Resources Institute, UNDP, UNEP, and the World Bank, is the latest edition of the influential World Resources Report. The full report, together with individual case studies, and expert papers, is available online.
Building the climate change regime: Survey and analysis of approaches
Posted on: 26 October 2011
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This working paper seeks to identify concrete pathways for building an international “climate change regime.” It surveys and analyses the academic literature as well as proposals by non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and governments. World Resources Institute working papers contain preliminary research, analysis, findings, and recommendations. They are circulated to stimulate timely discussion and critical feedback and to influence ongoing debate on emerging issues. Most working papers are eventually published in another form and their content may be revised.
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