The Evolution of Multilateral Regimes: Implications for
... result, instead, was the Copenhagen Accord, a non-binding agreement that captured political consensus on a number of core issues but in the end was not formally adopted by the official Conference of the Parties (COP). Copenhagen’s “failure” has led many in and outside governments to begin rethinking ...
... result, instead, was the Copenhagen Accord, a non-binding agreement that captured political consensus on a number of core issues but in the end was not formally adopted by the official Conference of the Parties (COP). Copenhagen’s “failure” has led many in and outside governments to begin rethinking ...
Recasting Economics As If the Climate and Global Ecology Really
... beyond the minds of women and men, physics exists whether or not there are people to believe in its laws. The ‘laws’ of neo-liberal economics, based on the continued exploitation and use of natural resources and fossil energy, are being increasingly challenged by the physical laws of thermodynamics ...
... beyond the minds of women and men, physics exists whether or not there are people to believe in its laws. The ‘laws’ of neo-liberal economics, based on the continued exploitation and use of natural resources and fossil energy, are being increasingly challenged by the physical laws of thermodynamics ...
Tall tales and Fat tails: The science and economics of extreme
... The pdfs generated represent different assessments of epistemic uncertainty, each conditioned on a different set of assumptions (only some of which are usually made explicit) and founded on different underlying observational and/or model data. It is important to note, however, that S is being used a ...
... The pdfs generated represent different assessments of epistemic uncertainty, each conditioned on a different set of assumptions (only some of which are usually made explicit) and founded on different underlying observational and/or model data. It is important to note, however, that S is being used a ...
Global change: state of the science
... 1996a) scienti®c assessment: ``. . .the balance of evidence suggests that there is discernible human in¯uence on global climate. (p. 5)'' IPCC (1996a, b, c). Even so, measures to control the concentration of carbon dioxide (CO2), the greenhouse gas of most concern, will require major reductions in e ...
... 1996a) scienti®c assessment: ``. . .the balance of evidence suggests that there is discernible human in¯uence on global climate. (p. 5)'' IPCC (1996a, b, c). Even so, measures to control the concentration of carbon dioxide (CO2), the greenhouse gas of most concern, will require major reductions in e ...
Research Paper: Climate Change and Resource Sustainability
... there are differing views on the nature and amplitude of the risks and actuaries should be aware of these differing views. However, considering the fact that a very large majority of that community is of the view that the risks posed by climate change are serious and could cause disastrous consequen ...
... there are differing views on the nature and amplitude of the risks and actuaries should be aware of these differing views. However, considering the fact that a very large majority of that community is of the view that the risks posed by climate change are serious and could cause disastrous consequen ...
Independent review of the Climate Change (State Action) Act 2008
... Conference of Parties (COP21) to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). There is now broad in-principle agreement to limit global warming to less than 2°C above pre-industrial levels and to pursue efforts to limit temperature increases to 1.5°C. COP21 also provided a focus on sub-na ...
... Conference of Parties (COP21) to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). There is now broad in-principle agreement to limit global warming to less than 2°C above pre-industrial levels and to pursue efforts to limit temperature increases to 1.5°C. COP21 also provided a focus on sub-na ...
Clever Name, Losing Game?
... Developed countries, industries and consumers in the North are aware that they need to reduce their emissions. Global carbon markets have emerged based on the idea that developed countries can pay for emission reductions in developing countries, and that the consumer or developed country can thus cl ...
... Developed countries, industries and consumers in the North are aware that they need to reduce their emissions. Global carbon markets have emerged based on the idea that developed countries can pay for emission reductions in developing countries, and that the consumer or developed country can thus cl ...
climate change at risk - WWF
... disturbing and must be avoided. This is the first study of its kind to outline how the future might unfold and how specific actions taken today will craft tomorrow’s world. Strong action to ...
... disturbing and must be avoided. This is the first study of its kind to outline how the future might unfold and how specific actions taken today will craft tomorrow’s world. Strong action to ...
IPCC WGII email part 2
... >for moderate climate change but turn negative for greater warming. >Impacts worsen for larger warming, and estimates diverge. The ...
... >for moderate climate change but turn negative for greater warming. >Impacts worsen for larger warming, and estimates diverge. The ...
Major Impacts and Vulnerabilities for Asia
... Established by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) in 1988 to provide the world with a clear scientific view on the current state of knowledge in climate change and its potential environmental and socio-economic impacts. In the same year, t ...
... Established by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) in 1988 to provide the world with a clear scientific view on the current state of knowledge in climate change and its potential environmental and socio-economic impacts. In the same year, t ...
Climate Change: Causes, Impacts and Adaptation
... levels of carbon dioxide (CO2) and other greenhouse gases (GHGs) in our atmosphere, which are caused by human activities The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency use indicators to help readers understand observed long-term trends related to the causes and effects of climate change. An indicator repr ...
... levels of carbon dioxide (CO2) and other greenhouse gases (GHGs) in our atmosphere, which are caused by human activities The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency use indicators to help readers understand observed long-term trends related to the causes and effects of climate change. An indicator repr ...
and the new Industrial Revolution
... Environment, London School of Economics and Political Science, in 2008 as a Principal Research Fellow, after many years at the Bank of England, most recently as Senior Policy Adviser. He first became involved in climate change issues when seconded as lead economist to the Stern Review of the economi ...
... Environment, London School of Economics and Political Science, in 2008 as a Principal Research Fellow, after many years at the Bank of England, most recently as Senior Policy Adviser. He first became involved in climate change issues when seconded as lead economist to the Stern Review of the economi ...
Climate Change and Children - Nemours Children`s Health System
... force for weather and climate is the uneven warming of the earth’s surface because of the tilt in the axis of rotation. In addition to complex and changing atmospheric and oceanic patterns redistributing solar energy from the equator to the poles, some absorbed solar radiation is reradiated as longw ...
... force for weather and climate is the uneven warming of the earth’s surface because of the tilt in the axis of rotation. In addition to complex and changing atmospheric and oceanic patterns redistributing solar energy from the equator to the poles, some absorbed solar radiation is reradiated as longw ...
GMT Description - Eionet Forum
... forms of air pollution emissions. At regional level, the development of agreements in areas such as transboundary air pollution can play an important role. For instance the success of the Convention on Long-range Transboundary Air Pollution (LRTAP) (Grennfelt, 2009), an EU programme, has inspired So ...
... forms of air pollution emissions. At regional level, the development of agreements in areas such as transboundary air pollution can play an important role. For instance the success of the Convention on Long-range Transboundary Air Pollution (LRTAP) (Grennfelt, 2009), an EU programme, has inspired So ...
A Climate of War - Oil Change International
... Money spent on the war is money not spent reducing our dependence on fossil fuels or supporting the transition to a low-carbon economy. The military budget and growing deficit siphon taxpayer dollars away from the development of renewable energy technologies and efficiency measures, and limit spendi ...
... Money spent on the war is money not spent reducing our dependence on fossil fuels or supporting the transition to a low-carbon economy. The military budget and growing deficit siphon taxpayer dollars away from the development of renewable energy technologies and efficiency measures, and limit spendi ...
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Adaptation to climate [change] impacts
... All Parties shall “Take climate change considerations into account, to the extent feasible, in their relevant social, economic and environmental policies and actions, and employ appropriate methods, for example impact assessments, formulated and determined nationally, with a view to minimizing adver ...
... All Parties shall “Take climate change considerations into account, to the extent feasible, in their relevant social, economic and environmental policies and actions, and employ appropriate methods, for example impact assessments, formulated and determined nationally, with a view to minimizing adver ...
Working Paper 165 - Dechezlepretre et al 2015 (opens in new window)
... risk of carbon leakage because they are highly carbon-intensive and/or trade-exposed. This paper relates to the vast literature that seeks to estimate the impact of unilateral climate change policies on carbon leakage (see Sato and Dechezleprêtre (Forthcoming) and Dechezleprêtre and Sato (Forthcomin ...
... risk of carbon leakage because they are highly carbon-intensive and/or trade-exposed. This paper relates to the vast literature that seeks to estimate the impact of unilateral climate change policies on carbon leakage (see Sato and Dechezleprêtre (Forthcoming) and Dechezleprêtre and Sato (Forthcomin ...
Hayward2008 - Napa Watersheds
... the United States, Professor Esty reports, audiences often ask how it is that the United States scores so poorly. Americans, after all, are used to appearing at or near the very top of all international rankings of good things. In Europe, Professor Esty says, audiences wonder how it is possible that ...
... the United States, Professor Esty reports, audiences often ask how it is that the United States scores so poorly. Americans, after all, are used to appearing at or near the very top of all international rankings of good things. In Europe, Professor Esty says, audiences wonder how it is possible that ...
States (and Cities) as Actors in Global Climate Regulation: Unitary
... with the Canadian province of Manitoba calling for emissions reductions of 60 to 80% in the long term;16 the Conference of New England Governors and Eastern Canadian Premiers (NEG-ECP) has formed a regional, cross-border plan to reduce GHG emissions to 1990 levels by 2010 and to 10% below 1990 level ...
... with the Canadian province of Manitoba calling for emissions reductions of 60 to 80% in the long term;16 the Conference of New England Governors and Eastern Canadian Premiers (NEG-ECP) has formed a regional, cross-border plan to reduce GHG emissions to 1990 levels by 2010 and to 10% below 1990 level ...
Australia`s carbon budget based on global effort sharing
... for maximum annual reductions and 0.5% per year for trend changes. These values are already ambitious compared to historical levels and future scenarios. Historical emissions have increased o average by 1.5% per year over the last 30 years. Recent emission reduction scenarios compatible with the 2°C ...
... for maximum annual reductions and 0.5% per year for trend changes. These values are already ambitious compared to historical levels and future scenarios. Historical emissions have increased o average by 1.5% per year over the last 30 years. Recent emission reduction scenarios compatible with the 2°C ...
How Do Recent Population Trends Matter to Climate Change?
... global income (Gross Domestic Product) increased 70 times (Naki´cenovi´c et al. 2007). While it is clear that technological changes have substantially improved energy efficiency and reduced carbon intensity during the past 200 years, there continues to be debate about whether population growth or in ...
... global income (Gross Domestic Product) increased 70 times (Naki´cenovi´c et al. 2007). While it is clear that technological changes have substantially improved energy efficiency and reduced carbon intensity during the past 200 years, there continues to be debate about whether population growth or in ...
The Social Cost of Coal
... price of coal-fired energy fails to capture the external social costs incurred by society—such as environmental and health effects, too much coal-fired energy is demanded. And if the market price of coal or energy or both does not capture the social costs of coal use, individual coal users face ince ...
... price of coal-fired energy fails to capture the external social costs incurred by society—such as environmental and health effects, too much coal-fired energy is demanded. And if the market price of coal or energy or both does not capture the social costs of coal use, individual coal users face ince ...
Post-2012 Climate Change Negotiation Simulation
... calls for all developed countries to commit to quantified emission limitation and reduction objectives, and developing countries to enhance “nationally appropriate mitigation actions” to address climate change provided that they receive sufficient financial, technical, and capacity building support. ...
... calls for all developed countries to commit to quantified emission limitation and reduction objectives, and developing countries to enhance “nationally appropriate mitigation actions” to address climate change provided that they receive sufficient financial, technical, and capacity building support. ...
Solomon Islands` INDC
... Domestic economic activities performed much better than previously anticipated in April 2014. Preliminary estimates from the CBSI pointed to an overall growth of 2.0% for 2014, 1.1 percentage points higher than the 0.9% that CBSI projected in April 2014. All sectors except for mineral, manufacturing ...
... Domestic economic activities performed much better than previously anticipated in April 2014. Preliminary estimates from the CBSI pointed to an overall growth of 2.0% for 2014, 1.1 percentage points higher than the 0.9% that CBSI projected in April 2014. All sectors except for mineral, manufacturing ...
Economics of climate change mitigation
This article is about the economics of climate change mitigation. Mitigation of climate change involves actions that are designed to limit the amount of long-term climate change (Fisher et al.., 2007:225). Mitigation may be achieved through the reduction of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions or through the enhancement of sinks that absorb GHGs, for example forests.