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Climate Finance for the Middle East and North Africa - Heinrich
... The Government of Morocco has expressed an ambitious intent to promote renewable energy technology and diversify its energy mix. In this context, it has established a number of programmes to develop wind and solar energy technology, both of which are receiving substantial finance from the World Bank ...
... The Government of Morocco has expressed an ambitious intent to promote renewable energy technology and diversify its energy mix. In this context, it has established a number of programmes to develop wind and solar energy technology, both of which are receiving substantial finance from the World Bank ...
Technical Expert Meetings and Climate Action Fair
... years, and that a growing number of such technologies have achieved a level of maturity to enable large-scale deployment. As such, renewable energy technologies could play a significant role in achieving the goal of limiting global warming to below 2˚C above pre-industrial levels. A shift to renewab ...
... years, and that a growing number of such technologies have achieved a level of maturity to enable large-scale deployment. As such, renewable energy technologies could play a significant role in achieving the goal of limiting global warming to below 2˚C above pre-industrial levels. A shift to renewab ...
Climate change and its role in forecasting energy demand in buildings
... Douala is the economic capital of Cameroon, the main business centre, and one of the largest cities in the country. It is the most industrialized city in central Africa. It is proven that the industries, the cars, and the buildings emit more than 60% of the total CO2 in the atmosphere. Douala’s port ...
... Douala is the economic capital of Cameroon, the main business centre, and one of the largest cities in the country. It is the most industrialized city in central Africa. It is proven that the industries, the cars, and the buildings emit more than 60% of the total CO2 in the atmosphere. Douala’s port ...
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... vulnerability and adaptive capacity, are largely lacking • This is remarkable given that socio-economic development trends at local, sub-national and global scale are decisive for effective adaptation and risk reduction strategies • Scenario development for vulnerability and adaptive capacity is hel ...
... vulnerability and adaptive capacity, are largely lacking • This is remarkable given that socio-economic development trends at local, sub-national and global scale are decisive for effective adaptation and risk reduction strategies • Scenario development for vulnerability and adaptive capacity is hel ...
Working Paper Series: The Global Energy Market: Comprehensive Strategies to Meet
... armed services for fiscal years 2002 through 2006, making the U.S. armed services the largest consumer of oil products in the world. Other commentators, such as former CIA director Woolsey (2002) and Wirth, Gray and Podesta (2003), have argued that the large purchases of Middle Eastern oil by consu ...
... armed services for fiscal years 2002 through 2006, making the U.S. armed services the largest consumer of oil products in the world. Other commentators, such as former CIA director Woolsey (2002) and Wirth, Gray and Podesta (2003), have argued that the large purchases of Middle Eastern oil by consu ...
The Social Cost of Coal
... Further research reveals insights offer the next step in the broad-based consideration of environmentally responsible energy pricing. Assessing some of the non-climate change social costs associated with energy sources, Viscusi and Magat (1994) provide insights by comparing coal with various forms o ...
... Further research reveals insights offer the next step in the broad-based consideration of environmentally responsible energy pricing. Assessing some of the non-climate change social costs associated with energy sources, Viscusi and Magat (1994) provide insights by comparing coal with various forms o ...
1st PDCI Conference Report - Practitioners` Dialogue on Climate
... on behalf of the German Federal Government (BMZ). Ms. von Frantzius stressed the urgency to change the business-as-usual approach to investments since several hundred billion dollars per year are needed before 2030 to stabilize GHG concentrations by the end of the century. Ms. von Frantzius stated t ...
... on behalf of the German Federal Government (BMZ). Ms. von Frantzius stressed the urgency to change the business-as-usual approach to investments since several hundred billion dollars per year are needed before 2030 to stabilize GHG concentrations by the end of the century. Ms. von Frantzius stated t ...
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... What will the impacts of deep decarbonization be on the energy system, the economy, and society? What will the related investment costs be? What will the impacts be on income and employment? To provide a deeper understanding of the feasibility of Italian decarbonization targets and the related costs ...
... What will the impacts of deep decarbonization be on the energy system, the economy, and society? What will the related investment costs be? What will the impacts be on income and employment? To provide a deeper understanding of the feasibility of Italian decarbonization targets and the related costs ...
Water`s Links to Energy and Greenhouse Gases
... to treat and convey water that will be lost. Losses vary significantly among urban suppliers—typically loss rates range from 6 to 15 percent, but they can be as high as 30 percent. End Use. The end use of water by consumers—especially for energy intensive uses such as washing clothes and taking show ...
... to treat and convey water that will be lost. Losses vary significantly among urban suppliers—typically loss rates range from 6 to 15 percent, but they can be as high as 30 percent. End Use. The end use of water by consumers—especially for energy intensive uses such as washing clothes and taking show ...
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... Large and inflexible capital investment, resulting in high fixed costs – this dilutes the impact of the charge on overall costs Yield is very responsive to changes in heat and carbon dioxide enrichment Reducing energy loss (e.g. through the use of double skin plastic or thermal screens) often ...
... Large and inflexible capital investment, resulting in high fixed costs – this dilutes the impact of the charge on overall costs Yield is very responsive to changes in heat and carbon dioxide enrichment Reducing energy loss (e.g. through the use of double skin plastic or thermal screens) often ...
2020: The Climate Turning Point
... process of being retired Already, more global capacity for renewable power is being added each year than coal, natural gas and oil combined, and in 2015 the sector overtook coal in terms of cumulative installed capacity20. The latest modeling indicates that by 2020, demand for coal and oil will have ...
... process of being retired Already, more global capacity for renewable power is being added each year than coal, natural gas and oil combined, and in 2015 the sector overtook coal in terms of cumulative installed capacity20. The latest modeling indicates that by 2020, demand for coal and oil will have ...
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... Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) formulated the Cancun Agreements, which stated that clear mitigation goals are needed to limit the global surface temperature rise to 2 °C [1]. In Europe, the European Union (EU) has agreed joint mitigation goals for all member states, referred to as the “20-20- ...
... Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) formulated the Cancun Agreements, which stated that clear mitigation goals are needed to limit the global surface temperature rise to 2 °C [1]. In Europe, the European Union (EU) has agreed joint mitigation goals for all member states, referred to as the “20-20- ...
The Sky`s Limit - Oil Change International
... is growing recognition of the importance of a climate test in decisions regarding new fossil fuel infrastructure.d There is an urgent need to make the coal moratoria permanent and worldwide, and to stop new oil and gas development as well. Ending new fossil fuel construction would bring us much clos ...
... is growing recognition of the importance of a climate test in decisions regarding new fossil fuel infrastructure.d There is an urgent need to make the coal moratoria permanent and worldwide, and to stop new oil and gas development as well. Ending new fossil fuel construction would bring us much clos ...
Intended National Determined Contribution (INDC)
... energy policies, strategies, laws and by-laws formulation but improving robust implementations still needs further work. However, there is now so much activities going on renewables in the Country. Private sector engagement in climate change activities is still not at the expectation level but slowl ...
... energy policies, strategies, laws and by-laws formulation but improving robust implementations still needs further work. However, there is now so much activities going on renewables in the Country. Private sector engagement in climate change activities is still not at the expectation level but slowl ...
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... the economy will ultimately be crucial to make a dent in emissions. This cannot be achieved through improvements in energy efficiency alone, and rather requires the progressive phasing-out of fossil-fuel-based energy technologies. ...
... the economy will ultimately be crucial to make a dent in emissions. This cannot be achieved through improvements in energy efficiency alone, and rather requires the progressive phasing-out of fossil-fuel-based energy technologies. ...
Conscious uncoupling? Low Carbon Economy Index 2015 October 2015 1.3%
... The 2015 Low Carbon Economy Index (LCEI) bucks the trend. For the first year in the seven since the Index began, we have what looks like the uncoupling of growth and emissions; GDP grew by 3.3% in 2014, with energy emissions up by only 0.5%. And the stage is set for national commitments in Paris in ...
... The 2015 Low Carbon Economy Index (LCEI) bucks the trend. For the first year in the seven since the Index began, we have what looks like the uncoupling of growth and emissions; GDP grew by 3.3% in 2014, with energy emissions up by only 0.5%. And the stage is set for national commitments in Paris in ...
a critical look at “the moral case for fossil fuels”
... Synopsis: This article provides a critical review of Alex Epstein’s provocative book, The Moral Case for Fossil Fuels, which offers a robust defense of the fossil energy industry and a stinging rebuke to those who would advocate shifting to a cleaner global energy supply. Epstein argues that fossil ...
... Synopsis: This article provides a critical review of Alex Epstein’s provocative book, The Moral Case for Fossil Fuels, which offers a robust defense of the fossil energy industry and a stinging rebuke to those who would advocate shifting to a cleaner global energy supply. Epstein argues that fossil ...
Transitioning towards a low-carbon economy in Mexico
... GHG emissions reached approximately 50 gigatons of CO2e (GtCO2e) in 2010 and are projected to climb to 59 GtCO2e by 2020. The report also states that the international community needs to reduce GHG emissions by 15 GtCO2e to reach 44 GtCO2e in order to limit temperature rises to 2°C during the 21st c ...
... GHG emissions reached approximately 50 gigatons of CO2e (GtCO2e) in 2010 and are projected to climb to 59 GtCO2e by 2020. The report also states that the international community needs to reduce GHG emissions by 15 GtCO2e to reach 44 GtCO2e in order to limit temperature rises to 2°C during the 21st c ...
Economic Globalization, Global energy issues and Climate Change
... effects (Stern, 2006). It also highlights the necessity to implement ambitious measures in order to trigger a strong bifurcation away from carbon intensive development paths (IPCC, 2007). Despite this scientific consensus, the implementation of ambitious global carbon emission reductions targets rem ...
... effects (Stern, 2006). It also highlights the necessity to implement ambitious measures in order to trigger a strong bifurcation away from carbon intensive development paths (IPCC, 2007). Despite this scientific consensus, the implementation of ambitious global carbon emission reductions targets rem ...
ENERGY POLICY AND THE ENVIRONMENT
... A total acceptable emissions level for all participants is determined, which is then divided into units and distributed among them. Allowances can be bought and sold to meet emission targets. ...
... A total acceptable emissions level for all participants is determined, which is then divided into units and distributed among them. Allowances can be bought and sold to meet emission targets. ...
Climate Regulation of the Electricity Industry: A Comparative View
... generation fuel—coal—grew from 37 to 41% globally from 1990 to 2012,8 its portion of generaiton is expected to consistently shrink going forward: to 38% in 2020, 33% in 2030, and then 29% in 2040.9 Similarly, global use of lower GHG-emitting renewable sources increased from 1% in 1990 to 5% in 2012, ...
... generation fuel—coal—grew from 37 to 41% globally from 1990 to 2012,8 its portion of generaiton is expected to consistently shrink going forward: to 38% in 2020, 33% in 2030, and then 29% in 2040.9 Similarly, global use of lower GHG-emitting renewable sources increased from 1% in 1990 to 5% in 2012, ...
Can Green Growth Really Work? - Heinrich-Böll
... countries) the countries with the highest population growth have contributed least to GHG emissions thus far, this is only because their populations continue to live in extreme poverty. In other words, population growth does not matter for resource consumption and GHG emissions as long as one accept ...
... countries) the countries with the highest population growth have contributed least to GHG emissions thus far, this is only because their populations continue to live in extreme poverty. In other words, population growth does not matter for resource consumption and GHG emissions as long as one accept ...
12 Steps to embarking on your transition journey
... networks and prepare the community in general for the launch of your Transition initiative. For an effective Energy Descent Action plan to evolve, its participants have to understand the potential effects of both Peak Oil and Climate Change – the former demanding a drive to increase community resili ...
... networks and prepare the community in general for the launch of your Transition initiative. For an effective Energy Descent Action plan to evolve, its participants have to understand the potential effects of both Peak Oil and Climate Change – the former demanding a drive to increase community resili ...
Energy Supply and the Sustainability of Endogenous Growth
... can be considered as well as the degree of heterogeneity between agents. This especially holds if the aim is to derive a balanced growth path along which the economy grows at a constant rate in the long-run. Numerical forecasts about the impact of specific policies on the long-run growth performance ...
... can be considered as well as the degree of heterogeneity between agents. This especially holds if the aim is to derive a balanced growth path along which the economy grows at a constant rate in the long-run. Numerical forecasts about the impact of specific policies on the long-run growth performance ...