Papua New Guinea
... CO2eq emissions were estimated from earlier reports including the draft SNC to be around 5 Mt tonnes (from a primary energy supply of 1.8MTOE) which would give a per capita emission level of around 0.7 tonnes compared to the world average of just under 6 tonnes. It is likely, however, that the prev ...
... CO2eq emissions were estimated from earlier reports including the draft SNC to be around 5 Mt tonnes (from a primary energy supply of 1.8MTOE) which would give a per capita emission level of around 0.7 tonnes compared to the world average of just under 6 tonnes. It is likely, however, that the prev ...
Romania - CEE Bankwatch Network
... • While the 2020 targets are kept in focus as a main objective for how the Romanian energy policy is envisioned and implemented, a profound transformation of the entire energy system towards a cleaner one is clearly not yet a strategic objective of Romania. • Energy-related strategies, while still ...
... • While the 2020 targets are kept in focus as a main objective for how the Romanian energy policy is envisioned and implemented, a profound transformation of the entire energy system towards a cleaner one is clearly not yet a strategic objective of Romania. • Energy-related strategies, while still ...
The basic economics of low-carbon growth in the UK (434 kB) (opens in new window)
... Energy security should be defined and analysed with care. In some countries it might be seen in terms of more extensive use of domestic highcarbon fuels such as plentiful coal reserves, although that means vulnerability to prices and to possible future international sanctions. Policy must also addre ...
... Energy security should be defined and analysed with care. In some countries it might be seen in terms of more extensive use of domestic highcarbon fuels such as plentiful coal reserves, although that means vulnerability to prices and to possible future international sanctions. Policy must also addre ...
Concrete actions taken and specific progress made in
... services in an environmentally sustainable manner. Access to reliable and affordable energy services is fundamental for development. Energy catalyses economic activity and plays a vital role in improving social services such as health and education. However, access to energy is lacking in the Pacifi ...
... services in an environmentally sustainable manner. Access to reliable and affordable energy services is fundamental for development. Energy catalyses economic activity and plays a vital role in improving social services such as health and education. However, access to energy is lacking in the Pacifi ...
Carbon Constrained Future - AGL Sustainability Report 2016
... related to climate change and emissions reduction. At its core, AGL’s approach to emission reductions involves several key work streams: measurement; improving the efficiency of existing power stations; preparing for the decommissioning of existing power stations at the end of their operating lives; ...
... related to climate change and emissions reduction. At its core, AGL’s approach to emission reductions involves several key work streams: measurement; improving the efficiency of existing power stations; preparing for the decommissioning of existing power stations at the end of their operating lives; ...
Introductions PowerPoint
... From 2006 to 2007, the size of the Arctic ice shelf decreased 386,000 square miles, reducing Arctic sea ice to its lowest levels since satellite records have been tracking the region (Than). In 2007, NASA scientists confirmed that the annual ice melt on Greenland occurred at 150% above the average r ...
... From 2006 to 2007, the size of the Arctic ice shelf decreased 386,000 square miles, reducing Arctic sea ice to its lowest levels since satellite records have been tracking the region (Than). In 2007, NASA scientists confirmed that the annual ice melt on Greenland occurred at 150% above the average r ...
IBHS-120109 - Insurance Information Institute
... confusion and litigation Political risk is high globally on global for energy issues Some calls to regulate investments of insurers ...
... confusion and litigation Political risk is high globally on global for energy issues Some calls to regulate investments of insurers ...
The dynamics of technology diffusion and the impacts of climate
... Carbon pricing not a sufficient policy instrument for large emissions reductions. Improved agent behaviour assumptions for energy modelling beyond cost-optimisation. ...
... Carbon pricing not a sufficient policy instrument for large emissions reductions. Improved agent behaviour assumptions for energy modelling beyond cost-optimisation. ...
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... Caribbean (ACCC) Project, which ran between 2001 and 2004 and aimed to continue activities developed during the CPACCP, in addition to the development of further adaptation activities. The ‘Mainstreaming Adaptation to Climate (MACC) Project’ between 2004 and 2007, designed to mainstream adaptation a ...
... Caribbean (ACCC) Project, which ran between 2001 and 2004 and aimed to continue activities developed during the CPACCP, in addition to the development of further adaptation activities. The ‘Mainstreaming Adaptation to Climate (MACC) Project’ between 2004 and 2007, designed to mainstream adaptation a ...
CLIMATE PROTECTION IN GUATEMALA: THE DEVELOPMENT
... community fails to take joint and concrete action to reverse the trend of greenhouse gas emissions. Greenhouse gas emissions from Guatemala (as well as other countries in Central America) are minor in relation to the climate change impacts the nation has suffered. Although it is affected most viole ...
... community fails to take joint and concrete action to reverse the trend of greenhouse gas emissions. Greenhouse gas emissions from Guatemala (as well as other countries in Central America) are minor in relation to the climate change impacts the nation has suffered. Although it is affected most viole ...
I was interested to gauge what the Environmental NGO community... recent release of the IPCC AR5 Exec Summary and in... IEAGHG Information Paper 2014-21: NGO and Media response to IPCC...
... Unsurprisingly, Greenpeace are the most vocal against CCS and to be fair nuclear as well. Coal gets the most venom on their web site with remarks like: “Getting rid of coal is key to tackling climate change. For this reason, it is a great relief to note that, recently, coal seems to be on its way ou ...
... Unsurprisingly, Greenpeace are the most vocal against CCS and to be fair nuclear as well. Coal gets the most venom on their web site with remarks like: “Getting rid of coal is key to tackling climate change. For this reason, it is a great relief to note that, recently, coal seems to be on its way ou ...
ffectiveness of a Segmental Approach to Climate Policy E * Jessika E. Trancik,
... This result suggests again that in the U.S. case a more ambitious clean energy standard, relying on less coal in 2035, may be preferable for meeting these emissions targets. More broadly, long-term infrastructure planning should include medium-term targets that are both consistent with climate goals ...
... This result suggests again that in the U.S. case a more ambitious clean energy standard, relying on less coal in 2035, may be preferable for meeting these emissions targets. More broadly, long-term infrastructure planning should include medium-term targets that are both consistent with climate goals ...
The Economic Case for Divesting from Fossil Fuels
... increases my confidence… Even when considering oil, with enough progress in alternatives and in electric vehicles one begins to wonder whether this year's $650 billion spent looking for new oil will ever get a decent return… The real oil problem is its cost -– that it costs $75 to $85 a barrel from ...
... increases my confidence… Even when considering oil, with enough progress in alternatives and in electric vehicles one begins to wonder whether this year's $650 billion spent looking for new oil will ever get a decent return… The real oil problem is its cost -– that it costs $75 to $85 a barrel from ...
Green Energy Leaders
... demand expected by 2050, which will nearly triple to about 3,500 TWh [5]. The region’s estimated onshore wind energy potential, about 1,600 TWh, would alone be enough to fully power the continent’s current electricity demand [6]. Electricity consumption is expected to increase annually by three per ...
... demand expected by 2050, which will nearly triple to about 3,500 TWh [5]. The region’s estimated onshore wind energy potential, about 1,600 TWh, would alone be enough to fully power the continent’s current electricity demand [6]. Electricity consumption is expected to increase annually by three per ...
Plan B 3.0: Mobilizing to Save Civilization
... If China’s per capita income reaches U.S. levels by 2030 and consumption patterns follow, China would need: • 2 times current world paper production • > 1 billion cars, compared to the current world fleet of 860 million • Paved area equal to its rice-growing area • More oil than the world currently ...
... If China’s per capita income reaches U.S. levels by 2030 and consumption patterns follow, China would need: • 2 times current world paper production • > 1 billion cars, compared to the current world fleet of 860 million • Paved area equal to its rice-growing area • More oil than the world currently ...
Public Investment in Low-Carbon Technologies and Infrastructure
... revenue raised from carbon pricing in Canada could be large. A major constraint to making a public investment in low carbon technology and infrastructure would seem to be Canada’s current fiscal and political situation. Although our current federal deficit is, in relative terms, no great aberration; ...
... revenue raised from carbon pricing in Canada could be large. A major constraint to making a public investment in low carbon technology and infrastructure would seem to be Canada’s current fiscal and political situation. Although our current federal deficit is, in relative terms, no great aberration; ...
2017-18 Pre-Budget Submission
... Australia’s energy productivity ambition should be increased as an important part of cutting pollution and supporting Australia’s competitiveness as many other countries pursue the benefits of a strong energy productivity agenda. The current target of a 40 per cent improvement by 2030 is unambitious ...
... Australia’s energy productivity ambition should be increased as an important part of cutting pollution and supporting Australia’s competitiveness as many other countries pursue the benefits of a strong energy productivity agenda. The current target of a 40 per cent improvement by 2030 is unambitious ...
The Federal Budget must stop ignoring the health of Australia`s
... Australia’s energy productivity ambition should be increased as an important part of cutting pollution and supporting Australia’s competitiveness as many other countries pursue the benefits of a strong energy productivity agenda. The current target of a 40 per cent improvement by 2030 is unambitious ...
... Australia’s energy productivity ambition should be increased as an important part of cutting pollution and supporting Australia’s competitiveness as many other countries pursue the benefits of a strong energy productivity agenda. The current target of a 40 per cent improvement by 2030 is unambitious ...
Identification of knowledge needs on climate policy
... Effectiveness of existing energy efficiency policy Possible energy saving obligation schemes and financing options Energy efficiency measures savings potential Access to capital for energy efficiency measures ...
... Effectiveness of existing energy efficiency policy Possible energy saving obligation schemes and financing options Energy efficiency measures savings potential Access to capital for energy efficiency measures ...
EEA - unece
... While a transition such as LGEP can bring enormous benefits, it also presents substantial challenges • Benefits Decoupling of CO2 emissions from economic growth and reduced European contribution to global climate change Reduced emissions of air pollutants Reduced energy import dependency (-20 ...
... While a transition such as LGEP can bring enormous benefits, it also presents substantial challenges • Benefits Decoupling of CO2 emissions from economic growth and reduced European contribution to global climate change Reduced emissions of air pollutants Reduced energy import dependency (-20 ...
view Word version - Industrial Energy Consumers of America
... Under the EPA proposal, Oklahoma will be required to reduce the CO 2 emissions rate of its electric generating fleet by 35%. viii EPA’s proposal will force Oklahoma to change the way the state produces electricity, reduce the amount of electricity used by Oklahoma consumers, and significantly increa ...
... Under the EPA proposal, Oklahoma will be required to reduce the CO 2 emissions rate of its electric generating fleet by 35%. viii EPA’s proposal will force Oklahoma to change the way the state produces electricity, reduce the amount of electricity used by Oklahoma consumers, and significantly increa ...
Minutes of the Local Project Appraisal Committee: “Appropriate
... reiterated the objectives of the project and its linkages to the national priorities and targets. Dr. Jayathunga from CCS, Mr. Pathmasiri from SLSEA, Ms. Lovita and Dr. Hidellage from UNDP commented in detail about the institutional mechanism of the project due to the changed context at the minister ...
... reiterated the objectives of the project and its linkages to the national priorities and targets. Dr. Jayathunga from CCS, Mr. Pathmasiri from SLSEA, Ms. Lovita and Dr. Hidellage from UNDP commented in detail about the institutional mechanism of the project due to the changed context at the minister ...
Can Green Growth Really Work and what are the True
... mix favouring renewable forms of energy. “Green growth” may work well in creating new growth impulses with reduced environmental load and facilitating related technological and structural change. But can it also mitigate climate change at the required scale (i.e. significant, absolute and permanent ...
... mix favouring renewable forms of energy. “Green growth” may work well in creating new growth impulses with reduced environmental load and facilitating related technological and structural change. But can it also mitigate climate change at the required scale (i.e. significant, absolute and permanent ...
Energy Conservation Carbon Reduction and Business Strategies
... independent not-for-profit organization which holds the largest database of corporate climate change information in the world. • Some international corporations are sending a strong message to their suppliers of the benefits in measuring and reporting greenhouse gas emissions and have selected the C ...
... independent not-for-profit organization which holds the largest database of corporate climate change information in the world. • Some international corporations are sending a strong message to their suppliers of the benefits in measuring and reporting greenhouse gas emissions and have selected the C ...
Environment Centre NT (DOCX 611KB)
... Recommended Actions to be implemented by the Northern Australia Taskforce include: 1. Protect and preserve the rich and globally-significant biodiversity, ecological, cultural and heritage values of the north by including a conservation strategy in the White Paper. 2. Recommend policies to ensure th ...
... Recommended Actions to be implemented by the Northern Australia Taskforce include: 1. Protect and preserve the rich and globally-significant biodiversity, ecological, cultural and heritage values of the north by including a conservation strategy in the White Paper. 2. Recommend policies to ensure th ...