reducing australia`s greenhouse gas emissions— targets and
... advice, assistance with economic modelling and analysis, and international and domestic policy expertise. These contributions have enhanced the quality of the Review and provided evidence to inform the Authority’s recommendations. A number of government departments and public agencies have supported ...
... advice, assistance with economic modelling and analysis, and international and domestic policy expertise. These contributions have enhanced the quality of the Review and provided evidence to inform the Authority’s recommendations. A number of government departments and public agencies have supported ...
Exploring comparable post-2012 reduction efforts for Annex I
... achieved in the Russian Federation and Ukraine, because their emissions have declined since 1990. The next highest reductions will be achieved in the EU, followed by Canada. Behind Canada, to a lesser extent, are Japan and the USA, for the latter of which emissions have significantly increased since ...
... achieved in the Russian Federation and Ukraine, because their emissions have declined since 1990. The next highest reductions will be achieved in the EU, followed by Canada. Behind Canada, to a lesser extent, are Japan and the USA, for the latter of which emissions have significantly increased since ...
investment and financial flows to address climate change
... With appropriate policies and/or incentives, a substantial part of the additional investment and financial flows needed could be covered by the currently available sources. However, improvement in, and an optimal combination of, mechanisms, such as the carbon markets, the financial mechanism of the ...
... With appropriate policies and/or incentives, a substantial part of the additional investment and financial flows needed could be covered by the currently available sources. However, improvement in, and an optimal combination of, mechanisms, such as the carbon markets, the financial mechanism of the ...
investment and financial flows to address climate change
... With appropriate policies and/or incentives, a substantial part of the additional investment and financial flows needed could be covered by the currently available sources. However, improvement in, and an optimal combination of, mechanisms, such as the carbon markets, the financial mechanism of the ...
... With appropriate policies and/or incentives, a substantial part of the additional investment and financial flows needed could be covered by the currently available sources. However, improvement in, and an optimal combination of, mechanisms, such as the carbon markets, the financial mechanism of the ...
The GLOBE Climate Legislation Study (6 MB) (opens in new window)
... This document is the product of an ongoing co-operation between GLOBE International and the Grantham Research Institute on Climate Change and the Environment at the London School of Economics. It was financially supported by the United Kingdom’s Foreign & Commonwealth Office (FCO). However the views ...
... This document is the product of an ongoing co-operation between GLOBE International and the Grantham Research Institute on Climate Change and the Environment at the London School of Economics. It was financially supported by the United Kingdom’s Foreign & Commonwealth Office (FCO). However the views ...
IFC Climate Implementation Plan (April 2016)
... present a new wave of market opportunity for distributed renewable energy. At the Paris COP, over 114 companies committed to renewable energy targets and sustainable resource management across their supply chains. IFC is in a unique position to push this business forward, having both industrial and ...
... present a new wave of market opportunity for distributed renewable energy. At the Paris COP, over 114 companies committed to renewable energy targets and sustainable resource management across their supply chains. IFC is in a unique position to push this business forward, having both industrial and ...
Not Under My Backyard: Geographic proximity and public
... technology has the potential to reduce significantly the volume of greenhouse gases now being released into the atmosphere. While CCS technology is proven in the context of enhanced oil recovery and small pilot projects, the feasibility of its use for commercial-scale carbon mitigation at large powe ...
... technology has the potential to reduce significantly the volume of greenhouse gases now being released into the atmosphere. While CCS technology is proven in the context of enhanced oil recovery and small pilot projects, the feasibility of its use for commercial-scale carbon mitigation at large powe ...
Public Awareness and Acceptance of CO2 capture and storage
... CCS involves extracting CO2 in the process of power generation, or from heavy industrial operations (steel, cement etc.), compressing it and storing it permanently in depleted oil or gas fields or saline aquifers. CCS can significantly reduce the level of CO2 emissions released into the atmosphere t ...
... CCS involves extracting CO2 in the process of power generation, or from heavy industrial operations (steel, cement etc.), compressing it and storing it permanently in depleted oil or gas fields or saline aquifers. CCS can significantly reduce the level of CO2 emissions released into the atmosphere t ...
Gujarat - Ministry of Environment and Forests
... stress and shocks. The complexity of the climate-economy relationship has been made apparent by various studies and the Government of Gujarat recognizes that Climate Change is not only an environmental concern; it has profound implications for economic growth, social advancement, and almost all othe ...
... stress and shocks. The complexity of the climate-economy relationship has been made apparent by various studies and the Government of Gujarat recognizes that Climate Change is not only an environmental concern; it has profound implications for economic growth, social advancement, and almost all othe ...
Switzerland`s Sixth National Communication and First
... Energy: Energy use in Switzerland totalled 882’280 TJ in 2012, i.e. 3.7% above the previous year. Main drivers for this increase were colder weather conditions, positive economic development and further increase in population. 77.5% of primary energy supply was imported whereas 22.5% was sourced dom ...
... Energy: Energy use in Switzerland totalled 882’280 TJ in 2012, i.e. 3.7% above the previous year. Main drivers for this increase were colder weather conditions, positive economic development and further increase in population. 77.5% of primary energy supply was imported whereas 22.5% was sourced dom ...
chile`s second biennial update report on climate change
... Emission Capacity Building Program, and the German Government’s Information Matters project. Chilean President, Michelle Bachelet, has especially highlighted the work of our country in the national and international climate arena. Her permanent presence in UN forums in which this issue was addressed ...
... Emission Capacity Building Program, and the German Government’s Information Matters project. Chilean President, Michelle Bachelet, has especially highlighted the work of our country in the national and international climate arena. Her permanent presence in UN forums in which this issue was addressed ...
CGE training material
... similar growth mechanisms and a similar level of government intervention” − “…a ‘business as usual’ projection of…GHG emissions between 2008 and 2020. It is assumed that recent trends in population and economic growth will continue and that no GHG abatement measures will be implemented.” − “…busines ...
... similar growth mechanisms and a similar level of government intervention” − “…a ‘business as usual’ projection of…GHG emissions between 2008 and 2020. It is assumed that recent trends in population and economic growth will continue and that no GHG abatement measures will be implemented.” − “…busines ...
Canada`s Emissions Trends 2013
... between “with measures” and “without measures” projections. Moreover, this comparison shows the level of effort required to achieve the target in 2020. This could not be captured by measuring emissions against current levels, as this would not take into account factors such as population and economi ...
... between “with measures” and “without measures” projections. Moreover, this comparison shows the level of effort required to achieve the target in 2020. This could not be captured by measuring emissions against current levels, as this would not take into account factors such as population and economi ...
Investment and growth in the time of climate change
... 2009. He is also a member of the German Advisory Group on Ukraine and the German Economic Team in Belarus, advising policymakers in these countries on energy-sector issues. He previously worked at LARSEN in Paris, at the German Ministry of Finance and at the German Institute for Economic Research (D ...
... 2009. He is also a member of the German Advisory Group on Ukraine and the German Economic Team in Belarus, advising policymakers in these countries on energy-sector issues. He previously worked at LARSEN in Paris, at the German Ministry of Finance and at the German Institute for Economic Research (D ...
Investment and growth in the time of climate change
... 2009. He is also a member of the German Advisory Group on Ukraine and the German Economic Team in Belarus, advising policymakers in these countries on energy-sector issues. He previously worked at LARSEN in Paris, at the German Ministry of Finance and at the German Institute for Economic Research (D ...
... 2009. He is also a member of the German Advisory Group on Ukraine and the German Economic Team in Belarus, advising policymakers in these countries on energy-sector issues. He previously worked at LARSEN in Paris, at the German Ministry of Finance and at the German Institute for Economic Research (D ...
NC 4 - unfccc
... production are significant contributors to Australia’s economy. Fossil fuels are the dominant energy source for these, primarily because vast reserves of low-cost fossil fuels are available, hydro-electric resources are limited by available water in one of the world’s most arid continents and nuclea ...
... production are significant contributors to Australia’s economy. Fossil fuels are the dominant energy source for these, primarily because vast reserves of low-cost fossil fuels are available, hydro-electric resources are limited by available water in one of the world’s most arid continents and nuclea ...
Setting Australia`s post-2020 target for reducing greenhouse gas
... most other developed countries (around 1.5 per cent a year, compared to the OECD average of 0.4 per cent). This will push up our emissions. Electricity generation contributes one third of our emissions. With an abundant endowment of cheap, accessible coal, we rely more heavily than other developed c ...
... most other developed countries (around 1.5 per cent a year, compared to the OECD average of 0.4 per cent). This will push up our emissions. Electricity generation contributes one third of our emissions. With an abundant endowment of cheap, accessible coal, we rely more heavily than other developed c ...
3rd GLOBE review of climate change legislation
... outstandingexampleofwhatlegislators,workingacrosspartylines,canachieve. ...
... outstandingexampleofwhatlegislators,workingacrosspartylines,canachieve. ...
New Thinking on Low-carbon Consumption Under Low-carbon Economy Era
... 2.1 What is low-carbon economy? Low carbon refers to low or lower emissions of greenhouse gases (mainly CO). The concept “low-carbon economy” appeared for the first time in the UK Energy White Paper, Our Energy Future: Creating a Low-carbon Economy, in 2003 and has since then attracted worldwide at ...
... 2.1 What is low-carbon economy? Low carbon refers to low or lower emissions of greenhouse gases (mainly CO). The concept “low-carbon economy” appeared for the first time in the UK Energy White Paper, Our Energy Future: Creating a Low-carbon Economy, in 2003 and has since then attracted worldwide at ...
Finland`s Fifth National Communication under the
... Reference recommendation: Finland’s Fifth National Communication under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change. 2009. Ministry of the Environment and Statistics Finland, Helsinki. 280 p. ...
... Reference recommendation: Finland’s Fifth National Communication under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change. 2009. Ministry of the Environment and Statistics Finland, Helsinki. 280 p. ...
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... gases for long periods of time. Evidence from natural systems demonstrates that reservoir seals exist that are able to contain fossil fuels and CO2 underground over time scales of millions of years. Still, it is imaginable that CO2 artificially stored underground slowly leaks from its geological med ...
... gases for long periods of time. Evidence from natural systems demonstrates that reservoir seals exist that are able to contain fossil fuels and CO2 underground over time scales of millions of years. Still, it is imaginable that CO2 artificially stored underground slowly leaks from its geological med ...
Global learning on carbon capture and storage: A call for... cooperation on CCS demonstration
... 10–20 billion—a considerable amount, but not unprecedented in the history of technological cooperation agreements. For example, the ITER nuclear fusion experiment explained below has a US$ 12 billion budget for one demonstration plant. Contrary to nuclear fusion, CCS is a technology with considerabl ...
... 10–20 billion—a considerable amount, but not unprecedented in the history of technological cooperation agreements. For example, the ITER nuclear fusion experiment explained below has a US$ 12 billion budget for one demonstration plant. Contrary to nuclear fusion, CCS is a technology with considerabl ...
3.5.2. Water resources
... Energy: The basic sources of primary energy in BiH are coal and hydropower, which accounted for 62% of primary energy consumption. Energy efficiency in BiH is low relative to high-income countries, as is the use of renewable energy sources, with the exception of hydropower. BiH depends on energy imp ...
... Energy: The basic sources of primary energy in BiH are coal and hydropower, which accounted for 62% of primary energy consumption. Energy efficiency in BiH is low relative to high-income countries, as is the use of renewable energy sources, with the exception of hydropower. BiH depends on energy imp ...
Climate Change and the US Energy Sector: Regional Vulnerabilities
... energy system. Some energy infrastructure assets have already suffered damage or disruption in services from a variety of climate-related impacts, such as higher temperatures, rising sea levels, and more severe weather events. In the absence of concerted action to improve resilience, energy system v ...
... energy system. Some energy infrastructure assets have already suffered damage or disruption in services from a variety of climate-related impacts, such as higher temperatures, rising sea levels, and more severe weather events. In the absence of concerted action to improve resilience, energy system v ...
Charting A New Low-Carbon Route To Development
... The 2007/2008 UNDP Human Development Report estimates that stabilising greenhouse gas concentrations in the atmosphere, at a level that prevents catastrophic climate change, will require a 50% reduction of greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 from 1990 levels. To achieve this global objective, the Repor ...
... The 2007/2008 UNDP Human Development Report estimates that stabilising greenhouse gas concentrations in the atmosphere, at a level that prevents catastrophic climate change, will require a 50% reduction of greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 from 1990 levels. To achieve this global objective, the Repor ...