The Kyoto Protocol accounting rules
... Broadly, the ‘assigned amount’ is the total amount of greenhouse gas emissions that a country is permitted over the Kyoto Protocol agreement period. Under Article 3.1 of the Kyoto Protocol, 5 Australia is to meet a target of 108 per cent of its 1990 emission levels annually by the end of the five-ye ...
... Broadly, the ‘assigned amount’ is the total amount of greenhouse gas emissions that a country is permitted over the Kyoto Protocol agreement period. Under Article 3.1 of the Kyoto Protocol, 5 Australia is to meet a target of 108 per cent of its 1990 emission levels annually by the end of the five-ye ...
RELIGION AND CLIMATE CHANGE IN CROSS
... Rienner, 2010) and the second, New Institutions for Participatory Democracy in Latin America: Voice and Consequence (Palgrave Macmillan, 2012), with Maxwell A. Cameron and Kenneth E. Sharpe. Dr. Hershberg has taught at New York University, Southern Illinois University, Columbia, Princeton, and The ...
... Rienner, 2010) and the second, New Institutions for Participatory Democracy in Latin America: Voice and Consequence (Palgrave Macmillan, 2012), with Maxwell A. Cameron and Kenneth E. Sharpe. Dr. Hershberg has taught at New York University, Southern Illinois University, Columbia, Princeton, and The ...
Climate Regulation and the Limits of Cost
... The story begins in 2008, when the Ninth Circuit struck down the Department of Transportation’s corporate average fuel economy (CAFE) standard for light trucks because the cost-benefit analysis used by DOT to determine the standard failed to take account of its beneficial effects for climate change ...
... The story begins in 2008, when the Ninth Circuit struck down the Department of Transportation’s corporate average fuel economy (CAFE) standard for light trucks because the cost-benefit analysis used by DOT to determine the standard failed to take account of its beneficial effects for climate change ...
world climate news
... Highlights from the IPCC Fourth Assessment Report (AR4) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Implications of AR4 for global agriculture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...
... Highlights from the IPCC Fourth Assessment Report (AR4) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Implications of AR4 for global agriculture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...
1 workshop proceedings day one: 20 th october 2016 - ClimDev
... The meeting officially commenced on 20th October 2016. This workshop is the first of this kind to be held in Africa. It was unanimously agreed that Africa’s economy remains vulnerable to effects of climate change. Therefore, there is urgent need to mainstream climate change into development practice ...
... The meeting officially commenced on 20th October 2016. This workshop is the first of this kind to be held in Africa. It was unanimously agreed that Africa’s economy remains vulnerable to effects of climate change. Therefore, there is urgent need to mainstream climate change into development practice ...
Post-2012 Issues under the UNFCCC and Kyoto Protocol
... • Kyoto - aims to reduce overall developed country emissions by about 5% below 1990 levels over ‘first commitment period’ 2008-2012 • Kyoto anticipates ‘subsequent’ commitment periods, but does not specify duration or goal • How to select a level of ambition for Kyoto Parties? • How can the Conventi ...
... • Kyoto - aims to reduce overall developed country emissions by about 5% below 1990 levels over ‘first commitment period’ 2008-2012 • Kyoto anticipates ‘subsequent’ commitment periods, but does not specify duration or goal • How to select a level of ambition for Kyoto Parties? • How can the Conventi ...
Adaptation and Mitigation Reponses to Climate Change
... the full range of present and future climate hazards. Protective responses with benefits that are local and that outweigh their costs typically exist. Therefore, considering climate risks, in the context of adaptation planning, need not engender the wishful thinking or other defense mechanisms such ...
... the full range of present and future climate hazards. Protective responses with benefits that are local and that outweigh their costs typically exist. Therefore, considering climate risks, in the context of adaptation planning, need not engender the wishful thinking or other defense mechanisms such ...
Spanning `not-implausiblea futures to assess relative vulnerability to
... vulnerability of traditional maize agriculture in Mexico to climate change and climate variability over a typically large range of `not-implausiblea futures. It o!ers the potential for good or bad news, depending upon how the future unfolds; and it closes with some insight into which GCMs support wh ...
... vulnerability of traditional maize agriculture in Mexico to climate change and climate variability over a typically large range of `not-implausiblea futures. It o!ers the potential for good or bad news, depending upon how the future unfolds; and it closes with some insight into which GCMs support wh ...
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... smaller welfare change for a rich person than a poor person. Incorporating this theoretical model into climate change impact models has a significant effect on efficient policy choices for a global decision maker. This paper presents new results from FUND, an integrated assessment model, that takes ...
... smaller welfare change for a rich person than a poor person. Incorporating this theoretical model into climate change impact models has a significant effect on efficient policy choices for a global decision maker. This paper presents new results from FUND, an integrated assessment model, that takes ...
Why Support the IPCC?
... The main AR6 report, comprising three working group contributions, is expected to be released in 2021 and a Synthesis Report in 2022 – in time for the “global stocktake”, one year later, that countries will conduct on progress on the Paris Agreement. Preparations for AR6 starts in 2016. The IPCC is ...
... The main AR6 report, comprising three working group contributions, is expected to be released in 2021 and a Synthesis Report in 2022 – in time for the “global stocktake”, one year later, that countries will conduct on progress on the Paris Agreement. Preparations for AR6 starts in 2016. The IPCC is ...
The Paris Agreement global goals: What does a fair share for G20
... Reaching a temperature goal at minimal costs implies an optimal selection and deployment of low-carbon options (e.g. policies, renewable energies, afforestation, reduction of consumption, recycling…). The costs and effects, as well as the timing of these options are modelled using Integrated Assessm ...
... Reaching a temperature goal at minimal costs implies an optimal selection and deployment of low-carbon options (e.g. policies, renewable energies, afforestation, reduction of consumption, recycling…). The costs and effects, as well as the timing of these options are modelled using Integrated Assessm ...
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... addresses GHG emissions, a number of states (and local governments, whose activities are not covered in this report8) have taken action in this arena. States’ efforts cover a wide spectrum, from developing climate action plans to setting mandatory GHG emission standards. Arguably, early state action ...
... addresses GHG emissions, a number of states (and local governments, whose activities are not covered in this report8) have taken action in this arena. States’ efforts cover a wide spectrum, from developing climate action plans to setting mandatory GHG emission standards. Arguably, early state action ...
High impact, low probability? An empirical analysis of risk in the economics of climate change: Working Paper 9 (505 kB) (opens in new window)
... The Munich Re Programme is evaluating the economics of climate risks and opportunities in the insurance sector. It is a comprehensive research programme that focuses on the assessment of the risks from climate change and on the appropriate responses, to inform decision-making in the private and publ ...
... The Munich Re Programme is evaluating the economics of climate risks and opportunities in the insurance sector. It is a comprehensive research programme that focuses on the assessment of the risks from climate change and on the appropriate responses, to inform decision-making in the private and publ ...
Climate counseling – new governance in Swedish agriculture
... the outcome of policy (e.g., Gouldson et al., 2008). An example of policy instruments that could meet this description is the provision of advice and information (Steurer, 2011; Taylor et al., 2012). Those subject to such policy participate in an exchange of knowledge and information and are not com ...
... the outcome of policy (e.g., Gouldson et al., 2008). An example of policy instruments that could meet this description is the provision of advice and information (Steurer, 2011; Taylor et al., 2012). Those subject to such policy participate in an exchange of knowledge and information and are not com ...
MPSAC Climate Change White Paper
... is understanding the underlying fundamental science. Only with such insight can the necessary larger scale parameterizations be developed and integrated into predictive models with confidence. Furthermore, integration of new knowledge and its presentation in forms useful for different audiences, whi ...
... is understanding the underlying fundamental science. Only with such insight can the necessary larger scale parameterizations be developed and integrated into predictive models with confidence. Furthermore, integration of new knowledge and its presentation in forms useful for different audiences, whi ...
Draft Resolution X - The Ramsar Convention on Wetlands
... Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation) under the UNFCCC and elsewhere may have the potential to provide developing nations with significant funding for forest restoration activities that contribute to climate change mitigation, sustainable management, and carbon stocks; ALSO AWARE that ...
... Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation) under the UNFCCC and elsewhere may have the potential to provide developing nations with significant funding for forest restoration activities that contribute to climate change mitigation, sustainable management, and carbon stocks; ALSO AWARE that ...
Quotes from OPEN DAYS
... "In this crisis now what cohesion policy can do to help is that we try to accelerate as much as we can the implementation of projects on the ground for a double reason. First, the implementation of projects demands for jobs. Second, in this way we build already a potential for further growth in the ...
... "In this crisis now what cohesion policy can do to help is that we try to accelerate as much as we can the implementation of projects on the ground for a double reason. First, the implementation of projects demands for jobs. Second, in this way we build already a potential for further growth in the ...
CCC energy policy redraft 7 1 1
... Climate Change (CCC). This is an independent body, introduced through the Climate Change Act (2008), tasked with determining the emission reduction targets and carbon budgets that the UK Government should set in the long run and the short run. The CCC is the first environmental body of its kind. It ...
... Climate Change (CCC). This is an independent body, introduced through the Climate Change Act (2008), tasked with determining the emission reduction targets and carbon budgets that the UK Government should set in the long run and the short run. The CCC is the first environmental body of its kind. It ...
Corporate Responses in an Emerging Climate Regime
... simple matter, however, for firms to invest in research and development and move into new low emission technologies, as these frequently require radically different capabilities that threaten to open industries to new entrants (Anderson and Tushman, 1990; Christensen, 1997; Kolk and Pinkse, 2008). S ...
... simple matter, however, for firms to invest in research and development and move into new low emission technologies, as these frequently require radically different capabilities that threaten to open industries to new entrants (Anderson and Tushman, 1990; Christensen, 1997; Kolk and Pinkse, 2008). S ...
News The Rubenstein School R
... Stephanie Lyons, the undergraduate point person for our new SEEDS chapter, will be holding another information session on Wednesday, March 17th at 5:00 pm in Aiken 105, so please plan to attend! Refreshments will be served. Please don’t hesitate to contact Stephanie ([email protected]) with an ...
... Stephanie Lyons, the undergraduate point person for our new SEEDS chapter, will be holding another information session on Wednesday, March 17th at 5:00 pm in Aiken 105, so please plan to attend! Refreshments will be served. Please don’t hesitate to contact Stephanie ([email protected]) with an ...
General principle
... Develop a structure for gathering information on past and new floods, set a standards for information on past floods to ensure their comparability. Improve trends detection, using the information gathered over the ...
... Develop a structure for gathering information on past and new floods, set a standards for information on past floods to ensure their comparability. Improve trends detection, using the information gathered over the ...
In Search of Refuge: Pacific Islands, Climate - East
... applications, and responsiveness. And even if such an evolution occurs in international law, it will likely be complicated by individual countries’ responses to climate-induced migration—both of their own citizens and of others. This is a long-term, worldwide challenge, but it is likely to imminentl ...
... applications, and responsiveness. And even if such an evolution occurs in international law, it will likely be complicated by individual countries’ responses to climate-induced migration—both of their own citizens and of others. This is a long-term, worldwide challenge, but it is likely to imminentl ...
Full Paper - EEE Seminar
... allowed (or even encouraged) a cap-and-trade system. Suppose, instead of assigning initial caps on SO2 emissions, the EPA allowed power plants or companies or states or regions to voluntarily negotiate between themselves their own initial caps on SO2 emissions. Suppose further that no penalties were ...
... allowed (or even encouraged) a cap-and-trade system. Suppose, instead of assigning initial caps on SO2 emissions, the EPA allowed power plants or companies or states or regions to voluntarily negotiate between themselves their own initial caps on SO2 emissions. Suppose further that no penalties were ...
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... been unable to distribute responsibilities among themselves for mitigation actions, and they have been reluctant to adopt unilateral policies, which they view as ineffective or even counterproductive. As a result, the stock of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere continues to rise. Since the Kyoto pro ...
... been unable to distribute responsibilities among themselves for mitigation actions, and they have been reluctant to adopt unilateral policies, which they view as ineffective or even counterproductive. As a result, the stock of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere continues to rise. Since the Kyoto pro ...
Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme
The Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme (or CPRS) was a proposed cap-and-trade system of emissions trading for anthropogenic greenhouse gases, due to be introduced in Australia in 2010 by the Rudd government, as part of its climate change policy. It marked a major change in the energy policy of Australia. The policy began when the Australian Labor Party was in opposition and the six Labor-controlled states commissioned an independent review on energy policy, the Garnaut Climate Change Review, which published a number of reports. Labor, after winning the federal election and forming a government, published a Green paper for discussion and comment. The Federal Treasury then modelled some of the financial and economic impacts of the proposed scheme.The Rudd Government published a final white paper on 15 December 2008. The Government announced that the legislation was intended to take effect in July 2010; but the legislation for the CPRS (aka ETS) failed to gain adequate support and was twice rejected creating a double dissolution election trigger. After a bitter political debate which saw former opposition leader Malcolm Turnbull lose his leadership of the opposition to the anti-CPRS Tony Abbott. The Rudd government did not call an election and the CPRS lost public support. In April 2010, Labor then deferred the CPRS. A successor to the CPRS, the Carbon Pricing Mechanism (CPM) was passed into law as part of the Clean Energy Futures Package (CEF) in 2011, but was repealed in July 2014 following a change in government.