UN FRAMEWORK CONVENTION ON CLIMATE CHANGE
... to respect for the rights of indigenous peoples, and the establishment of mechanisms for their full and effective participation in climate change processes on all levels. Moreover, the Cancún Agreement carried a very weak reference to “the holistic ecosystems approach and the recognition of the coll ...
... to respect for the rights of indigenous peoples, and the establishment of mechanisms for their full and effective participation in climate change processes on all levels. Moreover, the Cancún Agreement carried a very weak reference to “the holistic ecosystems approach and the recognition of the coll ...
G LO BA L
... 2010 reference based on data from a study by Gibbs (1998) for the United States and assume theÊsame abatement cost schedule applies to other Annex B regions. TheÊGibbs (1998) estimate indicates that over 20% of US methane emissions can be eliminated at zero cost or less, represented in MAC 2. We al ...
... 2010 reference based on data from a study by Gibbs (1998) for the United States and assume theÊsame abatement cost schedule applies to other Annex B regions. TheÊGibbs (1998) estimate indicates that over 20% of US methane emissions can be eliminated at zero cost or less, represented in MAC 2. We al ...
POSITION Choosing between stagnation and change – Why the EU Summary
... Since summer 2011, when information on this surplus surfaced in the market, prices for allowances have dropped markedly, at times to below 7 euros per allowance, blocking additional investment in climate protection efforts. In addition, this development puts at risk the necessary financing of state ...
... Since summer 2011, when information on this surplus surfaced in the market, prices for allowances have dropped markedly, at times to below 7 euros per allowance, blocking additional investment in climate protection efforts. In addition, this development puts at risk the necessary financing of state ...
Out of the Bunker: Time for a fair deal on shipping emissions
... in one year than many small island states. Yet they are not currently regulated under the global climate regime. This paper shows that setting a carbon price for ships, at around $25 per tonne, can drive significant maritime emissions cuts. That is likely to increase the cost of shipping by just 0.2 ...
... in one year than many small island states. Yet they are not currently regulated under the global climate regime. This paper shows that setting a carbon price for ships, at around $25 per tonne, can drive significant maritime emissions cuts. That is likely to increase the cost of shipping by just 0.2 ...
Yes, He Can: President Obama’s Power to Make an International Climate Commitment
... Copenhagen conference. He also has offered an emissions reduction target for the United States. His target, however, falls far short of the reductions scientists believe are necessary to avoid catastrophic consequences. The President apparently believes that he cannot act on the international stage ...
... Copenhagen conference. He also has offered an emissions reduction target for the United States. His target, however, falls far short of the reductions scientists believe are necessary to avoid catastrophic consequences. The President apparently believes that he cannot act on the international stage ...
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... policies, their scenarios A1FI, A1B, and A2 can be interpreted as those where concerns of climate change have not significantly shaped energy policy. The same is true for the Shell’s “Scramble” scenario. US CCSP has a specific no-climate-policy scenario, denoted by “REF” on Figure 2. The risks assoc ...
... policies, their scenarios A1FI, A1B, and A2 can be interpreted as those where concerns of climate change have not significantly shaped energy policy. The same is true for the Shell’s “Scramble” scenario. US CCSP has a specific no-climate-policy scenario, denoted by “REF” on Figure 2. The risks assoc ...
The Causes of Global Climatic Changes: International and
... reduction towards climate changed. Thus it involved them to be accountable, supportive and also plan for these reductions. It is in this Annexure that developed countries were to reduce their greenhouse gases as seen to be the largest contributors towards change in climate. The parties to the conven ...
... reduction towards climate changed. Thus it involved them to be accountable, supportive and also plan for these reductions. It is in this Annexure that developed countries were to reduce their greenhouse gases as seen to be the largest contributors towards change in climate. The parties to the conven ...
At the Frontlines of Climate Change—Oceans, Coasts, and Small
... are put into place to safeguard the marine environment and its resources. National governments should facilitate the development of ocean-based renewable energy industries, including through the utilization of marine spatial planning, giving priority, as appropriate, to marine renewable energy devel ...
... are put into place to safeguard the marine environment and its resources. National governments should facilitate the development of ocean-based renewable energy industries, including through the utilization of marine spatial planning, giving priority, as appropriate, to marine renewable energy devel ...
Implications of the 1.5°C limit in the Paris
... increase in the global average temperature to well below 2°C and pursuing efforts to limit this to 1.5°C above preindustrial levels. The 1.5°C limit in the Paris Agreement goes significantly further than the previous 2°C goal adopted under the UNFCCC. The Paris Agreement also contains long-term g ...
... increase in the global average temperature to well below 2°C and pursuing efforts to limit this to 1.5°C above preindustrial levels. The 1.5°C limit in the Paris Agreement goes significantly further than the previous 2°C goal adopted under the UNFCCC. The Paris Agreement also contains long-term g ...
Introduction to Article 6 and New Delhi Work Programme
... Article 6 in the negotiations • Before COP 8 work on Article 6 included: - Submissions of views by Parties - Organization of workshops and side events to shape future actions/feedback - Dissemination of scientific information of the IPCC - Presentation of information in national communications Banj ...
... Article 6 in the negotiations • Before COP 8 work on Article 6 included: - Submissions of views by Parties - Organization of workshops and side events to shape future actions/feedback - Dissemination of scientific information of the IPCC - Presentation of information in national communications Banj ...
Climate Change War Game: Major Findings and Background Working PaPer
... a pattern of escalating changes is largely locked in until 2050. It is believed in 2015 that most nations in the world will have little choice but to adapt to sea level rises, more intense and volatile weather, floods, droughts, and other effects. Furthermore, if emissions continue to grow at the ra ...
... a pattern of escalating changes is largely locked in until 2050. It is believed in 2015 that most nations in the world will have little choice but to adapt to sea level rises, more intense and volatile weather, floods, droughts, and other effects. Furthermore, if emissions continue to grow at the ra ...
DRAFT Concept paper annotated outline EC
... increasing wellbeing and equity in society. Mission: Support the success of post-COP21 actions of nations, sub-national governments, and the private sector to reduce climate-disrupting GHG emissions through a sound scientific, measurement-based approach that reduces the uncertainty of national emiss ...
... increasing wellbeing and equity in society. Mission: Support the success of post-COP21 actions of nations, sub-national governments, and the private sector to reduce climate-disrupting GHG emissions through a sound scientific, measurement-based approach that reduces the uncertainty of national emiss ...
Nordic action on climate support
... To limit average global warming to 2° C investments designed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions are urgently needed around the world. The most vulnerable countries particularly need assistance to achieve sustainable economic growth and adapt to the adverse impacts of climate change. The Nordic Count ...
... To limit average global warming to 2° C investments designed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions are urgently needed around the world. The most vulnerable countries particularly need assistance to achieve sustainable economic growth and adapt to the adverse impacts of climate change. The Nordic Count ...
Proposed Rules and the Size of the CDM Market
... Post-2012 agreement will require more action on mitigation, adaptation, technology Action will require national policies, more CDM, and much more money for DCs Several potential sources able to generate enough money; need to agree on one or more to get sustained, predictable funding ...
... Post-2012 agreement will require more action on mitigation, adaptation, technology Action will require national policies, more CDM, and much more money for DCs Several potential sources able to generate enough money; need to agree on one or more to get sustained, predictable funding ...
PowerPoint-presentation
... Basic principles (1): • All countries should participate • No poor country shall be denied its right to economic ...
... Basic principles (1): • All countries should participate • No poor country shall be denied its right to economic ...
Speech on the Environment by Prime Minister Taro ASO
... matter to the “responsibility of the developed countries”. Japan wishes to contribute to global emissions reductions through the use of the energy-saving/ energy conserving and environmental technologies it has developed thus far. Japan shall not refrain from providing technical assistance to those ...
... matter to the “responsibility of the developed countries”. Japan wishes to contribute to global emissions reductions through the use of the energy-saving/ energy conserving and environmental technologies it has developed thus far. Japan shall not refrain from providing technical assistance to those ...
Executive Summary
... the end of this century will be closed. Article 2 of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (‘Climate Convention’) declares that its “ultimate objective” is to “[stabilize] greenhouse gas concentrations in the atmosphere at a level that would prevent dangerous anthropogenic interf ...
... the end of this century will be closed. Article 2 of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (‘Climate Convention’) declares that its “ultimate objective” is to “[stabilize] greenhouse gas concentrations in the atmosphere at a level that would prevent dangerous anthropogenic interf ...
COP 17 and accountants: where next? AccountAncy futures
... commitments, was negotiated by 26 countries outside the formal COP process and ‘noted’ but not agreed by the full Conference. The Accord took a bottom-up rather than a top-down approach, calling for voluntary national commitments or pledges subject to periodic review, rather than a set of legally bi ...
... commitments, was negotiated by 26 countries outside the formal COP process and ‘noted’ but not agreed by the full Conference. The Accord took a bottom-up rather than a top-down approach, calling for voluntary national commitments or pledges subject to periodic review, rather than a set of legally bi ...
Facing the Climate Change Challenge in a Global Economy
... binding developed-‐country-‐only targets and timetables of the Kyoto Protocol, and towards a bottom up set of mitigation commitments by all major economies, provisions for transparent review, and financial suppo ...
... binding developed-‐country-‐only targets and timetables of the Kyoto Protocol, and towards a bottom up set of mitigation commitments by all major economies, provisions for transparent review, and financial suppo ...
Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Emissions Trading in North America
... perfect, given the movement of the Kyoto Protocol,1 as well as United States' recent decision to go its own way. "If It Is True, My Country Goes Away" Several years ago, I had the opportunity to represent the government of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), over in the Arabian Gulf, to help create thei ...
... perfect, given the movement of the Kyoto Protocol,1 as well as United States' recent decision to go its own way. "If It Is True, My Country Goes Away" Several years ago, I had the opportunity to represent the government of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), over in the Arabian Gulf, to help create thei ...
Summary of the Garnaut Climate Change Review Final Report
... Climate change is a global problem that requires a global solution. Mitigation effort is increasing around the world, but too slowly to avoid high risks of dangerous climate change. The recent and projected growth in emissions means that effective mitigation by all major economies will need to be ...
... Climate change is a global problem that requires a global solution. Mitigation effort is increasing around the world, but too slowly to avoid high risks of dangerous climate change. The recent and projected growth in emissions means that effective mitigation by all major economies will need to be ...
NBER WORKING PAPER SERIES Lee G. Branstetter William A. Pizer
... binding developed-country-only targets and timetables of the Kyoto Protocol, and towards a bottom up set of mitigation commitments by all major economies, provisions for transparent review, and financial support – both public and private – for poorer countries. How and when this might coalesce into ...
... binding developed-country-only targets and timetables of the Kyoto Protocol, and towards a bottom up set of mitigation commitments by all major economies, provisions for transparent review, and financial support – both public and private – for poorer countries. How and when this might coalesce into ...
Science and policy characteristics of the Paris Agreement
... Although not comprehensive, progress in the understanding of climate impacts and their relation to GMT increase might be best illustrated by the temporal evolution of the IPCC’s ‘reasons for concern’ (RFCs), a framework for aggregating impacts, risks and vulnerabilities that was first developed in 2 ...
... Although not comprehensive, progress in the understanding of climate impacts and their relation to GMT increase might be best illustrated by the temporal evolution of the IPCC’s ‘reasons for concern’ (RFCs), a framework for aggregating impacts, risks and vulnerabilities that was first developed in 2 ...
A/R in the CDM – recent issues
... Tropical deforestation around 25 % of global human-induced emissions in 1990‘s Not addressed in Kyoto Protocol Avoiding deforestation is more effective climate mitigation strategy than A/R (immediate effect, magnitude of emissions) Other benefits: biodiversity conservation, watershed protection etc. ...
... Tropical deforestation around 25 % of global human-induced emissions in 1990‘s Not addressed in Kyoto Protocol Avoiding deforestation is more effective climate mitigation strategy than A/R (immediate effect, magnitude of emissions) Other benefits: biodiversity conservation, watershed protection etc. ...
Climate Crisis`s Effect on Africa
... Implementing the Kyoto Protocol • The Kyoto Protocol does not end in 2012 • Parties are legally bound to agree a second commitment period for Annex I countries under the Kyoto Protocol commencing in 2012 (see Article 3.9) • In the KP negotiations the Least Developed Countries have stated that “fail ...
... Implementing the Kyoto Protocol • The Kyoto Protocol does not end in 2012 • Parties are legally bound to agree a second commitment period for Annex I countries under the Kyoto Protocol commencing in 2012 (see Article 3.9) • In the KP negotiations the Least Developed Countries have stated that “fail ...