Policy pointers

Climate Change & Environment

Who Owns Our Low Carbon Future? Intellectual Property and Energy Technologies

This 77-page UK report argues that the diffusion of energy technologies is taking too long under business-as-usual practices

Climate Change & Environment, Science & TechnologyPosted: 2009-10-27

The Consequences of Industrialization: Evidence from Water Pollution and Digestive Cancers in China

Hebrew University of Jerusalem

This 51-page Israeli paper investigates the consequences to health of China's rapid industrialization

Health, Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2010-12-11

Sustainable Development

Research Service, Parliament of New South Wales

This 46-page Australian paper considers some of the approaches that have been taken to measuring sustainability using composite indicators and sets of indicators. It then sets out the main elements of sustainable development policies adopted by the Commonwealth and New South Wales governments, and for comparison, those adopted in Victoria, and in the UK

Climate Change & Environment, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2009-04-09

New-generation Reactors Help Reduce Nuclear Waste

Academy of Finland

A Finnish press release highlighting the development of advanced technologies that offer ways of reducing the quantity of nuclear waste

Energy, Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2010-01-08

Global Security, Climate Change, and the Arctic

ACDIS

A 24-page US report on the complex set of global security challenges that are emerging as a result of warmer temperatures and melting ice in the Arctic region

Defence, Terrorism & Security, Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2010-01-25

The Myth of Green Energy Jobs: The European Experience

AEI

A 7-page US brief claiming that experiments with renewable energy in Europe have led to job loss, higher energy prices, and corruption

Climate Change & Environment, Employment, Industrial Relations & Training Posted: 2011-02-17

A New Direction for Bush Administration Climate Policy

AEI

A paper examining the climate policy options for the current US Administration

Climate Change & Environment, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2007-01-22

A New Direction for U.S. Climate Policy

AEI

An essay examining options for US climate policy

Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2007-02-12

Index of Leading Environmental Indicators 2009

AEI, PRI

This 61-page US publication highlights the significant environmental developments and milestones in the United States and worldwide

Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2009-04-26

Managing the Transition to Climate Stabilization

AEI-Brookings

This 30-page US working paper examines the projected effects of different policies aimed at climate stabilization

Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2007-01-17

An International Policy Architecture for the Post-Kyoto Era

AEI-Brookings Joint Center

This 12-page U.S. paper describes the basic featues of a post-Kyoto international global climate agreement

Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2006-01-30

Moving Beyond Concentration: The Challenge of Limiting Temperature Change

AEI-Brookings Joint Center for Regulatory Studies

This 32-page U.S. working paper argues that concentrating on stabilizing atmospheric greenhouse gas concentrations is a mistake

Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2004-04-30

Can an Effective Global Climate Treaty be Based on Sound Science, Rational Economics, and Pragmatic Politics?

AEI-Brookings Joint Center for Regulatory Studies

a 19-page paper recommending a new 3-part international approach to climate change issues

Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2004-06-16

Natural Capital and Sustainable Development in Africa

AFD

A 21-page French working paper proposing an approach to development in Africa that involves a specific focus on the conservation of renewable natural resources

International Development, Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2007-02-27

The Politics of Emissions Trading in Britain and Germany

AGF

A 44-page report examining the politics of emissions trading in Britain and Germany

Climate Change & Environment, European UnionPosted: 2008-10-31

'Trading Up':Improving and Extending the European Carbon Market

AGF

The 36-page report of a British-German conference held to discuss means of reducing GHG emissions in Europe

Climate Change & Environment, European UnionPosted: 2007-08-09

Environmental Crime in Australia

AIC

This Australian report discusses a wide range of activities and behaviours, from carelessness to deliberate acts, that result in environmental harm

Climate Change & Environment, Crime, Law & OrderPosted: 2010-10-18

Environmental Harm and Crime Prevention

AIC

This 6-page Australian brief discusses what can be learned from crime prevention to reduce and prevent environmental harm

Crime, Law & Order, Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2008-07-12

Monitoring the Impact of Air Pollution on Asthma in Australia, A Methods Paper

AIHW

This 40-page paper discusses the challenges associated with monitoring the impact of air pollution on asthma, outlines the work that has so far been done in Australia in this area and presents a method for estimating the contribution of air pollution to asthma hospitalisations

Health, Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2010-03-26

Health and the Environment: A Compilation of Evidence

AIHW

This 86-page Australian report compiles evidence on the relationship between health and a selected list of environmental factors including `natural' features (such as temperature and ultraviolet radiation) and aspects of our surroundings which have been created by humans (such as housing and transport)

Health, Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2011-03-30

Copenhagen and Japan

AJISS

A 6-page Japanese commentary on how Japan might contribute to a successful Copenhagen meeting

Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2009-09-05

Japan as a Leader in Tackling Climate Change

AJISS

A Japanese commentary on the country's role in dealing with climate change

Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2008-07-02

Atoms for the Sustainable Future

AJISS

A 5-page Japanese commentary on the "nuclear renaissance" as a key to sustainable growth

Energy, Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2008-03-22

Index of Leading Environmental Indicators 2005

American Enterprise Institute

A 105-page report on environmental quality trends in the U.S.

Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2005-04-25

China's Route to a Green and Prosperous Future

American Enterprise Institute

A 2-page essay arguing that China and other developing countries can reduce greenhouse gas emissions by opening their economies to greater investment in greenhouse gas-reducing technologies

Climate Change & Environment, Economic PolicyPosted: 2004-11-29

Climate Change and Mosquito-Borne Disease: Causal Link or Green Alarmism?

American Enterprise Institute for Public Policy Research

This 6-page commentary challenges the WHO claim that climate change was responsible for 150,000 deaths in 2003

Climate Change & Environment, HealthPosted: 2004-02-21

Beyond Kyoto: Real Solutions to Greenhouse Emissions from Developing Countries

American Enterprise Institute for Public Policy Research

A paper proposing that developed and developing countries should co-operate to enable smoother technology transfer and faster economic growth, thus reducing poverty and increasing energy efficiency

Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2004-07-30

Biotech Crops Invade Latin America

Americas Program

A 6-page U.S. report commenting on the consequences of the introduction of genetically engineered crops to Latin America

Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2005-04-05

From Fossil to Future Fuels

Anglo-German Foundation

A 23-page report of 5th British-German Environment Forum, discussing fuel security, accelerating the take-up of sustainable, energy-efficient technologies and practices, and the achievement of common aims within the international energy system

Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2004-05-09

Fiddling While Carbon Burns

ANZSEE

This 14-page paper reviews the typical elements of a technology-focused climate policy and discusses its shortcomings

Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2007-09-21

High Performance Cities: A Guide to Energy-Saving Policies for Urban Areas

Apollo Alliance and ICLEI

This 14-page U.S. document offers a range of strategies for achieving energy savings in urban areas

Climate Change & Environment, Urban IssuesPosted: 2005-09-14

Reducing Emissions from Deforestation in Indonesia: The Need to Learn from Development Experience

ARC

This Australian working paper discusses the development of REDD in international climate negotiations and asserts that effective implementation of REDD in developing countries will require the integration of development experience into the environmental and economic paradigms within which the issue is predominantly assessed

Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2011-01-28

A Re-Look at Biofuels

ASAM

A Turkish perspective on the cost-benefit balance of biofuels

Energy, Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2008-05-10

Policy Options to Support Climate-induced Migration

Asian Development Bank

This 15-page study underscores the urgency of developing policies, appropriate institutions and mechanisms to cope with the impact of climate change on migration

Immigration & Refugees, Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2011-03-16

Warm Homes, Green Jobs: The Economic Impacts of the Climate Change (Scotland) Act in the Residential Sector

Association for the Conservation of Energy

An 8-page report on the economic impact of reducing greenhouse gas emissions from the residential sector in Scotland

Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2009-11-05

What You Should Know About Nano

Ausralia Institute

This 36-page Australian paper aims to introduce and engage its audience in the experiment that is nanoscale sciences and technologies, particularly from the perspectives of consumer and environmental protection and occupational health and safety

Science & Technology, Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2009-12-01

Towards a Workable Global Emissions Scheme

Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy

A 14-page report arguing for a strategic technology policy as a major feature of a workable global emissions scheme

Climate Change & Environment, EnergyPosted: 2007-05-07

'Clean Coal' and Other Greenhouse Myths

Australia Institute

This 19-page Australian paper examines some widely-repeated myths about reducing emissions

Climate Change & Environment, EnergyPosted: 2007-10-11

Greenhouse Gas Emissions in Industrialised Countries: Where does Australia Stand?

Australia Institute

An 8-page discussion paper examining Australia's position on greenhouse gas emissions in the light of its high per capita emission rate

Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2004-06-30

Sustainable Development and Business Success: Reaching Beyond the Rhetoric to Superior Performance

Australian Business Foundation

A 68-page Australian study analysing how far and in what ways sustainable development practices can contribute to the productivity, performance and success of Australian companies

Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2005-03-30

Australia Responds: Helping Our Neighbours Fight Climate Change

Australian Climate Change and Development Roundtable

This 19-page report outlines recommendations to better prepare Auustralia to respond to the growing regional threat of climate change

Climate Change & Environment, International DevelopmentPosted: 2006-10-09

Tracking to the Kyoto Target 2004

Australian Greenhouse Office

A 16-page report on Australia's greenhouse emissions trends 1990 to 2008-2012 and 2020

Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2004-12-13

Analysis of Recent Trends and Greenhouse Indicators 1990-2002

Australian Greenhouse Office

This 106-page report, part of Australia's Greenhouse Gas Inventory, analyses the trends in Australia's greenhouse gas emissions 1990-2002

Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2004-08-23

Affordability and Sustainability Outcomes: A Triple Bottom-Line Assessment of Traditional Development and Master Planned Communities

Australian Housing and Urban Research Institute

A 73-page Australian report on reconciling housing affordability with environmental sustainability

Housing, Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2004-06-28

The Interplay of Foreign Multinational Corporations and the State in Environmental Governance

Australian Political Studies Association

This 22-page paper is concerned by how multinational corporations influence policies at the global level and also at the national level within each of the countries where they operate. It explores the mechanisms through which this phenomenon takes place

Climate Change & Environment, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2011-11-17

Wind Farms and Landscape Values - Identifying Issues

Australian Wind Energy Association and Australian Council of National Trusts

This 162-page report identifies and sets priorities for the key issues relating to establishing wind farms in Australia

Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2005-06-19

Key Tests for an Australian Emissions Trading Scheme

Australia's Climate Action Network

A 2-page Australian brief outlining the key requirements for an effective emissions trading scheme

Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2008-05-02

Meeting the Energy Challenge: A White Paper on Nuclear Power

BERR

The 192-page response by the UK government to its nuclear power consultation

Energy, Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2008-01-17

Monitoring Environment and Security

BICC

This 95-page Germsn brief focuses on identifying research gaps relevant to the security/environment nexus

Defence, Terrorism & Security, Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2008-08-28

Climate Crisis, Credit Crisis: The Quest for Green Growth

Brookings

A US report on the challenges facing attempts to control global warming in the current economic climate

Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2010-04-28

Equity and Efficiency in Cap-And-Trade: Effectively Managing the Emissions Allowance Supply

Brookings

This 32-page paper discusses the likely distributional implications of a U.S. cap-and-trade system and how policymakers could manage these implications by altering the way in which allowances or allowance revenues are distributed throughout the broader economy

Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2009-11-05

Transferring Environmentally Sound Technologies in an Intellectual Property-Friendly Framework

Brookings

This 42-page US paper argues that meeting any environmental regulations standards agreed at Copenhagen will require the use of a plethora of climate change technologies, to which most developing nations do not have access

Climate Change & Environment, EnergyPosted: 2009-11-05

The Climate of Belief: American Public Opinion on Climate Change

Brookings

A 15-page report on a US study of American public opinion on various aspects of the climate change debate

Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2010-01-14

Climate Change and Vulnerable Societies

Brookings

A US House testimony on America’s critical role in supporting climate change adaptation in the world’s most vulnerable communities

Climate Change & Environment, International DevelopmentPosted: 2009-07-26

Five Years of Kyoto

Brookings

A US article reflecting on the wider meaning and significance of the Kyoto Protocol, an instrument into which perhaps too many expectations were invested

Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2010-02-25

Global Environmental Quality: Recommendations for Rio+20 and Beyond

Brookings

This US essay offers nine recommendations for the governments participating in Rio+20 to consider

Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2011-08-15

On the Front Line of Climate Change and Displacement: Learning From and With Pacific Island Countries

Brookings et al.

In the Pacific Islands, an acute awareness of the potential impact of climate change comes not only from books and studies, but from first-hand knowledge and ongoing experiences with the effects of the world’s changing climate. The value and relevance of these experiences are relevant for the world at large. This 42-page paper aims to conceptualize and distill some dimensions of these experiences

Climate Change & Environment, RegionalPosted: 2011-09-27

Overcoming Obstacles to U.S.-China Cooperation on Climate Change

Brookings Institute

This 84-page US report recommends ways to overcome obstacles to cooperation between the United States and China on climate change

Climate Change & Environment, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2009-02-12

A Plan for Action

Brookings Institution

A 42-page US report calling for a new era of international cooperation for responding to the disparate security challenges being presented now and in the near future

Defence, Terrorism & Security, Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2008-11-24

Water-Energy Links in Central Asia: A Long-Term Opportunity and Challenge

Brookings Institution

This US article explores the opportunities and challenges faced by Central Asia in respect of water and energy supplies

Energy, Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2008-07-07

The Geopolitics of Energy: From Security to Survival

Brookings Institution

A 16-page US paper addressing the increasing complexity of energy politics

Energy, Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2008-01-14

Globalization and the Environment: A Forum with the German Environment Minister, Jurgen Trittin

Brookings Institution

A transcript of a forum on globalization and the environment at which the German view was presented

Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2004-05-03

Case Closed: The Debate About Global Warming is Over

Brookings Institution

This 22-page working paper argues that greenhouse gases may be easier and cheaper to control than commonly thought

Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2006-05-23

Climate Change and Security

Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists

A 9-page US article highlighting the complexity of the relationship between global warming and international security priorities

Defence, Terrorism & Security, Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2008-05-05

Adapting to Climate Change: An Introduction for Canadian Municipalities

C-CIARN

A 36-page Canadian document introducing logal government issues and challenges in view of adapting to climate change

Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2008-02-06

Low-Carbon Fuel Standards: Driving in the Wrong Direction

C.D. Howe Institute

This 5-page Canadian brief examines the drawbacks of the LCFS concept and suggests that economy-wide measures would be a better way to reduce GHG emissions

Climate Change & Environment, EnergyPosted: 2009-05-25

Going Green for Less : Cost-Effective Alternative Energy Sources

C.D. Howe Institute

A 28-page Canadian report reviewing the efficacy of the entire portfolio of federal and provincial renewable energy incentive programs – with respect to major liquid biofuels, renewable power, and renewable heat options – to determine their cost effectiveness in reducing emissions of greenhouse gases (GHGs)

Energy, Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2009-02-19

The Morning After - Optimal Greenhouse Gas Policies for Canada

C.D. Howe Institute

This 35-page Canadian report proposes a plan that offers the prospect of lowering the long-run costs of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by fostering significant technological change

Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2004-03-30

Speaking Truth to “Wind” Power

C.D. Howe Institute

A 4-page Canadian paper arguing the case against industrial wind turbines

Energy, Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2009-04-22

Designing Canada's Low-Carb Diet: Options for Effective Climate Policy

C.D. Howe Institute

A 45-page paper setting out options for GHG emissions reduction in Canada

Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2007-11-28

Sustainable Design, Climate Change and the Built Environment

CABE

An 8-page UK briefing setting out what the Commission for Architecture and the Built Environment will do to address the issues of sustainable design and climate change and the action needed from the public and private sectors

Climate Change & Environment, HousingPosted: 2007-10-17

Biopromise? Biotechnology, Sustainable Development and Canada's Future Economy

Canadian Biotechnology Advisory Committee

A 41-page report containing the findings of a working party identifying the opportunities and challenges for new biotechnology applications in the development of the Canadian economy and the contribution to be made to achieving sustainable development

Science & Technology, Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2006-10-31

Financing Energy Efficiency in China

CEIP

A 10-page US report on the obstacles faced by energy efficiency businesses in China

Energy, Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2008-01-03

Breaking the Suicide Pact: U.S.-China Cooperation on Climate Change

CEIP

This 8-page US policy brief calls for US-China cooperation to avoid climate disaster

Climate Change & Environment, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2008-05-06

Four Economic Issues That Environmentalists Should Care About

Center for Economic and Policy Research

An 8-page briefing paper examining four economic issues with significant environmental implications

Climate Change & Environment, Economic PolicyPosted: 2005-09-22

Pilot 2006 Environmental Performance Index

Center for Environmental Law and Policy, CIESIN

This 367-page index provides benchmarks for current national pollution control and natural resource management results by measuring how close each country comes to specific targets

Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2006-02-18

Broadening the Climate Regime: Design and Feasibility of Multi-Stage Climate Agreements

Center for International Climate and Environment Research - Oslo

This 32-page Norwegian report examines a multi-stage approach to the climate regime, in which countries assume stronger emission mitigation commitments as their greenhouse gas emissions increase

Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2005-06-16