Climate Change & Environment
A New Approach to Feeding the World
"The Solutions Journal"
This US blog argues that a new approach is imperative and overdue, one in which the world feeds more people—an estimated 9 billion by 2050—with less ecological impact. To be successful, this new approach must address both how we produce and how we use food
Poverty & Hunger, Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2011-10-17
Taking Stock on Climate
"Inside Story"
This Australian analysis surveys the international climate landscape: the latest science, the emissions targets and what’s happening on the ground
Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2011-03-04
Trade and Climate Change
WTO, UNEP
This 194-page report examines the intersections between trade and climate change from four perspectives: the science of climate change; economics; multilateral efforts to tackle climate change; and national climate change policies and their effect on trade
Climate Change & Environment, Globalisation & International TradePosted: 2009-06-25
Trade and the Environment
WTO
An article describing the interaction between trade and the environment
Climate Change & Environment, Globalisation & International TradePosted: 2010-07-25
Trade and Deforestation: What Have We Found?
WTO
A research article on the linkage between trade and deforestation
Climate Change & Environment, Globalisation & International TradePosted: 2010-02-26
WRR 2010 Framing Paper: Decision Making in a Changing Climate
WRR
The 24-page framing paper for the 2010 World Resources Report, which details the empirical findings and lessons learned that will present guidance on decision making and explore the implications for development assistance
Climate Change & Environment, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2011-02-14
World Resources 2008: Roots of Resilience
WRI et al.
This 277-page document argues that properly-designed enterprises can create economic, social and environmental resilience to cushion the impact of climate change and help provide social stability
International Development, Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2008-08-15
Business and Ecosystems
WRI et al.
This 20-page paper explores six ecosystem challenges and discusses their implications for business and examples of corporate responses
Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2007-03-16
World Resources Report 2010-2011: Decision Making in a Changing Climate .
WRI et al.
This 184-page report offers specific, practical strategies and innovative case studies to inform how to integrate climate change risks into national policies and planning.
Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2011-11-14
Reflections on the Cancún Agreements
WRI
This review looks back on the keys to progress in Cancún, and analyzes the major decisions - providing a very comprehensive review of the Cancún Agreements and highlighting what they say and don't say.
Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2010-12-16
From Angst to Action: Moving Forward After Copenhagen
WRI
This US article discusses where things stand after the UN climate conference in Copenhagen, and the key steps to ensure progress in Cancun
Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2010-04-10
Bottom Line on Cost Containment
WRI
This 2-page US fact sheet describes several common examples of cost containment mechanisms that can be used with cap-and-trade programmes
Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2009-10-28
Thirst for Corn; What 2007 Plantings Could Mean for the Environment
WRI
A 10-page US policy note examining the potential environmental implications of the surge in corn ethanol production
Energy, Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2007-07-19
Voice and Choice: Opening the Door to Environmental Democracy
WRI
This 138-page book examines the progress made by governments in providing access to environmental decision-making
Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2008-06-18
Investing in Nature for Economic Growth (Part I of II)
WRI
This article discusses the critical role that ecosystems also play in underpinning economies and the business sector
Climate Change & Environment, Economic PolicyPosted: 2011-08-16
Reefs at Risk Revisited
WRI
This 130-page US report provides a detailed assessment of the status of and threats to the world’s coral reefs. It evaluates threats to coral reefs from a wide range of human activities, and includes an assessment of climate-related threats to reefs. It also contains a global assessment of the vulnerability of nations and territories to coral reef degradation
Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2011-03-15
What is a "Green Economy?"
WRI
This article addresses questions relating to the "green economy" concept
Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2011-04-14
High Wire Act: Improving the Grid for Renewable Energy
WRI
This article explains how policies to help transmit renewable energy have not kept pace with renewable energy ambitions
Energy, Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2011-04-14
High Wire Act: Improving the Grid for Renewable Energy
WRI
This article explains how policies to help transmit renewable energy have not kept pace with renewable energy ambitions
Energy, Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2011-05-22
The “Social Cost of Carbon” and Climate Change Policy
WRI
A US commentary discussing the interaction between the social cost of carbon and climate change policy
Climate Change & Environment, EnergyPosted: 2011-07-20
What is a "Green Economy"?
WRI
This article addresses questions relating to the "green economy" concept
Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2011-05-22
Agriculture and Climate Change: The Policy Context
WRI
A 6-page US policy note assessing how agriculture will be affected by climate change and how farmers should react
Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2006-10-19
Opportunities and Challenges for Carbon Capture and Storage
WRI
An 8-page US issue brief outlining high-level issues relating to deployment of carbon dioxide capture and geological sequestration
Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2007-12-17
Voluntary Carbon Offsets: Getting What You Pay For
WRI
A 15-page US House testimony on the need to establish standards for voluntary carbon offsets
Climate Change & Environment, EnergyPosted: 2007-08-21
Summarizing the Investigations on Climate Science
WRI
A US article summarizing the findings of series of international investigations into recent climate science controversies
Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2010-07-14
Reflections on COP 17 in Durban
WRI
This summary looks back on the key decisions from Durban and gives a first take on their implications for global efforts to tackle climate change
Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2011-12-21
A Seat at the Table: Including the Poor in Decisions for Development and Environment
WRI
This 28-page report closely examines access rights to environmental decision making in four countries: Cameroon, Paraguay, Philippines, and Sri Lanka
Climate Change & Environment, International DevelopmentPosted: 2010-05-18
Feeding a Growing Population that Relies on Ecosystem Services (Part II of II)
WRI
This article highlights how agriculture is the dominant influence on ecosystem health
Climate Change & Environment, Poverty & HungerPosted: 2011-08-16
Climate Science: Major New Discoveries.
WRI
This 48-page US policy brief highlights the latest major research in climate change science and technology
Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2011-10-17
Harnessing Nature's Power: Deploying and Financing On-Site Renewable Energy
WRI
This 51-page US report offers strategies and approaches that can be valuable to a wide range of firms looking at potential investments, contracts, and facility operational decisions regarding use of renewable energy
Energy, Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2009-03-10
Water Can Be a Pathway to Peace, Not War
Worldwatch Institute
A security brief arguing that international water disputes are more commonly settled peacefully than by armed conflict
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2005-07-05
The Economic Values of the World's Wetlands
World Wildlife Fund
This 32-page report highlights the economic and social costs of govenments' failing to manage wetlands sustainably
Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2004-02-12
Conflicting EU Funds: Pitting Conservation Against Unsustainable Development
World Wildlife Fund
This 76-page report describes ways in which the use of EU funds may clash with conservation objectives
Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2006-04-19
Human Pressure on the Brazilian Amazon Forests
World Resources Institute, Imazon
This 86-page report shows the extent to which the Brazilian Amazon rainforest is under pressure from human activities
Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2006-04-20
World Resources 2005 - The Wealth of the Poor: Managing Ecosystems to Fight Poverty
World Resources Institute et al.
A 228-page report illustrating how natural resources managed at the local level are frequently the most effective means for the world's rural poor people to create wealth for themselves
Poverty & Hunger, Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2005-09-16
Climate Science 2005: Major New Discoveries
World Resources Institute
This 14-page issue brief reviews the implications of climate change findings reported in scientific journals during 2005
Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2006-03-17
Navigating the Numbers: Greenhouse Gas Data and International Climate Policy
World Resources Institute
A 132-page research report synthesising the range of greenhouse gas emissions data in a digestible form
Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2005-12-17
2005 Hottest Year on Record
World Policy Institute
Article reporting on record global surface temperature during 2005 and relevance of greenhouse gases
Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2006-04-04
Study on Environmental Burden of Disease in Children: Key Findings
World Health Organisation Europe
A 7-page fact sheet presenting key findings from the first study to assess the overall impact of the environment on child health in the WHO European region
Families, Children & Youth, Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2004-07-04
Ecosystems and Human Well-Being: Health Sythesis
World Health Organisation
A 64-page report assessing how ecosystem changes do, or could, affect human well-being
Climate Change & Environment, HealthPosted: 2005-12-14
Ecosystems, Livelihoods and Disasters: An Integrated Approach to Disaster Risk Management
World Conservation Union
This 40-page report proposes an approach integrating ecosystem management, development planning and risk reduction strategies to reduce disaster impacts
Climate Change & Environment, International DevelopmentPosted: 2006-09-21
The Renewable Energy Toolkit
World Bank
This toolkit is an operational guide to the design of renewable energy projects in developing countries
Climate Change & Environment, International DevelopmentPosted: 2006-03-01
HEAT: A Hands-on Energy Adaptation Toolkit
World Bank
This toolkit is designed to lead policymakers through an assessment of climate vulnerabilities and adaptation options in a country's energy sector
Climate Change & Environment, EnergyPosted: 2010-08-30
Beyond the Sea Walls
World Bank
A 4-page article addressing what developing countries need to do to adapt to climate change
Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2008-03-08
The Little Green Data Book 2007
World Bank
This 240-page compendium of environmental data focuses on carbon dioxide emissions
Climate Change & Environment, International DevelopmentPosted: 2007-05-14
International Trade and Climate Change
World Bank
A 26-page summary report explaining the linkages between trade liberalization, international development and addressing climate change
International Development, Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2007-11-21
Poverty and the Environment
World Bank
A 22-page summary report aimed at clarifying the linkages between poverty and the environment in developing countries at the household level
Poverty & Hunger, Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2007-11-21
State and Trends of the Carbon Market 2009
World Bank
A 78-page report on the state of the carbon market and its likely future
Climate Change & Environment, EnergyPosted: 2009-06-08
Growth and CO2 Emisssions: How Do Different Countries Fare?
World Bank
This 38-page report provides details of CO2 emissions by country
Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2007-11-07
Environment Matters: Annual Review, 2005
World Bank
A 66-page report offering a focus on global environmental health
Health, Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2005-10-12
Low-Carbon Development for Mexico
World Bank
This 170-page study on low-carbon development in Mexico concluded that Mexico could reduce its carbon (CO2) emissions by at least 42 percent (or 477 million tons) per year by 2030 without sacrificing economic development
Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2009-11-04
Adaptation to Climate Change May Be Farmers' Best Bet
World Bank
An article describing the merits of adaptation to climate change to minimise agricultural losses
Climate Change & Environment, International DevelopmentPosted: 2008-04-29
Making the Most of Scarcity
World Bank
This 228-page report offers recommendations to countries in the Middle East and North Africa to improve their water management
Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2007-03-19
At Loggerheads: Agricultural Expansion, Poverty Reduction and Environment in the Tropical Forests
World Bank
This 308-page report addresses the potential dilemma of trade-offs between poverty reduction and environmental protection with regard to tropical forests
Climate Change & Environment, Poverty & HungerPosted: 2006-10-31
World Development Report 2010: Development and Climate Change
World Bank
This 365-page report states that developing countries can shift to lower-carbon paths while promoting development and reducing poverty, but this depends on financial and technical assistance from high-income countries. It also concludes that high-income countries need to act quickly to reduce their carbon footprints and boost development of alternative energy sources to help tackle climate change
Climate Change & Environment, International DevelopmentPosted: 2009-09-22
Forests Sourcebook
World Bank
A 372-page practical guide on managing and using the world's shrinking forests
Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2008-04-29
State of the Carbon Market 2007
World Bank
A 52-page report documenting the growth in the global carbon market
Climate Change & Environment, EnergyPosted: 2007-05-07
Economics of Adaptation to Climate Change
World Bank
This 109-page consultation draft is claimed to be the most in-depth analysis of the economics of adaptation to climate change to date and uses a new methodology for assessing these costs
Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2009-10-18
Conflict and Cooperation: Making the Case for Environmental Pathways to Peacebuilding in the Great Lakes Region
Wilson Center
A 6-page issue brief proposing that mutual environmental dependence be used as a means of peacebuilding in Africa
Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2007-02-04
Carbon Capture and Storage: Selected Economic and Institutional Aspects
wiiw
This 48-page Austrian study provides a general overview of CCS and of related economic and institutional challenges ahead of its probable commercial deployment
Climate Change & Environment, EnergyPosted: 2010-02-04
The Sustainability of the EU's Model for Climate Diplomacy
VUB Press
A 22-page Dutch essay focusing on how the EU decides internally on its international climate negotiating position
Climate Change & Environment, European UnionPosted: 2009-09-03
New Technologies in Support of Improved Forest Governance: Factors Influencing Success
Verifor
A 6-page paper examining how new technologies are being introduced as a means to strengthen forest governance systems
International Development, Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2007-03-15
A Call for Action
USCAP
A 9-page document comprising consensus principles and recommendations from the U.S. Climate Action Partnership, made up of business and NGOs
Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2007-01-29
Energy Taxation: Principles and Interests
Urban Institute
A 4-page US article addressing some tax policies that could be crucial components of an energy policy that addresses global warming and energy security issues
Energy, Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2007-05-10
New Development in China's Climate Change Policy
UNSW
This 13-page Australian report investigates the main actors involved in China's climate change policy-making and discusses recent developments
Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2008-02-28
The Practicalities of Emissions Trading
University of Queensland
A 17-page Australian paper highlighting practical issues concerned with emissions trading
Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2007-11-26
World Youth Report 2010: Youth and Climate Change
United Nations Programme on Youth
This 192-page report offers suggestions on how young people might be more effectively integrated as individual and collective agents of change within the realm of climate change adaptation and mitigation
Families, Children & Youth, Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2010-12-09
The Security Implications of Climate Change for the U.N. System
United Nations Foundation
An 8-page paper analysing the security implications of climate change
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2004-07-07
Global Warming 101 - Human Fingerprints
Union of Concerned Scientists
An article examining evidence of "human fingerprints" as a cause of global warming
Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2006-07-27
Latest Climate Science Underscores Urgent Need to Reduce Heat-trapping Emissions
Union of Concerned Scientists
A US article on the latest climate change science
Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2009-02-26
Water for a Changing World: Enhancing Local Knowhow and Capacity
UNESCO-IHE
Background and discussion papers for an international symposium held to consider issues relating to water security (single page linking to individual papers)
Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2007-06-18
UNESCO World Water Development Report, 2009
UNESCO
This 249-page report offers a holistic approach to links between water and climate change, food, energy, health and human security
Climate Change & Environment, International DevelopmentPosted: 2009-04-13
Human Development Report 2007/2008
UNDP
The 31-page summary of a UN report focusing on the threat to human development posed by climate change
Climate Change & Environment, International DevelopmentPosted: 2008-02-08
Technology and Innovation Report 2011
UNCTAD
This 179-page report focuses on the role of renewable energy technologies (RETs) in responding to the challenge of reducing energy poverty while mitigating climate change
Climate Change & Environment, EnergyPosted: 2011-12-03
At the Crossroads: Climate Change Adaptation and Disaster Risk Reduction in Asia and the Pacific
UN
This 162-page report provides a snapshot of how DRR (disaster risk reduction) and CCA (climate change adaptation) are being integrated in the Asia Pacific region
Climate Change & Environment, Public Safety & Disaster MitigationPosted: 2011-09-12
Global Warming 101: A Target for U.S. Emissions Reduction
UCSUSA
A US report setting a long-term target for reductions in US global warming pollution
Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2007-09-25
Attacks on the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change Obscure Real Science
UCSUSA
A series of explanatory backgrounders on specific allegations about the IPCC report (introductory page linking to individual backgounders)
Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2010-02-18
Climate 2030: A National Blueprint for a Clean Energy Economy
UCSUSA
A 239-page US report offering a a comprehensive set of smart policies to jump-start the transition to a clean energy economy without delay and maximize the benefits to the environment and economy
Climate Change & Environment, EnergyPosted: 2009-05-28
Climate Change and Your Health: Rising Temperatures, Worsening Ozone Pollution
UCSUCA
A 28-page US report finding that unchecked global warming could threaten public health and increase health costs by exacerbating ground-level ozone
Climate Change & Environment, HealthPosted: 2011-06-03
Coal Power in a Warming World
UCS
A 70-page US paper examining the options for reducing CO2 emisssions due to coal power
Climate Change & Environment, EnergyPosted: 2008-11-19
Delivering the Green
UCS
A 20-page US report illustrating how the energy consumption of trucks could be reduced by 12% using existing technology
Energy, Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2008-10-23
GE Crops Show Uncertain Prospects for Reducing Nitrogen Pollution
UCS
This 46-page US report finds no genetically engineered crops have increased nitrogen efficiency, while traditional plant breeding and other methods have shown success
Climate Change & Environment, Poverty & HungerPosted: 2010-01-08
Germany is in the Midst of Climate Change: Adaptation is Necessary
UBA
A 16-page report on the possible effects of climate change in Germany
Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2008-10-16
Danger in the Air: Unhealthy Levels of Air Pollution in 2003
U.S. PIRG Education Fund
A 56-page U.S. examination of the levels of ozone and particle pollution in U.S. cities and towns during 2003
Climate Change & Environment, Public Safety & Disaster MitigationPosted: 2004-09-28
Renewable Energy: Wind Power's Contribution to Electric Power Generation and Impact on Farms and Rural Communities
U.S. Government Accountability Office
A 114-page U.S. study reporting on various aspects of wind power generation in the U.S.
Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2004-10-01
Protected Species: International Convention and U.S. Laws Protect Wildlife Differently
U.S. Government Accountability Office
This 58-page report deals with how implementation of the CITES convention governing trade in endangered species has changed over the years and the relationship beteen the convention and some U.S. Laws
Climate Change & Environment, Globalisation & International TradePosted: 2004-09-24
Biscuit Fire: Analysis of Fire Response, Resource Availability, and Personnel Certification Standards
U.S. General Accounting Office
This 41-page U.S. report into Oregon's 2002 major forest fire examines response, resource availability and personnel certification
Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2004-05-13
Air Pollution: EPA Could Take Additional Steps to Help Maximise the Benefits from the 2007 Diesel Emissions Standards
U.S. General Accounting Office
This 84-page U.S. report examines the consequences of the Environment Protection Agency's action in bringing forward diesel emissions standards. The effects on industry and on pollution reduction are described and recommendations offered
Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2004-03-12
Floods, Health and Climate Change: A Strategic Review
Tyndall Centre for Climate Change Research
A 138-page working paper presenting findings from a global review on health impacts, adaptation processes and policies relating to flood risks, with an assessment of the implications of climate change
Climate Change & Environment, HealthPosted: 2004-12-06
Intergenerational Report 2010
Treasury - Australia
This 190-page report assesses the challenges Australia will face over the next 40 years, including an ageing population, escalating pressures on the health system, and the environmental and economic challenges of climate change
Ageing, Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2010-02-02
Australia's Low Pollution Future: The Economics of Climate Change Mitigation
Treasury - Australia
This 292-page Australian report presents the results of the Treasury's modelling of the potential economic impacts of reducing emissions over the medium and long term
Climate Change & Environment, Economic PolicyPosted: 2008-10-30
Global Corruption Report: Climate Change
Transparency International
This report explores the corruption risks related to tackling climate change
Climate Change & Environment, CorruptionPosted: 2011-05-17
Informing an Effective Response to Climate Change
The National Academy of Sciences et al.
This 4-page abbreviated report examines information needs relating to climate change and calls on the US federal government to build upon its existing efforts and those of state and local government, the private sector and citizens by establishing clear federal leadership, responsibility, and coordination for climate related decisions, climate risk management, information systems, and services
Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2010-08-21
Evaluating U.S. States' Climate Change Initiatives
The French Center on the United States
A 31-page guide to the climate actions of the U.S. states and regional initiatives in North America
Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2004-06-15
The George W. Bush Administration: A New Environment?
The French Center on the United States
A 13-page paper examining the policy of the Bush administration to environmental issues
Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2004-08-16
Leader, Follower or Free Rider? The Economic Impacts of Different Australian Emissions Targets
The Climate Institute
A 43-page economic analysis of the affordability of substantional reductions in greenhouse emissions by Australia
Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2007-12-06
Evidence of Accelerated Climate Change
The Climate Institute
An 11-page Australian report providing up to date information on climate change , suggesting that the IPCC may have underestimated the risk of global warming
Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2008-01-29
Smart 2020: Enabling the Low Carbon Economy in the Information Age
The Climate Group and the Global e-Sustainability Initiative
The 4-page summary of a comprehensive global study of the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) sector’s growing significance for the world’s climate
Climate Change & Environment, Science & TechnologyPosted: 2009-02-13
Building on Kyoto: Towards a Realistic Global Climate Agreement
The Brookings Institution
This 37-page US policy brief discusses an alternative framework for international climate policy, the McKibbin-Wilcoxen Hybrid3 — an approach that focuses on coordinated actions rather than mandated, inflexible outcomes.
Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2008-12-08
Prices in Emissions Permit Markets: The Role of Investor Foresight and Capital Durability
The Brookings Institution
This 21-page US paper develops a theory that relates the initial clearing price of CO2 allowances to the marginal cost premium of carbon-free technology, the maximum rate of energy capital replacement and the market interest rate.
Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2008-12-03