Climate Change & Environment
Negotiating a Robust Climate Policy
Clingendael
A 23-page Dutch briefing paper on the possibility of robust decisions emerging from Copenhagen
Climate Change & Environment, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2009-11-24
China, Copenhagen and Beyond
Clingendael
This 104-page Dutch report analyses China's standpoint in the climate change negotiations
Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2009-09-28
The Commission's '08 Climate Action and Renewable Energy Package
Clingendael
This 15-page Dutch paper presents an overview of the European Commission's proposals for emissions trading and the promotion of renewable energy
Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2008-02-19
The EU Emission Trading System: Too Little Too Late?
Clingendael
A 9-page Dutch briefing paper considering the adequacy of the ETS
Climate Change & Environment, European UnionPosted: 2009-07-03
Embrace the Climate Change and Energy Package
Clingendael
A 3-page Dutch commentary urging EU leaders to accept the proposed climate action and energy package
European Union, Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2008-03-22
Enriching the Planet: Empowering Europe
Clingendael
The 80-page report of a Dutch conference discussing the role the EU could play in catalysing the transition towards a more sustainable economy in the Union and abroad
Climate Change & Environment, EnergyPosted: 2010-09-02
Adapting to Climate Change in Europe: Options for EU Action
Commission of the EC
A 27-page green paper setting out the case for actions and policy responses to climate change in the EU
Climate Change & Environment, European UnionPosted: 2007-08-02
Managing Sustainable Development
Commissioner of the Environment and Sustainable Development - Canada
A 49-page Canadian monograph conducted to identify challenging aspects of managing sustainable development and to provide managers with examples of the types of practices ananalytical techniques that will help them address these particular challenges
Climate Change & Environment, Economic PolicyPosted: 2010-12-16
Building a Low-carbon Economy: The UK’s Contribution to Tackling Climate Change
Committee on Climate Change - UK
This 511-page UK report sets out the analysis underpinning its recommendations and the proposed level of the first three carbon budgets covering 2008-12, 2013-17 and 2018-22. It explains how these budgets can be met using existing technologies and putting in place a range of policies to move to a low-carbon economy
Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2009-01-20
'Insights' from the Comprehensive Assessment of Water Management for Agriculture
Comprehensive Assessment
A 37-page discussion paper examining the current status of water availability worldwide
Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2006-10-18
Operationalizing Adaptation to Climate Change
Conference Board of Canada
The 8-page report of a Canadian private sector roundtable held to discuss how Canada should adapt to climate change
Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2007-03-29
Climate Change: The European Union
Congressional Research Service
A 26-page US assessment of the EU's Emissions Trading System
Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2006-08-15
Global Climate Change: Major Scientific and Policy Issues
Congressional Research Service
A 22-page US report reviewing the status of climate science, international negotiations and congressional activity focused upon climate change
Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2006-10-17
Fuel Ethanol: Background and Public Policy Issues
Congressional Research Service
This 26-page US report covers the background and public policy issues involved in the adoption of ethanol as an alternative to gasoline or as a gasoline supplement
Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2006-03-14
Congressional Testimony: China's Environmental Challenges
Council on Foreign Relations
Congressional testimony on the environmental challenges created by China's rapid economic development, how they might impact upon the U.S. and how the U.S. might assist China in meeting them
Climate Change & Environment, International DevelopmentPosted: 2004-09-25
Beyond Kyoto
Council on Foreign Relations
Transcript of a speech reviewing the global energy situation and arguing in favour of free market competition as the best means of promoting the development of technologies to stabilize greenhouse gases and curb climate change
Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2004-06-28
Water Stress in Sub-Saharan Africa
Council on Foreign Relations
This article examines the issues relating to water stress in Sub-Saharan Africa
Climate Change & Environment, International DevelopmentPosted: 2006-08-08
Climate Change: Debating America's Policy Options
Council on Foreign Relations
A 178-page U.S. report offering U.S. policy makers three alternative routes for addressing the issue of climate change
Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2004-06-21
Fishing Futures
Crawford School of Economics and Government
A 13-page policy brief dealing with fishing issues in Australia and the Pacific
Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2006-08-04
Climate Change and Conflict
Crisis Group
A brief overview of the relationship between climate change, environmental degradation and conflict
Climate Change & Environment, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2007-08-15
China’s Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Mitigation Policies
CRS
This 22-page US report examines the issues of China’s greenhouse gas emissions and its mitigation policies
Climate Change & Environment, Economic PolicyPosted: 2011-07-29
U.S. Tsunami Programs: A Brief Overview
CRS
A 5-page overview of the US tsunami programmes
Public Safety & Disaster Mitigation, Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2011-03-16
China and the United States: A Comparison of Green Energy Programs and Policies
CRS
This 24-page US report compares the green energy programmes and policies of the US and China
Climate Change & Environment, EnergyPosted: 2010-07-08
Changes in the Arctic: Background and Issues for Congress
CRS
An 88-page US report on developments in the Arctic and related security issues
Climate Change & Environment, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2012-03-21
Displacing Coal with Generation from Existing Natural Gas-Fired Power Plants
CRS
This US report provides an overview of the issues involved in displacing coal-fired generation with electricity from existing natural gas plants
Climate Change & Environment, EnergyPosted: 2010-02-04
U.S. Global Climate Change Policy: Evolving Views on Cost, Competitiveness, and Comprehensiveness
CRS
A 18-page US overview of evolving domestic views on salient aspects of U.S. Global Climate Change Policy
Climate Change & Environment, EnergyPosted: 2010-07-21
Climate Change and the EU Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS): Looking to 2020
CRS
This 22-page US report considers the lessons to be learnt from the EU Emissions Trading Scheme
Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2010-03-08
Climate Change: Science Update 2007
CRS
A 17-page US report on recent scientific findings relevant to climate change
Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2007-12-06
Unconventional Gas Shales: Development,Technology, and Policy Issues
CRS
A 53-page US report on the issues affecting the development of unconventional gas shales
Energy, Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2009-11-14
Climate Change: Design Approaches for a Greenhouse Gas Reduction Program
CRS
This 30-page US report examines alternative approaches for reducing the levels of greenhouse gases
Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2007-01-29
Greenhouse Gas Reduction: California Action and the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative
CRS
A 21-page US report on state-led climate change activities in the US, thought likely to catalyze federal activity
Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2007-05-07
Greenhouse Gas Emissions: Perspectives on the Top 20 Emitters and Developed Versus Developing Nations
CRS
This 22-page updated US report examines two issues.The first is the separate treatment of developed and developing nations under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) and the Kyoto Protocol.The second issue is the continuing difficulty of the current approach designed to address climate change through limiting greenhouse gas emissions to a specified percentage of baseline emissions (typically 1990).
Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2008-12-15
International Financing of Responses to Climate Change
CRS
This 37-page US report examining the international financing of responses to climate change
Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2010-12-09
Global Climate Change and Wildlife
CRS
A 6-page US report discussing possible effects of global climate change on wildlife
Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2007-02-20
Climate Change: The Kyoto Protocol and International Action
CRS
A 17-page overview of the Kyoto Protocol, internationsal action and the US position
Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2007-02-20
International Climate Change: A Negotiations Side-by-Side
CRS
A 23-page US report speculating on the future of climate change negotiations
Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2010-11-30
Climate Change: Science and Policy Implications
CRS
A 51-page U.S. issue brief summarizing contemporary science on climate change, likely impacts and policy implications
Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2007-03-05
Geoengineering: Governance and Technology Policy
CRS
A 43-page US report considering governmental issues that may arise as a result of developments in geoengineering
Climate Change & Environment, Science & TechnologyPosted: 2010-09-26
Climate Change: The Role of the U.S. Agriculture Sector
CRS
A 29-page US report describing the key types of CHG emissions emanating from US agricultuture and estimating the quantity of carbon seuquestered in agricultural soils
Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2007-03-20
Methane Capture: Options for Greenhouse Gas Emission Reduction
CRS
This US report discusses alternatives for addressing methane capture, sources of methane, opportunities and challenges for methane capture, and current federal programs that support methane recovery.
Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2011-01-25
Climate Change Impacts on Australia and the Benefits of Early Actions to Reduce Global Greenhouse Gas Emissions
CSIRO
This 41-page technical report outlines the likely impacts on Australia of climate change and the benefits of global emissions reduction
Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2006-10-30
Managed Retreat of Coastal Communities: Understanding Responses to Projected Sea Level Rise
CSIRO
This 39-page study finds that managed retreat - the relocation of homes and infrastructure under threat from coastal flooding - is one of the few policy options available for coastal communities at risk from sea level rise
Climate Change & Environment, International DevelopmentPosted: 2011-03-04
Water and Energy Futures in an Urbanized Asia
CSIS
This 65-page US report explores the complex simultaneous phenomena of rapid urbanization, resource management and the broader public policy challenges and opportunities in Asia
Climate Change & Environment, EnergyPosted: 2008-01-03
Growing Chinese Energy Demand: Is the World in Denial?
CSIS
A 16-page US paper estimating China's future energy demand
Energy, Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2007-11-02
Global Water Futures
CSIS and Sandia National Laboratories
A 134-page U.S. paper exploring the international dimensions of water, focusing on U.S. policy formulation and the impact of technology
Climate Change & Environment, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2005-10-07
Adapting to Climate Change in England: A Framework for Action
DEFRA
A 52-page UK report sets out the Government's Adapting to Climate Change Programme
Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2008-07-31
Building a Low Carbon Economy: Unlocking Innovation and Skills
DEFRA
A 44-page UK report on the challenges of preparing for climate change and possible responses
Climate Change & Environment, EnergyPosted: 2008-05-04
Conserving Biodiversity: The UK Approach
DEFRA
A 24-page strategy document setting out the vision and approach to preserving biodiversity within the UK
Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2007-10-17
Biomass Study Task Force: Conclusions and Draft Recommendations
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs - U.K.
This 30-page U.K. report contains emerging conclusions and draft recommendations of a study to assist Government and industry to develop biomass energy in support of renewable energy targets and sustainable farming and forestry
Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2005-08-08
U.K. Report to the Commission on Biofuels 2005
Department for Transport - U.K.
An 8-page U.K. report to the European Commission on the promotion of the use of biofuels and other renewable fuels for transport in the U.K. during the preceding year
Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2005-07-14
Biofuels: Risks and Opportunities
Department for Transport - UK
An 8-page UK brief setting out the key issues for biofuels in current UK Government policy
Energy, Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2007-10-17
Towards a Sustainable Transport System
Department for Transport UK
A 90-page UK document setting out UK policy and investment plans for a transport system supporting economic growth in a low-carbon world
Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2007-10-31
The Australian Government's Initial Report under the Kyoto Protocol
Department of Climate Change - Australia
The 24-page sumission by the Australian government to the UNFCCC reporting its emissions for the first commitment period
Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2008-06-25
Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme: Australia's Low Pollution Future
Department of Climate Change, Australia
The paper outlines the final design of Australia's Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme and the medium-term, target range of reducing carbon pollution by 5 per cent of 2000 levels by 2020. These elements are placed in the context of Australia's efforts to help shape a global solution, and a range of supporting and complementary climate change initiatives (single page linking to each section)
Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2008-12-15
Health Effects of Climate Change in the UK: 2008
Department of Health - UK
A 129-page updated UK report on the health effects of climate change
Health, Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2008-02-13
Abatement Incentives Prior to the Commencement of the Australian Emissions Trading Scheme
Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet
A 17-page paper addressing incentives for firms to pursue abatement prior to the commencement of emissions trading in Australia
Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2007-10-11
Australia's Climate Change Policy
Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet - Australia
This 46-page policy document explains how Australia's government will respond to the climate change challenge
Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2007-11-07
Investing in Climate Change 2009: Necessity and Opportunity in Turbulent Times
Deutsche Bank
A 166-page report examining the possibilities for investing in climate change mitigation and adaptation
Climate Change & Environment, Economic PolicyPosted: 2008-10-28
Pigs, Prawns and Power Houses: Politics in Water Resources
DIIS
A 37-page Danish working paper analyzing cases from India, the Mekong and Denmark where attempts have been made to translate water management ideals into practice
Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2012-02-10
Addressing Climate Change and Conflict in Development Cooperation
DIIS
This 80-page Danish report considers how development cooperation can help prevent climate change adding to existing tensions and conflicts
Climate Change & Environment, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2012-03-16
Achieving Sustainable Natural Resource Management in the Sahel
DIIS
This Danish report reviews the experience gained through Danish and international research and development projects within the field of natural resource management (NRM) over the last ten years in the Sahel and addresses economic, institutional, governance, gender and environmental aspects of sustainable NRM
International Development, Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2009-03-09
Payments for Ecosystem Services: Pro-Poor Opportunities for Development Assistance
DIIS
This 9-page Danish brief reviews approaches to-date regarding payments for ecosystem services with emphasis on identifying pro-poor options for development assistance
Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2007-06-15
From Declaration to Real Protection
DIIS
This 48-page Danish report finds that genuine protection of declared protected areas depends on an explicit focus on how to manage actors and their mutual relations
Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2010-02-26
Climate of Displacement, Climate for Protection?
DIIS
This 7-page Danish article looks at existing categories of forced migrants in the context of climate change to analyse protection possibilities
Immigration & Refugees, Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2008-12-13
The Multiplicity of Climate and Rural Risk
DIIS
This 42-page Danish working paper explores the interplay between climate and other aspects of rural risk
Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2010-05-17
Development Cooperation, Climate Change and Conflict
DIIS
A 4-page Danish policy brief discussing how development cooperation can help prevent climate change-associated conflict
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2012-05-03
Counting Carbon in the Marketplace – and at the Border
DIIS
A 4-page Danish policy brief explaining that developing countries need to prepare for the challenges that product carbon footprints (PCFs) pose
Climate Change & Environment, International DevelopmentPosted: 2009-12-14
Empty Skies: World
Earth Policy
An article discussing the causes of the threat to the world bird population
Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2005-12-11
Water Tables Falling and Rivers Running Dry
Earth Policy Institute
An article stressing the need to balance water demand and supply
Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2007-07-25
The Short Path to Oil Independence: Gas-Electric Hybrids and Wind Power Offer Winning Combination
Earth Policy Institute
A U.S. commentary asserting that gas-electric hybrid vehicles and wind power can together cut oil dependence dramatically
Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2004-10-14
2005 Another Record Year for Global Carbon Emissions
Earth Policy Institute
An article tracing the increase in global carbon emissions from the burning of fossil fuels
Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2006-11-22
China Challenging the United States for World Wind Leadership
Earth Policy Institute
A US note on how leadership of the global wind market is changing
Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2009-12-10
Glaciers and Sea Ice Endangered by Rising Temperatures
Earth Policy Institute
Brief analysis summarising the extent to which rising temperatures are affecting glaciers and sea ice, and pointing to the "knock-on" effects on the environment.
Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2004-01-23
Learning From China: Why the Western Economic Model Will Not Work for the World
Earth Policy Institute
An article highlighting the West's need for a new economic model to accommodate the consumption of energy and other resources likely to come from emerging Asian economies
Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2005-03-12
Creating New Jobs, Cutting Carbon Emissions, and Reducing Oil Imports by Investing in Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency
Earth Policy Institute
A US article on the multiple benefits of renewable energy
Energy, Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2008-12-13
Ice Melting Everywhere
Earth Policy Institute
This eco-economy indicator reports on ice melting, a visible indicator of climate change
Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2005-03-01
World Sales of Solar Cells Jump 32 Percent
Earth Policy Institute
A brief region-by-region report on solar cell production during 2003
Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2004-10-23
Global Wind Power Expands in 2006
Earth Policy Institute
An article tracking recent increases in the use of wind power globally
Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2006-06-29
U.S. Moving Toward Ban on New Coal-Fired Power Plants
Earth Policy Institute
A US article commenting on the trend away from coal-fired power plants in the US
Energy, Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2008-02-27
Europe Leading World Into Age of Wind Energy
Earth Policy Institute
Commentary on progress in adopting wind-generated energy
Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2004-04-10
Raising Water Productivity
Earth Policy Institute
A US article stressing the importance of raising water productivity as a means of reducing global food shortages
Poverty & Hunger, Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2008-08-28
Solar Thermal Power Coming to a Boil
Earth Policy Institute
A US article reporting on the growth of solar thermal power
Energy, Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2008-07-25
Disappearing Lakes, Shrinking Seas
Earth Policy Institute
Update on threats to world's lakes
Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2005-04-11
Melting Mountain Glaciers Will Shrink Grain Harvests in China and India
Earth Policy Institute
A US article describing a climate-driven shortage of river-based irrigation water supplies
Poverty & Hunger, Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2008-03-28
Carbon Emissions Reach Record High
Earth Policy Institute
Article charting the rise in carbon emissions worldwide and offering proposals for reducing them
Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2004-11-14
Subsidizing Climate Change
Earth Policy Institute
A US article on the extent to which the world's taxpayers subsiize environmentally-destructive activities
Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2007-02-03
World Food Prices Rising: Decades of Environmental Neglect Shrinking Harvests in Key Countries
Earth Policy Institute
A brief update linking falling stocks and production levels of some basic foodstuffs with environmental neglect
Climate Change & Environment, Poverty & HungerPosted: 2004-04-30
Global Temperature Rise Accelerating
Earth Policy Institute
An article using statistics produced by NASA to establish an acceleration in the rise of global temperature
Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2004-12-10
Dead Zones Increasing in World's Coastal Waters
Earth Policy Institute
An update on the increasing prevalence of coastal zones in which the level of dissolved oxygen is too low to sustain life
Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2004-06-16
Wind Energy Demand Booming
Earth Policy News
An article reporting the growth in popularity of wind energy in the U.S., as it becomes competitive with conventional energy sources
Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2006-03-24
World's Water Resources Face Mounting Pressure
Earth Policy News
An article highlighting the increasing pressure on the world's water resources
Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2006-07-27
Sustainability Report 2005: Working Towards a Sustainable Future
EBRD
This 80-page report takes an in-depth look at the impact of EBRD activities on the people and the environment in the countries where it operates
Climate Change & Environment, International DevelopmentPosted: 2006-08-09
Calculating The Carbon Dioxide Emissions of Flights.
ECI
This UK report describes a more sophisticated methodology than has been previously available for calculating the carbon dioxide emissions of flights with the potential to become the industry standard.
Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2009-03-13
Home Truths: A Low Carbon Strategy to Reduce UK Housing Emissions by 80%
ECI
This 114-page report identifies the policies needed to deliver an 80% cut in carbon emissions from UK homes by 2050
Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2007-12-08
Transforming UK Homes: Achieving a 60% Cut in Carbon Emisssion by 2050
ECI
This 5-page paper explores the implications of achieving a 60% reduction in carbon emission from UK homes by 2050
Climate Change & Environment, EnergyPosted: 2007-06-19
Trialling Personal Carbon Allowances
ECI, UKERC
This 58-page UK report sets out to clarify which aspects of personal carbon allowances should be tested
Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2008-01-08
Uncertainty and Climate Change Policy
Economic Analysis and Policy
This 8-page Australian paper consists of a summary of the main sources of uncertainty about climate change, and a discussion of the major implications for economic analysis and the formulation of climate policy
Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2008-12-04
Research Needs of Sustainable Development
Economic and Social Research Institute
An 18-page Irish working paper on the research needs of sustainable development, based on the premise that the research framework must support scientific knowledge as well as an understanding of socio-economic behaviour and market structures
Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2004-12-06
The Macro-Economic Effects of Using Fiscal Instruments to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Economic and Social Research Institute
A 37-page Irish report examining the likely effect of introducing a carbon tax on all forms of energy consumed in Ireland
Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2004-07-25
Negotiating Around Tradeoffs: Alternative Institutional Designs for Climate Finance
ECP, CEPS
This 22-page paper considers how different governance priorities would affect the institutional arrangements for a credible financing mechanism in the climate regime
Climate Change & Environment, European UnionPosted: 2010-12-17