Climate Change & Environment
Sustainable Development: Us, Together
Chatham House
A 5-page article examining the global challenge of achieving sustainable development
International Development, Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2007-08-31
Recommended Best Practices for Regional Fisheries Management Organizations
Chatham House
The 160-page report of an independent panel developing a model for improved governance by regional fisheries management organizations
Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2007-08-31
Climate Change Policies
OECD
An 8-page policy briefing drawing attention to policies capable of reducing CHG emissions at an acceptable cost
Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2007-08-31
Voluntary Environmental Regulation in Developing Countries: Mexico's Clean Industry Program
RFF
A 34-page US discussion paper evaluating Mexico's voluntary approach to environmental regulation
Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2007-08-22
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
The Relationsship between the CAP and Biodiversity
IEEP
The 66-page report of a seminar held to discuss the relationship between the EU Common Agricultural Policy and biodiversity
Climate Change & Environment, European UnionPosted: 2007-08-18
Unfit for Purpose: How Car Use Fuels Climate Change and Obesity
IEEP
A 75-page report highlighting the extent to which car use is implicated in the increase in obesity and rising CO2 emissions
Climate Change & Environment, HealthPosted: 2007-08-18
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
'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
Climate Response: Issues, Costs and Liabilities in Adapting to Climate Change in Australia
Griffith Climate Response Program
A 43-page paper outlining issues relevant to the debate on adapting to climate change
Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2007-08-08
The Environmental Costs of Ethanol
NCPA
A 2-page brief analysis examining the environmental costs of ethanol use
Climate Change & Environment, EnergyPosted: 2007-08-06
An International Regulatory Framework for Risk Governance of Carbon Capture and Storage
CICERO
This 14-page Norwegian policy note outlines some of the key components of an international regulatory framework necessary for the widespread diffusion of CCS
Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2007-08-05
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
Adaptation to Climate Change: How We Are Set to Cope with the Impacts
IIED
A 4-page briefing paper focusing on the nature of climate change, its impacts and adaptation to it
Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2007-07-31
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
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
Exploring Challenges for Managing Europe's Seas
ELME
A 46-page report of the results of a study into the state of Europe's regional seas
Climate Change & Environment, European UnionPosted: 2007-07-02
The International Nexus between Energy and Climate Change
Egmont
A 6-page Belgian paper on the nexus between energy and climate change
Energy, Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2007-06-29
'Step Change' Needed on Climate Change
Chatham House
A series of 5 briefing papers highlighting the connections between climate change, foreign and security policy, enrgy policy, trade and investment (sinlge page linking to each paper)
Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2007-06-29
U.S. Climate Mitigation in the Context of Global Stabilization
RFF
This 19-page US backgrounder examines recent studies of long-term stabilization scenarios to understand the extent to which near-term US climate policy changes can translate into long-term environmentally significant climate outcomes
Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2007-06-29
Emissions Trading versus CO2 Taxes
RFF
A 10-page US backgrounder comparing the merits of CO2 taxes and cap-and-trade programmes
Climate Change & Environment, EnergyPosted: 2007-06-29
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
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
Climate Change: South Australia's Greenhouse Strategy 2007-2020
Government of South Australia
A 92-page comprehensive plan by the South Australian government to address climate change
Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2007-06-18
Climate Change: Risks and Opportunities
Government of South Australians
A 34-page report to the South Australian government recommending long-term change for the way South Australians live and do business
Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2007-06-18
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
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
Climate Change 2007: Mitigation of Climate Change
IPCC
A 36-page summary for policymakers of the IPCC Fourth Assessment Report Working Group III focuses on new literature on the scientific, technological, environmental, economic and social aspects of climate change mitigation
Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2007-05-10
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
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
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
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
The EU Climate Strategy: Building Blocks for International Climate Policy after 2012
SWP
An 8-page German commentary on the new EU energy and climate change policy
Climate Change & Environment, European UnionPosted: 2007-05-03
Trees, Poverty and Targets: Forests and the Millennium Development Goals
IIED
A 6-page briefing discussing the place of forests in the MDGs
Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2007-04-28
Environment Canada's Science Plan
Environment Canada
A 33-page document setting out a 10-year strategy for managing and conducting Environment Canada's science.
Climate Change & Environment, Science & TechnologyPosted: 2007-04-24
Impacts, Adaptation, Vulnerability
IPPC
A 23-page summary of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change's report on impacts, adaptation and vulnerability for policymakers
Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2007-04-21
Submission to the Prime Ministerial Task Group on Emissions Trading
Productivity Commission - Australia
An 82-page Australian submission to government on the Australian response to climate change
Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2007-04-06
Changing Aid Delivery and the Environment
ODI
A 4-page UK briefing paper examining how environmental objectives are pursued when aid delevery mechanisms are in flux
International Development, Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2007-04-06
Effect of European Post-Kyoto Climate Policies on Nordic Air Quality
CICERO
A 69-page Norwegian report assessing the likely effect of post-Kyoto European climate policies on Nordic air quality
Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2007-03-30
The Impact of Climate Change on Tourism in Spain
CICERO
This 13-page Norwegian working paper analyzes how tourism flows to Spain will be affected by climate change
Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2007-03-30
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
A New Era in Sustainable Development
IIED
A 4-page briefing paper calling for a new approach to sustainable development
International Development, Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2007-03-27
Biodiversity for the Millennium Development Goals: What Local Organisations Can Do
IIED
This 4-page briefing examines how community-led conservation efforts can contribute to a reduction in biodiversity loss
Climate Change & Environment, International DevelopmentPosted: 2007-03-27
State of the World's Forests 2007
FAO
A report on the state of the World's Forests (single page linking to each chapter)
Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2007-03-22
The State of World Fisheries and Aquaculture 2006
FAO
A 180-page report on the state of the world's fisheries and aquaculture
Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2007-03-22
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
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
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
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
Global Warming False Alarms
IEA
A 48-page UK monograph challenging the case fro political intervention to reduce carbon emissions
Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2007-03-11
Decentralization in the EU Emissions Trading Scheme and Lessons for Global Policy
RFF
This 34-page discussion paper analyzes the EU Emissions Trading Scheme (EU ETS) and highlights the challenges facing a global emissions trading regime
Climate Change & Environment, European UnionPosted: 2007-03-07
Five-Year Progress Report: Canada-Wide Standards for Particulate Matter and Ozone
Government of Canada
A 94-page Canadian report outlining progress made to meeting Canada-wide standards for particulate matter and ozone
Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2007-03-05
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
Ocean Fisheries: Common Heritage or Tragic Commons?
NCPA
A 2-page US issue brief offering solutions to promote the conservation, protection and enhancement of US fisheries
Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2007-03-03
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
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
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
Greenhouse Gas Emissions Trading
Research Service - Parliament of New South Wales
This 38-page Australian briefing paper reviews greenhouse gas emissions trading, with particular reference to the EU emissions trading scheme and proposals for Australia
Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2007-02-19
Task Group on Emissions Trading: Issues Paper
Office of the Prime Minister - Australia
A 9-page Australian issues paper providing the context for the work to be undertaken by the Task Force on emissions trading
Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2007-02-12
A New Direction for U.S. Climate Policy
AEI
An essay examining options for US climate policy
Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2007-02-12
The Doha Round and Beyond: Towards a Lasting Relationship Between the WTO and the International Environmental Regimes
Chatham House
A 64-page report setting out options for clarifying the ambiguous relationship between the rules of the WTO and multilateral environmental agreements
Globalisation & International Trade, Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2007-02-07
Environment at the Heart of Tanzania's Development
IIED
A 59-page paper describing the Tanzanian experience of environmental mainstreaming
International Development, Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2007-02-05
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
Climate Change 2007: The Physical Science Basis
IPCC
A 21-page summary of this February 2007 IPCC report, providing the evidence base for human activity's contribution to climate change
Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2007-02-04
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
Breathe Easy on Air Quality
NCPA
A 2-page US brief analysis arguing that air pollution is not the cause of asthma
Health, Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2007-01-29
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
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
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
Convergence of Energy and Agriculture: Implications for Research and Policy
FSI Stanford
This 12-page US paper seeks to identify the most critical issues raised by a rapid expansion of biofuel capacity
Energy, Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2007-01-17
International Technology-Oriented Agreements to Address Climate Change
RFF
This 50-page US discussion paper examines whether technology-oriented agreements have the potential to make a valuable contribution to addressing climate change
Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2007-01-17
Ontario Wind Integration Study: Final Report
OPA
A 102-page Canadian wind integration study undertaken to aid in the development of a 20-year strategic integrated power system plan for Ontario
Energy, Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2007-01-17
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
How Will Agriculture Adapt to a Shiftiing Climate?
IFPRI
An article describing steps that can be taken to minimise losses and adapt to a changing climate in developing countries
Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2007-01-15
The Stern Review on the Economics of Climate Change and India
IDSA
An Indian commentary on the implications of the Stern Review on the Economics of Climate Change, for India
Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2007-01-09
Trading Up: Reforming the European Union's Emissions Trading Scheme
IPPR
A 38-page UK report considering arguments for expanding the EU's Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS)
Climate Change & Environment, European UnionPosted: 2006-12-29
Impacts of Sea-Level Rise and Climate Change on the Coastal Zone of Southeastern New Brunswick
Environment Canada
The 28-page executive summary of a Canadian study into the effects of sea-level rise and climate change on the coastal zone of Southeastern New Brunswick
Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2006-12-29
Are Shorter Work Hours Good for the Environment?
CEPR
A 12-page report comparing US and European energy consumption
Energy, Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2006-12-21
Facts Not Fear on Air Pollution
NCPA
This 38-page paper argues that the level of health risks from air pollution in the US is exaggerated
Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2006-12-15
High Stakes: Designing Emissions Pathways to Reduce the Risk of Dangerous Climate Change
IPPR
This 37-page report develops estimates of emissions pathways that have a high likelihood of keeping the rise in the world's surface temperature above pre-industrial levels to below 2 degrees Celsius
Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2006-12-03
Local Action, Global Aspiration
IIED
This 80-page review documents how community conservation can contribute to human well-being and the preservation of natural resources in developing countries
Climate Change & Environment, International DevelopmentPosted: 2006-11-22
Biofuels Production, Trade and Sustainable Development: Emerging Issues
IIED
This 60-page paper seeks to identify the main sustainable development issues involved in the production and trade of biofuels
Climate Change & Environment, EnergyPosted: 2006-11-22
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
International Climate Efforts Beyond 2012
Pew Trusts
The 36-page report of an international group outlining options and recommendations for advancing the international climate change efforts post-2012
Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2006-11-21
Human Activity and the Environment: Annual statistics
Statistics Canada
This 153-page annual Canadian report paints a statistical picture of Canada's environment with special emphasis on human activity and its relationship to natural systems
Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2006-11-20
The International Climate Policy Challenge, and the Implications for New Zealand
Institute of Policy Studies
Presentations given at a New Zealand conference on climate change policy (single page linking to each presentation)
Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2006-11-18
Revisiting EU Policy Options for Tackling Climate Change
CEPS
This 164-page exploratory study sets out to integrate, from a societal perspective, the long-term impact of climate policy measures into the cost-benefit calculations of GHG emissions reduction strategies
Climate Change & Environment, European UnionPosted: 2006-11-15
Protecting Our Deep Seas
Pew Trusts
An op-ed on the harmful effects of bottom trawling
Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2006-11-13
Predict and Decide: Aviation, Climate Change and UK Policy
Environmental Change Institute
This 122-page report assesses the implications of aviation growth in the UK, focusing on environmental impacts
Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2006-11-13
An Overview of 'Dangerous' Climate Change
FSI Stanford
A 17-page US paper outlining the basic science of climate change
Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2006-11-08
Scope Options for EU Action on Invasive Alien Species (IAS)
IEEP
This 109-page report reviews the legal and policy framework for invasive alien species
Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2006-11-03
Climate Change: The Costs of Inaction
Friends of the Earth
A 48-page report examining the financial, environmental and social costs of global temperature increases
Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2006-11-03
Stern Review on the Economics of Climate Change: Full Report
HM Treasury - UK
A comprehensive UK review of the economics of climate change (single page linking to eacxh chapter)
Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2006-10-31
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
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
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
Clearing Up ASEAN's Hazy Relations
IDSS
A 3-page commentary on air quality in the ASEAN region
Climate Change & Environment, HealthPosted: 2006-10-25
Assessment of CDM Capacity Building Activities in Cambodia, Lao PDR and Vietnam - Lessons Learned
HWWA
A 32-page German discussion paper reviewing the effectiveness of capacity-building activities in promoting CDM activities in Cambodia, Lao PDR and Vietnam
Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2006-10-25
Getting Ahead of the Curve: Corporate Strategies that Address Climate Change
Pew Trusts
A 150-page US "how-to" manual for companies interested in developing effective climate policies
Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2006-10-24
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