climate change Using CC Licenses and Tools to Share and Preserve Cultural Heritage in the Face of Climate Change By creativecommons.org Published On :: Sun, 26 Apr 2020 16:07:19 +0000 On the occasion of both Earth Day and World Intellectual Property Day, which this year centers on the theme of Innovation for a Green Future, we’d like to underline the importance of cultural heritage preservation as a response to the threats posed by climate change. In this post, we’ll also share some insights on how … Read More "Using CC Licenses and Tools to Share and Preserve Cultural Heritage in the Face of Climate Change" The post Using CC Licenses and Tools to Share and Preserve Cultural Heritage in the Face of Climate Change appeared first on Creative Commons. Full Article Arts / culture Legal tools / licenses climate change GLAM open access open culture
climate change Climate change could lead to dramatic decline in narwhals By inhabitat.com Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 15:30:00 +0000 Climate change is affecting everybody, even narwhals. These mysterious “unicorns of the sea” may decline by 25% by the end of this century, according to a new study.[...] Full Article Climate Change Animals Endangered & Extinct
climate change In the race against climate change, many animals may not keep up By www.pbs.org Published On :: A sobering analysis suggests that animal species aren’t adapting fast enough to maintain their numbers in the face of rising temperatures. Full Article
climate change Climate change could mean more mercury in seafood By www.pbs.org Published On :: The threat of mercury in seafood was curbed with regulations, but climate change could drive levels back up. Full Article
climate change Editorial: Climate change is just as real as COVID-19. Now's the last, best chance for our government to treat it that way By www.latimes.com Published On :: Mon, 23 Mar 2020 06:00:59 -0400 President Trump and Congress should keep climate change in mind as they prepare economic aid packages for businesses and industries. Full Article
climate change Letters to the Editor: Don't expect debt-loaded students to save the world from climate change By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sat, 2 May 2020 06:00:44 -0400 A professor's suggestion for college student to take time off and turn out the vote is nice, but why not help them with the loan debt first? Full Article
climate change Climate change means ocean change By www.globalissues.org Published On :: Sun, 12 Jun 2011 23:45:00 GMT When talking about the impacts of climate change, we mostly hear about changes to land and the planet’s surface or atmosphere. However, most of the warming is going into the oceans where a lot of ecosystem changes are also occurring. This update includes a couple of info graphics and charts as well as a video from an ocean and climate scientist that explains this further. Read full article: Climate Change Affects Biodiversity Full Article Climate Change and Global Warming Biodiversity
climate change Climate change: historic emissions still matter By www.globalissues.org Published On :: Sun, 08 Jan 2012 03:03:00 GMT China, India and other emerging economies are often the focus points for climate change negotiations. Many rich nation politicians and their media often point to their rising emissions as proof that they urgently need to be bound to emission reduction targets in the same way rich nations are. But what is often easily forgotten or omitted is that greenhouse gases can stay in the atmosphere for a very long time. In other words, historic emissions matter. Historical data show that the majority of greenhouse emissions have been by rich nations, known as "Annex I" countries in climate negotiation speak: Apart from China and India, the remainder of the top 10 historical greenhouse gas emitters have been from Annex I countries. This is why 2 decades ago the climate negotiations started by understanding there were "common but differentiated principles" and why "Annex I" countries were initially given target emissions while the rest were to be given space to grow given the urgent need for poverty alleviation and development. Furthermore, climate negotiations frameworks have always said developing nations need to avoid a polluting path to industrialization, so they can’t just use historic emissions injustice as an excuse not to do anything. At the same time, the dirty path to development was also the cheap and easy path which developing countries need to avoid, so it was also agreed that the Annex I countries should help developing countries in various ways. Needless to say much of this has not really happened. These and additional charts have been added based on updated data up to 2008 on historical carbon emissions plus estimated emissions for 2009 and 2010. Read full article: Climate Justice and Equity Full Article Climate Change and Global Warming
climate change Climate change and carbon emissions trading By www.globalissues.org Published On :: Mon, 02 Apr 2012 00:07:00 GMT Flexibility mechanisms were defined in the Kyoto Protocol as different ways to achieve emissions reduction as part of the effort to address climate change issues. These fall into the following categories: Emissions Trading, Joint Implementation and Clean Development Mechanism. However, these have been highly controversial as they were mainly included on strong US insistence and to keep the US in the treaty (even though the US eventually pulled out). Some of the mechanisms face criticism for not actually leading to a reduction in emissions, for example. The updates to this article includes a couple of videos summarizing some concerns about cap and trade. Image ©: Centre for Science and Environment Read full article: Climate Change Flexibility Mechanisms Full Article Climate Change and Global Warming
climate change Action on climate change is cheaper than inaction By www.globalissues.org Published On :: Mon, 02 Feb 2015 21:40:00 GMT Many are afraid that tackling climate change is going to be too costly. But increasingly, studies are showing action will not just be cheaper than inaction, but could actually result in economic, environmental and even health benefits, while improving sustainability. This new page includes more information on the above issues. Read full article: Action on climate change is cheaper than inaction Full Article Climate Change and Global Warming Environmental Issues
climate change Climate change fears as last five years ‘hottest on record’ By www.express.co.uk Published On :: Thu, 23 Apr 2020 11:31:00 +0100 CLIMATE change is accelerating and set to increase still further, a report by the World Meteorological Organization warned. Full Article
climate change Climate change: Where we are in seven charts and what you can do to help By www.bbc.co.uk Published On :: Tue, 14 Jan 2020 20:05:19 GMT We look at how hot the world has got and what can we can all do to tackle global warming. Full Article
climate change Climate change: More than 3bn could live in extreme heat by 2070 By www.bbc.co.uk Published On :: Tue, 05 May 2020 12:55:47 GMT Areas such as India, Australia and Africa are predicted to be among the worst affected. Full Article
climate change What is climate change? A really simple guide By www.bbc.co.uk Published On :: Tue, 05 May 2020 21:30:23 GMT BBC News looks at what we know and don't know about the Earth's changing climate. Full Article
climate change Climate change and coronavirus: Five charts about the biggest carbon crash By www.bbc.co.uk Published On :: Tue, 05 May 2020 23:26:00 GMT How the global pandemic is limiting carbon emissions and what this will mean for climate change. Full Article
climate change Mark Carney: 'We can't self-isolate from climate change' By www.bbc.co.uk Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 16:54:45 GMT The former Bank of England governor says countries should invest in a cleaner economic recovery. Full Article
climate change COP26 Diplomatic Briefing Series: Climate Change and National Security By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Tue, 21 Apr 2020 13:25:01 +0000 Research Event 25 March 2020 - 9:00am to 10:30am Event participants Lieutenant General Richard Nugee, Departmental Lead for Climate Change and Sustainability in the UK Ministry of DefenceRear Admiral Neil Morisetti, Vice Dean (Public Policy) Engineering Sciences at the University College London and Associate Fellow at Chatham HouseDr. Patricia Lewis, Research Director for Conflict, Science and Technology, and Director of the International Security Programme at Chatham HouseProfessor Yacob Mulugetta, Professor of Energy and Development Policy at the University College LondonChair: Glada Lahn, Senior Research Fellow, Chatham House Extreme weather, rising sea levels and a melting Arctic - the effects of climate change are posing an increasingly large threat to national security worldwide. Although the issue has gained traction within the international community in recent years, including within the UN Security Council, it is urgent that governments act more decisively to mitigate and respond to the threat, not least given that climate change is happening faster and in a more powerful way than originally anticipated. The third event in the Chatham House COP26 Diplomatic Briefing Series – 'Climate Change and National Security' - will analyze how climate change acts as a threat multiplier, fuelling instability and endangering economic, social and political systems across the globe. The briefing will also provide recommendations of what governments and other stakeholders should do to develop effective responses. Department/project Energy, Environment and Resources Programme, COP26 Diplomatic Briefing Series Anna Aberg Research Analyst, Energy, Environment and Resources Programme 020 7314 3629 Email Full Article
climate change Reimagining Trade Rules to Address Climate Change in a Post-Pandemic World By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Fri, 24 Apr 2020 10:25:01 +0000 Webinar Research Event 5 May 2020 - 2:00pm to 3:00pm Event participants James Bacchus, Distinguished University Professor of Global Affairs and Director of the Center for Global Economic and Environmental Opportunity at the University of Central Florida; Member and Chair, WTO Appellate Body, 1995 - 2003Chair: Creon Butler, Director, Global Economy and Finance Programme, Chatham House This event is part of the Chatham House Global Trade Policy Forum and will take place virtually only.International trade has a crucial role to play in tackling climate change. The production and transport of goods is a major contributor to green-house gas emissions, as is the delivery of certain cross-border services. At the same time, it looks inevitable that the COVID-19 pandemic will lead to a radical re-think of global supply chains as companies and governments seek to build in greater resilience while at the same time preserving as far as possible the efficiency gains and lower costs that global supply chains generate when operating normally.Future international trade rules will have a crucial role to play in addressing both challenges; they represent both an opportunity and a risk. If designed well, they could play a very important role in re-enforcing moves towards a more sustainable use of resources, greater overall alignment of economies with the Paris Agreement, and greater economic resilience. But they could also, if poorly designed and implemented, or overly influenced by strategic political considerations, have significant unintended and negative implications. These include: reduced economic efficiency, increased poverty, unnecessary economic decoupling and reduced consensus on the broader mitigation and adaptation measures required to meet the challenge of climate change.Against this background, a number of key questions arise: In what areas, if any, do we need to modify or adapt key principles underlying the system of global trade rules in order to respond to the twin challenges of responding to climate change and building greater economic resilience? Which are the most promising/practical areas on which trade policy experts should focus now to re-launch/re-energize discussions on WTO reform, including, for example, dispute settlement? What national economic policies will be needed to complement the development of new/reformed trade disciplines in these areas? How might future political changes, such as a change in the US administration, affect the prospects for and political momentum behind such deliberations? What in any eventuality is the best way to build the required political momentum? This roundtable is convened by the Global Economy and Finance Programme and the US and the Americas Programme and it is part of the Chatham House Global Trade Policy Forum. The event will take place virtually only.We would like to take this opportunity to thank founding partner AIG and supporting partners Clifford Chance LLP, Diageo plc, and EY for their generous support of the Chatham House Global Trade Policy Forum.Please note this event is taking place between 2pm to 3pm BST. Department/project US and the Americas Programme, Global Trade Policy Forum Full Article
climate change Reimagining Trade Rules to Address Climate Change in a Post-Pandemic World By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Fri, 24 Apr 2020 10:25:01 +0000 Webinar Research Event 5 May 2020 - 2:00pm to 3:00pm Event participants James Bacchus, Distinguished University Professor of Global Affairs and Director of the Center for Global Economic and Environmental Opportunity at the University of Central Florida; Member and Chair, WTO Appellate Body, 1995 - 2003Chair: Creon Butler, Director, Global Economy and Finance Programme, Chatham House This event is part of the Chatham House Global Trade Policy Forum and will take place virtually only.International trade has a crucial role to play in tackling climate change. The production and transport of goods is a major contributor to green-house gas emissions, as is the delivery of certain cross-border services. At the same time, it looks inevitable that the COVID-19 pandemic will lead to a radical re-think of global supply chains as companies and governments seek to build in greater resilience while at the same time preserving as far as possible the efficiency gains and lower costs that global supply chains generate when operating normally.Future international trade rules will have a crucial role to play in addressing both challenges; they represent both an opportunity and a risk. If designed well, they could play a very important role in re-enforcing moves towards a more sustainable use of resources, greater overall alignment of economies with the Paris Agreement, and greater economic resilience. But they could also, if poorly designed and implemented, or overly influenced by strategic political considerations, have significant unintended and negative implications. These include: reduced economic efficiency, increased poverty, unnecessary economic decoupling and reduced consensus on the broader mitigation and adaptation measures required to meet the challenge of climate change.Against this background, a number of key questions arise: In what areas, if any, do we need to modify or adapt key principles underlying the system of global trade rules in order to respond to the twin challenges of responding to climate change and building greater economic resilience? Which are the most promising/practical areas on which trade policy experts should focus now to re-launch/re-energize discussions on WTO reform, including, for example, dispute settlement? What national economic policies will be needed to complement the development of new/reformed trade disciplines in these areas? How might future political changes, such as a change in the US administration, affect the prospects for and political momentum behind such deliberations? What in any eventuality is the best way to build the required political momentum? This roundtable is convened by the Global Economy and Finance Programme and the US and the Americas Programme and it is part of the Chatham House Global Trade Policy Forum. The event will take place virtually only.We would like to take this opportunity to thank founding partner AIG and supporting partners Clifford Chance LLP, Diageo plc, and EY for their generous support of the Chatham House Global Trade Policy Forum.Please note this event is taking place between 2pm to 3pm BST. Department/project US and the Americas Programme, Global Trade Policy Forum Full Article
climate change The Climate Briefing: Episode 3 - Climate Change and National Security By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Wed, 29 Apr 2020 00:00:00 +0100 Full Article
climate change Climate Change, Energy Transition, and the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI) By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Thu, 05 Dec 2019 15:45:01 +0000 Invitation Only Research Event 17 January 2020 - 9:30am to 5:00pm Chatham House | 10 St James's Square | London | SW1Y 4LE Climate change and energy transition are re-shaping the extractive sectors, and the opportunities and risks they present for governments, companies and civil society. As the central governance standard in the extractives sector, the EITI has a critical role in supporting transparency in producer countries.This workshop will bring together experts from the energy and extractives sectors, governance and transparency, and climate risk and financial disclosure initiatives to discuss the role of governance and transparency through the transition. It will consider the appropriate role for the EITI and potential entry points for policy and practice, and the potential for coordination with related transparency and disclosure initiatives. Please note attendance is by invitation only. Department/project Energy, Environment and Resources Programme Full Article
climate change COP26 Diplomatic Briefing Series: Climate Change and National Security By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Tue, 21 Apr 2020 13:25:01 +0000 Research Event 25 March 2020 - 9:00am to 10:30am Event participants Lieutenant General Richard Nugee, Departmental Lead for Climate Change and Sustainability in the UK Ministry of DefenceRear Admiral Neil Morisetti, Vice Dean (Public Policy) Engineering Sciences at the University College London and Associate Fellow at Chatham HouseDr. Patricia Lewis, Research Director for Conflict, Science and Technology, and Director of the International Security Programme at Chatham HouseProfessor Yacob Mulugetta, Professor of Energy and Development Policy at the University College LondonChair: Glada Lahn, Senior Research Fellow, Chatham House Extreme weather, rising sea levels and a melting Arctic - the effects of climate change are posing an increasingly large threat to national security worldwide. Although the issue has gained traction within the international community in recent years, including within the UN Security Council, it is urgent that governments act more decisively to mitigate and respond to the threat, not least given that climate change is happening faster and in a more powerful way than originally anticipated. The third event in the Chatham House COP26 Diplomatic Briefing Series – 'Climate Change and National Security' - will analyze how climate change acts as a threat multiplier, fuelling instability and endangering economic, social and political systems across the globe. The briefing will also provide recommendations of what governments and other stakeholders should do to develop effective responses. Department/project Energy, Environment and Resources Programme, COP26 Diplomatic Briefing Series Anna Aberg Research Analyst, Energy, Environment and Resources Programme 020 7314 3629 Email Full Article
climate change How modelling articulates the science of climate change By www.economist.com Published On :: Thu, 30 Apr 2020 00:00:00 GMT To imagine earth without greenhouse gases in its atmosphere is to turn the familiar blue marble into a barren lump of rock and ice on which the average surface temperature hovers around -18ºC. Such a planet would not receive less of the sunlight which is the ultimate source of all Earth's warmth. But when the energy it absorbed from the sunlight was re-emitted as infrared radiation, as the laws of physics require, it would head unimpeded back out into space. Full Article
climate change Parallel threats of COVID-19, climate change, require 'brave, visionary and collaborative leadership': UN chief By news.un.org Published On :: Thu, 30 Apr 2020 00:00:00 GMT And against the backdrop of threatened lives, crippled businesses and damaged economies, the UN chief warned the Petersberg Climate Dialogue in Berlin that the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are also under threat. Full Article
climate change These key investments can build resilience to pandemics and climate change By www.greenbiz.com Published On :: Thu, 30 Apr 2020 00:00:00 GMT As the coronavirus pandemic continues to wreak havoc, the world's energies are rightly focused on efforts to contain the virus and manage the economic fallout. Yet, in the background, the climate emergency remains as urgent as ever. Full Article
climate change CBD News: Message from Executive Secretary, Ahmed Djoghlaf, on the occasion of the High-Level Conference on World Food Security and the Challenges of Climate Change and Bioenergy FAO, Rome, 3 June 2008. By www.cbd.int Published On :: Tue, 03 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT Full Article
climate change CBD Biodiversity: A Missing Link for Mitigating Climate Change - World Environment Day celebrated in Montreal. By www.cbd.int Published On :: Fri, 06 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT Full Article
climate change CBD News: Statement by Ahmed Djoghlaf, Executive Secretary, at the G8 Dialogue Series convened by the Institute of Advanced Studies of the United Nations University (UNU-IAS): "Climate Change and Biodiversity or the Unprecedented Planetary Environmen By www.cbd.int Published On :: Mon, 16 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT Full Article
climate change CBD News: European Community Members and Their Overseas Entities meet to counter Climate Change and Biodiversity Loss. By www.cbd.int Published On :: Fri, 11 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT Full Article
climate change CBD News: Nomination of Experts for the Ad hoc Technical Expert group on Biodiversity and Climate Change. By www.cbd.int Published On :: Thu, 11 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT Full Article
climate change CBD World Food Security: the Challenges of Climate Change and Bioenergy, Message from Dr. Ahmed Djoghlaf, Executive Secretary of the Convention on Biological Diversity on the occasion of World Food Day, 16 October 2008. By www.cbd.int Published On :: Wed, 15 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT Full Article
climate change CBD News: Statement by the Executive Secretary, Ahmed Djoghlaf, on "Climate Change, REDD and Biodiversity" on the occasion of the International Expert Meeting on Potential Impacts of "Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degrada By www.cbd.int Published On :: Wed, 12 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT Full Article
climate change CBD News: Statement by the Executive Secretary, Dr. Ahmed Djoghlaf, on the occasion of the First Meeting of the Ad Hoc Technical Expert Group on Biodiversity and Climate Change, London, United Kingdom , 17 - 21 November 2008. By www.cbd.int Published On :: Mon, 17 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT Full Article
climate change CBD News: On Monday, 1 December 2008, Robert Watson, Co-Chair of the first meeting of the Second Ad Hoc Technical Expert Group (AHTEG) on Biodiversity and Climate Change convened under the Convention on Biological Diversity and former Chair of the Intergo By www.cbd.int Published On :: Fri, 28 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT Full Article
climate change CBD News: Disaster Reduction and Climate Change Adaptation, statement by the Executive Secretary, Ahmed Djoghlaf, on the occasion of the 5th Annual United Nations Day for South-South Cooperation and the Launch of the Global South-South Development Expo or By www.cbd.int Published On :: Wed, 17 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT Full Article
climate change CBD News: Opening Remarks on behalf of the Executive Secretary at the Regional Capacity Development Workshop for the Pacific on National Biodiversity Strategies, Biodiversity Mainstreaming and the Integration of Climate Change, 2 February 2009, Nadi, Fiji By www.cbd.int Published On :: Mon, 02 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT Full Article
climate change CBD News: Statement by Ahmed Djoghlaf, Executive Secretary of the Convention on Biological Diversity, at the Opening Session of the Second Meeting of the Second Ad Hoc Technical Expert Group on Biodiversity and Climate Change, Helsinki, 18-22 April, 2009. By www.cbd.int Published On :: Sat, 18 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT Full Article
climate change CBD News: Statement delivered on behalf of the Convention on Biological Diversity, at the Thirtieth Meeting of the Subsidiary Body for Scientific and Technological Advice of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change under Agenda Item 3: Na By www.cbd.int Published On :: Mon, 01 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT Full Article
climate change CBD News: Statement delivered on behalf of the Convention on Biological Diversity, at the Thirtieth Meeting of the Subsidiary Body for Scientific and Technological Advice of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change under Agenda Item 10: C By www.cbd.int Published On :: Tue, 02 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT Full Article
climate change CBD News: Biodiversity and Climate Change: A CBD Contribution to the Copenhagen Climate Agreement. By www.cbd.int Published On :: Fri, 11 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT Full Article
climate change CBD News: New CBD publication on forests and climate change: Technical Series No. 43, "Forest Resilience, Biodiversity, and Climate Change", a synthesis report based on over 400 scientific articles about forest stability, health, and biodiversit By www.cbd.int Published On :: Mon, 26 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT Full Article
climate change CBD News: Statement to UNFCCC SBSTA 31: Agenda Item 3 Nairobi Work Programme on Impacts, Vulnerability and Adaptation to Climate Change. By www.cbd.int Published On :: Thu, 10 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT Full Article
climate change CBD Communiqué: The Human Dimension of the Impact of Climate Change on Biodiversity in Europe. By www.cbd.int Published On :: Wed, 24 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT Full Article
climate change CBD News: Statement by Mr Ahmed Djoghlaf, Executive Secretary of the Convention on Biological Diversity, on the occasion of the Peoples' World Conference on Climate Change and Mother Earth, 20 April 2010, Cochabamba, Bolivia. By www.cbd.int Published On :: Tue, 20 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT Full Article
climate change CBD Press Release: World Governments Build Consensus on a New Biodiversity Vision to Combat Biodiversity Loss, Alleviate Poverty and Fight Climate Change. By www.cbd.int Published On :: Fri, 28 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT Full Article
climate change CBD News: Statement by Mr Ahmed Djoghlaf, CBD Executive Secretary, on the occasion of the International Seminar on the Role of Agrobiodiversity in Addressing Hunger and Climate Change: The International Year Of Biodiversity, 13 September 2010, Cordoba, Sp By www.cbd.int Published On :: Mon, 13 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT Full Article
climate change CBD News: Statement by Mr Ahmed Djoghlaf, CBD Executive Secretary, on the occasion of the International Seminar on the Role of Agrobiodiversity in Addressing Hunger and Climate Change: The Road To Nagoya, 14 September 2010, Cordoba, Spain. By www.cbd.int Published On :: Tue, 14 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT Full Article
climate change CBD News: Statement by Mr Ahmed Djoghlaf, CBD Executive Secretary, on the occasion of the International Ministerial Conference of Mountain Countries on Climate Change, 4 October 2010, Kathmandu, Nepal By www.cbd.int Published On :: Mon, 04 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT Full Article
climate change CBD Press Release: Climate change, biodiversity loss, deforestation and land degradation addressed as a single challenge at the Aichi Nagoya Biodiversity Summit. By www.cbd.int Published On :: Mon, 18 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT Full Article
climate change CBD News: Statement by Mr Ahmed Djoghlaf, CBD Executive Secretary On the occasion of the Conference on Agriculture, Food Security and Climate Change, 1 November 2010, The Hague, Netherlands. By www.cbd.int Published On :: Thu, 04 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT Full Article
