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Topics geo natural catastrophes 2012: analyses, assessments, positions
Munich-Re, 2013This report shows that the natural catastrophe statistics for 2012 were largely dominated by atmospheric events, with no catastrophic earthquakes. Due to a number of major weather-related catastrophes, including severe tornado outbreaks in the spring and a record drought in the US Midwest, the USA accounted for an exceptionally high proportion of natural catastrophes. However, Russia also experienced unusually hot, dry conditions, and vast tracts of land were devastated by wildfires.
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Available online: http://preventionweb.net/go/33975
Published by: Munich-Re ; 2013
This report shows that the natural catastrophe statistics for 2012 were largely dominated by atmospheric events, with no catastrophic earthquakes. Due to a number of major weather-related catastrophes, including severe tornado outbreaks in the spring and a record drought in the US Midwest, the USA accounted for an exceptionally high proportion of natural catastrophes. However, Russia also experienced unusually hot, dry conditions, and vast tracts of land were devastated by wildfires.
Language(s): English
Format: Digital (Free)Tags: Natural hazards ; Climate change ; Severe cold ; Tropical cyclone ; Drought ; Earthquake ; Flood ; Heat wave ; Landslide ; Tornado ; Tsunami ; Volcanic Eruption ; Wildfire ; Statistics
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Profile of emissions reduction potentials in developing countries
UNEP, 2013UNEP Risoe, with the support of the UNFCCC Secretariat and the ACP-MEA Programme (www.acp-cd4cdm.org), has decided to assess the emissions reduction potential in 15 diverse countries. 15 country reports have been developed, from which this synthesis report gathers the main messages. The definition of sectors and technologies used in these country reports takes its point of departure from UNEP Risoe’s CDM Methodology and Technology Selection Tool (www.cdm-meth.org). This tool has been specifically developed for the identification of technologies and related CDM methodologies for exploitation o ...
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Available online: http://www.acp-cd4cdm.org/media/362799/emissions-reduction-potentials.pdf
Published by: UNEP ; 2013
UNEP Risoe, with the support of the UNFCCC Secretariat and the ACP-MEA Programme (www.acp-cd4cdm.org), has decided to assess the emissions reduction potential in 15 diverse countries. 15 country reports have been developed, from which this synthesis report gathers the main messages. The definition of sectors and technologies used in these country reports takes its point of departure from UNEP Risoe’s CDM Methodology and Technology Selection Tool (www.cdm-meth.org). This tool has been specifically developed for the identification of technologies and related CDM methodologies for exploitation of emissions reduction potentials in developing countries. This is supplemented by data from CDM projects already being implemented, extracted from UNEP Risoe’s CDM Pipeline (www.cdmpipeline.org), which contains detailed information on more than 9000 CDM projects at different stages of development. It is hoped that by employing these resources systematically, the estimates will be complete and realistically achievable, and that no significant sectors or activities will be forgotten.
Language(s): English
Format: Digital (Free)Tags: Climate ; Greenhouse gas reducing ; Developing countries
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Elements of a New Climate Agreement by 2015
A new global climate agreement by 2015 is crucial to keep global warming below the target of maximum 2 degree increase in this century. This will require enhanced ambitions by all Parties and need transformational change towards sustainable, low carbon development and green growth. Scenarios consistent with a likely chance to meet the 2 degree target have a peak of global emissions before 2020. Green growth and low-carbon development strategies show that economic growth and environmental sustainability are compatible objectives by making emission reductions an integral part of national ...
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Available online: https://unepdtu.org/new-publication-perspective-series-2013-elements-of-a-new-cl [...]
Karen Holm Olsen ; Jørgen Fenhann ; søren Lütken ; United Nations Environment Programme ; UNEP Risø Centre
Published by: UNEP ; 2013A new global climate agreement by 2015 is crucial to keep global warming below the target of maximum 2 degree increase in this century. This will require enhanced ambitions by all Parties and need transformational change towards sustainable, low carbon development and green growth. Scenarios consistent with a likely chance to meet the 2 degree target have a peak of global emissions before 2020. Green growth and low-carbon development strategies show that economic growth and environmental sustainability are compatible objectives by making emission reductions an integral part of national development plans.
Language(s): English
Format: Digital (Free)Tags: Climate ; Climate policies
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Available online: https://orbit.dtu.dk/files/7689720/TNA_Guidebook_AdaptationWater.pdf
Mark Elliott ; Sergio Santos ; Sau Sisovanna ; UNEP Risø Centre ; Global Environment Facility ; UNC
Published by: UNEP ; 2012Language(s): English
Format: Digital (Free)Tags: Capacity development ; Guide ; Water ; Climate change ; Climate change - Mitigation
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Available online: https://orbit.dtu.dk/files/5706575/Technologies_for_Climate_Change_Adaptation_Ag [...]
D.C. Uprety ; Jeremy Haggar ; UNEP Risø Centre ; Global Environment Facility
Published by: UNEP ; 2012Language(s): English
Format: Digital (Free)ISBN (or other code): 978-87-92706-60-7
Tags: Capacity development ; Guide ; Agroclimatology ; Climate change ; Climate change - Mitigation ; Agriculture ; Greenhouse gas (GHG)
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Accessing International Funding for Climate Change Adaptation - A Guidebook for Developing Countries
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Overcoming Barriers to the Transfer and Diffusion of Climate Technologies
UNEP, 2012The guidebook is structured in eight chapters. First, the guidebook introduces the main concepts to be used. Four generic categories are defined: consumer goods, capital goods, public goods and non-market goods. These categories are used throughout the book to ease the identification of generic barriers and measures. Thereafter, guidance is provided on how to identify and analyse barriers to the transfer and diffusion of climate technologies.
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