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Human Development in a Changing Climate : a Framework for Climate Finance
UNDP, 2010This paper outlines a climate finance framework to assist developing countries to move to low-emissions, climate-resilient growth paths. UNDP is proposing a country-driven, multi-stakeholder climate finance framework to assist developing countries to scale up efforts to address climate change in a way that strengthens and advances national development priorities.
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Available online: http://content.undp.org/go/cms-service/download/publication/?version=live&id=273 [...]
Published by: UNDP ; 2010
This paper outlines a climate finance framework to assist developing countries to move to low-emissions, climate-resilient growth paths. UNDP is proposing a country-driven, multi-stakeholder climate finance framework to assist developing countries to scale up efforts to address climate change in a way that strengthens and advances national development priorities.
Language(s): English
Format: Digital (Free) (ill.)Tags: Climate ; Climate change ; Development ; Economics ; Developing countries
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Assessing the role of economic instruments in a policy mix for biodiversity conservation and ecosystem services provision : a review of some methodological challenges
In the context of the EU 2010 goal of halting biodiversity loss, researchers have been called upon to evaluate the role of economic instruments for cost-effective decision-making, as well as non-market methods to assess their benefits. This paper reviews a number of methodological challenges of evaluating and designing economic instruments aimed at biodiversity conservation and ecosystem services provision in an existing policy mix. The study draws on experiences from Brazil and Costa Rica.Assessing the role of economic instruments in a policy mix for biodiversity conservation and ecosystem services provision: a review of some methodological challenges
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Available online: http://bioecon-network.org/pages/11th_2009/Barton.pdf
D.N. Barton ; I. Ring ; G. Rusch ; Norwegian Institute for Nature Research
Published by: NINA ; 2010In the context of the EU 2010 goal of halting biodiversity loss, researchers have been called upon to evaluate the role of economic instruments for cost-effective decision-making, as well as non-market methods to assess their benefits. This paper reviews a number of methodological challenges of evaluating and designing economic instruments aimed at biodiversity conservation and ecosystem services provision in an existing policy mix. The study draws on experiences from Brazil and Costa Rica.
Language(s): English
Format: Digital (Free) (ill.)Tags: Environment and landscape ; Economics ; Biodiversity ; Methodology ; Costa Rica ; Brazil
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Transition to a Low-carbon Economy : public Goals and Corporate Practices
OECD, 2010Companies are increasingly aware of the need to address climate change. However, while many companies are taking action to address climate change, many others are still lagging behind. This report surveys responsible business practices addressing climate change and driving the shift to a low-carbon economy. It summarises policies, regulations and other instruments in support of a low carbon economy in OECD countries and emerging economies, and analyses corporate responses to these drivers.
Using the principles of responsible business conduct identified in the OECD Guidelines for Multi ...
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Available online: http://www.keepeek.com/Digital-Asset-Management/oecd/finance-and-investment/tran [...]
Published by: OECD ; 2010
Companies are increasingly aware of the need to address climate change. However, while many companies are taking action to address climate change, many others are still lagging behind. This report surveys responsible business practices addressing climate change and driving the shift to a low-carbon economy. It summarises policies, regulations and other instruments in support of a low carbon economy in OECD countries and emerging economies, and analyses corporate responses to these drivers.
Using the principles of responsible business conduct identified in the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises, this report reviews three key areas of corporate action: accounting for greenhouse gas emissions; achieving emissions reductions; and engaging suppliers, consumers and other stakeholders.Language(s): English
Format: Digital (Free) (ill., charts)ISBN (or other code): 978-92-64-09023-1
Tags: Climate ; Climate change ; Economics ; Energy ; OECD Countries
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The Economics of Climate Change in Southeast Asia: A Regional Review
ADB, 2009This report, published by the Asian Development Bank, examines the economics of climate change in Southeast Asia. The report focuses on Indonesia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Viet Nam in particular. It is found that the region is particularly vulnerable to the impacts of climate change due to its heavily populated coastal areas and its reliance on agriculture. Therefore, Southeast Asia will be required to undertake a relatively high proportion of adaptation measures. It is also argued that the region has a great deal of potential in terms of climate change mitigation and the regio ...
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Available online: https://www.adb.org/publications/economics-climate-change-southeast-asia-regiona [...]
Published by: ADB ; 2009
This report, published by the Asian Development Bank, examines the economics of climate change in Southeast Asia. The report focuses on Indonesia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Viet Nam in particular. It is found that the region is particularly vulnerable to the impacts of climate change due to its heavily populated coastal areas and its reliance on agriculture. Therefore, Southeast Asia will be required to undertake a relatively high proportion of adaptation measures. It is also argued that the region has a great deal of potential in terms of climate change mitigation and the region should aim to play an important role in a global solution to the climate change crisis. The report concludes by offering a series of policy recommendations relating to: mitigation; adaptation; funding, technology transfer, and international/region cooperation; government policy co-ordination and undertaking more research on climate-related issues.
Language(s): English
Format: Digital (Free)Tags: Climate ; Climate change ; Vulnerability ; Economics ; Agroclimatology ; Region II - Asia ; Indonesia ; Philippines ; Singapore ; Thailand ; Viet Nam
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Les changements climatiques et la Suisse en 2050 : impacts attendus sur l'environnement, la société et l'économie
OcCC, 2007Le présent rapport résume l’état actuel du savoir sur le lien entre événements extrêmes en Suisse et changements climatiques globaux dans la perspective d’un groupe d’experts interdisciplinaire. Il considère toute la chaîne d’actions qui part des changements climatiques globaux, passe par les modifications des extrêmes météorologiques dans les Alpes et aboutit aux effets sur l’ampleur des dommages et aux conséquences économiques. Le rapport cherche à donner une vue nuancée, considérant la dimension scientifique, les effets possibles sur les espaces de vie, mais aussi des influences non climati ...Les changements climatiques et la Suisse en 2050: impacts attendus sur l'environnement, la société et l'économie
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Available online: http://proclimweb.scnat.ch/portal/ressources/855.pdf
Published by: OcCC ; 2007
Le présent rapport résume l’état actuel du savoir sur le lien entre événements extrêmes en Suisse et changements climatiques globaux dans la perspective d’un groupe d’experts interdisciplinaire. Il considère toute la chaîne d’actions qui part des changements climatiques globaux, passe par les modifications des extrêmes météorologiques dans les Alpes et aboutit aux effets sur l’ampleur des dommages et aux conséquences économiques. Le rapport cherche à donner une vue nuancée, considérant la dimension scientifique, les effets possibles sur les espaces de vie, mais aussi des influences non climatiques sur les risques de dommages (p. ex. changements d’affectation des sols, valeurs des biens exposés). Le rapport s’adresse aux décideurs politiques, aux autorités, aux médias et au grand public.
Language(s): French
Format: Digital (Free), Hard copy (ill., charts, maps)ISBN (or other code): 978-3-907630-27-3
Tags: Climate ; Climate change ; Economics ; Impact studies ; Environment and landscape ; Switzerland
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World Economic and Social Survey
United Nations, 1948-[...]The World Economic and Social Survey (WESS) was first issued in 1994, evolving in response to a 1947 mandate by the General Assembly which requested the Secretary-General to submit annual reports on current world economic conditions and trends to the Economic and Social Council. Its precursors were Economic Report: Salient Features of the World Economic Situation from 1945 to 1947; World Economic Report (1948-1954); and World Economic Survey (1955-1993).Permalink![]()
International Trade Forum
The International Trade Forum is the magazine of the International Trade Centre (ITC). It focuses on trade promotion and export development, as part of ITC’s technical cooperation programme with developing countries and economies in transition. The magazine is published quarterly in English, French and Spanish.Permalink