Climate change manuals
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- How can South Pacific communities participate in climate change adaptation?
- ( WWF South Pacific programme , 2007)
- The South Pacific region is among the most vulnerable to the effects of climate change. With an almost complete reliance on natural resources for subsistence living and economic development, the chang...
- How to incorporate climate change adaptation in project design
- ( USAID Global Climate Change Program , 2007)
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It is important to consider the potential impact of climate change when planning and designing development projects. Understanding, planning for and adapting to changing climate enables individuals...
- How should humanitarian organisations integrate increased climate risk into their work?
- ( Red Cross/ Red Crescent Centre on Climate Change and Disaster Preparedness , 2007)
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Climate change presents additional challenges for humanitarian organisations responding to disasters and complex emergencies. This guide provides a basic overview of climate change science and its ...
- A guide for organisations through the carbon offset market
- ( R. Schuchard;E. Stewart / Business for Social Responsibility , 2007)
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This report is a retail guide for businesses interested in exploring partnerships in the rapidly growing carbon offset market. The guide includes an overview of the key business benefits and costs,...
- Company strategies addressing climate change
- ( A. Hoffman / Pew Center on Global Climate Change , 2007)
- This report serves as a guide for corporate decision makers as they navigate rapidly-changing global markets. The report presents an in-depth look at the development and implementation of corporate s...
- How can businesses purchase carbon offsets?
- ( K. Hamilton; E. Stewart; S. Waage / Business for Social Responsibility , 2006)
- This brief documents the growing interest in voluntary carbon markets and recommends steps for businesses who are interested in purchasing voluntary offsets. The brief offers clear steps that guide ea...
- Comprehensive guides for establishing CDM/JI project frameworks
- ( Regional Bureau for Europe and the CIS, United Nations Development Programme , 2006)
- A prerequisite for effective CDM (Clean Development Mechanism) and JI (Joint Implementation) project development is the creation of host country capability to identify, develop, screen, and approve pr...
- Manual for developing climate change adaptation strategies
- ( E.L. Tompkins / Tyndall Centre for Climate Change Research , 2005)
- Climate change is an environmental hazard that affects all countries, although it poses special risks and challenges for small islands. This practical manual specifically addresses what small island c...
- Toolkit for biodiversity in climate change mitigation activities
- ( K. Choudhury; C. Dziedzioch; A. Hausler; C. ploetz / German Federal Environmental Agency , 2004)
- This toolkit provides a practical guide on designing climate change mitigation activities. The toolkit aims to enhance synergies between climate change mitigation and biodiversity conservation polici...
- Guide for offices on reducing their CO2 emissions
- ( S. Putt del Pino; P. Bhatia / World Resources Institute, Washington DC , 2002)
- This is a practical guide for offices that want to reduce their CO2 emissions and consequent impact on climate change. It is divided into the following sections:an introduction to climate chan...






