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Summary for Policymakers, In: Climate Change 2014, Mitigation of Climate Change
Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, 2014This summary for policymakers focuses on climate change mitigation and follows the structure of the Working Group III contribution to the IPCC’s Fifth Assessment Report. This report assessed the literature on the scientific, technological, environmental, economic and social aspects of climate change mitigation.DocumentInsights on NAMA development: MitigationMomentum phase 1
Mitigation Momentum, 2014The aim of this report is to present insights from the first phase of the MitigationMomentum project that ran from February 2012 to February 2014. The project has two main goals: Firstly, and across five countries, to support governments to bring a supported mitigation action to the next stage.DocumentEl Niño and Indian droughts - a scoping exercise
Indian Council for Research on International Economic Relations, 2014This paper is based on predictions of a strong El Niño in 2014 which it is feared will lead to droughts in India. The paper argues that as El Niño may hit in the second half of Indian monsoon season in 2014, favourable water reservoir levels, and high stocks of grains with the government, may offer some relief to the farmers and the consumers at present.DocumentClimate displacement and resilient communities: case of Manati, Colombia
Climate and Development Knowledge Network, 2014This document presents the methodology of psycho-social intervention that was implemented among 90 families in a shelter in Manatí, Atlántico Department in Colombia, who were victims of flooding produced by the “La Niña” phenomena (2010-1011) and who were displaced as a result.DocumentClimate and Development Outlook: Bangladesh Special Edition
Climate and Development Knowledge Network, 2014This bulletin features a range of recent results and learning from the Climate & Development Knowledge Network’s (CDKN’s) programme to strengthen climate resilient development in Bangladesh.DocumentUnderstanding land use in the UNFCCC
Climate and Land Use Alliance, 2014This guide aims to increase the technical understanding of the treatment of land use under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). The land use is defined as land use, land use change and forestry (LULUCF) and agriculture, sometimes referred to collectively as agriculture, forestry and other land use (AFOLU).DocumentTracking Clean Energy Progress 2014
International Energy Agency, 2014This report examines progress in the development and deployment of key clean energy technologies. It argues that although the deployment of solar photovoltaics, onshore wind and electric vehicles is still increasing rapidly, their growth rates are slowing. It highlights that growth of coal-fired power generation exceeds that of all non-fossil fuels combined.DocumentIntegrating urban agriculture and forestry into climate change action plans: Lessons from Sri Lanka
Climate and Development Knowledge Network, 2014This case study aims to illustrate how the Western Province in Sri Lanka is promoting urban and peri-urban agriculture and forestry as a strategy to reduce vulnerability to climate change, while at the same time enhancing urban liveability and livelihoods.DocumentWhat does the current NAMA-space in South Africa look like?
Energy Research Centre, 2014This paper reviews how South Africa’s Nationally Appropriate Mitigation Actions (NAMAs) are presented in international literature and how this compares to mitigation actions and national policy development and implementation. It argues that there is disjuncture between what is reflected in the literature and what is observable in South Africa.DocumentCorporate Social Responsibility as an enabler of green growth and climate action
United Nations Development Programme, 2014This discussion paper looks at the role of UNDP and MDG Carbon in helping a host country to establish a CSR Agency, a CSR Strategy and a CSR Fund for sustainable development.Pages