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  India's GHG emissions profile: result of five climate-modelling studies

  Integrated Research and Action for Development, 2009

  Anthropogenic climate change poses perhaps the most complex policy issue faced yet by the global community, moreover, one that is fraught with existential consequences for humankind at one level, and with major implications for the future division of global economic labour at another.
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  The time is now: proceedings of the international workshop on sustainable and climate resilient urban development 8-9 September 2010, New Delhi

  Integrated Research and Action for Development, 2013

  Climate change and urbanisation: The combined two processes represent some of the most fundamental challenges nations and indeed the world must face over the coming decades. For the first time in human history, more than 50% of the world now lives in urban areas.
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  First national communication to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change

  UNFCCC National Communications (Non-Annex I), 2001

  This Initial Communication was prepared in fulfillment of Grenada’s commitments under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC).
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  First National Communication to the Conference of the Parties of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change

  UNFCCC National Communications (Non-Annex I), 2009

  In accordance with the Convention, Belize chose the year 1994 for its first National Inventory of Sources and Sinks of Greenhouse Gases. The results of the Inventory reveal that Belize is a net sink for greenhouse gases. Yet, it is obvious that Belize is extremely vulnerable to adverse impacts of climate change.
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  Second National Communication of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago: Under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change

  Government of the Republic of Trinidad and Tabago, 2013

  This Second National Communication of The Republic of Trinidad and Tobago focuses on the compilation and analysis of the National Inventory of greenhouse gases (GHGs), vulnerability and adaptation studies, mitigation options as well as on recommendations with respect to proper data collection and sharing, technology needs, capacity building, research and development constraints and challenges.
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  Trinidad & Tobago Initial National Communication

  Government of the Republic of Trinidad and Tabago, 2001

  This initial national communication of Trinidad and Tobago to the UNFCCC secretariat includes: national circumstances, national greenhouse gas inventory, statements on vulnerability and adaptation strategies, technology needs, and capacity building and research.
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  Conceptual and operational problems for Loss and Damage

  Loss and Damage in Vulnerable Countries Initiative, 2013

  This paper aims specifically at addressing concerns implicit to loss and damage (L&D) policy as articulated by the most vulnerable countries. The paper aims to clarify the meaning of the policy paradigm of L&D, to warn of possible misinterpretations, and to raise conceptual and practical concerns. It also highlights L&D’s potential importance.
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  Perspectives on Non-Economic Loss and Damage: Understanding values at risk from climate change

  Loss and Damage in Vulnerable Countries Initiative, 2013

  This paper highlights that non-economic losses pose challenges for measurement and therefore may go unnoticed or unaddressed by policy. It argues that discussions about loss and damage are really a discussion about value.
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  Antigua and Barbuda’s Initial National Communication on Climate Change

  UNFCCC National Communications (Non-Annex I), 2001

  This Report constitutes the Initial National Communications in accordance with the Guidelines laid down by the UNFCCC Conference of Parties (COP) in decision 10/CP2, and as required under Articles 4 and 12 of the UNFCCC.
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  Assessment of the socio-economic and environmental impact of tropical storm Gustav on Jamaica

  Planning Institute of Jamaica, Jamaica, 2008

  This report was prepared to document impact on affected population; estimate costs of damage and losses; identify geographically affected areas; and identify the financial priorities for rehabilitation and reconstruction.

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