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Climate policy integration: towards operationalization
Department of Economic and Social Affairs, United Nations, 2009The climate change debate raises the issue of the often identified requirement to incorporate climate policy into other policy sectors, often termed climate “mainstreaming” or climate policy integration (CPI). This paper explores the need for CPI, the state of current understanding, and proposals for integration of climate policy at the national policy scale.DocumentBreaking through on technology. Overcoming the barriers to the development and wide deployment of low-carbon technology
Global Climate Network, 2009Technology is critical for human development and progress. The fight against climate change will not be won without a revolution in the use of existing low carbon technology and a wave of new inventions.DocumentInternational carbon market mechanisms in a post-2012 climate change agreement
International Institute for Sustainable Development, 2009Market-based mechanisms have the potential to play a large role in the global effort to address climate change under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). This paper provides an overview of the role and profile of international carbon market mechanisms in a new international post-2012 climate change agreement.OrganisationCommission on Climate Change and Development (CCDC)
The Commission on Climate Change and Development is made up of 13 renown individuals from different regions and disciplines.DocumentClimate change and indigenous peoples
Tebtebba Foundation, Phillippines, 2008This manual has been written to empower indigenous peoples to participate more effectively in shaping relevant policies and actions taken to address issues related to climate change. It also aims to enlighten non-indigenous peoples on indigenous peoples’ experiences and perspectives on climate change.DocumentIndustrial energy efficiency and climate change mitigation
Springerlink, 2008This paper discusses the potential contribution of industrial energy-efficiency technologies and policies to reduce energy use and greenhouse gas emissions by 2030. The article provides a review of the trends, opportunities, and policy options to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from the industrial sector.DocumentReducing emissions from deforestation and forest degradation in Indonesia
World Agroforestry Centre, 2008This paper summarises a study undertaken by the Indonesian Forest Climate Alliance (IFCA) to support Indonesian stakeholders to participate in global negotiations.DocumentReducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation in developing countries (REDD) - the link with wetlands
Foundation for International Environmental Law and Development, 2009This paper summarises the importance of wetlands in relation to climate change and eaxmines their potential role in the measures for Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation (REDD) under the Kyoto Protocol. The links between REDD concepts and wetlands are explored for the following reasons:DocumentCap and Trade in not enough
The Tepper School of Business, Carnegie Mellon, 2009The US congress is debating a framework for greenhouse gas emissions trading. The most likely mechanism is a cap-and-trade programme whereby a limited (capped) number of carbon emissions permits are released and auctioned.