Information on "Pollution"
March 2013
-
Mar 2013
The UN Minamata Convention on Mercury
Author: Nils Simon
Publisher: Stiftung Wissenschaft und Politik (SWP)
The result of the UN mercury convention is a compromise that falls somewhat short of European expectations in terms of two of the most significant sources of emissions, but which establishes clear targets in other areas. More on «The UN Minamata Convention on Mercury» -
Mar 2013
Measurement, Reporting and Verification (MRV) for Low Carbon Development
Publisher: Institute for Global Environmental Strategies (IGES)
This report contributes to the further development of Measurement/Monitoring, Reporting and Verification (MRV) modalities and methodologies by providing conceptual clarification of MRV and outlining 16 case studies of MRV schemes being implemented on... More on «Measurement, Reporting and Verification (MRV) for Low Carbon Development» -
Mar 2013
EU Policy on Climate Change Mitigation since Copenhagen and the Economic Crisis
Author: Christian Egenhofer, Monica Alessi
Publisher: Centre for European Policy Studies (CEPS)
The centerpiece of EU climate change policy has since 2005 been the EU Emissions Trading System (ETS). More on «EU Policy on Climate Change Mitigation since Copenhagen and the Economic Crisis» -
Mar 2013
Risiken für die Weltraumnutzung
Author: Max M. Mutschler
Publisher: Stiftung Wissenschaft und Politik (SWP)
Um eine nachhaltigen Nutzung des Weltraums zu gewährleisten, muss die Staatengemeinschaft neue Modelle schaffen und Anreize setzen, um den Weltraumschrott zu reduzieren und ein Wettrüsten im Weltraum eindämmen. More on «Risiken für die Weltraumnutzung»
February 2013
-
Feb 2013
Reduced Work Hours as a Means of Slowing Climate Change
Author: David Rosnick
Publisher: Center for Economic and Policy Research (CEPR)
This article analyzes how a gradual reduction in working hours in the United States could reduce greenhouse gas emissions. More on «Reduced Work Hours as a Means of Slowing Climate Change» -
Feb 2013
Die Quecksilber-Konvention der Vereinten Nationen
Author: Nils Simon
Publisher: Stiftung Wissenschaft und Politik (SWP)
Im Januar 2013 einigten sich Delegierte aus über 140 Staaten in Genf auf den Inhalt einer Quecksilber-Konvention. More on «Die Quecksilber-Konvention der Vereinten Nationen» -
Feb 2013
Brazilian Climate Policy since 2005
Author: Eduardo Viola
Publisher: Centre for European Policy Studies (CEPS)
This paper discusses how the transformation in Brazil's carbon emissions profile and climate policy has increased the potentialities of convergence between the EU and Brazil. More on «Brazilian Climate Policy since 2005» -
Feb 2013
Carbon Efficiency, Technology, and the Role of Innovation Patterns
Author: Sebastian Petrick
Publisher: Kiel Institute for the World Economy
Based on a detailed firm data set on the German manufacturing sector, this study performs a decomposition analysis of industrial CO2 emissions. More on «Carbon Efficiency, Technology, and the Role of Innovation Patterns » -
Feb 2013
The Bigger Picture: Rethinking Spent Fuel Management in South Korea
Author: Ferenc Dalnoki-Veress, Miles A. Pomper, Stephanie C. Lieggi, Charles McCombie, Neil Chapman
Publisher: James Martin Center for Nonproliferation Studies (CNS)
This study investigates a range of spent fuel management options for the Republic of Korea and identifies twelve practicable recommendations which are detailed in this report. More on «The Bigger Picture: Rethinking Spent Fuel Management in South Korea»
January 2013
-
Jan 2013
Sustainable Development and Financing Critical Global Public Goods
Author: Barry Carin
Publisher: Centre for International Governance Innovation (CIGI)
This paper examines reasons for the international deadlock in climate change negotiations and explores potential strategies aimed at finding effective solutions. More on «Sustainable Development and Financing Critical Global Public Goods»
