Information on "Environment"
April 2013
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16 Apr 2013
International Climate Change Financing
Author: Richard K Lattanzio
Publisher: Congressional Research Service (CRS)
After providing a brief background on the history of the climate negotiations leading up to the proposal of the GCF, this report (1) reviews the terms of the agreement for the design of the fund, (2) outlines outstanding design issues, and (3) addres... More on «International Climate Change Financing» -
8 Apr 2013
US Natural Gas Exports
Author: Michael Ratner, Ian F Fergusson, Paul W Parfomak, Linda Luther
Publisher: Congressional Research Service (CRS)
This report looks at the future of US gas exports and their effect on US prices. More on «US Natural Gas Exports» -
Apr 2013
The EU’s Global Climate and Energy Policies
Author: Richard Youngs
Publisher: FRIDE
This paper examines the progress made in the European Union’s global energy and climate policies over the last three years. More on «The EU’s Global Climate and Energy Policies» -
Apr 2013
Breaking Open the Black Box: Increasing Aid Transparency and Accountability in Haiti
Author: Jake Johnston, Alexander Main
Publisher: Center for Economic and Policy Research (CEPR)
This brief is concerned with the effectiveness of US assistance to Haiti after the devastating earthquake in January 2010. More on «Breaking Open the Black Box: Increasing Aid Transparency and Accountability in Haiti»
March 2013
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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
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Feb 2013
Economic Impacts of Climate Change in the Southern Mediterranean
Author: Francesco Bosello, Fabio Eboli
Publisher: Centre for European Policy Studies (CEPS)
This report analyzes the potential economic impacts of climate change on 11 southern and eastern Mediterranean countries, in terms of the effects of changes on the coastal ecosystem and on agriculture. More on «Economic Impacts of Climate Change in the Southern Mediterranean» -
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»
