Publications
Although developing countries are called to participate in CO2emission reduction efforts to avoid dangerous climate change, the implications of proposed reduction schemes in human development standards of developing countries remain a matter of debate. We show the existence of a positive and time-dependent correlation between the Human Development Index (HDI) and per capita CO2 emissions...
This new IEA Information Paper outlines a "Policy Strategy for Carbon Capture and Storage". Successful deployment of carbon capture and storage (CCS) is critically dependent on comprehensive policy support. While policy plays an important role in the deployment of many low-carbon technologies, it is especially crucial for CCS. This is because, in contrast to renewable energy or applications of...
This report begins with brief descriptions of North America’s major mountain ranges. Next, it explores some of the critical issues they face. The 11 themes discussed are:waterglaciersmineralsbiodiversityclimate changeencroachment/wildland-urban interfaceconservation/protected areasrecreation/ecotourismmountain eventsmineral extractionpoverty/wealth discrepanciesFinally, the report highlights...
The present synthesis report is part of the APN’s larger aim to contribute, from the science perspective, to the development of policy options for appropriate responses to climate vulnerability and impacts, including adaptation and mitigation, which in turn will contribute to sustainable development. The timing of this publication also leads into three major activities of the “Planet Under...
The countries Kenya, Uganda, Somalia, Ethiopia and Djibouti are facing the worst food crisis of the 21st century as a result of devastating droughts. The crisis is causing starvation and leading to a lack of access to clean water and sanitation for over 12 million people. Not only are the direct drought effects endured now by the population, but they have weakened response capacity and created...
Alpine rivers supply more than 170 millions of people with water. Climate change is going to reduce this water availability in the Alps and also in other regions. Water demand will rise as well as the competition between different stakeholder groups. In the 31-page compact CIPRA presents reports showing the effects from climate change to water utility, as well as political instruments and good...
In this interview, he provides his insights on efficient mountain agriculture management ways protecting mountain ecosystems. He provides too some successful examples of rural mountain green agriculture from different mountain regions, considering education and mountain science (“Montology”) as the basis for a prosperous mountain green economy. He also refers to several ongoing research...
This booklet summarizes state-of-the-art information on the characteristics of and threats to mountain ecosystems, the environmental services they provide and the impact of climate change; it explains approaches to sustainable mountain development, including natural resource management, economic opportunities, and mountain policies and governance; and it describes the way forward and provides...
Covering over 9 million square kilometres of the Earth’s surface, mountain forests represent a remarkable 23 percent of the Earth’s forest cover. They play a key role in mountain areas, providing goods and services essential to the livelihood of both highland and lowland communities. Freshwater streaming down from mountains is accessible to more than half of the world’s population and...
This article summarizes some of the key elements of the green economy transitions that are especially relevant to developing contries. It answers some frequently asked questions about these green economy voluntary transitions: What is a green economy? What are its main features? What are the main conclusions of the green economy report published by UNEP? What are the implications of green economy...