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Livestock-poultry, small ruminants (such as goats and sheep), cattle, and pigs-provide many benefits for human well-being. Livestock production systems, especially in developing countries, are changing rapidly in response to population growth, urbanization, and growing demand for meat and milk. The need for action by all sectors to mitigate climate change adds additional complexity to the...
Reducing emissions from deforestation and forest degradation (REDD) is based on a core idea: reward individuals, communities, projects and countries that reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from forests. However, many difficult questions must be addressed before mechanisms that fully exploit the potential of REDD can be created: How can we measure reductions in emissions when data are poor...
This report, written jointly by Norwegian Church Aid and the Church of Sweden, argues that rich countries must bear the main responsibility for reducing greenhouse gas emissions and facilitate the development and transfer of climate friendly technology that will benefit developing countries. Increased support for developing countries that will enable them to adjust to climate change is...
Deliberations through the two days served to further strengthen and clarify the position of OneWorld South Asia on Climate Justice. Climate change is a global challenge, the current and future impacts of which will be faced by all populations, the developed and the developing world alike. The developed world remains primarily responsible for the level of greenhouse gas emissions that have...
The relationship between climate change and tourism is twofold: climate change impacts on tourism and tourism impacts on climate change. The first relationship may ask for adaptation measures, like shifting destinations, seasons and activities and investing in new air conditioning systems. The second relationship may ask for mitigation measures aimed at reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions...
From its inception, the international climate policy effort has predominantly been focused on mitigation, i.e. on reducing greenhouse gas emissions to prevent climate change. The concept of adapting to climate change has, on the other hand, received less attention. This is partly due to the 'local' nature of adaptation, as opposed to the global scope of mitigation efforts. Moreover, the...
Tourism is considered to be a vulnerable and highly climate-sensitive economic sector, similar to agriculture, insurance, energy, and transportation. At the same time, tourism is a contributor to Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions, including emissions from transport, accommodation and activities. In 2005, tourism's contribution to GHG emissions was estimated to be approximately 5 percent.
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In recent years there has been an encouraging trend in producing a powerful and cost-effective way to get on the path to a sustainable energy future. Greater energy efficiency can reduce the need for investing in energy infrastructure, cut fuel costs, increase competitiveness, and improve consumer welfare. In addition, by reducing greenhouse gas emissions and air pollution, it can be good for...
At its 2007 annual conference in Morelia, Mexico, ATBC (Association for Tropical Biology and Conservation) members voted overwhelmingly in favour of a proposal to make the society’s future annual meetings carbon-neutral. Why have we done this, and how will it work?
The “why” part is fairly obvious. Greenhouse gases are rising rapidly in the atmosphere, and it...
An authoritative yet accessible presentation of the scientific evidence that climate change is happening; a clear delineation of what global warming has done and could do to life on our planet; and an urgent call for action.
According to environmentalist and naturalist Flannery, human beings are the weather makers and while there is still time to reduce the impact of global warming,...
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