Joint science academies’ statement: Global response to climate c 07 June 2005The national science academies of the G8 nations and Brazil, China and India, three of the largest emitters of greenhouse gases in the developing world, have signed a statement on the global response to climate change. The statement stresses that the scientific understanding of climate change is now sufficiently clear to justify nations taking prompt action and calls on world leaders, including those meeting at the G8 summit at Gleneagles in July 2005, to do the following. Acknowledge that the threat of climate change is clear and increasing Launch an international study to explore scientifically-informed targets for atmospheric greenhouse gas concentrations, and their associated emissions scenarios, that will enable nations to avoid impacts deemed unacceptable.
About CDM The allows emission-reduction projects in developing countries to earn certified emission reduction (CER) credits, each equivalent to one tonne of CO2. These CERs can be traded and sold, and used by industrialized countries to a meet a part of their emission reduction targets under the Kyoto Protocol. The mechanism stimulates sustainable development and emission reductions, while giving industrialized countries some flexibility in how they meet their emission reduction limitation targets. The CDM is the main source of income for the UNFCCC Adaptation Fund, which was established to finance adaptation projects and programmes in developing country Parties to the Kyoto Protocol that are particularly vulnerable to the adverse effects of climate change.
Earth's CO2 Home Page Home | Forest Carbon Partnership Environment Analyst | Winning work in the Middle East Web Feed ( Business is booming for environmental consultants in the Middle East. Environment Analyst looks at the development of services and what's driving demand 12-Nov-08 Erin Gill speaks to consultants with experience in the region The economic boom may be over in Europe and North America, but in the Middle East the good times show little sign of coming to an end. As UK and European markets for environmental consultancy grow more uncertain, the Middle East’s appetite for environmental expertise is expanding rapidly, both in terms of the volume of work available and the type of services required. A few environmental consultancies have operated in the Middle East for many years, often winning repeat work in one or two specific disciplines but rarely developing comprehensive, multidisciplinary businesses. Every once in a while a more significant piece of work would crop up, such as Atkins’ first job in the region. New types of work
Mission & Vision | Carbon War Room The Carbon War Room accelerates the adoption of business solutions that reduce carbon emissions at gigaton scale and advance the low-carbon economy. Carbon War Room focuses on the market barriers that reinforce the status quo and prevent capital from flowing to sustainable solutions with compelling returns. Often, strong policy is a necessary but insufficient condition, and technology is not the bottleneck: Capital has to flow to solutions in a well-functioning market-place. Our vision is a world where over $1trillion invested in climate change solutions is an annual occurrence, not a historic milestone (Bloomberg New Energy Finance). In this world, market barriers will not exist in any sector where profitable carbon reduction solutions exist; and entrepreneurs who are passionate about preserving our planet’s resources are simultaneously tapping in to the economic opportunity of our generation.
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