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News of weather events and climate affairs from around the African continent.
GenderCC is a global network and platform of gender activists and experts from all world regions working for gender and climate justice. The website provides access to news, information and other resources.
Island Vulnerability explores the challenges which isolated geographies face when dealing with risk and disasters. Documents from the landmark Small States Conference on Sea Level Rise held in the Maldives in 1989 are available.
And finally,
>1.5 To Stay Alive, a song written and performed by Barbadian performance poet Adisa "AJA" Andwele, marks the 1.5 degree Celsius limit to which global surface temperatures can rise before Small Island Developing States are severely compromised in their ability to adapt to the impacts of climate change.
About the Cyberlibrary
The Tiempo Climate Cyberlibrary is a co-production of the Stockholm Environment Institute and the International Institute for Environment and Development. It is sponsored by the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency.
Tiempo Climate Newswatch is a weekly on-line magazine with news, features and comment on global warming, climate change, sea-level rise and development issues. The news stories carried by Newswatch are updated weekly. Comment, features, interviews and other sections of the magazine are updated on a weekly to monthly basis.
The Tiempo Climate Portal is a listing of selected websites covering climate and development and related issues.
The Tiempo Climate Cyberlibrary is maintained and edited by Mick Kelly and Sarah Granich. The cartoons are created by Lawrence Moore. The site was developed by Mike Salmon and Mick Kelly.
While every effort is made to ensure that information on this site, and on other sites that are referenced here, is accurate, no liability for loss or damage resulting from use of this information can be accepted.
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Specific aspects of the climate issue — selected resources in the Tiempo Climate Cyberlibrary and on the web
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In the Cyberlibrary
Global Warming and Vietnam
Global Warming and Vietnam, from Tiempo, is a set of fact sheets containing information about the implications of climate change for Vietnam, covering basic science, impacts and policy responses. Published 1993
On the Web
Brazil and the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change
Introduction to the global warming issue and account of Brazil's contribution to the international response. Also includes material on El Niño.
Clean Development Mechanism: a primer
Introduction to the Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) of the Kyoto Protocol.
Climate change impacts for Australia
Concise account of future climate change impacts on Australia.
Climate change projections for Australia
Concise account of future climate change over Australia.
Climate Change, Coral Bleaching and the Future of the World's Coral Reefs
Report for Greenpeace prepared by Ove Hoegh-Guldberg, director of the Coral Reef Research Institute.
Climate for Change: Gender Equality and Climate Policy
European Union project, carried out by the Climate Alliance of European Cities, collecting information, data and case studies on gender and climate. Includes a forum for sharing experience and the "Climate for Change" Toolkit.
Climate topics
Briefing documents on various climate policy issues from Climate Action Network International.
ClimateBiz
ClimateBiz provides access to news and information on the climate issue for the business sector. Briefings cover an introduction to climate change and material on, amongst other things, emissions reduction, renewable energy and carbon offsets.
Coping with Beach Erosion
The author, Gillian Cambers, describes practical steps to follow when contemplating an oceanside purchase - or when a favourite beach suddenly disappears overnight. The wise practices discussed herein should help coastal planners and stakeholders around the world to establish their own specific measures and guidelines for dealing with coastline instability.
Coral Reefs and Global Climate Change
On-line report from the Pew Centre, detailing the potential impact of climate change on the world's coral reefs.
Costs of Climate Change
Very good account of the costs of dealing with climate change, covering the reasons why different estimates exist. Good use of the Web's capabilities including an "Internet slide show" (which is, understandably enough, graphics-intensive). From the World Resources Institute.
Economics of Climate Change
Survey of the economics of climate change from the US Congressional Budget Office.
El Niño - Center for Ocean-Atmospheric Prediction Studies Library
Bibliography on the El Niño phenomenon.
Emissions Trading Handbook
The Handbook is designed to be the resource of first reference on emissions trading. The Handbook walks through the emissions trading process step by step and is designed to provide a practical guide to environmental-based trading programmes. Available in English, Spanish, Portuguese and Japanese.
ENTRI Thematic Guide
The Guide covers the issues that arise at the intersection between global environmental change and the international political and legal system. It makes available information resources developed by a wide range of disciplines, ranging from law and social sciences to the environmental, earth and natural sciences.
Fog for a Thirsty Planet
Fog could prove to be an unexpected source of drinking water for many remote regions of the world. This article provides an introduction to the subject of fog collection.
GEF Lessons Notes
focusing on particular projects funded by the Global Environment Facility, the series is intended as a catalyst for on-going dialogue on what is working and what is not and how people have found solutions to challenges that face us all.
Generating Energy from Wind for Home Power
Comprehensive introduction to solar power.
Global Warming - Impacts - Mountains
Survey of the impact of climate change on mountainous areas for the US Environmental Protection Agency.
Greenhouse Gas Online
Greenhouse Gas Online provides briefings on the major greenhouse gases and climate issues as well as a daily update of related news stories and links to technical articles.
Impacts of Climate Change on Plant Diversity in South Africa
Study of the possible impacts of climate change on the survival and distribution of South Africa's indigenous plants.
Integrated Water Resources Development and Management
Introduces Integrated Water Resources Development and Management in the context of Agenda 21. Prepared by the Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida.
International Emissions Trading & Global Climate Change
Report from the Pew Center on Global Climate Change highlights the importance of international emissions trading in reducing the costs of climate change.
International emissions trading: a primer
Introduction to emissions trading.
Investor Guide to Climate Risk
The Guide to Climate Risk advises investors on addressing the financial risks and investment opportunities posed by climate risk. Published by the Investor Network on Climate Risk.
Issues
Issues provides background and status information on each item on the agenda of the Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change and its subsidiary bodies.
Kingpins of Carbon
How fossil fuel producers contribute to global warming, from the Natural Resources Defense Council.
Making a World Population of 6 Billion
The online National Library for the Environment makes available a number of information resources designed to aid understanding of the implications of a world population of six billion.
Millions at Risk
The results of a global assessment of people at risk from global warming.
On Behalf of My Delegation,..."
A survival guide for developing country climate negotiators.
RiceWeb
A compendium of facts and figures from the world of rice, including a discussion of the impact of climate change on rice production.
Safe Climate
The Safe Climate project, organized by the World Resources Institute, guides you to act to reduce your impact on global warming and learn more about the climate issue.
Special Report on Carbon Dioxide Capture and Storage
Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change assessment of the carbon dioxide capture and storage issue, published in 2005. The Summary for Policymakers is available as a 0.5MB download.
State of the Cryosphere
Comprehensive assessment of the state of the world's ice masses and introduction to the role of ice and snow in the climate system.
Sustainable Development in Africa: Is the Climate Right?
Position paper discussing the management of climate information in the development process in Africa (2.4MB download).
The Original Thames Barrier Site
Information about the world's largest movable flood barrier.
The Solar Guide
Online reference guide to the use of wind power in the home.
The Weathervane Guide to Climate Policy
Comprehensive discussion of issues surrounding the Kyoto Protocol to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change.
Tropical Forests and Climate Change
Review of global climate change, its causes, its impact on forests, and how forests can help to mitigate it.
UN Works for Small Island States
Excellent source of news and information on Small Island Developing States.
Understanding Climate Change: A Beginner's Guide to the UN Framework Convention
Introduction to the Framework Convention on Climate Change produced by the United Nations Environment Programme.
Vital Arctic Graphics
Information, photos, graphics and case studies concerning the people and environment of the Arctic.
Wind energy tutorial
Introduction to wind energy from the American Wind Energy Association.
Autogenerated: 6 Mar 2010
Bright Ideas
The Esprimo P7000 Series of desktop computers from Fujitsu supports 0-Watt technology
Progressive Lighting and Energy Solutions makes companies green, one light bulb at a time
Ghent, Belgium, has declared Thursday a Veggie Day, promoting a meat-free, climate-friendly diet for one day of the week
The International Network for Bamboo and Rattan is developing elevated bamboo houses that will lift communities above flood zones
WaveRoller captures kinetic energy from ocean waves as they approach the shore using a bottom-mounted moving wing and converts that energy to electricity
New businesses in Tucson, Arizona, must use rainwater harvesting to meet at least half of their landscaping needs
As well as saving energy and reducing waste, The Edge LED lighting fixtures from BetaLED contain no mercury or lead and comply with Dark Sky regulations
The world's first hydrogen fuel cell canal boat will tour Amsterdam's waterways
The Green Foodservice Alliance is encouraging eco-friendly practices, such as use of spent grease for biofuel production and donation of non-sellable but edible food to a food bank or charity
The world's largest solar thermal steam cooking system, providing 50,000 meals per day, has been installed by Gadhia Solar at the Shri Saibaba Sansthan Trust in India
The role of the Panasonic Eco Technology Center is to recover high-quality recyclable materials from home appliances that have reached the end of the life
Sky Vegetables builds sustainable, commercial-scale hydroponic farms on urban rooftops, providing new jobs and nutritious, chemical-free, locally-grown produce while reducing environmental damage
The Powerbrella uses flexible, thin film solar panels from Konaka to provide power for laptops, cell phones and other portable devices ( video)
Tiempo Climate Newswatch
Updated: March 6th 2010