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The Land Degradation Assessment in Drylands (LADA) project provides access to documents, data, photos, maps and other resources concerning this critical issue.
The World Ocean Observatory provides a place of exchange for ocean information, education and public discourse about the future of the ocean and its implication for human survival.
AdaptNet is a community of adaptation specialists, sharing the latest information on adaptation strategies, measures, tools, research and analysis, and highlighting best practice and implementation. The network focuses on cities in Australia and the Asia-Pacific region, but nested within the global network of cities.
In the Morning of a Day provides activists and event organizers with an opportunity to announce and promote their events and actions about global warming.
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Children from Uganda, Bangladesh and Mozambique have drawn pictures for Oxfam of their impression of climate change (video) and what it means to their lives.
About the Portal
The Tiempo Climate Portal provides access to carefully selected documents, websites and other resources concerned with climate and sustainable development. It is edited by Mick Kelly and Sarah Granich and maintained by Mick Kelly and Mike Salmon.
Part of the Tiempo Climate Cyberlibrary, Tiempo Climate Newswatch is hosted by the Climatic Research Unit, School of Environmental Sciences, University of East Anglia.
The Tiempo Climate Cyberlibrary is a co-production of the Stockholm Environment Institute and the International Institute for Environment and Development, sponsored by the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency.
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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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, 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 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 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.
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.
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.
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.
Gender Perspectives on the Conventions on Biodiversity, Climate Change and Desertification
A paper that provides a gender-sensitive perspective on the three Rio Conventions on Biodiversity, Climate Change, and Desertification.
Gender equality and climate change
Questions and answers, with web links, on the theme - Why consider gender equality when taking action on climate change?
Global Warming - Impacts - Mountains
Survey of the impact of climate change on mountainous areas for the US Environmental Protection Agency.
Global Warming and Vietnam
A set of fact sheets, produced by Tiempo, containing information about the implications of climate change for Vietnam, covering basic science, impacts and policy responses.
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.
People and the Planet
Devoted to environment and development, site contains introductory articles on mountain and other issues, including climate impacts, and links to other sites.
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 Challenge of Climate Change
The Challenge of Climate Change, authored by Cyberlibrary editors Mick Kelly and Sarah Granich, discusses the options facing those responsible for development cooperation strategies in the light of their obligation under the climate treaty to provide additional assistance to developing nations.
The Original Thames Barrier Site
Information about the world's largest movable flood barrier.
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: 25 Jul 2008
Bright Ideas
Honda is leasing the hydrogen-powered fuel cell FCX Clarity to private individuals in southern California
TIDE, in southern India, markets energy-efficient stoves that reduce fuelwood use by as much as 30 per cent
Curitiba's BioCity Program (0.3Mb download) aims to halt the rapid rate at which cities develop and reduce biodiversity loss
The CooKit is an inexpensive, lightweight solar cooker that can save scarce fuel in poor communities and be swiftly deployed in emergencies (video)
Kungsbrohuset, a new building to be built by Jernhusen in Stockholm, will be heated partly by body heat from the people who pass through the nearby Central Station
Petrotec produces biodiesel from multiple feedstocks, including waste frying oils, animal fats and virgin vegetable fats and oils
Over 90 per cent of waste materials generated during construction of the eco-friendly Del Sur Ranch House were diverted from landfills
New Belgium's brew kettle is up to 70 per cent more efficient than standard brew kettles because it only heats thin sheets of wort
The Kinsale Energy Descent Action Plan presents a community-based strategy for coming down from the oil peak
The Efficiencity virtual world shows how decentralized energy production leads to lower emissions, more secure supply and reduced bills
Climate Savers corporations are partnering with WWF to establish ambitious targets to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions voluntarily
Energy collected from an asphalt road and parking lot heats an apartment building in Avenhorn, The Netherlands (further information from Ooms Avenhorn Holding BV, 0.3Mb download)
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