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The Blue Carbon Portal brings together the latest knowledge and resources on the role of oceans as carbon sinks.
WalkIt provides walking routes between user-defined points in selected British cities, with an estimate of the carbon savings.
Joto Afrika is a series of printed briefings and online resources about adapting to climate change in sub-Saharan Africa.
And finally,
The CoolClimate Art Contest presents iconic images that address the impact 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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 Solar Guide
Online reference guide to the use of wind power in the home.
Tropical Forests and Climate Change
Review of global climate change, its causes, its impact on forests, and how forests can help to mitigate it.
Vital Arctic Graphics
Information, photos, graphics and case studies concerning the people and environment of the Arctic.
Autogenerated: 18 Dec 2011
Bright Ideas
General Electric plans to cut solar installation costs by half
Project 90 by 2030 supports South African school children and managers reduce their carbon footprint through its Club programme
Bath & North East Somerset Council in the United Kingdom has installed smart LED carriageway lighting that automatically adjusts to light and traffic levels
The United States National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and the American Public Gardens Association are mounting an educational exhibit at Longwood Gardens showing the link between temperature and planting zones
The energy-efficient Crowne Plaza Copenhagen Towers hotel is powered by renewable and sustainable sources, including integrated solar photovoltaics and guest-powered bicycles
El Hierro, one of the Canary Islands, plans to generate 80 per cent of its energy from renewable sources
The green roof on the Remarkables Primary School in New Zealand reduces stormwater runoff, provides insulation and doubles as an outdoor classroom
The Weather Info for All project aims to roll out up to five thousand automatic weather observation stations throughout Africa
SolSource turns its own waste heat into electricity or stores it in thermal fabrics, harnessing the sun's energy for cooking and electricity for low-income families
The Wave House uses vegetation for its architectural and environmental qualities, and especially in terms of thermal insulation
The Mbale compost-processing plant in Uganda produces cheaper fertilizer and reduces greenhouse gas emissions
At Casa Grande, Frito-Lay has reduced energy consumption by nearly a fifth since 2006 by, amongst other things, installing a heat recovery system to preheat cooking oil
Tiempo Climate Newswatch
Updated: December 18th 2011