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On the Web: Small Island States
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The Youth Climate Pledge is a collaborative plan of action that young people can sign on to and get others to commit to.
The Low Carbon Vehicle Partnership is an action and advisory group that aims to take a lead in accelerating the shift to low carbon vehicles and fuels in the United Kingdom.
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.
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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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Alliance of Small Island States (AOSIS)
AOSIS is a coalition of small island and low-lying coastal countries that share similar development challenges and concerns about the environment, especially their vulnerability to the adverse effects of climate change. It acts as an ad hoc lobby and negotiating voice within the UN system.
Barbados Programme of Action
The Barbados Programme of Action was agreed at the 1994 UN Global Conference on the Sustainable Development of Small Island Developing States.
Caribbean Planning for Adaptation to Climate Change (CPACC)
CPACC supports participating countries in vulnerability studies and adaptation planning.
Division for Sustainable Development
The Division for Sustainable Development provides leadership and is an authoritative source of expertise within the UN system on sustainable development. The context for the Division’s work is the implementation of Agenda 21, the Johannesburg Plan of Implementation and the Barbados Programme of Action for Sustainable Development of Small Island Developing States.
Environmental Vulnerability Index Project
Project aims to develop a simple and robust methodology for vulnerability assessment.
EuroCaribbean
EuroCaribbean is a European window for the support of energy sustainability in the Caribbean islands.
Global Forum on Oceans, Coasts, and Islands
The Global Forum on Oceans, Coasts, and Islands provides information on global developments related to oceans, coasts and small island developing States, particularly activities aimed at achieving oceans-related targets from the World Summit on Sustainable Development and from the Millennium Development Goals through policy analyses, multi-stakeholder dialogues, working groups, roundtables and other approaches.
Global Web Service on Oceans, Coasts, and Islands
The Global Web Service covers developments related to oceans, coasts and islands and integrated coastal and ocean management.
INSULA
International Scientific Council for Island Development facilitates technical cooperation and the exchange of information and experience towards the protection and development of islands throughout the world.
IPCC 2001 on Small Island States
The 2001 assessment of the vulnerability of small island states from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change.
Island Resources Foundation
Contains a bibliography on the coastal zone, alongside many other resources,
Many Strong Voices
Many Strong Voices brings the Arctic and Small Island Developing States together to take collaborative and strategic actions on climate change mitigation and adaptation. Programme participants include international organizations, government agencies, non-government organizations, Indigenous Peoples' organizations, research institutes, communities and individuals.
Pacific Islands Regional Ocean Policy
The Pacific Islands Regional Ocean Policy, approved in 2002, underscores the importance of the ocean to Pacific Island nations and communities and serves to unify a number of existing regional initiatives relevant to management and development of ocean and coastal resources and environments. Site includes the proceedings of the 2004 Ocean Forum.
Pacific Plan Online
Pacific Leaders have called for the serious challenges facing the countries of the Pacific to be met through sharing scarce resources and aligning policies to strengthen national capacities to support their people. The Pacific Plan aims to strengthen regional cooperation and integration as the main instrument for realizing this Pacific Vision.
Possible impacts of climate change on Pacific Island State ecosystems
Review of climate impacts on Pacific ecosystems.
Renewable Energy on Small Islands
Global mapping of renewable energy developments on small islands.
SIDSnet
The Small Island Developing States Network provides a wealth of information about these nations, covering biodiversity, climate change, coastal and marine issues, energy, tourism and trade.
Small Island States – Leading the Global Energy Revolution
On-line proceedings of a symposium on sustainable energy options held in 1998.
Small Islands Voice
Small Islands Voice provides an interactive forum for people on small islands. The programme also provides resources, publications and multimedia tools and organizes workshops.
Small Islands Voice Global Forum
An electronic forum for people on small islands.
Small Islands Voice Youth Forum
An electronic forum for young people on small islands.
Sustainable Development in Coastal Regions and in Small Islands
Sustainable Development in Coastal Regions and in Small Islands is an UNESCO initiative aimed at promoting the development of coastal regions in a manner which is environmentally sound, socially equitable and culturally appropriate. Combines expertise from natural and social sciences as well as local knowledge and practice.
Sustainable Development of Small Island Developing States
Linkages provides comprehensive coverage of the landmark 1994 Barbados meeting.
UN Works for Small Island States
Excellent source of news and information on Small Island Developing States.
Vulnerability and Adaptation to Climate Change in Small Island Developing States
Background paper prepared for the UNFCCC Expert Meeting on Adaptation for Small Island Developing States, held in Kingston, Jamaica, February 2007. Published February 2007
Autogenerated: 8 Sep 2008
Bright Ideas
Waste Management provides home recycling kits for compact fluorescent bulbs, batteries and electronics
Norwegian music festivals, Canal Street and Hove, have joined the Climate Neutral Network
The PlayPump water system doubles as a water pump and a merry-go-round for children
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
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