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Climate Change & Energy

Climate Change Energy Picture

Climate change is the greatest challenge facing the world today. Long-term development planning must now include measures to deal with it.

Opinions and Analysis

Earth from space How not to move forward on achieving sustainability

A new intergovernmental panel would not be the best way of tackling the multifaceted challenges of sustainable development.

10 February 2012 | EN | ES | 中文

Pacific islands to map coastal hazards Support community mapping for climate adaptation

Improving access to information technology can help communities assess their own vulnerability and boost local planning, says John Waugh.

8 February 2012 | EN | ES

Affordable solar power for the poor is within reach

10 January 2012 | EN | ES
Source: Yale Environment 360

Policy Briefs

Man walking through a flooded ricefield Advancing agricultural adaptation and mitigation

Scientists can help advance policies to promote agricultural practices that can reduce emissions and boost yields.

24 January 2012 | EN
Source: Science

Dharavi slum, India Managing uncertainty in urban adaptation planning

City planners can find a way to use existing evidence and deal with uncertainty in designing strategies for climate change adaptation.

9 December 2011 | EN
Source: International Institute for Environment and Development


News and Features

Tropical cyclone damage Damage from tropical cyclones 'set to soar'

Tropical cyclone damage costs are set to increase dramatically because of climate change, and population and economic growth, says a study.

9 February 2012 | EN | ES

Farmers with mobile phones Software apps for African farmers win prizes

Software applications, or apps, that help solve East African farmers' climate problems have received cash prizes in the Apps4Africa competition.

8 February 2012 | EN

Practical Guides

Logging in Papua New Guinea Navigating your way around a REDD story

Tips for journalists reporting on issues surrounding the proposed scheme to pay developing countries to protect their forests.

16 December 2009 | EN
Source: Panos London


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