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Climate change & energy: Climate policy

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The challenges faced by the South in dealing with the impacts of climate change are gaining recognition in international policy circles. But policies to address these effectively have yet to be designed and implemented.

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Opinions and Analysis

Electric bike in China China: Greener than you think

The common image of China as a big carbon polluter belies the clean energy miracle currently underway in the country, says Wu Changhua.

22 August 2008 | EN | 中文
Source: New Scientist

cyclist in Lanzhou, China Poor countries' media must tackle climate change

Climate-change reporting is woefully inadequate because too often editors lack interest and assign writers without expertise, says James Fahn.

8 August 2008 | EN | 中文

Policy Briefs

To be resilient to climate change, Africa must adapt

Better integration of science and policy in Africa is crucial for effective adaptation to climate change, concluded an international workshop.

30 July 2007 | EN
Source: IIED/Tyndall Centre

NAPAs put climate change adaptation on the map

National Adaptation Programmes of Action put climate change adaptation on the development agenda, write Balgis Osman-Elasha and Thomas E. Downing.

30 July 2007 | EN
Source: European Capacity Building Initiative, University of Oxford


News and Features

Human rights a 'compass' for climate change policies

Human rights can serve as a valuable guide for climate change adaptation and mitigation strategies, according to a report.

17 July 2008 | EN | 中文

G8 leaders pledge to halve carbon emissions by 2050

G8 leaders pledge to cut carbon emission levels to 50 per cent by 2050, but developing countries continue to insist on more concrete targets.

10 July 2008 | EN | 中文