Sentences with phrase «global policy solutions»

History plays a large role, says Algernon Austin, senior research fellow at Washington, D.C. - based think tank Center for Global Policy Solutions.

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Associated with the hardline policy of containment, Kennan was nevertheless a critic of democracy and a noninterventionist who said that American power was the source, not the solution, to global disorder, and that America had much to apologize for.

Our Multi-Asset Solutions CIO Ed Perks, Head of Equities Stephen Dover and Templeton Global Macro CIO Michael Hasenstab recently recorded a podcast discussing the changing fiscal and monetary policy conditions in the year ahead.

Years of aggressive central bank policies haven't resulted in the type of accelerated global growth one might expect, so Brooks Ritchey, Senior Managing Director at K2 Advisors, Franklin Templeton Solutions, wonders if there is an alternate universe where that is in fact the case.

The plan establishes a set of six fundamental principles for the region, which include: transportation and other infrastructure upgrades; new commercial and residential growth; land use and transportation decisions based on policies like the Global Warming Solutions Act and the Clean Energy and Climate Plan; creation and preservation of workforce housing that matches new job rates; creation and maintenance of an effective public transit system; and coordinated planning and implementation efforts.

Supporting commercial lines businesses Progress on fixed fees for costs of noise - induced hearing loss claims Support for fair compensation for mesothelioma sufferers Expansion of the Insurance Fraud Bureau's scope to commercial liability Campaigning for solutions fit for our future Our Flood Free Homes campaign Forward thinking policy for data and cyber Engaging Government to support the role of income protection Delivery of Flood Re, a world first solution for affordable flood cover Fighting fraud Partnering with Government on the Insurance Fraud Taskforce Renewing the Insurance Fraud Enforcement Department Securing new insurer access to the DVLA registered owners database Influencing sensible regulation On Solvency II, we: Secured changes to secondary legislation Clarified treatment of deferred tax Negotiated a favourable calibration of the EIOPA's fundamental spread Supporting insurance businesses Pushing for sensible development of global capital standards Securing better targeted tax legislation Managing the impact of international financial reporting standards.

The solution to gridlock on global warming solutions is not grand policies such as the Kyoto Protocol, but smaller initiatives aligned with what each individual nation can honor.

As Congress continues to consider policy options to combat the effects of sea level rise and climate change, one thing is clear: There is no silver bullet solution to this global problem.

I strongly support policies to address global climate change and believe that a comprehensive solution requires congressional action.

«The Burden of Cancer in Developing Countries: A Global Health Council Report on the Cancer Advocacy and Learning Institute,» published in June of 2010, documents both the incidence of the disease and a set of policy solutions.

Concerns about global warming and oil's imminent demise have caused scientists and policy - makers to look for solutions in both the future and the past: to new technologies such as nuclear fusion, multijunction photovoltaics, and fuel cells — and to traditional energy sources such as water power, wind power, and (sustainable) biomass cultivation (coupled with clean and energy - efficient combustion).

And the solution depends, in a nutshell, not on charity but on policy: strong national and global incentives, rules, and resources.

All of the proposed solutions for global warming involve lots of central control, failed economic policies and enforced poverty for everyone but the elite who are advocating the policies.

Based on the available scientific knowledge it is only by concerted global actions and smart science - informed policies that we can provide solutions to limit warming of the climate system to 2 °C above pre-industrial levels, and thus reduce the risks and mitigate the consequences of climate change.

SAYAS aims to contribute towards solutions to national and global challenges facing society; provide a platform for young scientists to influence policy decisions; contribute towards the development of scientific capacity in South Africa through mentoring and role - modelling of future scientists; and foster opportunities for interdisciplinary collaborations amongst young scientists.

If one is looking for real differences among mainstream scientists, they can be found on two fronts: the precise implications of those higher temperatures, and which technologies and policies offer the best solution to reducing, on a global scale, the emission of greenhouse gases.

My health public policy advocacy actually began back in 2006 leading via grassroots the global recall of contact lens disinfection solutions (for bacterial, fungal, and parasite breakthrough) along with two other women.

Toyota's global policy is to proactively provide travel solutions to a cross section of people,» Sandeep Singh, Deputy MD, Toyota India, said.

Panel Discussion Tuesday, 10 October, 3.15 — 4.30 pm Location: Westin Grand Frankfurt Moderated by: Tracey Armstrong, CEO, Copyright Clearance Center Panelists include: • Gemma Hersh, VP, Policy and Communications, Elsevier • Mandy Hill, Managing Director, Academic Publishing, Cambridge University Press • Leon Heward - Mills, Global Publishing Director, Taylor & Francis Group • Sonya T. Smith, PhD., Professor Department of Mechanical Engineering, Howard University To Diversity to Improve Scholarly Research (http://www.stm-assoc.org/events/stm-frankfurt-conference-2017/) Hot Spot Professional & Scientific Information — Knowledge Engineering: The new business - value accelerator in the digital transformation journey Wednesday, 11 October, 11.00 — 11.30 am Location: HOT SPOT Hall 4.2, Stand N99 Speakers: Babis Marmanis, VP & CTO, CCC and Carl Robinson, Principal Consultant, Ixxus For data - driven, practical solutions, consider knowledge engineering.

During a panel discussion with senior global leaders at the Chicago Council on Global Affairs Symposium «Advancing Food and Nutrition Security at the G8 Summit» in Washington, Jeff Simmons urged leaders to take action now to address the challenge of developing more efficient food production systems and pressed for policy alternatives that provide long - term, sustainable solutions to hunger, food inflation and food availabglobal leaders at the Chicago Council on Global Affairs Symposium «Advancing Food and Nutrition Security at the G8 Summit» in Washington, Jeff Simmons urged leaders to take action now to address the challenge of developing more efficient food production systems and pressed for policy alternatives that provide long - term, sustainable solutions to hunger, food inflation and food availabGlobal Affairs Symposium «Advancing Food and Nutrition Security at the G8 Summit» in Washington, Jeff Simmons urged leaders to take action now to address the challenge of developing more efficient food production systems and pressed for policy alternatives that provide long - term, sustainable solutions to hunger, food inflation and food availability.

And, I'd like to point out (once again) that months ago another Dot Earthling suggested that the Times should do a brief survey of all U.S. Congresspersons to determine their views on global warming and policy solutions.

If you read anything related to global warming policy solutions, I suggest you read this book.

If one is looking for real differences among mainstream scientists, they can be found on two fronts: the precise implications of those higher temperatures, and which technologies and policies offer the best solution to reducing, on a global scale, the emission of greenhouse gases.

The partnership is a step in the right direction regarding emission reduction policies because no one solution will solve anthropogenic Global Warming.

Global Green USA and Green Cross International are combating three of the greatest challenges facing humanity: weapons of mass destruction, lack of clean water, and global warming — with targeted community projects, smart policy solutions, and public educGlobal Green USA and Green Cross International are combating three of the greatest challenges facing humanity: weapons of mass destruction, lack of clean water, and global warming — with targeted community projects, smart policy solutions, and public educglobal warming — with targeted community projects, smart policy solutions, and public education.

To address global warming, policy makers must find bipartisan solutions that substantially reduce heat - trapping emissions.

EESI advances policy solutions that will result in decreased global warming and air pollution; improvements in public health, energy security and rural economic development opportunities; increased use of renewable energy sources and improved energy efficiency; and the protection of areas such as the Arctic and coastal regions.»

WWF Climate Savers is a global program in which member companies take on two commitments: to become the best in class in reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and to influence policy by promoting their vision and solutions.

The Clean Energy Solutions Center, in partnership with the Renewable Energy Policy Network for the 21st Century (REN21) and the Partnership on Sustainable Low Carbon Transport, hosted this webinar for the launch of REN21's flagship report, the Renewables 2015 Global Status Report, focusing on its findings related to transport.

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To do so, they should ensure a uniform and predictable cost of carbon, allow market prices to drive solutions, maximize transparency to stakeholders, reduce administrative complexity, promote global participation and easily adjust to future developments in climate science and policy consequences.

Speakers: Senator Ben Cardin, Maryland; Senator Sheldon Whitehouse, Rhode Island; Michelle Patron, Director of Sustainability Policy, Microsoft; Kevin Rabinovitch, Global Sustainability Director, Mars, Inc.; Laura Phillips, Senior VP of Sustainability, Walmart Hosted by: Ceres; Center for Climate and Energy Solutions

However, in his new book Smart Solutions to Climate Change, Lomborg argues that it would be too expensive to implement any major carbon reduction policy, and that «drastic carbon cuts would be the poorest way to respond to global warming.»

Speakers: David Eichberg, Sustainability and Social Innovations Lead, HP; Abyd Karmali, Managing Director Climate Finance, Bank of America; Melissa Lavinson, VP Federal Affairs and Policy, PG&E; Michelle Patron, Director of Sustainability Policy, Microsoft; Kevin Rabinovitch, Global Sustainability Director, Mars; Cathy Woollums, Senior VP, Berkshire Hathaway Hosted by: Center for Climate and Energy Solutions

The World Energy Council organises one of the most complete range of events covering all aspects of the energy sector, from small workshops on specific technologies, to regional and global events aimed at supporting policymakers, experts and industry leaders as they seek solutions and develop policies and strategies to address the energy trilemma.

She minces no words in describing that their communities have come to see these climate policies as «nothing but a bunch of false solutions to global warming issues» «based on lies» and «on selling illusions to the less privileged.»

This conviction has led her to dedicate her career to achieving meaningful commitments and a global policy framework for climate action, to engaging the private sector to accelerate the industrial transformation, and to inspire civil society to be part of the solution.

Fifth, implementing emission reduction mandates and targets under each New England state's global warming solutions laws will likely cause economy - wide natural gas use to decrease by 20 percent by 2030, despite recent policies and trends that incentivize fuel - switching to natural gas.

The Low - Emissions Solutions Conference (LESC) was launched last year at COP22 and is aimed at problem solving, brainstorming, and global co-creation to inform nations about the latest low emissions technologies for energy, policy, and strategy development.

Are there any warmists prepared to engage in seriously discussing the economic consequences of the carbon pricing and mandatory renewable energy policies they promote as the solution to «greenhouse driven global warming»?

The Climate Solutions Caucus, a bipartisan group of House legislators, recognizes the existence of global warming and «explores policy options» to research it, slow it, and prepare for it.

In its statement, the Global Climate Coalition said its reorganization was «part of a long - term initiative to refocus the public debate on climate policy to the issues at hand - namely, a policy contest between the unworkable Kyoto Protocol versus a more pragmatic and viable solution to the climate issue that relies on technology, innovation and American ingenuity.»

In brief, the CPP is a plan to cartelize state energy policies along the product lines of California's Global Warming Solutions Act and the Northeast States» Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI).

The different policies being introduced specifically to reduce our carbon dioxide emissions vary from international treaties, e.g., the Kyoto Protocol (2005), to national laws, e.g., the UK's Climate Change Act, 2008, and even regional legislation e.g., California (USA)'s Global Warming Solutions Act, 2006.

For much of the 2000's, left - leaning think tanks sprang up around the nation with a common mission — to dream up strategies for countering the Bush administration with progressive policy solutions, and answer the loud horde of rightwing think tanks (just as this site has so powerfully done on global warming).

The experts from the African Ministerial Council on Water (AMCOW), Global Water Partnership and CARICOM also called for water managers to build on their local innovations for climate resilience — and to get savvier about communicating solutions to policy - makers.

In previous entries, Ethicsandclimate.org examined the failure of the US media to communicate about: (a) the nature of the strong scientific consensus about human - induced climate change, (b) the magnitude of greenhouse gas emissions reductions necessary to prevent catastrophic climate change, (c) the practical significance for policy that follows from understanding climate change as essentially an ethical problem, (e) the consistent barrier that the United States has been to finding a global solution to climate change in international climate negotiations, and (f) the failure of the US media to help educate US citizens about the well - financed, well - organized climate change disinformation campaign.

Recommends opportunities to increase awareness of, participation in, partnerships with and support for the Solutions Center across global and regional clean energy policy communities

In the search for planet levers to address climate change, we should look for ways to significantly cut emissions that don't require grand policy solutions, such as carbon taxes or global cap - and - trade schemes, or the approval of the U.S. Congress or the United Nations.

The Pavley Bill of 2003, AB 1493, limiting cars» greenhouse gas emissions, and AB32, the Global Warming Solutions Act of 2006, charge the state's Air Resources Board with developing policies and regulations.