Sentences with phrase «of international climate change»

Whatever one may think of the progress of international climate change negotiations, the enthusiasm of the people who came out to support Franke demonstrated that at the individual and community level there continues to be intelligent and inspirational work being done to create more sustainable living options for Canadians.

In anticipation of an international climate change meeting to be held in the United Nations headquarters this week today, some social and environmental activists are campaigning for the increased consideration and participation of women in

A «high level» summit in Beijing on international technology transfer and climate change held on November 7 and 8 provided a preview of the international climate change negotiations that have kicked off in Poznan, Poland today.

This manual outlines the key concepts, elements and requirements of the international climate change measurement, reporting and verification (MRV) framework.

Part I focuses on the process side of the international climate change negotiations, while Part II provides an overview of the activities related to the implementation of the UNFCCC.

Bill McKibben, founder of the international climate change group 350.org, is one of the world's leading campaigners on the climate change crisis.

As the dust settles after a decidedly unconventional climate convention, delegates and experts are turning their attention to the outcome, and what it means for the future of international climate change efforts.

Based on the literature in Table 13.2, it is possible to derive some common elements of international climate change agreements.

At a U.N. summit in September to kick off the drafting of an international climate change accord, Obama spoke bluntly of American responsibility for global warming and pledged to unveil ambitious steps over the next year to cut greenhouse gas emissions.

The world of international climate change governance is a maze of policies, acronyms and jargon.

ECBI is an initiative for sustained capacity building in support of international climate change negotiations.

Few had expected Vladimir Putin's government to meet the UN's loose 31 March deadline for «intended nationally determined contributions» — the series of national pledges that will, in part, form the basis of an international climate change agreement in Paris later this year.

That document, with all its solemn and highfalutin shalls, created most of our international climate change obligations.

Her 2010 rooftop painting was made in conjunction with the NYC CoolRoofs program and was commissioned by 350.org as part of their international climate change art initiative.

Many in Colstrip are incredulous their livelihoods are caught in the crosshairs of the international climate change debate.

I am proud that the UK has played a leading role in the revival of international climate change talks through the United Nations at Cancun and Durban.

Not exact matches

Political scientist Keith Brownsey of Mount Royal University argues the Liberals paid close attention to the many fumbles made by Harper's Tories on the energy file: failing to build solid relationships with First Nations, allowing environmental groups to seize the public - relations initiative, not asserting federal authority and handing provinces like B.C. and Quebec control of the political agenda, keeping Canada outside of the international consensus on climate change, and ignoring legitimate criticisms of the federal review process.

The problems facing us, many of them are global, like rogue nuclear states, like climate change, and other forms of environmental threats, like terrorists, like maximizing global wealth and prosperity, and none of these are going to be solved if we think of the international arena as one of each nation striving for its individual greatness.

The latest report from the International Panel on Climate Change, an intergovernmental group charged with researching the effects of carbon emissions, said at the end of September that climate change is unequivocal and that going forward, sea levels will rise at a faster rate than they have over the past 40Climate Change, an intergovernmental group charged with researching the effects of carbon emissions, said at the end of September that climate change is unequivocal and that going forward, sea levels will rise at a faster rate than they have over the past 40 Change, an intergovernmental group charged with researching the effects of carbon emissions, said at the end of September that climate change is unequivocal and that going forward, sea levels will rise at a faster rate than they have over the past 40climate change is unequivocal and that going forward, sea levels will rise at a faster rate than they have over the past 40 change is unequivocal and that going forward, sea levels will rise at a faster rate than they have over the past 40 years.

More than 170 countries agreed early Saturday morning to limit emissions of key climate change - causing pollutants found in air conditioners, a significant step in the international effort to keep global warming from reaching catastrophic levels.

Though some Republicans, like Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, were quick to praise Tillerson's international business experience working with foreign governments, Tillerson's nomination was met with deep skepticism from both parties over his embodiment of the most contentious 2016 campaign issues: Trump's closeness with Russia, climate change skepticism, and potential business conflicts of interest.

But HFCs are thousands of times more potent than carbon dioxide on a pound - per - pound basis, making them an obvious target for international efforts to combat climate change.

The results of a world where developed and emerging countries are all pitted against each other will be «intensified conflict on the international stage over vitally important issues, such as international macroeconomic coordination, financial regulatory reform, trade policy, and climate change,» they said.

Beijing is acutely aware of its energy challenges, which include dependence on international energy markets, price volatility, regional energy shortages, climate change and deteriorating ecosystems.

April 7, 2016 - Climate Change 2016: As Proxy Season Arrives, Shareholder Activists File Record Number Of Environmental Resolutions - International Business Times

When even energy - friendly bodies such as the International Energy Agency say the world needs to act now if we're to avoid the worst outcomes of what climate change has to offer the planet, then Canada should realize it can ill afford to stick its head in the sand any longer.

Through forming a strategic partnership agreement similar to the one conceived on the margins of Canada - European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA), Canada can pursue greater co-operation on issues such as international peace and security, counterterrorism, human rights, clean energy and climate change, migration, sustainable development, and innovation.

By Linda Hasenfratz and Hal Kvisle Published in the Hill Times — December 13, 2010 Despite clear signs of progress in building an international consensus, the outcome of the latest round of UN climate change negotiations in Cancun appears to have fallen short of the target: a clear and comprehensive plan to reduce global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.

By Linda Hasenfratz and Hal KvislePublished in the Hill Times - December 13, 2010 Despite clear signs of progress in building an international consensus, the outcome of the latest round of UN climate change negotiations in Cancun appears to have fallen short of the target: a clear and comprehensive plan to reduce global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.Many of the most contentious issues remain unresolved, including whether to incorporate the negotiators» goals in a legally binding agreement and how...

The Financial Stability Board, an international body that monitors and makes recommendations about the global financial system, recently announced the appointment of experts in responsible investment, sustainable finance, risk management and climate change to head its new task force on climate - change - related disclosures.

As with some other areas of policy, such as climate change and immigration, California's priorities in the area of international trade differ substantially from those of the Trump Administration.

The long - planned pipeline has become a symbol both of Canada's efforts to get land - locked bitumen to international markets and a flashpoint in the battle over climate change.

Climate Action Network International: Climate Action Network International (CAN) is a worldwide network of over 850 Non-Governmental Organizations in more than 100 countries, working to promote government and individual action to limit human - induced climate change to ecologically sustainable Climate Action Network International: Climate Action Network International (CAN) is a worldwide network of over 850 Non-Governmental Organizations in more than 100 countries, working to promote government and individual action to limit human - induced climate change to ecologically sustainable Climate Action Network International (CAN) is a worldwide network of over 850 Non-Governmental Organizations in more than 100 countries, working to promote government and individual action to limit human - induced climate change to ecologically sustainable climate change to ecologically sustainable levels.

-- Member of Parliament David Yurdiga «The federal government thinks that it is acceptable to run a $ 30 billion deficit and spending billions on foreign aid and international climate change projects, as well as on newcomer settlement programs all the while cutting over $ 100 million from the three northern territories over the course of the next five years.

This new program recognizes and supports young Canadians who work in the international arena on the most pressing challenges of this century including political unrest, climate change, human rights and global health pandemics.

He first joined the C.D. Howe Institute in 1990, producing widely - cited research on international trade, Canada's economic union, climate change policy, and the economics of cultural policy.

Day two of the Generation Energy situated «Canada's Energy Team» in the international context, focusing in on Canada's role in the global energy market and its position as a force to drive forward the international fight against climate change.

Director of Advocacy at the international Christian charity Tearfund, Ruth Valerio, said: «The Archbishop is absolutely right when he talks about the need for immediate attention in the battle against climate change.

Last month she gave only a soft slap on the wrist to Trump's reckless act: but with her international reputation in the balance, she must publicly show that on climate change she has far more in common with the rest of the world than with Donald Trump and join other leaders in defending and advancing the Paris Agreement.»

International development charity Christian Aid is calling on world leaders at this week's G20 meeting to show the US President that he has relegated himself to the side - lines of climate change negotiations.

As Andre Leu, the current president of the International Federation of Organic Agricultural Movements (IFOAM) noted, «Dec. 1, 2015 will be seen as one of the most important days in history... as the tipping point when the world was saved from catastrophic climate change.»

Proceedings of International Conference on Organic Agriculture and Climate Change, Sofia, September 28 - 29, 2009.

Proceedings of the International Conference on Organic Agriculture and Climate Change, Avalon Foundation, Wommels, pp. 58 - 68.

International advice has become invaluable to WeFarm's farmers, particularly because crop pests and diseases are becoming prevalent in areas where they have never been seen before because of climate change.

IFOAM — Organics International is attending the COP22 climate talks to speak out on behalf of the organic food and farming community and to raise awareness of the urgent need to make organic agriculture part of a climate change solution.According to Gabor Figeczky, Advocacy Manager at IFOAM — Organics... more

It includes an article from Andre Leu, President of IFOAM - Organics International, titled» The 4 For 1000 Initiative - Increasing Soil Organic Carbon To Mitigate Climate Change», which can be found on page 117 of the publication.

The International Coffee Organization (ICO)- the largest international lobby for the coffee industry - lists climate change as one of the most important factors adversely affecting small coInternational Coffee Organization (ICO)- the largest international lobby for the coffee industry - lists climate change as one of the most important factors adversely affecting small cointernational lobby for the coffee industry - lists climate change as one of the most important factors adversely affecting small coffee farmers.

He worked as official representative of Ethiopia in the many official international climate change conferences from Copenhagen to Paris.

As Li Junfeng, the director - general of China's National Center on Climate Change Strategy and International Cooperation, observed: «Through this kind of lifestyle change, it is expected that the livestock industry will [be transformed] and carbon emissions will be reduced.&Change Strategy and International Cooperation, observed: «Through this kind of lifestyle change, it is expected that the livestock industry will [be transformed] and carbon emissions will be reduced.&change, it is expected that the livestock industry will [be transformed] and carbon emissions will be reduced.»

IFOAM — Organics International advocates for the inclusion of Organic Agriculture in national governments» policies on addressing not only climate change, but also hunger and poverty.