Sentences with phrase «play in climate action»

All low emission technologies have a role to play in climate action.

Part 1 summarized the global climate crisis, Part 2 explained the importance of the review and how CCA should approach it, and Part 3 outlined the role Australia should play in climate action.

This part outlines the role Australia should play in climate action.

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The land sector already plays an increasingly important role in climate action.

As a self - proclaimed «climate leader» the UK government has a critical role to play in closing the «emissions gap» — the gap between the current global trajectory of greenhouse gas emissions and the actions necessary to limit warming to 1.5 ˚C and «well below» 2 ˚C (and hence reduce the risks of disaster), they write.

As a self - proclaimed «climate leader» the UK government has a critical role to play in closing the»em issions gap» — the gap between the current global trajectory of greenhouse gas emissions and the actions necessary to limit warming to 1.5?

We value the useful exchange of views both between member countries and also business and civil society participants and acknowledge the role that further exchanges of this nature can play in supporting action on climate change and the UNFCCC process.

e360: You've written recently about uncertainty over the future impacts of climate change and how that plays a role in discouraging action in reducing greenhouse gases.

I often thought he could have played a great role in clarifying — if not necessarily resolving — the intense, longstanding disputes blocking action to achieve the 18 - year - old goals of the ailing Framework Convention on Climate Change.

We believe that companies can play a pioneering role in the fight against climate change, by both offering climate - friendly solutions and by taking action to reduce their carbon footprint.

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Book: This paper examines the public financingof climate change actions in Nepal, including the role played by communities, civil society, the private sector and international support.

The leadership of the United States and China played a critical role in spurring such early action, but year after year, European countries have championed the fight against climate change.

«Peabody plays a major role in industry efforts to block action on climate change, with its own lobbyists and PR campaigns, as well as through front groups it supports like ALEC,» says Annie Leonard, the executive director of Greenpeace USA.

The past five years have brought a sea change in urban climate action: increased awareness of the critical role that local leaders play in carbon reduction; new capacity in local governments to tackle climate change; and a sharper focus on strategies that advance energy efficiency, renewable energy, and clean transportation.

The document stresses the huge potential benefits of using government action to enable the knowledge and expertise from the insurance industry to play its fullest role in risk management in developing countries, particularly those most vulnerable to the impacts of climate change.

The letter calls on youth to show up and join the action because of the risks presented by the Kinder Morgan pipeline, the need for urgent climate action, and because of the role youth and young people played in winning Justin Trudeau his mandate in 2015.

The International Carbon Action Partnership's (ICAP) Status Report 2016, released on 23 February, highlights the continuous growth and key role that emissions trading systems (ETS) play in the fight against climate change.

The private sector plays an integral role in powering forward ambitious action on climate change.

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The rise in atmospheric CO2 levels is, of course, not only attributable to the US ghg emissions, yet the United States has played a major blocking role in preventing international action on climate change up until the recent more constructive role of the Obama administration which recently made commitments before the December Paris meeting to reduce US CO2 emissions by 26 % to 28 % by 2025 below 2005 levels.

See the Local Government page for the vital role local councils can play in climate Emergency action.

Local government as a way of getting climate emergency action through Photos by Julian Meehan, audio recordings by The Sustainable Hour Philip Sutton Trent McCarthy Mik Aidt Bryony Edwards Adrian Whitehead How councils can reverse global warming With State and Federal Governments failing to implement policies to reestablish a safe climate, this workshop at Read more about Exploring the critical role local councils can play in reversing global warming -LSB-...]

«I agree with Ministers that the last 10 years in the implementation of the Clean Development Mechanism is a very valuable asset and that market mechanisms can play a significant role in raising the level of ambition, and supporting climate action,» said Hakima El Haite, the Delegate from Morocco's Ministry of Environment.

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Despite the significant amount of «dark money» being funneled into efforts that seek to obstruct action on climate change or misinform the public, Brulle concludes that sufficient evidence exists that «a number of major conservative foundations have clearly played a crucial role in the development and maintenance of the [climate change counter-movement].»

January 2012 Confidential Memo: 2012 Heartland Climate Strategy Given the increasingly important role the Heartland Institute is playing in leading the fight to prevent the implementation of dangerous policy actions to address the supposed risks of global warming, it is useful to set priorities for our efforts in 2012.

As protesters gathered in New York City to demand action on climate change, a new report shows how smart transportation policy can play a major role in reducing carbon emissions.

In 2007, the Pew Center played a major role in launching the U.S. Climate Action Partnership, an unprecedented alliance of nonprofit organizations and leading businesses — including General Electric and all three major U.S. automobile manufacturers — in support of federal emissions - reduction legislatiIn 2007, the Pew Center played a major role in launching the U.S. Climate Action Partnership, an unprecedented alliance of nonprofit organizations and leading businesses — including General Electric and all three major U.S. automobile manufacturers — in support of federal emissions - reduction legislatiin launching the U.S. Climate Action Partnership, an unprecedented alliance of nonprofit organizations and leading businesses — including General Electric and all three major U.S. automobile manufacturers — in support of federal emissions - reduction legislatiin support of federal emissions - reduction legislation

It has become something of a sport, played by those that might be called free - market environmentalists, to blame the environment movement for the lack of action on climate change (Mark Lynas in the UK and Michael Shellenberger and Ted Nordhaus in the US come to mind), and even to hold them responsible for climate change itself.

On the international stage, Vice President Gore has played a crucial role in promoting global action on the climate crisis.

Reaching the 200 committed companies mark in the middle of COP22 was a clear sign that the momentum on climate change action is building, even in times of political uncertainty, and that non-state actors are increasingly playing a leading role.

On July 14, Moms Clean Air Force held its annual «Play - In For Climate Action» in Washington D.C. to fight for that chancIn For Climate Action» in Washington D.C. to fight for that chancin Washington D.C. to fight for that chance.

The Global Alliance for Buildings and Construction and an annual forum like Buildings Day can play major roles in helping the industry and policymakers spur action and track progress against the new buildings - specific goal — which has been long needed and is a welcome addition to the climate dialogue.

Lobby groups funded by the US oil industry are targeting Britain in a bid to play down the threat of climate change and derail action to cut greenhouse gas emissions, leading scientists have warned.

If that trend continues, public opinion could pave the way for bipartisan climate action, especially if Republican governors show that clean energy policies play well politically in their home states.

Here's where this «loophole of uncertainty» comes into play - because China has implemented actions that address climate change through its Eleventh Five - Year Plan since 2005 and has internally funding all of its energy efficiency measures and mitigation actions (and furthermore hasn't asked for any funding with regards to their 40 - 45 % reduction in carbon intensity by 2020 from 2005 levels), China would therefore be exempt from international MRV if this text is eventually agreed upon.

«While we are responsible for playing our part in preventing dangerous climate change,» says Uday Gupta, the company's Managing Director, «we also future - proof our growth and profitability by taking climate action in collaboration with our partners in the value chain.»

As time passes, the increasingly accepted POV is that the film gets the big things right, has played a vital role in bringing the issue of climate change to the fore, and is bringing large numbers of people to the realization that action on climate change is needed asap.

We are determined to play our part in taking climate action by purchasing renewable electricity.

Financial support for developing countries will play a vital role in any integrated action and thus the fresh proposals in the new report by the high - level advisory group on climate change financing, which was commissioned by the United Nations secretary - general in February, can help make progress towards agreement in the United Nations conference in Cancún, Mexico, which starts later this month.

(https://24hoursofreality.org) Climate Reality Leader Dr. Lun Yin of China focuses on how traditional knowledge can play a leading role in climate Climate Reality Leader Dr. Lun Yin of China focuses on how traditional knowledge can play a leading role in climate climate action.

Rubio — who expressed deep skepticism about whether man - made activity has played a role in the Earth's changing climate — told Karl he doesn't believe there is action that could be taken right now that would have an impact on what's occurring with our climate.

The new European Commission has a clear role to play in setting the bar as high as possible on climate action.

Under her leadership, the EPA has taken sensible and important steps to protect the air we breathe and the water we drink, including implementing the first national standard for harmful mercury pollution, taking important action to combat climate change under the Clean Air Act, and playing a key role in establishing historic fuel economy standards that will save the average American family thousands of dollars at the pump, while also slashing carbon pollution.

Faced with the serious negative consequences for our natural systems (including national icons like the Great Barrier Reef and Kakadu), our economy and our way of life, it would be irresponsible not to play our part in international action on climate change.

The study's author, Robert Brulle, refers to these organizations as the climate change counter-movement, and concludes that their outsized influence «has not only played a major role in confounding public understanding of climate science, but also successfully delayed meaningful government policy actions to address the issue.»

That footage is some of the most compelling action in Sharkwater, Stewart's 2006 acclaimed documentary, which explains how the ocean's apex predator has driven the evolution of marine species for over 400 million years and plays a pivotal role in climate stabilization (by feeding on species that eat plankton, which transform carbon dioxide into oxygen).

State - level actions to boost efficiency and ramp up clean energy will play a central role at reining in power sector emissions and helping the United States meet its climate target to reduce emissions 26 - 28 percent below 2005 levels by 2025.

In addition to the social play and learning aspects of Seeds The Game for individuals, the resource and data mapping aspect of the project could also help build resilience in communities by documenting local food systems, sharing solutions to pest and climate challenges with other communities, implementing specific actions in the game that target local needs, or adding game elements and activities to address specific challengeIn addition to the social play and learning aspects of Seeds The Game for individuals, the resource and data mapping aspect of the project could also help build resilience in communities by documenting local food systems, sharing solutions to pest and climate challenges with other communities, implementing specific actions in the game that target local needs, or adding game elements and activities to address specific challengein communities by documenting local food systems, sharing solutions to pest and climate challenges with other communities, implementing specific actions in the game that target local needs, or adding game elements and activities to address specific challengein the game that target local needs, or adding game elements and activities to address specific challenges.