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Bali and Beyond: Towards a Low Carbon Society

 

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Kicking the CO2 Habit at Climate Convention Meet
The United Nations has become part of the growing worldwide effort to become climate neutral. Members of the UN attending the crucial climate convention meeting in Bali today announced that they are offsetting their greenhouse gas emissions linked with travel to and from the event.
   
Peatlands are Quick and Cost-Effective Measure to reduce 10% of greenhouse emissions
Clearing, draining and setting fire to peatlands emits more than 3 billion tonnes of carbon dioxide every year - equivalent to 10% of global emissions from fossil fuels, according to Assessment on Peatlands, Biodiversity and Climate Change, the first comprehensive global assessment of the link between peatland degradation and climate change.
   
Cities Play the Green Card to Achieve Success
UNEP/Cities Alliance/ICLEI report shows how to make cities more liveable, boost investment and help address climate change.
   
Women Ministers Speak Out on Climate Change
Gender Equality is Essential to Addressing the World's Climate Crisis; Global Institutions and Governments to Bring Message to UN Global Climate Change Conference in Bali.
   
Climate Change and Conflict - New Report Weighs the Risks and Pin Points Likely Hotspots
German Advisory Council on Global Change and UN Environment Programme Claim Combating Global Warming Contribution to Global Security.
   
Mainstream Renewable Energy Continues Double-digit Growth
In less than a decade since the Kyoto Protocol was adopted, renewable energy has evolved rapidly from an 'alternative' source of energy to a mainstream energy option.
   
Silver Lining to Climate Change Green Jobs
As representatives from over 180 countries gather in Bali to map a post 2012 agreement, new research shows the challenge of climate change also presents opportunities for new industries and employment.
   
Communities Across the Globe Getting to Grips with Adapting to Climate Change
UN Environment Programme/Global Environment Facility Report Points to Real Possibilities for Climate Proofing Economies, Livelihoods and Infrastructure.
   
Climate Action for a Low Carbon Economy
Platform by UNEP and Sustainable Development International will assist business, governments and NGOs to reduce their carbon footprint.
   
UNEP and WMO Panel Puts Final Full Stop Behind Risks and Rewards of Combating Climate Change
Pocket Guide for Policy Makers Agreed by IPCC in Run Up to Bali Conference

 

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