Best Practice Guidance for Effective Methane Drainage and Use in Coal Mines Second edition
This guidance document provides an introduction to key methane management principles and references in a clear and succinct presentation. It aims at providing as much students and technical specialists as decision-makers with a solid base of understanding from which to direct policy and commercial decisions.
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English
Organization:
UNECE
Theme:
Energy
Topic:
Education, Energy, Environment, Health, Industry, Labour, Adaptation, Chemicals and Waste, Economic Analysis, Ecosystems, Mitigation, Risk Reduction/Management, Science, Technology, COP24 List of UN publications
Type of material:
Guidance Document
Publication date:
2016
Language:
English
Climate Change and Economic Growth
This analytical document describes the potential effects of climate change on economic growth over the next fifty years. Although the impact of climate change on the global economy is likely to be quite small, the report shows that the greatest threat to long‐term economic growth is from potentially excessive near term mitigation efforts.
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English
Organization:
WB, Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Australian Government, Department for International Development - UK, Sida, The William and Flora Hewlett Foundation
Theme:
Other
Topic:
Economic and Development Planning, Environment, Industry, Adaptation, Economic Analysis, Mitigation, Risk Reduction/Management
Type of material:
Analytical-Technical Document
Publication date:
2009
Language:
English
Gender & Climate Change: 3 Things You Should Know
This short activity report presents three things to know about gender and climate change and provides an overview of the work carried out by the World Bank (WB) to mainstream gender-sensitive approaches to climate action on the ground.
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English
Organization:
WB
Theme:
Adaptation
Topic:
Culture, Economic and Development Planning, Education, Environment, Health, Labour, Adaptation, Children, Gender, Green Jobs/Economy, Migration and Refugees, Governance – General
Type of material:
Activity Report
Publication date:
2011
Language:
English
Gender and Climate Change in Bangladesh: The Role of Institutions in Reducing Gender Gaps in Adaptation Program
This analytical document aims to analyze the gender dimensions of climate change and the role of institutions in reducing gender gaps in Bangladesh. The study, which was carried out in 20 sites covering 600 households in the country, serves as a basis for the implementation of the gender action plan for the Bangladesh Climate Change Strategy and Action Plan (BCCSAP).
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English
Organization:
WB
Theme:
Adaptation
Topic:
Culture, Education, Environment, Urban, Training, Adaptation, Gender, Migration and Refugees, Mitigation, Governance – Territorial and Local
Type of material:
Analytical-Technical Document
Publication date:
2012
Language:
English
Economics of Adaptation to Climate Change
This analytical document proposes incentives and strategic framework for the economy of adaptation to climate change in Vietnam. After reviewing trends in agriculture, aquaculture and forestry, different scenarios are analyzed in the context of climate change mitigation, taking account of several co-benefits as well as barriers and risks.
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English
Organization:
WB
Theme:
Adaptation
Topic:
Agriculture and Food, Economic and Development Planning, Environment, Forestry, Water, Adaptation, Economic Analysis, Mitigation, Risk Reduction/Management, Policy Instruments
Type of material:
Analytical-Technical Document
Publication date:
2010
Language:
English
Climate Change and Agriculture: A Review of Impacts and Adaptations
This analytical document discusses some of the primary literature on the impacts of climate change on agriculture in various parts of the world. Results of impact studies and policy responses on agriculture and forestry are presented on both micro and macro level.
Organization:
WB
Theme:
Adaptation
Topic:
Agriculture and Food, Environment, Forestry, Land Use Management, Water, Adaptation, Ecosystems, Mitigation, Risk Reduction/Management, Policy Instruments
Publication date:
2003
Language:
English
Climate Change and Migration: Evidence from the Middle East and North Africa
This analytical document suggests that many households are being affected by extreme weather events in the Middle-Est and North Africa resulting in losses in income, crops, and livestock. Main results show that most households are not able to recover from the negative impacts, which exacerbate migration flows.
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English
Organization:
WB
Theme:
Adaptation
Topic:
Agriculture and Food, Environment, Labour, Land Use Management, Water, Adaptation, Ecosystems, Migration and Refugees, Population Dynamics, Governance – General
Type of material:
Analytical-Technical Document
Publication date:
2014
Language:
English
Financing Vietnam's Response to Climate Change: Smart Investment for a Sustainable Future
This policy document focuses on budget and institutional practices of five line ministries in three provinces of Vietnam which face significant exposure to climate change. A Climate Public Expenditure and Investment Review (CPEIR) offers a set of analytical findings, recommendations, and an action plan.
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English
Organization:
WB, UNDP
Theme:
Adaptation
Topic:
Economic and Development Planning, Environment, Training, Adaptation, Economic Analysis, Ecosystems, Mitigation, Risk Reduction/Management, Policy Instruments
Type of material:
Policy Document
Publication date:
2015
Language:
English
Climate Change in MENA: Challenges and Opportunities for the World’s most water stressed region
This activity report provides a short overview of the work carried out by the World Bank (WB) to contribute to climate change mitigation in the areas of agriculture, livelihoods and food security in the Middle East and North Africa region (MENA).
Organization:
WB
Theme:
Adaptation
Topic:
Agriculture and Food, Environment, Land Use Management, Water, Adaptation, Economic Analysis, Mitigation, Risk Reduction/Management, Governance – Territorial and Local
Type of material:
Activity Report
Publication date:
2018
Language:
English
Population, Poverty, and Climate Change
This analytical document focuses on the relationships between population, poverty, and climate change. It explains that family-planning programs offer the poorest countries a simple and effective means to reduce poverty and mitigate the impact of climate change.
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English
Organization:
WB
Theme:
Adaptation
Topic:
Agriculture and Food, Economic and Development Planning, Environment, Labour, Water, Adaptation, Human Rights and Justice, Mitigation, Population Dynamics, Governance – General
Type of material:
Analytical-Technical Document
Publication date:
2014
Language:
English
The Perception of and Adaptation to Climate Change in Africa
This analytical document aims to determine the ability of farmers in Africa to detect climate change. A large-scale survey conducted in 11 counntries in Africa shows that significant numbers of farmers believe that temperatures have already increased and that precipitation has declined. The report comes to the conclusion that educated farmers are more likely to adapt to climate change.
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English
Organization:
WB
Theme:
Adaptation
Topic:
Agriculture and Food, Education, Environment, Labour, Land Use Management, Water, Adaptation, Mitigation, Public Participation
Type of material:
Analytical-Technical Document
Publication date:
2007
Language:
English
A Polycentric Approach for Coping with Climate Change
This analytical document argues that policies adopted only at a global scale are unlikely to generate sufficient trust among citizens and firms so that collective climate action can take place. As an alternative, the paper proposes a polycentric approach at various levels with active oversight of local, regional, and national stakeholders.
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English
Organization:
WB
Theme:
Adaptation
Topic:
Energy, Environment, Finance, Adaptation, Economic Analysis, Green Jobs/Economy, Mitigation, Population Dynamics, Science, Governance – Territorial and Local
Type of material:
Analytical-Technical Document
Publication date:
2009
Language:
English
Climate Change, Agriculture and Poverty
This analytical document aims at understanding the linkages between climate change, agriculture and poverty. It focuses on agriculture as a primary means by which the impacts of climate change are transmitted to the poor, and as a sector at the forefront of climate change mitigation efforts in developing countries.
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English
Organization:
WB
Theme:
Adaptation
Topic:
Agriculture and Food, Environment, Land Use Management, Adaptation, Economic Analysis, Governance – General
Type of material:
Analytical-Technical Document
Publication date:
2010
Language:
English
Mapping Vulnerability to Climate Change
This analytical document maps the most vulnerable regions to the impacts of climate change and proposes a vulnerability index. This index aims to be a useful tool for policy analysts interested in how to ensure adaptation in developing countries.
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English
Organization:
WB
Theme:
Adaptation
Topic:
Environment, Adaptation, Emergency Preparedness and Response, Mitigation, Risk Reduction/Management, Science, Policy Instruments
Type of material:
Analytical-Technical Document
Publication date:
2011
Language:
English
Climate Change and Water Variability: Do Water Treaties Contribute to River Basin Resilience?
This analytical document shows that climate-driven water variability is a natural phenomenon observed across river basins, but predicted to increase due to climate change. Environmental change of this kind may aggravate political tensions. The study investigates whether basins governed by treaties witness less tension over shared water in comparison with those basins not governed by treaties, over the last sixty years. The results suggest that the presence of a treaty promotes cooperation.
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English
Organization:
WB
Theme:
Adaptation
Topic:
Environment, Water, Mitigation, Risk Reduction/Management, Science, Governance – Territorial and Local
Type of material:
Analytical-Technical Document
Publication date:
2016
Language:
English
Bangladesh: Climate Change and Sustainable Development
This policy document reviews different scenarios of potential impacts of climate change in Bangladesh by 2030 and 2050 through a multi-sectorial approach. Is also presents a climate change adaption plan, taking account of various barriers and risks.
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English
Organization:
WB
Theme:
Adaptation
Topic:
Agriculture and Food, Economic and Development Planning, Energy, Environment, Forestry, Health, Transport, Urban, Water, Adaptation, Biodiversity, Chemicals and Waste, Economic Analysis, Green Jobs/Economy, Mitigation, Risk Reduction/Management, Policy Instruments
Type of material:
Policy Document
Publication date:
2000
Language:
English
Bali Climate Conference and Its Main Outcomes
This activity report presents the main outcomes of the conference that was hold in 2008. It presents the Bali Action Plan and its four building elements which are mitigation, adaptation, technology development and resource provision.
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English
Organization:
WB
Theme:
Adaptation
Topic:
Economic and Development Planning, Environment, Adaptation, Mitigation, Risk Reduction/Management, Technology, International Law and Policy
Type of material:
Activity Report
Publication date:
2008
Language:
English
Cartographie des besoins et des capacités institutionnelles d’apprentissage en économie verte inclusive: Sénégal
Ce document politique fait l’évaluation de l’économie verte au Sénégal et montre qu’elle reste dans son ensemble embryonnaire. L’étude dresse une cartographie des besoins d’apprentissage et formule des recommandations pour une transition réussie vers la résilience aux changements climatiques et vers l’industrie verte.
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French
Organization:
UNITAR
Theme:
Adaptation
Topic:
Education, Energy, Environment, Forestry, Urban, Training, Adaptation, Chemicals and Waste, Green Jobs/Economy, Policy Instruments
Type of material:
Policy Document
Publication date:
2018
Language:
French
An Analysis of Crop Choice: Adapting to Climate Change in Latin American Farms
This analytical document gives predictions of the impact of climate change on Latin American farmers and explores how do they adapt to climate by changing crops. Estimating the model across over 2000 farmers in seven countries, the report shows that both temperature and precipitation affect the crops that Latin American farmers choose.
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English
Organization:
WB
Theme:
Other
Topic:
Agriculture and Food, Economic and Development Planning, Environment, Labour, Adaptation, Economic Analysis, Ecosystems, Policy Instruments
Type of material:
Analytical-Technical Document
Publication date:
2007
Language:
English
Assessment of the Economic Impacts of Climate Change on Agriculture in Zimbabwe: A Ricardian Approach
This analytical document employs the Ricardian approach to measure the economic impacts of climate change on farm net revenue in Zimbabwe. The results show that farms with irrigation are more resistant, indicating that irrigation is an important adaptation option to climate change.
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English
Organization:
WB
Theme:
Adaptation
Topic:
Agriculture and Food, Economic and Development Planning, Environment, Adaptation, Economic Analysis, Mitigation, Policy Instruments
Type of material:
Analytical-Technical Document
Publication date:
2007
Language:
English
