Climate Change Standard Articles

Out with climate change, in with climate risk

The impacts of the negative externalities caused by human actions and inactions towards the environment are often shrouded by the bickering debates of scientists, environmentalists, politicians and other stakeholders regarding the science of climate change. While the 'controversy' surrounding climate change continues, the realities of climate-related disasters are very true as ...

Feb. 24, 2012

By GLOBE SERIES

Climate Change – The global challenge

Earlier this month, the European Commissioner for the environment, Stavros Dimas, gave a speech on the global challenges of climate change and the role of the UK and her European partners in setting the agenda for addressing the challenge of climate change. A speech by Stavros DIMAS Commissioner responsible for environment Ladies and Gentlemen, good ...

Nov. 25, 2008

By European Commission, Environment DG

Driving climate change

This autumn the European Parliament and Council of Ministers are expected to cast their final votes on fuel efficiency standards for cars. The EU positions itself as a world leader on climate change, yet it has steadfastly failed to stand up to he car lobby. If the EU does not effectively legislate for greater fuel efficiency, it is in danger of failing to meet its own 2020 greenhouse gas ...

May 27, 2008

By Greenpeace International

A Climate Change Reality Check

The world spent $50 billion dollars per year on weather-related disasters in the 1980s, according to the World Bank. Today, we spend roughly ...

Feb. 6, 2014

By World Resources Institute WRI

Changing the Business Climate in 2015

The business of climate change has changed. Six years ago, when an international climate treaty in Copenhagen seemed distinctly possible, there was still a discernible gap between the concept of a low-carbon global economy and the capital market’s ability to deliver it. Nascent and costly clean energy technologies, skepticism of climate science and a still deeply-embedded reliance ...

Apr. 14, 2015

By Ceres

The role of standards in adapting Canada’s infrastructure to the impacts of climate change

This report is intended to provoke further thought and dialogue amongst policy-makers and practitioners on the role that codes and standards play in moving climate change adaptation solutions into mainstream practice. It describes their relationship to the design and operation of infrastructure works, and their influence upon climate change adaptation issues. It also underscores the importance of ...

Feb. 20, 2010

A climate change action plan for Hungary

The paper summarises the Hungarian Climate Change Action Plan developed within the framework of the US Country Studies Programme. The two main areas of the Hungarian climate change policy will be the energy and the forestry sectors. The outdated power plants will be retired or retrofitted, and new capacities to be installed will correspond to Western standards in terms of emissions and ...

Jan. 30, 2004

By Inderscience Publishers

What assures consumers on climate change?

The initial phase of What Assures Consumers? with the UK National Consumer Council (2006) illustrated that the field of ethical consumerism is coming of age. There were notable examples of how it is being mainstreamed: ‘Product Red’ with Gap Inc. as well Marks & Spencer’s ‘Look Behind the Label’ campaign. It also highlighted the need to adopt a considered approach for those interested in ...

Jun. 18, 2007

By Lloyds Register Quality Assurance, Inc. (LRQA North America)

Climate Change Policy & Sustainability Update

Proven Investment Vehicles May Spur New Renewable Energy Grow Harnessing two types of investment vehicles for renewable energy investing; Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) and Master Limited Partnerships (MLPs), would speed adoption rates for renewable energy, level the playing field with fossil fuel investments and attract billions in new investment. REITs and MLPs are publically traded ...

Oct. 1, 2013

By Delphi Group

Adaptation of transport to climate change in Europe

Climate change threatens to compromise transport services that are indispensable for Europe's economy and society Transport remains a critical support system for the smooth functioning of our societies and economies. It facilitates accessibility of services that are vital for business and for the quality of life of citizens. It also enables economic growth and job creation. Gradual ...

Dec. 10, 2014

By European Environment Agency (EEA)

Effects of Climate Change on Water Management in The Netherlands

The climate is changing; the first indications are already apparent. The consequences for water and flood management are evident, especially in the Netherlands. The country has the highest population density in Europe, with the most economic centers and major cities below Mean Sea Level, so it is an absolute necessity to anticipate future changes. The development of both the necessary water ...

May 7, 2007

By Water Environment Federation (WEF)

Technical Regulations and Standards on Climate Change in 2004 - 2005 - Cases of European Union, China, Japan and Korea

In this globalised (and, in a sense, harmonised) world, a country and even an entity is not so free to play a game without complying with international and national rules of game. As usual, there exists dilemma on these rules of game in the real world. Even though international rules and national rules are closely interacting each other, in principle, international rules only provides commonly ...

Jan. 1, 2006

By Enhesa - Global EHS & Product Compliance Assurance

Water Loss management will be critical to climate change adaptation

Water loss management is one of the most important issues facing water suppliers around the world. The Sustainable Development Goals have made poverty alleviation and access to safe drinking water a political priority. Targets on providing safe drinking water as a basic human right aim to ensure everyone can access a safe water supply. Unfortunately, the reality is that many of the most ...

Jul. 27, 2016

By The International Water Association (IWA)

El Niño- or La Niña-like climate change?

The potential for the mean climate of the tropical Pacific to shift to more El Niño-like conditions as a result of human induced climate change is subject to a considerable degree of uncertainty. The complexity of the feedback processes, the wide range of responses of different atmosphere–ocean global circulation models (AOGCMs) and difficulties with model simulation of present day El Niño ...

Jan. 1, 2005

By Springer

Climate change & clean technology: from challenge to opportunity

Over the past few years, climate change and sustainability have been catapulted to the forefront of headline news. As ongoing public pressure for improved environmental stewardship continues to mount, governments are actively pursuing legislation, including regulations, to accelerate positive change. We have already witnessed significant regulatory, policy and legal changes related to lower ...

Aug. 1, 2007

By EcoLog Environmental Resources Group

Value at Risk: Climate Change and the Future of Governance

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Climate change is rapidly becoming one of the core challenges of the 21st century for corporate directors and institutional investors. As this report documents, in the absence of preventive and adaptive measures, multi-billion dollar financial losses are distinctly possible if not probable. As the potentially devastating economic consequences for investors, individual companies ...

Jan. 1, 2002

The “Social cost of carbon” and climate change policy

Economist Frank Ackerman has called the “social cost of carbon” the most important number you never heard of. What is the social cost of carbon, where do the numbers come from, and why should policymakers take care when using them? The Obama Administration (and the Bush Administration before it) uses the SCC to assess the benefits of regulations that would limit emissions of carbon ...

Jul. 13, 2011

By World Resources Institute WRI

How climate change impacts America’s energy infrastructure

As we’ve seen recently with Hurricane Sandy, epic drought, and wildfires, climate change visibly impacts lives and livelihoods throughout ...

Feb. 5, 2013

By World Resources Institute WRI

Q&A: Patrick Wagnon on glaciers and climate change

Patrick Wagnon is a glaciologist at the Institute of Research for Development in France, and a visiting scientist at the International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development in Kathmandu, Nepal. As a global ‘glacier chaser’, he has summited some of the highest mountains in the world, including the 8,516 metre Lhotse in the Himalayas. In 2001, Wagnon and his fellow glaciologist ...

Apr. 17, 2015

By SciDev.Net

Climate Change Verification Comes Of Age: ISO 14064

Since the mid 90’s SGS has been providing Greenhouse Gas Verification services for our clients, and now, with the rise in prominence of Climate Change and the release of ISO 14064, this service is coming into its prime. SGS is accredited for, and active in, all the credible schemes around the globe. From Kyoto Projects to the EU Emissions Trading Scheme, from the California Climate Action ...

Nov. 30, 2006

By SGS North America Inc

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