November 2, 2012
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Air & Climate Newsletter November 2, 2012 |
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Knowledge shortfall could impact climate change strategies
A Cranfield University review of existing research into the impact of climate change on crop production in Africa and South Asia, suggests the resulting effect could be much worse than previously predicted. The review focused on existing studies of crop production in Africa and South Asia, two of the world’s most food-insecure yet agriculturally dependent regions. Eight major crops - maize, rice, wheat, sorghum, millet, cassava, yam and sugarcane – which collectively account for 80% of total production were examined. The study will provide policy makers and practitioners with a robust ... | ||
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Two degrees clubs: How small groups of countries can make a big difference on climate change
Last week, ministers from 50 countries convened in South Korea for a “Pre-COP” meeting to prepare for the upcoming UNFCCC conference in Doha, Qatar (COP 18). Ministers confirmed their commitment to negotiate a new international climate framework by the end of 2015, as outlined in the Durban Platform agreed to at COP 17 last year. While the Durban Platform gave new momentum to multilateral climate negotiations, the emissions gap remains large: The greenhouse gas reductions countries are currently willing to commit to don’t add up to the global reductions needed to limit warming ... | ||
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