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The Environmental, Economic and Social Impacts of Climate Change in Greece
(Bank of Greece, 2011)
The studies included in this publication of the Bank of Greece were conducted by a large number of researchers from a wide range of scientific disciplines. The individual studies highlight the wealth of Greece’s natural ...
CDM PDD guidebook: navigating the pitfalls
(UNEP, 2008)
This publication provides detailed guidance on how to avoid common pitfalls that CDM project proponents fall into when preparing CDM Project Design Documents, during the implementation of projects and when reporting emission ...
Why clean energy public investment makes economic sense the evidence base
(UNEP, 2009)
This report assesses the evidence base for countercyclical investment in sustainable energy as a sound response to global economic recession, providing a comprehensive analysis of why and how clean energy public investment ...
A practical framework for planning pro-development climate policy
(UNEP, 2012)
MCA4climate is a major new UNEP initiative providing practical assistance to governments in preparing their climate change mitigation and adaptation plans and strategies. It aims to help governments, particularly in ...
Catalysing low-carbon growth in developing economies
(UNEP, 2009)
The successful mobilization of private investment for greenhouse gas abatement and adaptation to climate change especially in developing countries will be one of the critical conditions for the success of any global climate ...
Public finance mechanisms to mobilise investment in climate change mitigation
(UNEP, 2008)
With an ambition of helping scale up climate mitigation markets, this report provides an overview of the mechanisms being used today by the public sector, with a particular focus on the clean energy sector.
Increasing access to the carbon market
(UNEP, 2008)
This brochure provides an overview of the UNEP RISOE Centre's Energy and Carbon Finance Program and its activities related to carbon finance and the CDM that help developing countries promote sustainable energy.
Multilateral Environmental Agreement: Negotiators Handbook - Second Edition :2007
(2007)
In the Millennium Report, the Secretary-General of the United Nations highlighted that the support for the rule of law would be enhanced if countries signed and ratified international treaties and conventions but that many ...
Climate change starters guidebook: an issues guide for education planners and practitioners
(UNEP, 2011)
This guidebook is intended to support educators in developing their understanding of the science of climate change, observed and anticipated impacts, and different possible responses. The guidebook also covers the ...
Enhancing information for renewable energy technology deployment in Brazil, China and South Africa
(UNEP, 2012)
This report documents crucial information to support deployment of renewable energies in three key emerging markets - Brazil, China and South Africa - and provides information for policy-making aimed at supporting renewable ...