The OECD report mentions that carbon pricing is an efficient tool to reduce carbon emissions because emitters pay for their emissions.
Year: 2020
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Climate Change Inclusion in NZ Councils’ Long Term Plans
Local councils in New Zealand have recognised climate change is a “significant future issue” that must be reflected in their long term plans.
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Report Reveals NZ’s Most Urgent Climate Risks
The NCCRA report showed NZ's most significant risks in 5 domains - natural environment, human, economy, and built environment, and governance.
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NZ’s NCCRA Report Says Built Environment Needs Urgent Climate Action
The Ministry of the Environment's report, "National Climate Change Risks Assessment," cites built environment as NZ's climate action priority.
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NZ’s Climate Change Risk Assessment Report, a base for adaptation plans
The climate change risk assessment finds 43 priority risks across five domains: natural environment, human, economy, built environment, and governance.
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Climate Adaptation Case Studies in India
India's climate adaptation case studies show that communities and industries can take climate actions to reduce the impacts of climate change.
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Use of Low-Impact Development for Stormwater Adaptation
Low impact development and green infrastructure are good options for sustainable climate adaptation and mitigation strategies for climate change.
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Heatwaves in Siberia and Flooding in China Blamed on Climate Change
Extreme weather events like the Siberian heatwaves and flooding in China exemplify observed climate changes.
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Does the Plummeting Oil Prices Signal the End of the Fossil Fuel Era?
The Economist reports that major oil companies are selling assets and cutting investments due to declining oil prices.
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Ecosystem-based Approach to Climate Adaptation Malmö, Sweden
Ecosystem-based adaptation in Augustenborg improved flood control and the city’s image while enhancing stormwater and sewer systems.