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Climate Change International Legal Regime

Corporate author
UNEP/InforMEA
Date
2017
Source
IUCN (ID: MON-093345)
Publisher | Place of publication
UNEP | www
Document type
Training/educational material
Language
English
Field of application
International
Subject
Air & atmosphere
Keyword
International agreement-text Governance International agreement-implementation Climate change
Abstract

This 3-hour self-paced course covers the causes and effect of Climate Change. It describes the mechanisms established by the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change and explains the key provisions and commitments established by the Kyoto Protocol and the Paris Agreement. All stakeholders interested to learn about the framework in the fight against climate change can benefit from the course. Prior knowledge is not a requirement for participation and the contents are presented on a progressive manner, from generic to specific elements. Upon successful completion, participants will receive a joint certificate UNITAR – UN Environment. This course is a collaborative effort between UNITAR and UN Environment, which expands the learning portfolio available on InforMEA platform.

Website
e-learning.informea.org

Other references

Treaty

Paris Agreement

Treaty | Multilateral | Paris |

Keyword: Climate change, Technology transfer, Human rights, Education, Public health, Access-to-information, Poverty, Sustainable development, Equity, Emissions, Early warning system/emergency intervention system, Risk assessment/management, Developing countries, Public participation, Indigenous peoples

Source: IUCN (ID: TRE-160054)

Treaty

United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change

Treaty | Multilateral | New York |

Keyword: Climate change, Intergenerational equity, Technology transfer, Data collection/reporting, International organization, Education, Access-to-information, Sustainable development, Inventory, Emissions, EIA, Research, Dispute settlement, Monitoring, Precautionary principle, Ozone layer, Public participation

Source: IUCN (ID: TRE-001147)

Treaty

Kyoto Protocol to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change

Treaty | Multilateral | Kyoto |

Keyword: Access-to-information, Sustainable development, Clean development mechanism, Energy conservation/energy production, Ozone layer, Joint implementation, Precautionary principle, Public participation, Climate change, Intergenerational equity, International organization, Forest management/forest conservation, Inventory, EIA, Research, Capacity building, Monitoring, Dispute settlement, Data collection/reporting, Technology transfer, Education, Waste management, Emissions

Source: IUCN (ID: TRE-001269)