The Handbook of Global Climate and Environment Policy Author Falkner R. Date 2013 Source IUCN (ID: MON-093112) Publisher | Place of publication John Wiley & Sons Ltd. (Wiley Blackwell) | Oxford, United Kingdom ISBN 978-0-470-67324-9 Document type Monography/book Language English Field of application International Subject Air & atmosphere, Environment gen. Keyword 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 www.wiley.com References - Literature Chapter Deforestation Author: Humphreys D. In: The Handbook of Global Climate and Environment Policy | p. 72 - 88 Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Ltd. (Wiley Blackwell) | Oxford, United Kingdom | 2013 Literature | International Keyword: Forest management/forest conservation, Climate change Source: IUCN (ID: ANA-094600) Marine Environment Protection Author: Salomon M. In: The Handbook of Global Climate and Environment Policy | p. 53 -71 Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Ltd. (Wiley Blackwell) | Oxford, United Kingdom | 2013 Literature | International Keyword: Ecosystem preservation, Marine resources management, Climate change Source: IUCN (ID: ANA-094599) Global Climate Change Author: Hoffmann M. In: The Handbook of Global Climate and Environment Policy | p. 3 - 18 Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Ltd. (Wiley Blackwell) | Oxford, United Kingdom | 2013 Literature | International Keyword: Climate change Source: IUCN (ID: ANA-094598)