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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)