Climate Knowledge and International Politics: The Future of the IPCC
The latest UN Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change offers us the opportunity to critically examine the way that the current model treats knowledge assessment.
Review – Crude Reality
Brian C. Black’s examination of the history of petroleum is a fascinating account of its evolution from black goo to indispensable fuel, however his analysis of contemporary energy issues is superficial.
Promoting Northeast Asian Environmental Cooperation: Reflections from the EU
The European model could be very useful for Northeast Asian countries as they start to draw up a road map for multilateral cooperation and regional integration.
Climate Change and Least Developed Countries: A Himalayan Perspective
The needs of Least Developed Countries (LDCs) haven’t traditionally been addressed in climate negotiations. Successful market instruments have benefited emerging economies rather than LDCs like Nepal.
Six Reasons Why the UN Security Council Should Not Discuss Climate Change
Now may be the right time to shift attention from the UNSC to an alternative forum through which the implications of climate change could be discussed and solutions elicited.
Climate Change: The Lessons from History
Considering the stalemate in climate negotiations it is not likely that the global community can make a joint decision to step forward. Someone has to take the first step – showing the example.
Who Has Moral Responsibility for Climate Change?
Varying degrees of responsibility can be attributed to different parties but the sense of collective responsibility remains. Collective climate change responsibility is not confined to the sphere of governments.
No Need for Despair – Yet
It remains hopeful that with prompt international action a 4ºC warmer world can still be avoided. Studies show there are technically and economically feasible emissions pathways to hold warming below 2ºC.
Whatever Happened to Ozone Layer Politics?
Despite the successes of the Montreal Protocol, the challenges facing global environmental governance have intensified over the last two decades due to changes in rules and attitudes.
Cutting the Gordian Knot: Two Addictions at the Root of Our Climate Change Problem
No matter how we approach climate change, it is crucial that other central environmental concerns, including nature conservation, are not sacrificed in the process of phasing out fossil fuels.
