Climate
Climate is the long-term average of weather, typically averaged over a period of 30 years. More rigorously, it denotes the mean and variability of meteorological variables over a time spanning from months to millions of years. Some of the meteorological variables that are commonly measured are temperature, humidity, atmospheric pressure, wind, and precipitation. In a broader sense, climate is the state of the components of the climate system, which includes the ocean and ice on Earth. The climate of a location is affected by its latitude, terrain, and altitude, as well as nearby water bodies and their currents. Climates can …
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IISD: International Institute for Sustainable Development · 14 November 2024 English
This study aims to highlight the key supply chain barriers in localizing electric vehicle (EV) battery cell manufacturing in India. It summarizes consultations with 12 companies working on battery cell …
working to accelerate solutions for a stable climate, sustainable resource management, and fair economies … product suitability aligned to consumer behaviour, climate conditions, and demographics. For example, LFP … batteries and components. With the effects of climate change becoming more visible and trade-related …
MQUP: McGill-Queen's University Press · 12 November 2024 English
The COVID-19 virus was responsible for the deaths of over thirty-five thousand Canadians in its first two years alone. Described as the biggest public health crisis of the century, it …
10.2 Number of articles containing the terms climate change, immigration, pharmacare, tax, and debt …
UMP: University of Manitoba Press · 7 November 2024 English
“This book is absolutely amazing and one of the most original collections that I have read in many years. Intended for everyone who inhabits Turtle Island—Indigenous and settler alike—Manomin encourages …
herbs and shrubs dominated the area. But as the climate became more arid around 10,500 years ago, the … (Alnus), and sedges (Cyperaceae). Fluctuations in climate and temperature caused these plant populations … approximately 6,100 cal BP once the previously arid climate became more humid and the lake deepened enough … change over time; sometimes this is because of climate shifts, but human and other-than-human (e.g., …
IISD: International Institute for Sustainable Development · 4 November 2024 English
The City of Kigali, in collaboration with SUNCASA and its local partners, launched the ‘#IgitiCyanjye’ (#MyTree) community tree planting campaign on October 26, with the goal of ensuring the long-term …
and SUNCASA align with global efforts to tackle climate change. “Kigali is leading by example. We cannot … city is setting a strong example in addressing climate challenges. Launch of the "#MyTree" community tree … Kigali greener and more resilient to the impacts of climate change,” said Kulupa Mkindlanyana, SUNCASA’s Project … the resilience of 975,000 residents living in climate-risk areas. Planting 827,000 trees in 220 ha through … Rwanda Ethiopia South Africa Africa Focus area Climate Funders Government of Canada, Global Affairs Canada …
IISD: International Institute for Sustainable Development · 31 October 2024 English
In this publication, the authors offer an analysis of the liquidity challenges facing sovereign states. They identify three key perspectives: the distinction between liquidity and solvency, the implications of rollover …
long-term investments, whether for development, climate mitigation and adaptation, or transforming the … addressing national priorities, such as development, climate change, or the transformation of the production … focused on enhancing DSAs by incorporating both climate risks and necessary investments. Such an approach … as the financial requirements for addressing climate change. To address this gap, recent efforts have … institutional forums, like the G20 and the UN Climate Change Conference process. Enhanced DSAs require …
IISD: International Institute for Sustainable Development · 30 October 2024 English
This publication describes the protocols used in the IISD Experimental Lakes Area (IISD-ELA) Analytical Service Laboratory for the measurement of chemical constituents in freshwater samples.
working to accelerate solutions for a stable climate, sustainable resource management, and fair economies …
Fraser Institute · 29 October 2024 English
This essay examines the implications of decarbonizing Canada’s electricity grid by replacing existing fossil fuel-based generation with clean energy sources. In 2023, clean energy sources—including hydro, nuclear, and wind—produced 497.6 …
Lawrence (2024). The Populist Revolt Against Climate Policy: How the Culture War Subsumed Efforts to … foreignaffairs.com/united-states/populist-revolt-against-climate-policy> as of July 27, 2024. Canada (2011). Government … Switch: Powering Canada’s Net Zero Future. Canadian Climate Institute. <https://climateinstitute.ca/wp- co … Achieving a Net Zero Grid in Alberta. Canadian Climate Institute. <https://institutclimatique.ca/wp- …
IISD: International Institute for Sustainable Development · 29 October 2024 English
Least developed countries (LDCs) need more investment in agriculture to increase their agricultural productivity and promote their food security. Existing World Trade Organization (WTO) rules and flexibilities on agricultural domestic …
agricultural extension services, the adoption of climate-resilient crops, agricultural research, and better … tank working to accelerate solutions for a stable climate, sustainable resource management, and fair economies …
IISD: International Institute for Sustainable Development · 28 October 2024 English
In this integrated cost-benefit analysis, the Nature-Based Infrastructure Global Resource Centre analyzes the potential of nature-based infrastructure (NBI) to combat water scarcity and enhance sustainable agriculture in Kenya.
Nature-Based Infrastructure in Kenya An assessment of climate adaptation measures In this integrated cost-benefit … program fosters community engagement and promotes climate-smart agricultural practices, clean energy solutions …
IISD: International Institute for Sustainable Development · 28 October 2024 English
This policy brief argues that Canada's proposed oil and gas emissions cap is needed but cautions that some of the proposed compliance flexibilities may—instead of making the cap easier to …
gas (GHG) emissions in Canada (Environment and Climate Change Canada [ECCC], 2023). This policy brief … other words, the market and the suite of existing climate policies, when left to themselves, are not working; … enough emissions. Modelling from the Canadian Climate Institute shows oil and gas by 2030 at 6% above … above 2021 emission levels under existing climate policies, with the increases driven primarily by oil (Sawyer … under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) rules, a single country can block …