Everything you need to know about climate change, in cartoons!Little Climate
This document provides an overview of climate change impacts and solutions through a series of cartoons and captions. It discusses:
- Temperature and sea level rise that has already occurred and is projected.
- Impacts on wildlife such as extinction rates exceeding any time in the past 65 million years.
- Effects on food including potential reductions in fish catches and crop yields.
- The remaining carbon budget and timeline for action to limit warming given current emissions rates.
- Progress needed on renewable energy, electric vehicles, and other solutions to meet long-term decarbonization targets.
- Behavior changes around diet, transportation, housing that can significantly reduce emissions.
The future can be great for our community, for our province, for the energy industry, for you and me and our children. However, it will require us to embrace positive change and to start the transition now. We can create an Alberta that is a renewable energy powerhouse by energy companies utilizing land and infrastructure they already use to generate renewable energy as well as using fuel cell technology to produce much cleaner energy from hydrocarbons during the transition period. And we can become the supplier of choice for clean and green hydrocarbon products, with extraction, processing and use of final products without emissions, pollution, fresh water and use of harmful chemicals. Why won't we start now? We can do it together!
Submitted with notes final group presentation 20112014KSP
The document summarizes research on the future of solar energy in the UAE. It analyzes the country's regulatory, environmental, infrastructure, cultural, and economic factors using a PESTLE framework. Primary research with consumers found high interest in solar energy due to cost savings but identified high costs as a barrier. Interviews revealed solar is disruptive but cheap oil gives the government time and fracking poses a threat. The research concludes solar has potential in UAE if policies support public investment and subsidies while increasing eco-awareness and privatizing utilities.
About Turn: Canada and Climate Change PoliciesRosalind Warner
Hear about the history of Canada’s efforts to address this crucial global problem of climate change and explore the challenges ahead. Canada is struggling to balance an economy highly dependent on natural resources with the increasingly urgent need to take action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
This slideshow was used at a Sustainable Transport Workshop as a part of the Australian Conservation Foundation’s Green Homes Program. A group of local leaders from the Surf Coast Shire designed the workshop and the slideshow to help workshop participants think more broadly about Sustainable Transport in their regional community.
Many of the individual slides were adapated from existing slideshows created by other creative sparks! We do not take credit for the creation of these slides and thanks the following people:
http://www.slideshare.net/carlosremontti - For Thirst
http://www.slideshare.net/jbrenman - For Shift Happens
http://www.slideshare.net/henriquealves - For Nature Matters
The document discusses current social issues in Tamil Nadu, focusing on methane gas and hydrocarbon projects. It provides background on a 1991 incident where a farmer was deceived into allowing methane extraction on his land. In 2010, effects began appearing on his land. It then outlines the history of the methane/hydrocarbon projects in the state, environmental clearances given, and protests from farmers concerned about impacts on agriculture, groundwater, and the environment. Alternative solutions discussed include capturing waste methane and increasing solid waste management budgets. As sociologists, roles include creating awareness, explaining issues from multiple perspectives, and protecting the environment.
Everything you need to know about climate change, in cartoons!Little Climate
This document provides an overview of climate change impacts and solutions through a series of cartoons and captions. It discusses:
- Temperature and sea level rise that has already occurred and is projected.
- Impacts on wildlife such as extinction rates exceeding any time in the past 65 million years.
- Effects on food including potential reductions in fish catches and crop yields.
- The remaining carbon budget and timeline for action to limit warming given current emissions rates.
- Progress needed on renewable energy, electric vehicles, and other solutions to meet long-term decarbonization targets.
- Behavior changes around diet, transportation, housing that can significantly reduce emissions.
The future can be great for our community, for our province, for the energy industry, for you and me and our children. However, it will require us to embrace positive change and to start the transition now. We can create an Alberta that is a renewable energy powerhouse by energy companies utilizing land and infrastructure they already use to generate renewable energy as well as using fuel cell technology to produce much cleaner energy from hydrocarbons during the transition period. And we can become the supplier of choice for clean and green hydrocarbon products, with extraction, processing and use of final products without emissions, pollution, fresh water and use of harmful chemicals. Why won't we start now? We can do it together!
Submitted with notes final group presentation 20112014KSP
The document summarizes research on the future of solar energy in the UAE. It analyzes the country's regulatory, environmental, infrastructure, cultural, and economic factors using a PESTLE framework. Primary research with consumers found high interest in solar energy due to cost savings but identified high costs as a barrier. Interviews revealed solar is disruptive but cheap oil gives the government time and fracking poses a threat. The research concludes solar has potential in UAE if policies support public investment and subsidies while increasing eco-awareness and privatizing utilities.
About Turn: Canada and Climate Change PoliciesRosalind Warner
Hear about the history of Canada’s efforts to address this crucial global problem of climate change and explore the challenges ahead. Canada is struggling to balance an economy highly dependent on natural resources with the increasingly urgent need to take action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
This slideshow was used at a Sustainable Transport Workshop as a part of the Australian Conservation Foundation’s Green Homes Program. A group of local leaders from the Surf Coast Shire designed the workshop and the slideshow to help workshop participants think more broadly about Sustainable Transport in their regional community.
Many of the individual slides were adapated from existing slideshows created by other creative sparks! We do not take credit for the creation of these slides and thanks the following people:
http://www.slideshare.net/carlosremontti - For Thirst
http://www.slideshare.net/jbrenman - For Shift Happens
http://www.slideshare.net/henriquealves - For Nature Matters
The document discusses current social issues in Tamil Nadu, focusing on methane gas and hydrocarbon projects. It provides background on a 1991 incident where a farmer was deceived into allowing methane extraction on his land. In 2010, effects began appearing on his land. It then outlines the history of the methane/hydrocarbon projects in the state, environmental clearances given, and protests from farmers concerned about impacts on agriculture, groundwater, and the environment. Alternative solutions discussed include capturing waste methane and increasing solid waste management budgets. As sociologists, roles include creating awareness, explaining issues from multiple perspectives, and protecting the environment.
The document discusses whether the lifestyle in Dubai reflects sustainable development. It defines sustainable development and examines Dubai across economic, social, and environmental factors.
While Dubai has a diversified economy and tolerant society, it relies heavily on fossil fuels and expatriate workforce. To improve sustainability, the document proposes developing alternative energy sources, reducing reliance on benefits for citizens to join the workforce, expanding public transport powered by renewable energy, and providing citizenship options to long-term expatriate residents to promote a more cohesive society. The government recognizes the need for improvements and has outlined plans to make Dubai a global, pioneering hub in line with sustainable development.
The Biggest Challenges and Opportunities Facing the Global Gas IndustryEnergy for One World
1) Gas usage has grown significantly in recent decades and accounted for the largest growth in energy consumption last year, playing an important role in supporting global economic development and population growth.
2) While gas can help meet increasing energy demands while lowering emissions compared to coal, there are concerns about methane emissions from gas production and use that the gas industry needs to address.
3) The document discusses two key challenges - getting ahead of the issue of methane emissions through industry partnerships and standards, and establishing gas as a long-term, destination fuel that remains part of a low-carbon future through investment, innovation, and carbon pricing policies.
What can one person do about climate change? Kim Nicholas
The document discusses actions individuals can take to address climate change. It suggests three main actions: 1) cut one's own carbon footprint in half by reducing meat consumption, driving, and flying, 2) work with others in communities and organizations to cut carbon footprints in half, and 3) work for systemic change through actions like demanding policies from leaders, preventing new fossil fuel infrastructure, and participating in legal cases. The document emphasizes that significant emissions reductions are needed immediately to stabilize the climate.
Four degree world , A public education presentation.shuja rehman
The document discusses the dangers of a 4 degree warmer world due to climate change. Scientists have concluded that the consequences of climate change such as heat waves, droughts, floods, and damage to ecosystems are real and occurring now. If actions are not taken to reduce pollution, switch to renewable energy sources, and lower emissions, the planet could reach a point of no return. The poor will be the most severely impacted. Government efforts to promote renewable resources and energy efficiency must be strengthened to combat these effects.
This is a presentation created by Sinisa Golub outlining a specific environmental concern that was mentioned in Pope Francis' Laudato si'. I point out current environmental issues that relate to the second encyclical from Pope Francis and propose ideas for sustainability and improvement for the betterment of society.
Enjoy!
Why Climate Change is an education issue - and how we all can help.
August 2016
Hans Joergen Rasmussen and Liza K. Tóth
Presentation for The Art of Living Summer Retreat
This document provides an overview of greening efforts in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. It discusses the country's climate and environment, including limited natural vegetation and efforts to combat desertification. Abu Dhabi has developed extensive urban landscaping, parks, and afforestation projects due to large investments in green infrastructure. Governance structures were established to manage green spaces and development faced limitations from the arid climate and lack of water resources. Recommendations focused on sustainable management of limited resources.
Kroskin Design Group is an architecture firm that specializes in green building design. They have experience with various green building certification programs like Earthcraft Virginia and EnergyStar. Some of their project experience includes affordable multi-family housing developments in Virginia and renovations of buildings for the U.S. Marine Corps. They also have experience with permanent supportive housing and adaptive reuse of buildings for affordable elderly housing.
This presentations looks at emissions. It is up the readers to ask questions of their leader on what will be done to meet the target, i.e. hiking carbon tax, phasing out oil and gas, etc.
This document outlines reasons to conserve energy and discusses renewable and non-renewable energy sources. It begins by focusing on crude oil as the main non-renewable energy source and reasons to conserve it, such as reducing foreign oil imports and addressing environmental issues like global warming. It then discusses renewable sources like wind, solar, biofuels and hydropower as alternatives. Specific conservation methods are suggested, and the document calls for more government support of renewable energy research and infrastructure to transition away from gasoline dependence.
Teaching Climate Literacy in High Schools & UniversitiesKim Nicholas
In this talk, given November 2019 at the Lund University Teaching and Learning Conference, I answer four research questions.
The TL DN answer is in () below, see slides for more details:
1. What does one need to know to be climate literate? (Understand the IPCC Summary for Policymakers, which we made into a teaching framework, please use it!)
2. How well do universities teach climate literacy? (poorly)
3. How well do high schools teach climate literacy? (poorly)
4. How much do high schools focus on high-impact climate actions? (very little)
Yuri Shafranik and Energy Industry
Who is Yuri Shafranik?
Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Institute of Energy Strategy,
Chairman of the Supreme Mining Council of Russia,
Chairman of the Union of Oil and Gas Producers of Russia, Chairman of the Committee on Energy Strategy and Development of the Fuel and Energy Complex of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Russian Federation,
Founder and permanent president of the World Politics and Resources Foundation,
Member of Russian International Affairs Council,
Member of the Russian Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs, Cochairman of Russian delegation to the Dartmouth Conference,
Was Chairman of the Tyumen Regional Council of People's Deputies,
Was Governor of the region Tyumen,
Was Minister of Energy,
Founded the Group “SoyuzNefteGaz” and he is Chairman of the Board
Chairman of multiple energy related association, firm, non-commercial, state department related to Energy Strategy
Public figure, Entrepreneur, Expert in energy industry, Doctor of Economics, Chairman of multiple energy related unions, firm, non-commercial, state department related to Energy Strategy
Why energy experts have international meetings?
We need energy experts, unions, state departments, companies and great leadership. Energy experts do analytics, dialogues, and togheter with decision makers, they must be involved in the energy industry. International partnerships across countries are the premise of an efficient energy industry. Resources of coal, oil, natural gas, renewables are producing energy.
This is a free source to learn more about energy leading experts and the energy industry. Share with others to spread the word.
#Yuri Shafranik #Energy Industry #Worldwide
The document discusses various topics related to sustainable urban planning in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. It provides details on Dubai's population growth, air quality and efforts to improve it, biodiversity conservation, waste management and recycling programs, transportation infrastructure like buses, taxis, and metro system, healthcare, education, green spaces, effects of climate change, food, and Dubai's economic base transitioning from oil to tourism. It also includes a spider chart comparing Dubai's performance in these sustainability factors.
There is allot written on climate change. The reality is there is more people that believe climate change is an issue that are against it
In court trial there is always defense and prosecution, but climate change there is only view
The document discusses global warming and outlines a proposed idea to develop green energy businesses. Global warming is caused by increased carbon dioxide trapping heat from the sun. This has led to problems like rising sea levels and more extreme weather. The proposal suggests empowering unemployed and poor people to start renewable energy, forestry, and recycling businesses through small loans and credits. These green businesses could profit and receive payments from developed countries through Clean Development Mechanism programs. This cycling approach could help sustainably address climate change while providing economic opportunities.
Cynthia McHale Great Marsh Syposium: November 2015greenbelt82
1. Many factors have changed since the failed 2009 Copenhagen climate summit to make success more likely at the 2015 Paris COP21 summit. Key developments include China and the US collaborating on emissions reductions, national and regional policies advancing climate progress even without a global deal, and climate science being more certain about risks while renewable energy sees tremendous growth. Momentum from non-state actors has also helped pave the way for a robust international agreement.
The document discusses the urgency of addressing climate change to keep atmospheric CO2 levels below 350 parts per million. It notes that global warming could lead to rising sea levels from melting ice sheets and flooding of coastal areas. The document advocates for transitioning to renewable energy sources through initiatives like Ontario's proposed Green Energy Act to create jobs and economic benefits. It promotes individual actions like reducing meat consumption and using energy more efficiently to help address this global issue.
Sustainable Energy for All Action Agenda
- Get news and information from Sustainable Energy for All as we work to mobilize global action from all sectors to transfrom the world's energy systems, pursue the elimination of energy poverty, and enhance prosperity.
With the demand for energy rising, what is your company doing to tackle the i...GA Circular
One in five people globally lack electricity access - with demand continuing to rise. To meet this, there needs to be a substantial increase in the production of affordable and clean energy.
Along with water and food, energy is crucial to the success of the SDGs as it is interlinked with several auxiliary goals.
Click through to see how businesses are tackling energy challenges shaping the world we live in.
Scientists are studying the effects of climate change on ancient monuments and structures in Europe. Rising temperatures and more frequent heavy rains are causing cracks in the stone walls of historic buildings like the 14th century palazzo in Gubbio, Italy, raising concerns that the ground underneath may be shifting. Researchers are using methods like satellite monitoring, electromagnetic scans, and sensors to understand how climate change is impacting underground structures and sites along coastal areas experiencing stronger wave erosion. The findings could provide insight into how to protect important stone cultural heritage sites from the threats posed by a changing climate.
The document discusses whether the lifestyle in Dubai reflects sustainable development. It defines sustainable development and examines Dubai across economic, social, and environmental factors.
While Dubai has a diversified economy and tolerant society, it relies heavily on fossil fuels and expatriate workforce. To improve sustainability, the document proposes developing alternative energy sources, reducing reliance on benefits for citizens to join the workforce, expanding public transport powered by renewable energy, and providing citizenship options to long-term expatriate residents to promote a more cohesive society. The government recognizes the need for improvements and has outlined plans to make Dubai a global, pioneering hub in line with sustainable development.
The Biggest Challenges and Opportunities Facing the Global Gas IndustryEnergy for One World
1) Gas usage has grown significantly in recent decades and accounted for the largest growth in energy consumption last year, playing an important role in supporting global economic development and population growth.
2) While gas can help meet increasing energy demands while lowering emissions compared to coal, there are concerns about methane emissions from gas production and use that the gas industry needs to address.
3) The document discusses two key challenges - getting ahead of the issue of methane emissions through industry partnerships and standards, and establishing gas as a long-term, destination fuel that remains part of a low-carbon future through investment, innovation, and carbon pricing policies.
What can one person do about climate change? Kim Nicholas
The document discusses actions individuals can take to address climate change. It suggests three main actions: 1) cut one's own carbon footprint in half by reducing meat consumption, driving, and flying, 2) work with others in communities and organizations to cut carbon footprints in half, and 3) work for systemic change through actions like demanding policies from leaders, preventing new fossil fuel infrastructure, and participating in legal cases. The document emphasizes that significant emissions reductions are needed immediately to stabilize the climate.
Four degree world , A public education presentation.shuja rehman
The document discusses the dangers of a 4 degree warmer world due to climate change. Scientists have concluded that the consequences of climate change such as heat waves, droughts, floods, and damage to ecosystems are real and occurring now. If actions are not taken to reduce pollution, switch to renewable energy sources, and lower emissions, the planet could reach a point of no return. The poor will be the most severely impacted. Government efforts to promote renewable resources and energy efficiency must be strengthened to combat these effects.
This is a presentation created by Sinisa Golub outlining a specific environmental concern that was mentioned in Pope Francis' Laudato si'. I point out current environmental issues that relate to the second encyclical from Pope Francis and propose ideas for sustainability and improvement for the betterment of society.
Enjoy!
Why Climate Change is an education issue - and how we all can help.
August 2016
Hans Joergen Rasmussen and Liza K. Tóth
Presentation for The Art of Living Summer Retreat
This document provides an overview of greening efforts in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. It discusses the country's climate and environment, including limited natural vegetation and efforts to combat desertification. Abu Dhabi has developed extensive urban landscaping, parks, and afforestation projects due to large investments in green infrastructure. Governance structures were established to manage green spaces and development faced limitations from the arid climate and lack of water resources. Recommendations focused on sustainable management of limited resources.
Kroskin Design Group is an architecture firm that specializes in green building design. They have experience with various green building certification programs like Earthcraft Virginia and EnergyStar. Some of their project experience includes affordable multi-family housing developments in Virginia and renovations of buildings for the U.S. Marine Corps. They also have experience with permanent supportive housing and adaptive reuse of buildings for affordable elderly housing.
This presentations looks at emissions. It is up the readers to ask questions of their leader on what will be done to meet the target, i.e. hiking carbon tax, phasing out oil and gas, etc.
This document outlines reasons to conserve energy and discusses renewable and non-renewable energy sources. It begins by focusing on crude oil as the main non-renewable energy source and reasons to conserve it, such as reducing foreign oil imports and addressing environmental issues like global warming. It then discusses renewable sources like wind, solar, biofuels and hydropower as alternatives. Specific conservation methods are suggested, and the document calls for more government support of renewable energy research and infrastructure to transition away from gasoline dependence.
Teaching Climate Literacy in High Schools & UniversitiesKim Nicholas
In this talk, given November 2019 at the Lund University Teaching and Learning Conference, I answer four research questions.
The TL DN answer is in () below, see slides for more details:
1. What does one need to know to be climate literate? (Understand the IPCC Summary for Policymakers, which we made into a teaching framework, please use it!)
2. How well do universities teach climate literacy? (poorly)
3. How well do high schools teach climate literacy? (poorly)
4. How much do high schools focus on high-impact climate actions? (very little)
Yuri Shafranik and Energy Industry
Who is Yuri Shafranik?
Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Institute of Energy Strategy,
Chairman of the Supreme Mining Council of Russia,
Chairman of the Union of Oil and Gas Producers of Russia, Chairman of the Committee on Energy Strategy and Development of the Fuel and Energy Complex of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Russian Federation,
Founder and permanent president of the World Politics and Resources Foundation,
Member of Russian International Affairs Council,
Member of the Russian Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs, Cochairman of Russian delegation to the Dartmouth Conference,
Was Chairman of the Tyumen Regional Council of People's Deputies,
Was Governor of the region Tyumen,
Was Minister of Energy,
Founded the Group “SoyuzNefteGaz” and he is Chairman of the Board
Chairman of multiple energy related association, firm, non-commercial, state department related to Energy Strategy
Public figure, Entrepreneur, Expert in energy industry, Doctor of Economics, Chairman of multiple energy related unions, firm, non-commercial, state department related to Energy Strategy
Why energy experts have international meetings?
We need energy experts, unions, state departments, companies and great leadership. Energy experts do analytics, dialogues, and togheter with decision makers, they must be involved in the energy industry. International partnerships across countries are the premise of an efficient energy industry. Resources of coal, oil, natural gas, renewables are producing energy.
This is a free source to learn more about energy leading experts and the energy industry. Share with others to spread the word.
#Yuri Shafranik #Energy Industry #Worldwide
The document discusses various topics related to sustainable urban planning in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. It provides details on Dubai's population growth, air quality and efforts to improve it, biodiversity conservation, waste management and recycling programs, transportation infrastructure like buses, taxis, and metro system, healthcare, education, green spaces, effects of climate change, food, and Dubai's economic base transitioning from oil to tourism. It also includes a spider chart comparing Dubai's performance in these sustainability factors.
There is allot written on climate change. The reality is there is more people that believe climate change is an issue that are against it
In court trial there is always defense and prosecution, but climate change there is only view
The document discusses global warming and outlines a proposed idea to develop green energy businesses. Global warming is caused by increased carbon dioxide trapping heat from the sun. This has led to problems like rising sea levels and more extreme weather. The proposal suggests empowering unemployed and poor people to start renewable energy, forestry, and recycling businesses through small loans and credits. These green businesses could profit and receive payments from developed countries through Clean Development Mechanism programs. This cycling approach could help sustainably address climate change while providing economic opportunities.
Cynthia McHale Great Marsh Syposium: November 2015greenbelt82
1. Many factors have changed since the failed 2009 Copenhagen climate summit to make success more likely at the 2015 Paris COP21 summit. Key developments include China and the US collaborating on emissions reductions, national and regional policies advancing climate progress even without a global deal, and climate science being more certain about risks while renewable energy sees tremendous growth. Momentum from non-state actors has also helped pave the way for a robust international agreement.
The document discusses the urgency of addressing climate change to keep atmospheric CO2 levels below 350 parts per million. It notes that global warming could lead to rising sea levels from melting ice sheets and flooding of coastal areas. The document advocates for transitioning to renewable energy sources through initiatives like Ontario's proposed Green Energy Act to create jobs and economic benefits. It promotes individual actions like reducing meat consumption and using energy more efficiently to help address this global issue.
Sustainable Energy for All Action Agenda
- Get news and information from Sustainable Energy for All as we work to mobilize global action from all sectors to transfrom the world's energy systems, pursue the elimination of energy poverty, and enhance prosperity.
With the demand for energy rising, what is your company doing to tackle the i...GA Circular
One in five people globally lack electricity access - with demand continuing to rise. To meet this, there needs to be a substantial increase in the production of affordable and clean energy.
Along with water and food, energy is crucial to the success of the SDGs as it is interlinked with several auxiliary goals.
Click through to see how businesses are tackling energy challenges shaping the world we live in.
Scientists are studying the effects of climate change on ancient monuments and structures in Europe. Rising temperatures and more frequent heavy rains are causing cracks in the stone walls of historic buildings like the 14th century palazzo in Gubbio, Italy, raising concerns that the ground underneath may be shifting. Researchers are using methods like satellite monitoring, electromagnetic scans, and sensors to understand how climate change is impacting underground structures and sites along coastal areas experiencing stronger wave erosion. The findings could provide insight into how to protect important stone cultural heritage sites from the threats posed by a changing climate.
The panel of South African CEOs agreed that their country has established an environment conducive for businesses to grow sustainably. De Beers is minimizing its environmental impact through reducing energy and water usage in mining processes. It also researches climate change effects. Solar Capital has developed many solar farms in South Africa's optimal locations, and aims to expand supply to the national grid. They view South Africa's supportive policies like attractive tariffs and selection of projects with social goals as effective drivers of green development and social progress.
The carbon price is expected to cause a 0.6% increase in the cost of living in 2012-13, or around 60 cents for every $100 spent. This impact is smaller than previous economic reforms like the GST and spikes in global oil prices. The average household will see weekly expenses rise by $9.10 before receiving government assistance. Assistance measures will offset costs for many households, with some groups like low-income families expected to be better off. The carbon price provides incentives for businesses to cut emissions and invest in cleaner technologies.
Green Investment Magazine Volume 1/2013Farhan Helmy
The document discusses sustainable landscape management in Indonesia. It summarizes presentations from a focus group discussion on the topic. One speaker discussed a project in Jambi that engaged stakeholders in sustainable forest management through activities like patrolling against illegal logging. Another discussed applying REDD+ programs in Sulawesi to reduce deforestation from agricultural activities. A third discussed an expedition that encountered various environmental issues across West Java, like deforestation, pollution, and waste. The group discussed the need for better sustainable landscape management in Indonesia and ideas to address challenges.
The document discusses how agile principles and mindsets can be applied to help drive sustainability transformations. It argues that agile approaches can help impact key dimensions like processes, products/services, organizational culture, and ecosystems. Specific agile tools and techniques like lean, value stream mapping, and empiricism are highlighted as being useful for addressing challenges like waste reduction, collaboration, and sensing weak signals. The document calls for injecting sustainability into everything agilists do and leading by example in helping achieve environmental goals.
The document discusses strategies used by Denmark, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom to maintain clean and green environments. It notes that these countries emphasize proper discipline, eco-friendly policies like renewable energy use, limiting urban expansion, and carbon taxes. Specific initiatives discussed include the UK's waste recycling and energy conservation programs, Switzerland's preservation of natural resources through environmental protection laws, and Denmark's promotion of biking, wind power (providing over 40% of its energy), and efficient waste-to-energy incineration plants. The document argues that the Philippines could benefit from emulating these countries' examples of environmental stewardship through discipline, orientation programs, strict implementation, and developing green leaders.
Innovate uk Horizons Sustainable Economy Framework,Innovate UK
Horizons is a practical tool that helps you to work out just that. It defines the environmental limits and social conditions necessary for a sustainable economy.
Use it to develop and test your strategy, inform commercial decisions, and drive new innovation.
Running head ENVIRONMENT COMMUNICATION TO ADDRESS CLIMATE CHANGE .docxtodd271
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Environment Communication to Address Climate Change
Student’s Name
Institution Affiliation
My Energy use for the entire day
When I wake up in the morning, the following are ways through which I use energy until such a time when I retire to bed:
· Lighting the room that consumes about 8% of the energy.
· Cooking using an electric oven that consumes 14% of the energy and other time use gas cookers.
· The refrigerator that remains on throughout consumes about 18% of the energy.
· Cooling and heating of the water using dispensers and also microwave that consumes about 10% of the energy.
· Dishwashing that uses about 6% of the energy.
· Washing and drying of the clothes that uses 18% of energy.
· Fueling of the car using petrol to go out for the shopping and other activities of interest to me that uses 20% of energy.
· Use of the laptop to do research and other assignments that uses 2% of energy.
· TV and DVDs use 4% of the energy.
Considering different ways that I do use energy, some of them pose a potential adverse effect on the climate change such as carbon emission from petrol fuels. Additionally, sources of the energy that is used are not renewable and considering some of the machines that I use such as washers and dryers, refrigerators and electric cookers, it means that I am one of the people that contribute climate change and therefore, there is need to innovatively consider strategies that I need to in place to reduce energy consumption which would go along way in minimizing negative that I cause to the environment. To deeply address concerns of the climate change in the wider context, I will thoroughly reflect on the week 2, 3, 6, 9, 10 and 11 which address various issues that relate to environmental communication.
Reflection on Energy on use and its integration to climate change and also environmental communication.
In the earlier section, I have identified various through which is use energy when I wake up unto when I retire to sleep. It is equivocal that some of the ways through which I used energy have been introduced after the industrial revolution and even more machines are being introduced which uses fossils fuels which are continually causing climate changes. For example, washing machines and dry cleaners and vehicles are some of the machines which contribute emit carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases that have an adverse effect on the environment. From my personal experiences and upon reflection of the material that I have covered for the past weeks, there are 8 core concepts and ideas that require attention in the resolve to address climate change and revamp environmental communication. These ideas and concepts are as discussed below:
a) Risk factors of climate change
It is important to become aware of the risk factors of climate change. I cannot wait to be a victim of the .
The document discusses the Green Climate Fund's (GCF) accreditation of seven entities to channel funds for climate projects. The GCF aims to accumulate $100 billion by 2020, but has so far only received $104 million of the $10.2 billion pledged. The accredited entities include development banks and UN agencies.
For millions of years, life on the planet has been dependent on the sun. From the earliest organisms to humans, almost every living thing benefits from the sun’s rays.
The document discusses the history and mission of Eco-Business magazine. It began in 2009 around the time of the UN climate summit in Copenhagen to raise awareness of climate change and sustainability issues in Asia. While the summit did not result in an agreement, it increased global attention on climate change. Eco-Business was established as a social enterprise to provide a platform for sustainable businesses in Asia. It has since become a leading authority on sustainability in Asia Pacific. The magazine aims to engage more readers in discussions around achieving a sustainable future.
Green investment magazine vol 01 01/2013Farhan Helmy
The document discusses sustainable landscape management in Indonesia through several projects and initiatives:
1) A REDD+ project in Sulawesi aims to reduce deforestation and emissions through sustainable forest management and incentives for communities. It faces challenges in monitoring land use changes.
2) A sustainable forest management project in Berbak, Jambi engages stakeholders to preserve forests through zoning, infrastructure, and alternative livelihoods, but implementing plans requires coordination between agencies.
3) An expedition in West Java encountered issues like mining damage, pollution, deforestation, and waste, highlighting needs for environmental awareness and restoration. Stakeholders discussed ways to improve sustainable landscape management.
Il World Energy Focus, nuovo mensile online della WEC's community, una e-publication gratuita per essere sempre aggiornato sugli sviluppi del settore energetico. Il World Energy Focus contiene news, interviste esclusive e uno spazio dedicato agli eventi promossi dai singoli Comitati Nazionali.
Il World Energy Inside è una pubblicazione mensile del World Energy Council (WEC) contenente interviste a rappresentanti del WEC e dei Comitati Nazionali, overview e aggiornamenti sulle attività recenti e future del WEC in tutto il mondo e, approfondimenti sulle ultime news in ambito energetico.
The document discusses the impacts of climate change and outlines steps for individuals and businesses to become "Planet Positive" by measuring, reducing, offsetting, and reporting their carbon footprints according to a standardized protocol. It promotes a global branding initiative that aims to inspire mass behavior change and economic opportunities in reducing emissions.
This document summarizes an interview with a student who took an online course on climate change hosted by the World Bank. The student works for an NGO in Bolivia advising on renewable energy. Some key points:
- The student said the course was extremely informative and helped understand climate impacts and solutions. It covered topics like impacts of a 4°C warmer world and ways to reduce emissions.
- Bolivia is already experiencing more extreme flooding due to earlier rains from climate change. Transitioning to renewable energy is important to address this issue.
- More policy support is needed for renewable energy in Bolivia, including incentives for individual solar power generation and changing the energy matrix away from fossil fuels.
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Climate Action Warrior of the 21st Century - by Nor Lastrina Hamid
1. Good afternoon everyone!
I’m Lastrina, Co-Founder of Singapore Youth for Climate
Action, an interest group that was recently set up and
focusing on climate leadership training.
I’m also the Co-Founder of #LepakInSG. We started off as
an online calendar listing environmental events. Now,
we are also organising offline events that has a
sustainability theme around it.
Note, I’m not an academic or researcher, the perspective
I’m bringing in is of someone like you- a person who
reads on this issue every now and then.
2. To guide you through this 30 mins sharing, see
here the Outline of my presentation.
3. In the context of climate change- temperature-
CO2 emissions- carbon budgets.
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6. World Part: As seen from
http://www.climate-energy-college.net/more-climate-spirals
“ The main point is that the temperatures do not spiral out
of control, even though that is what it looks like. We
control those temperatures. The more fossil fuels we
burn, the warmer it is going to get. Thus, we used the
graphical language of the spirals to show that cause-
effect chain from emissions to concentrations to
temperatures. If we want to keep warming below a
certain temperature level, like 1.5C or 2C, we need to
keep the cumulative CO2 emissions in check. And yet,
with ever bigger steps, we race towards trashing those
carbon budget limits.”
9. Source: wildsingapore http://wildshores.blogspot.sg/
Sea- Climate change causes sea water to heat up.
Warmer water temperatures causes coral bleaching.
Corals turn white and die. This is bad. Why?
http://www.nature.org/ourinitiatives/habitats/coralreefs/coral-reefs-c
They shelter 25 percent of marine species,
protect shorelines,
support fishing industries,
provide tourist dollars—and
could be home to the next big, undiscovered medical
breakthrough.
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11. Energy-Hungry Asia to
Consume More
Fossil Fuel
Visit
http://www.macquarie.com/sg/corporate/expertise/asia-powerstation
for article published 29 March 2016.
“Macquarie analysts predict Asia's
demand for oil, gas and coal will
increase by 23 per cent by 2025,
bringing with it an annual increase in
emissions of 21 per cent.
Macquarie's oil and gas research team
estimates that Asia's primary energy
consumption will rise by 31 per cent in
the next nine years and two thirds of
that increase will come from fossil fuels.”
Projection till 2025 to show Asia still fossil
dependent.
12. Southeast Asia’s Energy
Landscape is set for
Major Change
Visit
https://www.iea.org/publications/freepublications/publication/WEO2015_SouthEastAsia.pdf
for the entire Southeast Asia Energy Outlook -
World Energy Outlook Special Report 2015
“Southeast Asia’s energy demand grows
by 80% from today to just under 1 100
Mtoe in 2040, accompanying a regional
economy that more than triples in size and
a population that rises by almost a quarter
to 760 million.
The share of fossil fuels in the energy mix
rises from 74% in 2013 to 78% in 2040.”
Projection till 2040 to show Southeast Asia is
fossil dependent.
13. Visit ASEAN Energy Review and Statistics 2013
http://www.aseanenergy.org/resources/publications/asean-energy-review-and-statistics-2013/
Previous 2 slides shows Projections. This is the actual
happening from 2002 to 2011. You can see the bottom
three colours- light blue, orange and grey representing coal,
oil, gas, has been increasing.
The ASEAN total final energy consumption comparison based
on year-on-year basis, shows that others energy has the
biggest increased recorded in 2004 with a growth of 1.7
times than previous year. Gas and products consumption
increased most substantially with 74.7% in 2004. Coal has
its biggest increased with 29.5% in 2008. Oil products and
electricity has its biggest increased with 23.9% in 2010 and
11.4% in 2009 respectively. Others energy has the most
annual increased with 21.1% followed by coal with 14.6%
and gas and products with 9.9%. Electricity and oil products
annually increased with 6.1% and 4.6% respectively. The
biggest average annual growth of ASEAN total final energy
consumption was recorded about 61.7% in 2004.
14. Military coup in Thailand
Decades of strifes with ethnic groups in
Myanmar
Domestic priorities in Indonesia
Scandal with current Prime Minister in
Malaysia
Speculation that General Elections in
Singapore to be held early 2017
Telenovela in Philippines politics
Political Instability
Returns to Southeast
Asia
Visit
http://www.economist.com/news/asia/21646249-political-instability-returns-south-east-asia-trouble-home
to read the full article published 14
March 2015.
In the Southeast Asia context, we have always had political
instability. This was originally on the printed edition of The
Economist which was also made available online.
The Economist is an English-language weekly newspaper owned
by the Economist Group and edited in offices based in London.
It’s a short read, and I basically picked out the issues the writer
brought up.
It may seems like General Affairs or exciting political news to you.
To me, these are the kind of issues which can erode, dampen or
slow down the collective efforts to reduce carbon emissions. If
the priority or national resources are put on these kind of issues,
then, the focus on national issues focused on the environment
may not become a main priority.
15. Indonesia’s Fire
Outbreak Producing
More Daily Emissions
than the Entire US
Economy
Read
http://www.wri.org/blog/2015/10/indonesia%E2%80%99s-fire-outbreaks-producing-more-daily-emissions
for full article published 16 October
2015
According to estimates released this week by
Guido van der Werf on the
Global Fire Emissions Database, there have
been nearly 100,000 active fire detections in
Indonesia so far in 2015, which since
September have generated emissions each
day exceeding the average daily emissions
from all U.S. economic activity.
Another issue I thought may erode, dampen or
slow down the collective effort to reduce
carbon emission, and I have to bring this up..
Is the fire outbreaks that is happening in
Indonesia.
I think most of us would have seen this
dramatic statistics that was floating around
last year, that the fire outbreak in Indonesia
was producing more daily emissions than the
entire US economy.
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19. Source: NAZCA http://climateaction.unfccc.int/
As a general start, all of us can check out this
website. (Good to have internet to show).
See what “actions” other entities are taking.
Get some ideas of what can be done.
Non state actor zone for climate action.
23. First. Companies can measure and manage the organisation’s social and environmental impacts.
In Singapore’s context, SMEs or small-medium enterprises, accounts for 90% for all types of enterprises.
Not all companies have Sustainability Departments or a team to look at such issues, and not all
companies have the budget to hire a consultant to do this work for them.
For a start, what I encourage all companies to do is to make use of free quick impact assessment tools out
there to measure and improve their socio-environmental impacts. The example I have here is the Quick
Impact Assessment provided by B Corp. More than 20 000 businesses globally including Ben & Jerry’s,
Prudential and Patagonia use this tool.
Additionally, you can also be certified by B Corp. If you get this, it means you have met certain social
sustainability and environmental standards. In Singapore 3 companies are B-corp certified. Bettr Barista
(full service mobile brew bar, retail coffee machines, train youth at risk etc), Genashtim (e-Learning
platform) and Gone Adventurin’ (Employee engagement activities and Communication services). And
these are small companies. If they can do it so can you.
Of course, if your organisations has the means and capacity to do something more, all the more you should
do it.
+ Monitor carbon footprint, energy usage / Reducing emissions in operations / Increasing RE supply
Back in 2009, Standard Chartered at Changi Business Park announced it was awarded Platinum Green
Mark Certification by BCA https://www.sc.com/sg/press-releases/en/_pdf/2009/press_090527.pdf I chose
this example as I was there for an eco tour in 2012.
+ The built-to-suit office building integrates energy and water efficient features and is expected to
reduce energy consumption by up to 36 percent compared to conventional buildings in Singapore.
+ Solar panels to generate sufficient power to maintain the building when unoccupied. This would
maintain emergency systems and landscape irrigation so the building effectively has zero energy
consumption when not in use.
So really, the learning point is: You can manage what you can measure. So, as a start, please measure.
24. Align Your
Organisation’s
Efforts with the
Singapore
Sustainable Blueprint
Check out Singapore
Sustainable Blueprint 2015
document here
http://www.mewr.gov.sg/ssb/files/ssb2015.pdf
Contains a series of environment
goals to be met by 2030.
Five thrusts under the blueprint,
namely (i) "Eco-Smart"
Endearing Towns; (ii) A "Car-Lite"
Singapore; (iii) Towards A Zero
Waste Nation; (iv) A Leading
Green Economy; and (v) An
Active And Gracious Community.
Second. Align your organisation’s efforts with the Singapore Sustainable
Blueprint.
I spent some time on the earlier slide. Quickly touching on this. You can read the
document at your own time and target.
For example, on Mobility, our 2030 target is to have a modal share of journey’s
during peak hours to be 75% (64% in 2013), encourage your employees to
take public transport, arrange a work schedule that avoids peak hours.
For example, on Resource Sustainability, our 2030 target is to have a non-
domestic recycling rate of 81% (77% in 2013), provide recycling bins and
inculcate recycling habits.
At the end of the day, small actions that you do in your company, adds up to the
larger goal of reducing global carbon emissions.
Understand the relationship that a sustainable city can contribute to a climate-
friendly planet.
26. First, I feel the simplest thing civil society can
do in helping this cause of reducing
emission, climate change and climate action,
is that.. Whenever possible, simplify the
terms and narratives so that we can
communicate climate change better.
I recently got to know about Little Climate. It’s
a comic book, using cartoons to talk about
climate change.
If you go online there’s also a short quiz you
can do to test your understanding of climate
change facts.
28. It’s quite amazing how got everyone together
to contribute what they can when they can
for this festival.
And that’s the best part, when civil society
groups can come together to create a
festival of documentary screenings and
educational activities, and reach out to
people we don’t usually meet at climate
change talks.. Like this one!
29. Third, do something a bit more intense. Engage those who
want to learn more. This is just one example of what SYCA
is doing.
There’s other groups like Ground-Up Initiative and the GUTS
program, ECO Singapore and their Fellowship program.
At the end of the day, I think all these programs, which have
various content and happening different times, allows civil
society groups to reach out to various networks, and
spreading the cause further, training more people, creating
more agents of change.
I think what we want at the end of the day is to have a mass
pool of concerned citizens who are aware of why climate
change and climate action is such a big deal and why they
must act on it now.
32. Home
Be Energy Efficient
Eat Wisely
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http://www.lowcarbonsg.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/energy-
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http://www.expatliving.sg/incoming/article33472.ece/alternates/w1024/2415948888_c9f72b9357.jpg
33. School
Contribute and Lead the
School Green Club
Eg: Commonwealth
Secondary School
Ask for environmental issues
to be integrated into the
school curriculum- as part
of General Paper talks or
morning assembly talks
Eg: Jurong Junior
College
Contribute to a larger network
Eg: I’dECO based in
Yale-NUS
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http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2075/3876000827_bcec7607d8_m.jpg
34. Community
Start your own project and invite
others in!
Check out Journey to Zero
Waste Life in Singapore
https://www.facebook.com/groups/ZeroWasteJourneySg
And this 3.5 mins video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H062E8FMwjc
35. Country
Contact your Member of
Parliament and tell them
how you can support or
lead an environmental
project
Whatever projects or events
you organise, make it
purposeful so that the
outputs can be inputs for
legislation purposes also.
Eg: #up2degress finding
shared with Louis
Ng.
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http://sg.asia-city.com/sites/default/files/imagecache/item_image/Louis-Ng.jpg
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http://www.todayonline.com/sites/default/file