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Impacts & adaptation
National carbon accounting system
This system tracks greenhouse gas sources and sinks from the land. (Department of Climate Change: Novermber 2009) More info >>
The little Green Data Book 2009
This is the latest version of this comprehensive source of development information based on the World Development indicators by country. (World Bank: April 2009) More info >>
Climate change newsletter
This site is Oxfam Australia’s newsletter to describe its activities to address climate change. (OXFAM Australia: 2010) More info >>
Closing the gaps : disaster risk reduction and adaptation to climate change in developing countries
This publication examines the adaptation to climate change and its links with development and disaster risk reduction. The report argues that the only solution to climate change is a rapid move toward a low-carbon global economy. (Commission on Climate Change and Development, 2009: 2009) More info >>
Rising temperatures, rising tensions: climate change and the risk of violent conflict in the Middle East
This report examines the links between climate change, peace and conflict, suggesting that the legacy of conflict in the countries of the Middle East undermines the ability of communities in the region to adapt to climate change. (IISD: 2009) More info >>
Mapping the effects of climate change on human migration and displacement
This report explores how climate change is already causing people to leave their homes, and details some of the specific ways displacement may occur over the next decades, providing regional case studies from areas including the Himalayas, Central America, Nile and Tuvalu. (Center for International Earth Science Information Network: June 2009) More info >>
A general equilibrium analysis of the impact of climate change on agriculture in the People's Republic of China
This article examines the potential long-term impacts of global climate change on agricultural production and trade in the People's Republic of China (PRC). (ADB: June 2009) More info >>
Suffering the science: climate change, people and poverty
This report combines the latest scientific observations on climate change with evidence from the communities Oxfam works with in almost 100 countries around the world, revealing how the changing climate is already impacting upon the poor. (Oxfam: July 2009) More info >>
Human impact report: climate change - the anatomy of a silent crisis
This report focuses on the adverse impacts of climate change on human society across the world, based on latest and best information on the human impact of climate change as well as inputs from world-leading scientists and climate, humanitarian and development experts. (Global Humanitarian Forum: 2009) More info >>
Planet prepare: Asia Pacific disaster report
This World Vision report looks at the latest research around climate change but also examines how communities from Bangladesh to Papua New Guinea are being severely impacted by storms and sea level rise. (World Vision International: 2008) More info >>
Climate change, water and food security
This Background Note reviews current knowledge about the relationships between climate change, water and food security, listing policy areas that require action, including the development of long-term water policies and related strategies. (ODI: 2009) More info >>
Global warming and poverty: factsheet
This factsheet looks at how the impact of global warming is affecting food production, water supplies, public health, and people's livelihoods. (WWF: 2008) More info >>
Indigenous and traditional peoples and climate change
The goals of the IUCN report on Indigenous Peoples and Climate Change are to improve understanding of the potential impacts of climate change on vulnerable communities and cultures and their associated ecosystems. (IUCN: March 2008) More info >>
Climate resilient cities: a primer on reducing vulnerabilities to climate change impacts
This report serves as a tool for local governments in the East Asia Region to better understand the concepts and consequences of climate change and actively engage in the training, capacity building and capital investment programs for building sustainable and resilient communities. (World Bank: June 2008) More info >>
Degrees of separation: poverty and climate change
This booklet from DFID shows just how close the links are between climate change and poverty and explains how DFID and others are working to ensure that development becomes a big part of the solution to these major global problems. (DFID: 2008) More info >>
Assessments of Impacts & Adaptations to Climate Change (AIACC) in multiple regions & sectors
AIACC is a global initiative aimed at advancing scientific understanding of climate change vulnerabilities and adaptation options in developing countries. (Assessments of Impacts and Adaptations to Climate Change) More info >>
Climate change in the Asia Pacific region
This CSIRO report outlines the impacts and risks of climate change in the Asia/Pacific region. (CSIRO: 2006) More info >>
Economic vitality in a transition to sustainability
This paper looks at how economies will need to change in order to meet the challenges of climate change, both in terms of mitigation and adaptation. (Tufts University: 2007) More info >>
Greenhouse emissions and climate change: implications for developing countries and public policy
This paper advocates two priority actions that will lay the foundations for a cost-effective response to global warming. (Center for Global Development: 2007) More info >>
Adapting to climate variability: a guidance manual for development planning
This manual provides guidance to people working on the planning and design of development aid programs on how to integrate strategies for adapting to climate variability and change. (USAID: August 2007) More info >>
A climate of conflict: the links between climate change, peace and war
This report looks at the social consequences that are likely to ensue from climate change, particularly the risks of human conflict and instability. (International Alert: 2007) More info >>
Moving toward a consensus on climate policy: the essential role of global public disclosure
This paper discusses the role and importance of information disclosure to assist in addressing the challenge of climate change. (Center for Global Development: 2007) More info >>
The age of consequences: foreign policy & national security implications of global climate change
This report examines the risks of climate change to global peace and stability. (Center for Strategic and International Studies: 2007) More info >>
UNDP Human Development Report 2007: fighting climate change
The 2007 edition of the UNDP Human Development Report focuses on the impacts and challenges of climate change to human development and security and highlights the need for urgent global action on this issue. (UNDP: 2007) More info >>
Asia Pacific: the threat from climate change to human development and the environment
This report looks at the measures being taken in Asia and the Pacific by governments, civil society, and communities to reduce the causes of climate change, and to overcome its effects. (Oxfam: 2007) More info >>
Stern review: economics of climate change
This review is a contribution to assessing the evidence and building understanding of the economics of climate change. (Treasury of the United Kingdom: October 2006) More info >>