| Page Name |
Outline |
[ADB]
Asian Development Bank |
Climate change related work includes a regional workshop on climate change with the theme Asia Least-Cost Greenhouse Gas Abatement Strategy (ALGAS). The workshop is part of a US$10 million technical assistance scheme to enhance existing national and regional strategic capabilities. |
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[EU]
European
Union - Climate
Change Home Page
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European Union Climate Change Home Page provides information on European climate change programme, EU documents on climate change, and greenhouse gas emissions in the community. |
[GEF]
Global Environment Facility - Home Page |
The GEF provides grants and concessional funding to recipient countries for projects and programs that protect the global environment and promote sustainable economic growth. Site provides explanation of GEF, funding criteria and further contacts. |
[GEIC]
The Global Environment Information Centre |
A centre owned by
the UN University (UNU) and Ministry of the Environment,
Japan (MOEJ), focuses on providing information to
mostly small civil groups and individuals. Maintains
original data sets in its database section. Comprehensive
connections list. Japan specific environmental news
and notices. |
[IEA]
IEA Climate Change |
The International Energy Agency's mandate is to provide sound analytical work on the energy dimension of climate change and the implications of the Kyoto agreement on the energy sector. Site gives access to studies related to policy making such as taxation and full cost pricing. |
[IGES]
IGES Climate Policy Homepage |
Link to the Institute for Global Environmental Strategies (IGES) climate change policy research activities. |
[IISD]
IISD Climate Change |
Link to the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) climate change activities. |
[IPCC]
WMO/UNEP
Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change |
The IPCC's main function is to assess the available scientific, technical, and socio-economic information in the field of climate change relevant for international and national policy formulation. Site provides reports, technical papers, and a "data distribution centre." |
[OECD]
Climate Change and Sustainable Transport |
The OECD and its affiliates are working with governments and other stakeholders to inform the debate through objective assessments of viable response strategies. Site provides access to free online publications relevant to global warming and policy. |
[Pacific Institute]
Global Change Home Page |
The site consists of an electronic version of the publication Global Change, along with a second separate publication, the Global Climate Change Digest. Search back issues, access multimedia resources, extensive list of links, data sources and glossary of technical terms. |
[SPREP]
SPREP Homepage - South Pacific Regional Environment Programme |
A regional organization
established by the governments and administrations
of the South Pacific region to promote co-operation
and provide assistance in order to protect and improve
its environment and ensure sustainable development.
Updates, newsletters, publications and links. |
[TERI]
The
Energy and Resources Institute |
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[UCCEE]
UNEP Collaborating Centre on Energy and Environment |
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[UNDP]
United Nations Development Programme-GEF |
One of the three implementing agencies of GEF, the particular emphasis of UNDP is ensuring the development and management of capacity building programmes and technical assistance projects. In addition, UNDP manages the Small Grants Programme on behalf of the GEF. |
[UNEP]
United Nations Environment Programme |
Links to UN and IPCC joint activities. |
[UNFCCC]
United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change |
Official site of the UN Climate Change Secretariat. Comprehensive source of data, information, official documents (UN and Kyoto conventions), programmes, contacts, and links. Posts a good beginner's guide to climate change and the role of the UN Framework Convention. |
[UNITAR]
CCTRAIN Home Page |
Information on the pilot training programme on climate change implemented in Lithuania, Viet Nam and Zimbabwe to assist them to implement the Convention through training, capacity-building and institution strengthening. |
[USCSP]
U.S. Country Studies Program Support for Climate Change Studies Plans and Technology Assessments |
USSCP funding enables 55 developing countries to develop inventories of their greenhouse gas emissions, assess their vulnerabilities to climate change, and evaluate response strategies for mitigating and adapting to climate change. Workshops, information sources, and contacts posted. |
[World Bank]
Global Climate Change Home Page |
Official site of the World Bank's work on climate change. Descriptions and venues for the various climate change related strategies, papers, studies, programs, discussion groups, and events coordinated by the World Bank. |
