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 Climate Change Resources
acclimatise (www.acclimatise.uk.com ) A specialist risk management company, primarily serving businesses in the infrastructure and property sectors, and those with large, fixed assets. acclimatise helps clients assess and manage the threats, opportunities and costs of climate variability and climate change. It also advise pension funds, investors, insurers and law firms on how to manage these risks across their portfolios.
Climate Action Network (www.climnet.org ) Climate Action Network Europe (CAN-Europe) is a non-profit organisation operating as a coordination office since 1989 for environmental groups in Western Europe (European Union, Iceland, Norway, Switzerland) working on climate change issues.
Climate Arc ( www.climateark.org): ClimateArk is a Climate Change Portal and Search Engine dedicated to promoting public policy that addresses global climate change through reductions in carbon dioxide and other emissions, renewable energy, energy conservation and ending deforestation.
Climate Biz ( www.climatebiz.com ) : The Business Resource for Climate Management is a free, Web-based resource to help companies of all sizes and sectors understand and address climate change in a way that aligns environmental responsibility with business success.
Climate Change Central ( www.climatechangecentral.com ) : A unique public-private partnership promoting the development of innovative responses to global climate change and its impacts. Climate Change Central builds links and relationships between businesses, governments and other stakeholders in Alberta, CA interested in pursuing greenhouse gas reductions initiatives.
Climate Change Solutions ( www.climatechangesolutions.com ) : Canada’s ‘megasite’ of interactive tools, resources and success stories on actions to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Climatechangesolutions.com draws on the real-world experience of Canadian industry, governments and individuals to highlight the many untapped ‘win-win’ solutions available to address climate change.
Climate Concern UK ( www.climate-concern.com ) : UK-based campaign group focused on increasing public understanding of the dangers of climate change, overcoming scepticism, and encouraging reductions in energy consumption.
Carbon Trust (The Carbon Trust is an independent company funded by the UK Government. Its role is to help the UK move to a low carbon economy by helping business and the public sector reduce carbon emissions now and capture the commercial opportunities of low carbon technologies.www.thecarbontrust.co.uk ) :
GHG Protocol Initiative (The Greenhouse Gas Protocol Initiative (GHG Protocol) is a broad international coalition of businesses, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), government and inter-governmental organizations. It operates under the umbrella of the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) and the World Resources Institute (WRI). www.ghgprotocol.org ) :
Green Markets International (A non-profit organization promoting mechanisms that support climate protection and local development. Striving to make emerging international greenhouse gas reduction market more broadly accessible to small-scale activities and to communities that might otherwise be left out. Green Markets International works to accelerate the use of renewable energy and energy efficient technologies through other strategies involving market development and transformation. www.green-markets.orrg ) :
Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (The role of the IPCC is to assess on a comprehensive, objective, open and transparent basis the scientific, technical and socio-economic information relevant to understanding the scientific basis of risk of human-induced climate change, its potential impacts and options for adaptation and mitigation. www.ipcc.com ) :
ICLEI - Cities for Climate Protection (A campaign of the International Council for Local Environmental Initiatives (ICLEI), the CCP is a performance-oriented campaign that offers a framework for local governments to develop a strategic agenda to reduce global warming and air pollution emissions, with the benefit of improving community livability. www.iclei.org/co2 ) :
Low Carbon Vehicle Partnership (LowCVP) ( www.lowcvp.org.uk ) : Set up in 2003 to accelerate the UK’s shift to low carbon vehicles and fuels, Low Carbon Vehicle Partnership was one of the central actions arising out of the Government’s ‘Powering Future Vehicles’ strategy that identified greenhouse gas emissions reduction as a priority of future transport policy. The Partnership already comprises around 160 member organisations from government, the motor and fuels industries, vehicle users, environmental groups, consumer representatives and others.
Pew Centre ( www.pewclimate.org ) : The Pew Center on Global Climate Change was established in 1998 as a non-profit, non-partisan and independent organization. The Center’s mission is to provide credible information, straight answers, and innovative solutions in the effort to address global climate change.
United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change ( www.unfccc.int ) : The Convention on Climate Change sets an overall framework for intergovernmental efforts to tackle the challenge posed by climate change. It recognizes that the climate system is a shared resource whose stability can be affected by industrial and other emissions of carbon dioxide and other heat-trapping gases.
CRed ( www.cred-uk.org ) : is the Community Carbon Reduction Programme based in the East of England and focussing on Norfolk and Norwich. CRed is dedicated to forming partnerships with householders, businesses, schools and government, at all levels, in order to elicit the actions which will lead to the deep cuts in carbon emissions required to prevent the worst impacts of climate change.
International Environmental and Business Organizations
Article 13 ( www.article13.com ) : Specialist advisors in governance, business responsibility and sustainable development. Working with companies, governments and academic institutions, Article 13 develop policy and strategy through the use of research and engagement to deliver innovation, governance and organisational responsibility.
Business Council for Sustainable Energy ( www.bcse.org ) : An organization dedicated to implementing market-based approaches to reducing pollution and providing a diverse, secure mix of energy resources. Created in 1992 by leading companies in the energy efficiency, natural gas, renewable energy, independent power and electric utility industries.
Eco Earth ( www.ecoearth.info ) : An environmental sustainability source, Eco Earth is an information gateway empowering the movement for environmental sustainability.
Friends of the Earth International ( www.foei.org ) : A federation of autonomous environmental organizations from all over the world. With members in 70 countries, the organisation campaigns on the most urgent environmental and social issues of our day, while simultaneously catalyzing a shift toward sustainable societies.
Global Environment and Technology Foundation ( www.getf.org ) : A not-for-profit corporation promoting the development and use of innovative technology to achieve sustainable development. GETF brings industry, government and communities together to address environmental challenges with innovative solutions.
Global Footprint Network ( www.footprintnetwork.org ) : An organisation dedicated to advancing the scientific rigor and practical application of the Ecological Footprint, the Global Footprint Network works with governments, communities, and businesses to monitor current and future ecological resource balances.
Green Biz ( www.greenbiz.com ) : A non-profit, non-partisan organisation working to harness the power of technology to bring environmental information, resources, and tools to the mainstream business community.
Greenpeace International ( www.greenpeace.org ) : A non-profit organisation, with a presence in 40 countries across Europe, the Americas, Asia and the Pacific. As a global organisation, Greenpeace focuses on the most crucial worldwide threats to our planet’s biodiversity and environment.
Institute for European Environmental Policy ( www.iepp.org.uk ) : A leading centre for the analysis and development of environmental and related policies in Europe. IEEP brings a non-partisan analytical perspective to policy questions, engaging in both pressing short-term questions and long-term strategic studies.
International Energy Agency( www.iea.org ) : An intergovernmental body committed to advancing security of energy supply, economic growth and environmental sustainability through energy policy co-operation
International Institute for Sustainable Development ( www.iisd.org/climate ) : Promotes positive change towards sustainable development. Through research and information dissemination, IISD engages decision-makers in government, business, NGOs and other sectors to develop and implement policies that are simultaneously beneficial to the global economy, the global environment and to social well-being.
IUCN - The World Conservation Union ( www.iucn.org ) : A conservation organisation founded in 1948 devoted to conservation of nature and the sensible use of natural resources - locally, nationally, regionally and globally. IUCN is made up of Members (a few more than 1000 organisations in 140 countries), Commissions (6 with around 10,000 members) and the Secretariat (at least 1400 people worldwide).
Resources for the Future ( www.rff.org ) : An independent institute dedicated exclusively to analyzing environmental, energy, and natural resource topics. RFF gathers under one roof a unique community of scholars conducting impartial research to enable policymakers to make sound choices.
United Nations Environment Programme ( www.unep.org ) : UNEP, established in 1972, is the voice for the environment within the United Nations system. UNEP acts as a catalyst, advocate, educator and facilitator to promote the wise use and sustainable development of the global environment.
UNEP/GRID-Arendal ( www.grida.no/activities ) : Provides environmental information, communications and capacity building services for information management and assessment. Established to strengthen the United Nations through its Environment Programme (UNEP), GRID-Arendal’s focus is to make credible, science-based knowledge understandable to the public and to decision-making for sustainable development.
Worldwatch Institute ( www.worldwatch.org ) : A leading source of information on the interactions among key environmental, social and economic trends, Worldwatch Institute offers a unique blend of interdisciplinary research, global focus, and accessible writing sources.
WWF ( www.wwf.org.uk ) An independent international foundation, WWF’s country offices carry out local conservation work, within national boundaries, such as practical field projects, scientific research, advising local and national governments on environmental policy, promoting environmental education, and raising awareness of environmental issues.
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