Publications
You can find here a list of publication on global and regional climate change, agriculture, natural resources policies. A summary and links to each publication are provided.
This article by Munang (UNEP’s Africa regional climate change co-ordinator) and Andrews (ecosystem adaptation officer UNEP’s Africa) explains the…
31-03-2014
1,797
This article outlines the need and value of reliable weather, climate ant water information that would be of great importance in issuing early…
25-03-2014
1,561
The paper undertakes a quantitative analysis of the current African CDM pipeline and then looks at the status of support measures for the CDM in…
06-03-2014
1,665
This item assesses proposals for integration of climate change into EU energy policy since the early 2000 with a view to inform discussions on the…
06-03-2014
1,536
This paper reviews issues around groundwater and climate change in an African context with reference to the “Groundwater and Climate in Africa”…
06-03-2014
1,704
This meta-synthesis of national climate change adaptation plans, policies and processes spans twelve countries at various stages of adaptation…
13-02-2014
1,720
A hydrological modelling at a catchment scale has been used to investigate the impact of climatic and land use change on water resources in data…
05-02-2014
1,989
The impacts of climate change on agriculture may add significantly to the development challenges of ensuring food security and reducing poverty.
05-02-2014
1,857
Sub-Saharan Africa needs to increase its energy supply drastically in order to meet its energy demand and support economic growth. Experts estimate…
03-02-2014
2,104
This document summarises political commitments of The Africa-EU Energy Partnership (AEEP) regarding energy cooperation between Africa and Europe. The…
31-01-2014
1,790
This draft report provides guidance to protect health from climate change through health adaptation planning to support the integration of health…
19-12-2013
1,692
This paper reflects on the progress made in climate change adaptation in the city of Durban since the launch of the Municipal Climate Protection…
19-12-2013
1,600
This meta-synthesis of national climate change adaptation plans, policies and processes spans 12 countries at various stages of adaptation planning…
19-12-2013
1,529
Climate change and its impact on water resources have become a reality in many parts of the world. Uncertainties in water supply as well as the…
19-12-2013
1,470
In order to address climate/environmental change successfully and sustainably, it is vital to foster collaborative relationships between national,…
19-12-2013
1,407
This paper presents the results of a study that investigated barriers to action on climate change adaptation in eight municipalities in the Western…
19-12-2013
1,713
The paper presents a framework for prioritizing adaptation approaches at a range of timeframes. The framework is illustrated by four case studies…
19-12-2013
1,409
Water and energy supply are two of the most important responsibilities of municipalities in South Africa. The authors show that increased rainfall…
19-12-2013
3,330
To ensure a food-secure future, farming must become climate resilient. Around the world, governments and communities are adopting innovations that…
18-12-2013
1,459
Most Sub-Saharan African countries have low energy coverage. Country leaders are doing deliberated efforts to put in place Country Energy Strategies…
17-12-2013
1,837
While agriculture contributes significantly to greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, which need mitigating, it also provides opportunities for significant…
17-07-2013
1,763
Climate change will exacerbate existing vulnerabilities to land degradation, floods and drought in Africa and will challenge farmers and communities…
17-07-2013
2,291
Access to electricity is essential for human life. Increasing electricity availability contributes to improved social development and faster economic…
16-07-2013
1,650
This paper explains different approaches to using Marginal Abatement Cost (MAC) curves as a mitigation decision tool. It also demonstrates…
16-07-2013
1,523
IEA report sees renewable power increasingly cost-competitive with new fossil-fuel generation, but agency warns against complacency
10-07-2013
1,713
In the last two decades greenhouse gas emissions increased substantially developing countries, especially in the so called economies in transition….
08-07-2013
1,755
Greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from agriculture are responsible for a significant fraction of anthropogenic emissions, yet while emissions from…
08-07-2013
1,889
The majority of research and writing on climate change and planning focuses on mitigation, reducing emissions and climate change impacts over long…
08-07-2013
1,867
The report summarises some key issues relevant for indigenous peoples, building on statements and policy platforms adopted by Indigenous Peoples’…
08-07-2013
1,965
The Boma Project, in the Marsabit District of Northern Kenya, was implemented as an alternative to microcredit to combat poverty. This project…
28-06-2013
3,465
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