A systematic global stocktake of evidence on human adaptation to climate change

Nature Climate Change, Journal Year: 2021, Volume and Issue: 11(11), P. 989 - 1000

Published: Oct. 28, 2021

Language: Английский

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Mitigating Climate Change and the Development of Green Energy versus a Return to Fossil Fuels Due to the Energy Crisis in 2022

Energies, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 15(24), P. 9289 - 9289

Published: Dec. 7, 2022

The energy crisis that emerged as a result of the reduction in gas supplies from Russia is very topical and important. This affects not only Europe but also other world economies. As Russia’s attack on Ukraine sanctions imposed Russia, there was drastic drop Russian supplies, which triggered an increase fuel prices crisis. In order to reduce risk insufficient European countries have decided reuse coal fossil fuels. opposite direction decarbonization zero-carbon economy. undertaken research unique, because issue slowing down returning fuels has yet been extensively studied. Therefore, analysis results are new this area. project green production renewable sources implemented so far, aims accelerate implementation zero-emission economy, may be slowed down. Moreover, return will negative impact climate change. sharp unexpected growth profits companies meant Commission introduced limit revenues enterprises sector. Surplus income transferred entities offset prices. conducted showed how Union try ensure security what current actions related protection moving toward environmentally friendly economy be.

Language: Английский

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Europe

Cambridge University Press eBooks, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 1817 - 1928

Published: June 22, 2023

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Language: Английский

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Policy prescriptions to address energy and transport poverty in the United Kingdom

Nature Energy, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 8(3), P. 273 - 283

Published: Feb. 6, 2023

Abstract Tens of millions households across Europe struggle to afford adequate electricity and heating services reliable transportation, while recent high fuel prices could lead an increase in excess winter deaths. Tackling energy transport poverty is thus paramount policy importance. Here we document the drivers lived experiences United Kingdom, based on public focus groups expert interviews. We find a set policies that resonate with both planners members public, implying they have level political social acceptability other measures may be lacking, notably: mandatory landlord efficiency upgrades, increasing extent financial assistance households, cheaper (or even free) bus train fares restarting expanding services. buttress these findings further suggestions for system redesign better meets emerging principles justice.

Language: Английский

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Adaptation to climate change: A study on regional climate change adaptation policy and practice framework

Journal of Environmental Management, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 336, P. 117666 - 117666

Published: March 8, 2023

Although planning and policy instruments are important for climate change adaptation, the implementation of these measures is critical success. This paper studies different adaptation strategies by analysing adopted stakeholders in charge government development to minimise impacts northern tropical region Queensland, Australia. Local organisations responsible taking a leading role adaptation. State commonwealth agencies primarily developing transition policies guidelines, as well providing limited financial aid help support local government. Interviews were conducted with practitioners identified from authorities study region. all bodies made some progress better policies, interview participants that lot more needs be done, especially implementation, including devising application relevant action plans, economic assessments, stakeholder participations engagement. From practitioners' viewpoint, both water sector economy will face highest immediate if actions not adequately implemented at level There currently no notable legal bindings address risks In addition, liability assessments due cost-share mechanisms among levels prepare hardly exist. respondents recognise their high importance. As there uncertainties achievements standpoint, should take appropriate integrate mitigation works rather than focusing only on The informed work has been done identify flood prone areas few documents exist accommodate sea rise practice, but fragments holistic monitoring or evaluation plans put place.

Language: Английский

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Policy implementation and policy instruments: The underdeveloped dimensions of the four “political” American policy process theories. A Western European perspective

European Policy Analysis, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Jan. 15, 2025

Abstract The fifth edition of “Theories the Policy Process” represents a further step in consolidating these theories. However, four them—Advocacy Coalition Framework, Multiple Streams Narrative and Punctuated Equilibrium Theory—exhibit few limitations light characteristics implementation policy instruments due to their founding principles, central role pluralism will abandon original normativism sciences. Thus, theories seem be framed capture politics policy‐making dynamic way rather than understand how policies are able deliver results society. This affects relevance applicability from Western European perspective but probably also other cultural geopolitical perspectives. After discussion limitations, paper outlines number suggestions for overcoming them.

Language: Английский

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Ranking local climate policy: assessing the mitigation and adaptation activities of 104 German cities

Climatic Change, Journal Year: 2021, Volume and Issue: 167(1-2)

Published: July 1, 2021

Abstract Climate mitigation and climate adaptation are crucial tasks for urban areas can involve synergies as well trade-offs. However, few studies have examined how efforts relate to each other in a large number of differently sized cities, therefore we know little about whether forerunners also leading or if cities tend focus on just one policy field. This article develops an internationally applicable approach rank that incorporates multiple indicators related (1) local commitments adaptation, (2) plans (3) ambitions. We apply this method 104 German identify six clusters: leaders, followers, latecomers laggards. The seeks explanations particular cities’ positions shows coping with change balanced way high level depends structural factors, city size, the pathways policies since 1990s funding programmes both adaptation.

Language: Английский

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The impact of government-enterprise collusion on environmental pollution in China

Journal of Environmental Management, Journal Year: 2021, Volume and Issue: 292, P. 112744 - 112744

Published: May 12, 2021

Language: Английский

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Exploring disaster impacts on adaptation actions in 549 cities worldwide

Nature Communications, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 13(1)

Published: June 10, 2022

Abstract Whether disasters influence adaptation actions in cities is contested. Yet, the extant knowledge base primarily consists of single or small-N case studies, so there no global overview evidence on disaster impacts and adaptation. Here, we use regression analysis to explore effects frequency severity four action types 549 cities. In countries with greater adaptive capacity, economic losses increase city-level targeting recently experienced event types, as well strengthen general preparedness. An reduces hazard other than those that occurred, while human have few effects. Comparisons between across levels capacity indicate a wealth effect. More affluent incur damages from disasters, but also higher governance creating both incentives opportunities for measures. While had limited impact overall, results are sensitive which impacts, capacities considered.

Language: Английский

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A global assessment of policy tools to support climate adaptation

Climate Policy, Journal Year: 2021, Volume and Issue: 22(1), P. 77 - 96

Published: Nov. 18, 2021

Governments, businesses, and civil society organizations have diverse policy tools to incentivize adaptation. Policy can shape the type extent of adaptation, therefore, function either as barriers or enablers for reducing risk vulnerability. Using data from a systematic review academic literature on global adaptation responses climate change (n = 1549 peer-reviewed articles), we categorize types used We apply qualitative quantitative analyses assess contexts where particular are used, along with equity implications groups targeted by tools, tools' relationships transformational indicators such depth, scope, speed find documented across sectors geographic regions. also identify mismatch between that consider those yield more adaptations. Direct regulations, plans, capacity building associated higher depth scope (thus adaptation), while economic instruments, information provisioning, networks not; latter however, likely target marginalized in their design implementation. multiple research gaps, including need instrument mixes rather than single adaptations result implementation.Key insights Information-based approaches, networks, instruments most frequently worldwide.Direct thus adaptation.Capacity building, provisioning approaches specific challenges.There many regions certain not widely (e.g. regulations plans Africa Asia), representing key gap.

Language: Английский

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