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Climate Change & Energy

Climate Change Energy Picture

Climate change is the greatest challenge facing the world today. Long-term development planning must now include measures to deal with it.

Opinions and Analysis

Poplars Are new biofuels the ethical answer?

New biofuels offer a sustainable source of energy but we must consider the ethical and social implications, say Joyce Tait and Banji Oyelaran-Oyeyinka.

10 March 2010 | EN | 中文

Two cultures but one message for climate change

Tackling recent controversies about climate change data requires a robust partnership between the natural and social sciences.

26 February 2010 | EN | ES | 中文

Where next for the IPCC?

11 February 2010 | EN | 中文
Source: Nature

Policy Briefs

Coins Six hurdles to delivering climate finance

Six key issues threaten the promise of climate finance made to the developing world at UN climate talks in Copenhagen.

11 February 2010 | EN
Source: International Institute for Environment and Development

Improving land and water management

Better land and water management could improve yields and help developing countries mitigate and adapt to climate change.

10 December 2009 | EN
Source: NCCR North-South


News and Features

Limuru Temperature rise spreads malaria, scientists insist

The hotly contested idea that climate change is increasing the spread of malaria has been supported by a review of recent studies.

11 March 2010 | EN | 中文

Rainmakers and meteorologists get together The marriage of science and rainmakers

Kenyan meteorologists are joining forces with traditional rainmakers to deliver communities weather forecasts as climate change takes hold.

5 March 2010 | EN

Jamaica to receive European climate aid

3 March 2010 | ES
Source: Jamaica Observer

Practical Guides

Logging in Papua New Guinea Navigating your way around a REDD story

Tips for journalists reporting on issues surrounding the proposed scheme to pay developing countries to protect their forests.

16 December 2009 | EN
Source: Panos London