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Climate Change & Energy: Climate policy

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The challenges faced by the South in dealing with the impacts of climate change are gaining recognition in international policy circles. But policies to address these effectively have yet to be designed and implemented.

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Opinions and Analysis

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?

Five climate experts offer their views on how best to reform the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (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

Making low carbon development pro-poor

With the right mix of policy measures, low carbon development can be made to benefit the poor.

3 September 2009 | EN
Source: Institute of Development Studies


News and Features

Man sitting in Himalayas India boosts climate data contribution to IPCC

India is set to share local climate data with the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change for the first time at an institutional level.

5 February 2010 | EN | 中文

Top emerging nations pledge climate aid for poor states

Brazil, China, India and South Africa have promised to increase climate science cooperation in the developing world.

25 January 2010 | EN | ES | 中文

Practical Guides

Gearing up to report on the Copenhagen climate talks

Background information for journalists about the Copenhagen climate change summit, along with potential sticking points and outcomes.

24 November 2009 | EN | 中文
Source: IIED

Climate change: How to report the story of the century

Reporting on climate change is an important but challenging task. James Fahn explains how to make your stories both accurate and engaging.

16 March 2009 | EN | ES | FR | 中文