Action Taken to Address Climate and Energy Priorities in the EU Member States, and Prospects for Implementation of the Climate Action and Renewable Energy Package

Submitted by andrea on Fri, 2009-12-11 04:58
Author(s):
Camilla Adelle, Catherine Bowyer, Emma Watkins, Jason Anderson, Joana Chiavari, Megan Lewis, Sirini Withana
Year:
June 2009
Publisher:
Institute for European Environmental Policy
Summary:

Publication

Abstract: This paper provides an early overview of the prospects for implementation of the EU climate action and renewable energy (CARE) package across the EU at Member State level, as of spring 2009. It is based on reviews of the legislative state of play in all 27 Member States and includes detailed case study assessments of developments in the Czech Republic, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Poland, Spain, and the United Kingdom, and 19 desk-based Member State reviews.

Climate Adaptation Resource for Advisors (CLARA)

Submitted by andrea on Fri, 2009-06-05 23:50
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Summary:
Background

This resource is primarily aimed at helping business advisors within the United Kingdom to support small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in understanding and preparing for the impacts of climate change. However, the factsheets are designed to be accessed directly by the business community. It does not cover issues relating to measuring or reducing carbon footprints or improving energy efficiency.

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Adaptation Wizard

Submitted by andrea on Fri, 2009-06-05 01:53
Summary:
Background

The Adaptation Wizard is a web-based tool that is designed to take help users gain a basic understanding of climate change as well as integrate climate risks into their decision-making. It is a high-level, generic tool that is valuable to newcomers to the climate change issue, as well as those who are preparing to adapt.