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The analytical report considers the implications of population growth and urbanization for climate change in terms of the contribution of urban populations (and centres) to human induced climate change. It emphasizes how it is not the growth in (urban or rural) population but the growth in consumption that drives the growth in greenhouse gas emissions and that a significant proportion of the world’s urban (and rural) population have consumption levels that are so low that they contribute little or nothing to such emissions.

This analytical report reviews the demographic processes involved in population dynamics that necessitate more explicit consideration when dealing with climate change issues and discusses their implications for policy in the context of urbanization, population and global environment conservation.

This analytical report looks at the impact of climate change on population distribution and mobility. Frequently cited figures estimate that by 2050, the number of people forced to move primarily because of climate change will range between 200 million and 1 billion.

This fact sheet looks at the links between population and environmental quality. Understanding them requires knowledge of consumption rates that differ between the rich and the poor, of new and old technologies, of resource extraction and restoration, and of the dynamics of population growth and migration.

This policy document presents the recommendations of the Expert Group on Technology Transfer on future financing options necessary for enhancing the development and transfer of technologies, for consideration by the subsidiary bodies at their thirtieth sessions. It presents three indicative financing options for enhancing the development and transfer of technologies under the Convention: (a) the enhancement of existing and emerging technology financing arrangements; (b) a decentralized or centralized comprehensive new international technology financing scheme; and (c) limited new technology financing and coordination arrangements with sectoral activities.

This UNFCCC fact sheet explains the importance and need for adaptation to climate change, outlining different adaptation options and highlighting current efforts undertaken under the Convention.

This is the report of a workshop identifying successful examples of integrating practices  and tools for climate risk assessment and management and disaster risk reduction strategies into national policies and programmes. The workshop was held under the Nairobi work programme on impacts, vulnerability and adaptation to climate change and took place in Havana, Cuba, from 10 to 12 March 2009.

This analytical report is third in a series, produced so as to inform Parties, organizations, and those interested in adaptation about the Nairobi Work Programme on impacts, vulnerability and adaptation to climate change. This brochure introduces the Programme and focuses on its second phase.

This activity report provides a summary of the expert meeting on socio-economic information, held under the Nairobi work programme on impacts, vulnerability and adaptation to climate change. The note also contains an overview of socio-economic information and approaches, including good practices, gaps and needs, across different spatial scales and sectors, as well as recommendations and issues for follow-up and further consideration.

This activity report summarizes the outcomes of an expert meeting on experiences in using performance indicators for the monitoring and the evaluation of capacity-building at the national level. The document covers the lessons learned from proven approaches to the development and application of performance measures for capacity-building for climate change and other areas. The concept of capacity and capacity-building, the purposes, methodologies and challenges of monitoring and evaluating capacity-building, and the principles for the design and application of performance indicators are also discussed.

This fact sheet presents the Copenhagen deal by answering 10 frequently asked questions about it. The document explains the main features of the Copenhagen deal and its position in the climate change governance framework. Furthermore, the fact sheet addresses the main issues surrounding its negotiation and adoption.

This activity report  presents different options, tools and mechanisms to enhance financing for mitigation, adaptation and technology cooperation for an effective response to climate change. Further, the assessment of options, tools and mechanisms is enriched by information submitted by Parties and other observer organizations as part of the work of the AWG-LCA. It also presents relevant new information available on the investments and financial flows needed.

This analytical report analyses how the CDM mechanism progressed in 2008. The CDM has experienced rapid growth, beyond expectations. This success has led to challenges, such as lack of human resource capacity suffered by third-party certifiers – the private entities that vet each project. Therefore, despite recent developments, improvements of the mechanism are needed.

This technical document explains how individuals can use the CDM Bazaar website. The CDM Bazaar web-portal allows carbon market buyers, sellers and service providers to exchange information on clean development mechanism (CDM) project opportunities.

The NAI Update contains a summary of the outcomes of negotiations and decisions on matters relating to the preparation of national communications by Non-Annex I Parties.

The NAI Update contains a summary of the outcomes of negotiations and decisions on matters relating to the preparation of national communications by Non-Annex I Parties.

The NAI Newsletter is designed to focus on national, regional and international efforts to support Non-Annex I Parties in the implementation of the UN Convention on Climate Change. It includes information on workshops and on publications, as well as other informative materials.

The NAI Newsletter is designed to focus on national, regional and international efforts to support Non-Annex I Parties in the implementation of the UN Convention on Climate Change. It includes information on workshops and on publications, as well as other informative materials.

This technical document aims to assist newly registered CC:iNet users in the submission of content by outlining the steps to be taken for successful submission.

This activity report presents the main outcomes of a technical workshop held to promote the understanding, the development and the dissemination of measures, methodologies and tools for increasing economic resilience, including the understanding of social aspects. This note contains a summary of key discussion points, major challenges, gaps, needs, opportunities and barriers as well as a summary of recommendations and issues for follow-up and further consideration, including possible next steps under the Nairobi work programme.