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The analytical report analyzes the potential impacts of climate change on the aquaculture sector at the global and regional levels. Overall, impacts on aquaculture are predicted to vary widely, depending on the current climatic zones of activity. Climate change impacts on aquaculture have both direct effects, for instance through physical and physiological processes, and indirect effects, for instance through variations in fish meal supplies and trade issues. Regarding  contributions to greenhouse gas emissions, aquaculture has limited relevance and the primary mitigation route for the sector lies in the reduction of energy consumption, through fuel and raw material use.

This policy document aims to provide the medium-term (2011–16) framework defining the perspectives and objectives of the FAO Fisheries and Aquaculture Department with respect to climate change issues and development responses. It also plans to strengthen coherence and operational effectiveness with respect to more localized delivery through regional and subregional offices.

This technical document has been prepared in light of the upcoming Conference of the Parties of the UNFCCC in December 2007 to inform about the status and ongoing efforts in the field of forest monitoring, assessment and reporting at national and international levels. Part I is a review of FAO’s role in providing support to developing countries seeking to enhance their capacity to monitor, assess and report on forest resources and forest carbon. Part II reviews the current status in countries with respect to forest area changes and forest carbon stock. 

This policy document discusses opportunities for financing agriculture in Africa and provides recommendations. It stresses that African farmers have the potential to both reduce greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) and increase agricultural yields. The technical mitigation potential of agriculture by 2030 in Africa reaches 2Gt of CO2-eq per year. With the promise of emission reductions, carbon finance could underwrite the training of farmers in new practices as well as the establishment of MRV systems to track that both carbon and agricultural benefits are accrued.

This policy document explores the linkage between gender issues and climate change. It highlights households do not act as one when making decisions, women tend to control fewer resources and to be more vulnerable to external shocks due to already-present vulnerability from unequal access to resources, lower levels of education, increased burden and poorer health. The document also recommends ways to integrate gender into climate change adaptation policies and activities.

This technical document provides an analysis of how women are affected by the adverse effects of climate change hazards. However it also highlights opportunities for action. It stresses that women are not only vulnerable to climate change but they are also effective agents of change in relation to both mitigation and adaptation. References to relevant United Nations mandates and information sources are also included.

This audio file is part of a series that was created by the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) Secretariat to help spread the word about the Joint Implementation in plain language. It explains how to develop own ideas and projects.

This audio file is part of a series that was created by the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) Secretariat to help spread the word about the Joint Implementation in plain language. It explains what an Emission Reduction Unit (ERU) is.

This audio file is part of a series that was created by the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) Secretariat to help spread the word about the Joint Implementation in plain language. It explains what an Accredited Independent Entity (AIE) is.

This audio file is part of a series that was created by the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) Secretariat to help spread the word about the Joint Implementation in plain language. It explains what a Designated Focal Point (DFP) is.

This audio file is part of a series that was created by the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) Secretariat to help spread the word about the Joint Implementation in plain language. It provides an introduction to Joint Implementation determination.

This audio file is part of a series that was created by the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) Secretariat to help spread the word about the Joint Implementation in plain language. It presents and explains the Joint Implementation project cycle.

This audio file is part of a series that was created by the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) Secretariat to help spread the word about the Joint Implementation in plain language. It introduces the different methodologies that can be used.

This audio file is part of a series that was created by the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) Secretariat to help spread the word about the Joint Implementation in plain language. It presents the distinction between the Track 1 and the Track 2 procedures.

This audio file is part of a series that was created by the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) Secretariat to help spread the word about the Joint Implementation in plain language. It explains the role of the UNFCCC Secretariat in the implementation of Joint Implementation of projects.

This audio file is part of a series that was created by the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) Secretariat to help spread the word about the Joint Implementation in plain language. It presents the Joint Implementation Supervisory Committee and its functions.

This audio file is part of a series that was created by the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) Secretariat to help spread the word about the Joint Implementation in plain language. It explains which countries can participate in it.

This audio file is part of a series that was created by the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) Secretariat to help spread the word about the Joint Implementation in plain language. It provides an introduction to the Joint Implementation and explains its main characteristics.

This activity report provides information by region and thematic area on the support that member countries receive from their respective United Nations regional commission in their effort to combat climate change. Activities supported by the five regional commissions include, among others, the creation of strategies to integrate climate change consideration into development plans, the assessment of the economic impacts of climate change, and the evaluation of the costs of mitigation and adaptation.

This analytical report aims at providing an appraisal of the energy efficiency situation worldwide and giving guidance on further action. It is meant to provide practitioners and policymakers with references to a wide array of financing mechanisms and an overview of the instruments available and the economic and institutional conditions promoting their success. An additional goal of this report is to draw attention to the practice of energy efficiency as a powerful tool not only to fight climate change, but also to promote sustainable development and reduce poverty.