RESEARCH, ARTICLES AND PRESENTATION MATERIAL

Climate Change Science Compendium 2009 released by UNEP

The Climate Change Science Compendium is a review of some 400 major scientific contributions to our understanding of Earth Systems and climate that have been released through peer-reviewed literature or from research institutions over the last three years, since the close of research for consideration by the IPCC Fourth Assessment Report.

Focusing on work that brings new insights to aspects of Earth System Science at various scales, it discusses findings from the International Polar Year and from new technologies that enhance our abilities to see the Earth’s Systems in new ways. Evidence of unexpected rates of change in Arctic sea ice extent, ocean acidification, and species loss emphasizes the urgency needed to develop management strategies for addressing climate change.

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Economic growth or happy people? - Stiglitz report proposes changes in the focus of statistics

The Commission on the Measurement of Economic Performance and Social Progress, chaired by Professor Joseph E. Stiglitz, presented its work on 14 September 2009. This 292 page report presents 12 recommendations, where the main message is to shift the focus of statistics from a production perspective into "well-being" and sustainability.

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The third Green Growth Policy Dialogue: The greening of business and making ENvironment
a business opportunity

5-7 june 2007 Bangkok, thailand

For the first time, policy makers, business communities, academia and civil society had the opportunity to get together to discuss how to
make green business profitable. During the dialogue participants compared success stories from several sectors of society and identified
critical points that policy makers could promote in order to further the greening of the business in Asia and the Pacific.

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