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Reducing terrestrial greenhouse gas emissions: a human dimensions contribution
Carswell, Fiona E.; Greenaway, Alison J.; Harmsworth, … - In: International Journal of Sustainable Development 10 (2007) 4, pp. 294-318
This paper describes achievements from the human dimensions research within New Zealand's 'Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions from the Terrestrial Biosphere' programme, in three parts: (i) regional responses to climate change policy development, (ii) indigenous groups, land use and climate...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10008563836
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Reducing terrestrial greenhouse gas emissions: a human dimensions contribution
Carswell, Fiona E.; Greenaway, Alison J.; Harmsworth, … - In: International Journal of Sustainable Development 10 (2007) 4, pp. 294-318
This paper describes achievements from the human dimensions research within New Zealand's 'Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions from the Terrestrial Biosphere' programme, in three parts: (i) regional responses to climate change policy development, (ii) indigenous groups, land use and climate...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005754393
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Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Supply for the G-7 Countries, with Emphasison Germany
Strand, Jon - International Monetary Fund (IMF) - 2007
This paper discusses structure, impact, costs, and efficiency of renewable energy supply in the eight largest advanced economies (the G-7 plus Spain), with focus on Germany. Renewables production costs are compared to benefits, defined as reductions in net carbon emissions; technological...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005605334
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Canada's efforts towards greenhouse gas emission reduction: a case study on the limits of voluntary action and subsidies
Rivers, Nic; Jaccard, Mark - In: International Journal of Global Energy Issues 23 (2005) 4, pp. 307-323
Canada has committed internationally to several agreements to limit climate change, most recently by ratifying the … direction towards more compulsory policies, it seems unlikely that Canada will achieve significant domestic greenhouse gas …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10008539242
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Canada's efforts towards greenhouse gas emission reduction: a case study on the limits of voluntary action and subsidies
Rivers, Nic; Jaccard, Mark - In: International Journal of Global Energy Issues 23 (2005) 4, pp. 307-323
Canada has committed internationally to several agreements to limit climate change, most recently by ratifying the … direction towards more compulsory policies, it seems unlikely that Canada will achieve significant domestic greenhouse gas …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005543679
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Assessing the environmental externalities from biofuels in Australia
Cuevas-Cubria, Clara - Australian Agricultural and Resource Economics Society … - 2009
In Australia, as in other countries, the environmental costs and benefits of biofuel production and use have been found … Australia has been found to provide greater environmental benefits than ethanol, both in terms of reduced greenhouse gas (GHG … substituting biofuels for petroleum fuels in Australia. These estimates of externalities highlight the need to better understand …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005536561
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Initial public perceptions of carbon geosequestration: implications for engagement and environmental risk communication strategies
Miller, E.; Summerville, J.; Buys, L.; Bell, L. - In: International Journal of Global Environmental Issues 8 (2008) 1/2, pp. 147-164
perceptions of carbon geosequestration. Most respondents believed that it was important for Australia to reduce carbon dioxide …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010816531
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Effects of Tax Depreciation Rules on Firms' Investment Decisions: A Comparison of European Transition Countries
Nam, Chang Woon; Radulescu, Doina Maria - In: CESifo DICE Report 1 (2003) 2, pp. 52-55
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005037410
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AN Amazon Perspective on the Forest-Climate Connection: Opportunity for Climate Mitigation, Conservation and Development?
Carvalho, Georgia; Moutinho, Paulo; Nepstad, Daniel; … - In: Environment, Development and Sustainability 6 (2004) 1, pp. 163-174
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010997172
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Land-use Intensity and Greenhouse Gas Emissions in the LURNZ Model
Timar, Levente; Kerr, Suzi - Motu: Economic & Public Policy Research - 2014
This paper documents the development of new land-use intensity and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions modules for the Land Use in Rural New Zealand (LURNZ) model. These modules translate simulated land-use outcomes into measures of rural economic activity and greenhouse gas emissions for dairy...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010856275