Africa and the global financial crisis |
By Doc Pico on - Political Framework
The potential impact of these crises on the poorest is significant, but perhaps what is even more important to focus upon is not only what will happen to these countries if the world does not consider them in the solution, but what benefits could be reaped if the world does.
Africa as a potential partner in the fight against climate change |
By Doc Pico on - Political Framework
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While Africa certainly has contributed least to the current climate challenges, the continent is expected to feel the ramifications ―first and worst. While this obviously poses yet another threat to recent gains made on development, there are untapped opportunities for partnering with Africa to stem further declines. |
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Human activity is the primary driver of changes in climate |
By Doc Pico on - Political Framework
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The recent Fourth Assessment Report of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) leaves no doubt that human activity is the primary driver of changes in climate through emissions of greenhouse
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Reducing emissions from deforestation and forest degradation (REDD) |
By Doc Pico on - Political Framework
The objective of REDD payment distribution mechanisms is to support policies and measures that reduce deforestation and degradation through transfer of revenues from international REDD funds or carbon markets to (or within) national levels.
CDM Executive Board opportunity for african projects |
By Doc Pico on - Political Framework
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There are several opportunities for further integrating Sub-Saharan African and other developing countries into global carbon markets. Simplifying the CDM rules for determining baselines, monitoring carbon emissions, and enforcing offsets and broadening the range of eligible projects to include avoided deforestation and soil carbon sequestration would facilitate the participation of Sub-Saharan African countries. |
