Promoting the Transfer and Use of Environmentally Sound Technologies

Promoting the Transfer and Use of Environmentally Sound Technologies
Author: United Nations Conference on Trade and Development
Publisher: New York, N.Y. : United Nations
Total Pages: 68
Release: 1997
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN:

The spectrum of the debate on environmentally sound technologies is as lively as the broader debate on environment & development. Amidst the spectrum is the realism that a world where three fourths of the people live below the so-called 'modern standard', technology can neither be done away with nor can it be blindly trusted. This point of realism provides common ground for constructive work on the technology dimension of the environment & development nexus. This study discusses several opinions on this subject & examines the extent to which the proposed measures are likely to increase access to transfer & diffusion of environmentally sound technologies.

Climate Change Law, Technology Transfer and Sustainable Development

Climate Change Law, Technology Transfer and Sustainable Development
Author: Md Mahatab Uddin
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 176
Release: 2021-07-21
Genre: Law
ISBN: 1000402606

This book explores the possibilities and scope of facilitating innovation and transfer of the environmentally sound technologies in the Post-Paris climate era. The possibilities to be explored by the book will first focus on the roles of the climate finance and technological cooperation mechanisms in innovation and transfer of environmentally sound technologies. Secondly, the book will focus on role of the ‘flexible mechanism’ (i.e. indirect financial mechanisms), which has been re-introduced by the Paris Agreement as ‘voluntary cooperation’ or ‘sustainable development’ mechanism in innovation and transfer of environmentally sound technologies. Thirdly, the book will contain a comparative analysis regarding efficiency of the technology transfer mechanism under global climate regime in comparison with technology transfer mechanism that exists under other multilateral environmental agreements (MEAs). In addition to the above, since the issues of trans-boundary technology transfer is also a matter of concern for international trade, the book will discuss to what extent the international trade related laws e.g. intellectual property laws, investment related laws governed by the World Trade Organizations (WTO) can play role in facilitating transfer of the environmentally sound technologies. Another important aspect that this book will cover is potential roles which private sectors can play in innovating and transferring environmentally sound technologies under above-mentioned instruments of international law. In short, this book will be based on the argument that if global climate regime and the international trade regime collaborate each other in creating enabling environment and attracting private sector to invest in the field of environmentally sound technologies, the global challenges of innovation and transfer of the environmentally sound technologies to the developing and least developed countries can be fulfilled in more efficient manner. From conceptual perspectives, discussions and analyses of the book will be made in the light of the principles of equity and common but differentiated responsibilities and respective capabilities (CBDR-RC) - two main guiding principles of the international laws on climate change. This book will be of great interest to scholars of climate change, technology transfer, intellectual property and sustainable development. Besides, national and international level policy makers dealing with climate change and sustainable development will be greatly benefitted from this book.

Climate Change 2007 - Mitigation of Climate Change

Climate Change 2007 - Mitigation of Climate Change
Author: Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 33
Release: 2007-11-12
Genre: Science
ISBN: 1139468642

The Climate Change 2007 volumes of the Fourth Assessment Report of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) provide the most comprehensive and balanced assessment of climate change available. This IPCC Working Group III volume provides a comprehensive, state-of-the-art and worldwide overview of scientific knowledge related to the mitigation of climate change. It includes a detailed assessment of costs and potentials of mitigation technologies and practices, implementation barriers, and policy options for the sectors: energy supply, transport, buildings, industry, agriculture, forestry and waste management. It links sustainable development policies with climate change practices. This volume will again be the standard reference for all those concerned with climate change, including students and researchers, analysts and decision-makers in governments and the private sector.

The International Climate Change Regime

The International Climate Change Regime
Author: Farhana Yamin
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 734
Release: 2004-12-09
Genre: Law
ISBN: 9781139447751

This book presents a comprehensive, authoritative and independent account of the rules, institutions and procedures governing the international climate change regime. Its detailed yet user-friendly description and analysis covers the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change, the Kyoto Protocol, and all decisions taken by the Conference of the Parties up to 2003, including the landmark Marrakesh Accords. Mitigation commitments, adaptation, the flexibility mechanisms, reporting and review, compliance, education and public awareness, technology transfer, financial assistance and climate research are just some of the areas that are reviewed. The book also explains how the regime works, including a discussion of its political coalitions, institutional structure, negotiation process, administrative base, and linkages with other international regimes. In short, this book is the only current work that covers all areas of the climate change regime in such depth, yet in such a uniquely accessible and objective way.

TransAPELL

TransAPELL
Author: United Nations Environment Programme. Division of Technology, Industry, and Economics
Publisher: UNEP/Earthprint
Total Pages: 86
Release: 2000
Genre: Emergency management
ISBN: 9280719076

Outlines a method for assessing the current status of transport emergency planning within a community and suggests measures that will improve it.

Slave Life After 1666

Slave Life After 1666
Author: Scott Barry
Publisher: Lulu.com
Total Pages: 700
Release: 2019-05-20
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0359671977

This is a 600 plus page assortment of events and such that now only exist in the post "Cestui Que Vie" era which is in the time of our enslavement when we have a birth certificate, paperwork and such.

Research Handbook on Intellectual Property and Climate Change

Research Handbook on Intellectual Property and Climate Change
Author: Joshua D. Sarnoff
Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing
Total Pages: 559
Release: 2016-04-29
Genre: Law
ISBN: 1784719463

Written by a global group of leading scholars, this wide-ranging Research Handbook provides insightful analysis, useful historical perspective, and a point of reference on the controversial nexus of climate change law and policy, intellectual property law and policy, innovation policy, technology transfer, and trade. The contributors provide a unique review of the scientific background, international treaties, and political and institutional contexts of climate change and intellectual property law. They further identify critical conflicts and differences of approach between developed and developing countries. Finally they put forward and analyse the relevant intellectual property law doctrines and policy options for funding, developing, disseminating, and regulating the required technologies and their associated activities and business practices. The book will serve as a resource and reference tool for scholars, policymakers and practitioners looking to understand the issues at the interface of intellectual property and climate change.

Global Report on Validated Alternatives to the Use of Methyl Bromide for Soil Fumigation

Global Report on Validated Alternatives to the Use of Methyl Bromide for Soil Fumigation
Author: R. Labrada
Publisher: Food & Agriculture Org.
Total Pages: 112
Release: 2001
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 9789251046333

Methyl bromide (MeBr), used as a fumigant to control several soil-borne pests in various crops, is a strong ozone depleter, and governments and international agencies aware of the problem have agreed to establish a programme to phase out its use. As a result, some literature on new MeBr alternatives is available that describes the feasibility and disadvantages of each new pest control measure. Some of these publications result from workshops and symposia organized in different countries by the United Nations Environment Programme and by the United Nations Industrial Development Organization. The present report provides information on successful alternatives in some countries or regions where MeBr is being phased out. Although the report often shows the lack of already validated alternatives, particularly for a region such as Africa, the material provides enough elements on the technical and economic success of a variety of alternatives to assist agricultural researchers and extensionists in carrying out further studies and/or for validation. The material can also serve as a reference, particularly for the training of trainers.