ECLAC on Elements for Formulating Public Policy on Biofuels
Thursday, February 5th, 2009The biofuel programs in the developed countries — particularly those in the US and the European Union (EU) — represent a series of opportunities, challenges and risks for the countries of Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC). If biofuel production is to create economic growth in LAC nations without jeopardizing its natural capital and social […]
UNEP/CARICOM: Drastic Climate Change Consequences for Insular Caribbean / PNUMA/CARICOM: drásticas consecuencias por cambio climático en el Caribe Insular
Saturday, December 27th, 2008Although this report (English only) was finished in October, it was formally unveiled at the global climate change talks in Poland in November, but did not get much media play because of all the other actions, initiatives, reports and declarations made in Poznan at the same time. But it deserves much more attention and hopefully […]
A New Strategic Framework on Forests and Climate Change / Un nuevo marco estratégico sobre bosques y cambio climático
Thursday, December 11th, 2008From the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO): Forestry takes on the climate change challenge Global organizations team up to ensure contribution of forests To ensure that sustainably managed forests play a key role in mitigating the negative effects of climate change, a new strategic framework is being launched jointly by 14 international organizations* known […]