Essays about: "the climate pledge"

Showing result 6 - 10 of 10 essays containing the words the climate pledge.

  1. 6. Transitioning the Energy Sector : A Study on the Philippines and the Challenges of Meeting International Climate Targets

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaper

    Author : Melissa Smith; [2019]
    Keywords : Energy; Transition; MLP Framework; Paris Agreement;

    Abstract : Climate change has become a catalyst for global action on greenhouse gas emissions. The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change orchestrated the Paris Agreement to propel the international community towards implementing definitive carbon abatement plans. These policy commitments are known as Nationally Determined Contributions. READ MORE

  3. 7. Indirect emissions estimation model for investments in the automobile sector, fossil fuel sector and utilities sector

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaper

    Author : Kerstin Thungström; [2018]
    Keywords : scope 3; indirect emissions; estimation models; automobile sector; fossil fuel sector; utility sector; sustainable investments; scope 3; indirekta emissioner; estimeringsmodeller; fordonssektorn; fossila bränslen sektorn; energisektorn; hållbara investeringar;

    Abstract : To combat climate change multiple initiatives have been launched to steer the financial market towards a more sustainable and resilient path. For example the Montreal Pledge that have committed over 120 investors to measure and disclose their carbon footprints of their portfolios. READ MORE

  4. 8. Mexico’s climate pledge: A credible commitment?

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Internationella miljöinstitutet

    Author : Enrique Figallo Cegarra; [2016]
    Keywords : credibility; climate change; climate pledges; INDCs; Mexico; Earth and Environmental Sciences; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : The purpose of this thesis is to evaluate the credibility of Mexico’s Intended Nationally Determined Contribution (INDC) and to identify areas for policy intervention that can strengthen the credibility of the climate pledges. Using Mexico as a case study, the research tested and further developed an initial credibility assessment framework for a country-level analysis to evaluate the credibility of climate pledges to reduce carbon emissions. READ MORE

  5. 9. Understanding Energy and Carbon Intensities in China: Trends, Projections, and Uncertainties

    University essay from Institutionen för geovetenskaper

    Author : Wenquan Zhang; [2012]
    Keywords : Sustainable development; Climate change; China; CO2 emissions; Energy intensity Carbon Intensity;

    Abstract : Two weeks before the Copenhagen summit on climate change, China officially made a pledge to cut its carbon intensity by 40 to 45 percent below 2005 level by 2020. The thesis has tried to look into the quality and quantity concern of this pledge made by the biggest CO2 emitter in the world. READ MORE

  6. 10. Perfection of liens - is a reform from pledge to filing preferable?

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Juridiska institutionen

    Author : Jonatan Lund Kirkhoff; [2010]
    Keywords : Förmögenhetsrätt; Kredit- och säkerhetsrätt; Law and Political Science;

    Abstract : The current Swedish rules regarding perfection of liens is fragmented. The system has only undergone partial reform and even then only because of extreme necessity. The U.S. READ MORE