Climate Change and the Kyoto Protocols Clean Development Mechanism: Stories from the developing world - Softcover

Orford, Margie

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1853395935 ISBN 13: 9781853395932

Publisher: ITDG Publishing, 2004

Synopsis

Global warming and climate change pose a dire threat to life, demanding urgent global action. The Kyoto Protocol is the United Nations treaty committing signatories to dealing with climate change by reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The Clean Development Mechanism, Article 12 of the Protocol, is a complex trade mechanism which is unique in its promotion of sustainable development. It gives rich and poor countries the opportunity to combine forces through projects in the developing world.

Climate Change is a non-technical account of what inspires people to transform the dry language of this international climate change treaty into measurable improvements in people’s lives. SouthSouthNorth is piloting Clean Development Mechanism projects that reduce emission of greenhouse gases through sustainable development in four countries (Brazil, Bangladesh, Indonesia and South Africa). These projects shows how the elegant creativity of science merges with the complexities of politics and human behavior. These stories come to life through a kaleidoscope of color photographs and children’s artworks.

About this title

About the Author

Margie Orford is a South African-based writer. She produces and directs environmental and educational films. Much of her work has focused on making complex issues accessible to a concerned but non-expert audience. She has published academic work, children's fiction and educational material in the United States, the United Kingdom and Southern Africa.

Review

"This book shows how much untapped potential there is within developing countries, and the impact a small group can achieve in the effort against global warming. The SouthSouthNorth teams are making sustainable development happen. The voices in this book radiate spirit and warmth." (John Kilani, Member of the United Nations Executive Board of the Clean Development Mechanism)

"Governments of the developing world, civil society and business can work together to promote sustainable development and protect our global environment. Here is a model of how it can be done. South Africa is proud to be the focal point for the SouthSouthNorth teams." (Mohammed Valli Moosa, Minister for Environmental Affairs and Tourism, South Africa)

Edition details

• Publisher: ITDG Publishing
• Publication date: 2004
• ISBN 10: 1853395935
• ISBN 13: 9781853395932
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 112