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Pathways Of Climate Insecurity: Guidance For Policymakers
Abstracts, Notable Reports
Outlines four interconnected ways climate change can precipitate conflict. These are impacts on livelihoods, changes in migration and mobility, tactics of armed groups, and exploitation by elites. The report underscores...
Climate Change, Peace, Policy, Public Sector/ Government, Security
Toward a National Adaptation Strategy for Canada: Key insights from global peers
Abstracts, Notable Reports
Details vital considerations for developing Canada's National Adaptation Strategy (NAS). The NAS aims to steer the federal government towards creating a comprehensive strategy to tackle the impacts of climate change...
Adaptation, Climate Change, Policy, Public Policy, Public Sector/ Government, Security, Strategic Security
Design Study Requirements for a US Macrogrid
Abstracts, Notable Reports
Outlines the critical steps and factors to consider when designing a macrogrid in the United States. A macrogrid is a large-scale interconnected network of power generation, transmission, and distribution systems...
Electricity, Energy, Energy Efficiency, Energy Storage, Technology
The Universe of Human Security
Abstracts, Notable Reports
"The Universe of Human Security" by Edmundo Oliveira delves into the concept of human security - protecting individuals and communities from threats such as conflict, crime, and natural disasters. The...
Human Rights, Human Security, Policy, Public Sector/ Government, Security, Social Justice
Leadership for the Decade of Action
Abstracts, Notable Reports
Explores the qualities and actions necessary for sustainable leadership within the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) framework and the UN Global Compact's initiative to inspire private sector action. Significantly,...
Business, Development, Leadership, Private Sector, Sustainable Development, Sustainable Development Goals
Disruption by technology: Impacts on politics, economics and society
Abstracts, Notable Reports
Examines the transformative effects of technology on various sectors. Specifically, it delves into how technology revolutionizes business models, supply chains, and employment. Beyond that, it also discusses how it influences...
Public Sector/ Government, Systemic Change, Technology, Transformation/Change, Transition
Water Conflict Pathways and Peacebuilding Strategies
Abstracts, Notable Reports
The report emphasizes the link between water resource pressures and conflict risks, emphasizing the role of water diplomacy in risk mitigation. It underscores the importance of addressing indirect factors like...
Climate Change, Conflict Prevention/ Mitigation/Transformation, Peace, Peacebuilding, War/ Conflict, Water
The Risk of Fiscal Collapse in Coal-Reliant Communities
Abstracts, Notable Reports
The report indicates, with great concern, the economic challenges and potential fiscal collapse that coal-dependent communities are likely to face. These communities' vulnerability to downturns primarily stems from the decreasing...
Climate Change, Economics, Economy, Energy, Fossil Fuels, Industry, Natural Resources, Policy, Public Sector/ Government
Packaging Away the Planet
Abstracts, Notable Reports
It underscores the urgent need to drastically cut down on single-use plastics and unnecessary packaging to tackle the worldwide issue of plastic pollution. It directly holds significant consumer goods companies...
Climate Change, Plastic, Pollution, Recycling, Waste Management/ Reduction
Absolute Impact: Why oil majors’ climate ambitions fall short of Paris limits
Abstracts, Notable Reports
The report highlights that net-zero goals alone are not enough to achieve the climate targets set by the Paris Agreement. It insists that oil and gas companies must reduce absolute...
Climate Change, Energy, Greenhouse Gases/ Emissions Reduction