RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY
William Y. Brown, February 07, 2012, The Brookings Institution
With the Energy Information Administration predicting that annual world carbon dioxide emissions will increase from 30.2 billion tons in 2008 to 43.2 billion tons in 2035, William Y. Brown argues that international negotiations on climate policy have failed, and new laws and policies are needed to stop these emissions. Read More
RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY
Katherine Sierra, December 06, 2011, CDKN
Katherine Sierra outlines the importance of private sector investment in the Green Climate Fund, and presents options on how the public sector can mobilize private investors and overcome barriers businesses may face. Read More
RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY
Nathan Hultman, December 05, 2011, The Brookings Institution
In light of the ongoing climate negotiations, Nathan Hultman examines the agenda at the United Nations Climate Change conference in Durban, and what is likely to be accomplished on issues around the governance structure for a new Green Climate Fund and the fate of the Kyoto Protocol. Read More
PAST EVENT
Tuesday, November 29, 2011
1:30 PM to 3:00 PM
Washington, DC
Since the end of the Second World War, urban population growth has soared. For the first time in human history, more people live in cities than in the rural countryside. On November 29, Global Economy and Development and Metropolitan Policy at Brookings hosted NPR's Steve Inskeep for a discussion of his new book, Instant City: Life and Death in Karachi, and the rapid urbanization taking place across the globe. Read More
RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY
Katherine Sierra, Miriam Chaum, Chris Faris, Gernot Wagner, Barbara Buchner, Angela Falconer, Chiara Trabacchi and Jessica Brown, November 23, 2011, The Brookings Institution, the Environmental Defense Fund, the Climate Policy Initiative, and the Overseas Development Institute
Flows of finance to developing countries to support climate change mitigation and adaptation efforts are growing in speed and scale, yet in many cases they are still insufficient in comparison to projected needs. Ensuring that money is well spent and maximizing its impact and effectiveness will be critical to maintaining support for the transition to a low-carbon, climate-resilient future. In a joint literature review, experts from Brookings, the Environmental Defense Fund, the Climate Policy Initiative, and the Overseas Development Institute examine the topic of the effectiveness of climate finance. Read More
RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY
Nathan Hultman, November 23, 2011, The Brookings Institution
This week, international energy and environment delegates are gathering in Durban, South Africa for the annual U.N. climate change negotiations. Nathan Hultman previews the major issues to be debated at the meetings and argues that this year's agenda will tackle issues of moderate or low controversy compared to years past. Read More
RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY
Michael M. Cernea and Multiple Coauthors, October 28, 2011, Science Magazine
While there is agreement climate change will result in population displacement and migration, insufficient attention has been given to mitigation and adaptation actions. Michael Cernea and resettlement experts discuss potential displacement from climate change, policy approaches for facilitating migration and guidelines for organized resettlement. Read More
RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY
William Y. Brown, October 07, 2011, The Brookings Institution
William Y. Brown offers his recommendations on assuring adequate water quality and quantity around the world—a challenge that Brown said has oftened been ignored due to competing politics, economics or lack of thought.
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William Y. Brown, August 24, 2011, The New York Times
William Y. Brown argues that there are risks to genetically modified life forms if not properly controlled by the federal government. Brown says that a new transparent, understandable law must be established for regulation. Read More
RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY
William Y. Brown, August 24, 2011, Nature.com
While the conservation of nature is a growing concern, William Brown says that DNA banks provide an option to protect all species. Brown argues that the Convention on Biological Diversity should develop a comprehensive and adequately funded global effort to preserve the cells of all known species.
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William Y. Brown, August 19, 2011, The Brookings Institution
William Brown argues that survival in the high seas is becoming more challenging for life beneath the surface due to the lack of monitoring and enforcement of conservation standards, and explains the necessary steps that must enacted to further the conservation of high seas biodiversity. Read More
RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY
William Y. Brown, July 2011, The Brookings Institution
As humankind gradually reduces the number of species on earth, the Convention on Biological Diversity notes the importance of biological diversity on sustaining life. William Brown argues that the Convention’s goals are unattainable with the current practices, and gives eight recommendations on how to maintain healthy ecosystems. Read More
RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY
William Y. Brown, August 08, 2011, The Brookings Institution
In June 2012, the United Nations will hold its decennial UN Conference on Sustainable Development (Rio+20) in Rio de Janeiro. William Brown writes that for the past 40 years, the conference has focused more on development and social issues, and less on simply protecting the environment where humans live. Brown offers nine recommendations to governments participating in Rio+ 20 to help bring their focus back on improving global environmental quality. Read More
RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY
William Y. Brown, July 27, 2011, The Brookings Institution
While the applications for genetically-modified organisms are numerous, from developing flood-tolerant rice to allowing vegetables to stay fresh longer, their use does not come without controversy and public scrutiny. As biotechnology becomes more prevalent, William Brown argues that it is time for new legislation to ensure safety for human health and the environment. Read More
RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY
William Y. Brown, July 20, 2011, The Brookings Institution
While the ocean may be home to millions of species, some known and some unknown, a lack of international protection may jeopardize marine life in years to come. William Brown argues that more measures must be taken for the conservation of sea life, including the establishment of marine protected areas. Read More