identify and propose measures to promote adaptation to reduce climate change risk. The NAP Process will implement a sectoral-based approach to climate change adaptation planning in Liberia, with adaptation priorities identified for crucial sectors such as agriculture, forestry, energy,
READ MOREIn the initial years funds from Norway – up to USD 70 million – will be devoted to the implementation of policy measures and institution building necessary to reach the phase which entails payments
READ MOREDonovan, Jessica, and others, ''Assessing Potential Carbon Revenues from Reduced Forest Cover Loss in Liberia'', in Michael A. Livermore, and Richard L. Revesz (eds), The
READ MOREStep 1: Identify Candidate Policies with Potential to Reduce Carbon Emissions The analysis team consulted policymakers in a wide range of sectors during a series of visits to Liberia, including representatives from forestry, agriculture, planning, lands, mines and
READ MOREThe 195 countries that have signed the 2015 Paris climate agreement committed to setting targets for reducing their carbon emissions by 2030. If a country exceeds these or future targets — for
READ MORERoughly two-thirds of those benefits would be realized even if only the United States reduced emissions. "What we found was that there was a real difference across time, that you have to spend a lot of money now to deal with climate change and transition your economy to renewable energy, and your cars to electric vehicles, electrify
READ MORELiberia: Many of us want an overview of how much energy our country consumes, where it comes from, and if we''re making progress on decarbonizing our energy mix. To reduce CO 2 emissions and exposure to local air pollution, we want to transition our energy systems away from fossil fuels towards low-carbon sources.
READ MOREA reduction plan with clear intermediate targets will support your organization to take consistent climate action. Ideally, your plan will include the goal of becoming net-zero by 2050 or even sooner. Here are some tips on simple reduction measures that can be taken by your organization and employees. For those new to climate action, these tips
READ MOREWe can reduce emissions by (1) using less energy; and/or (2) using lower-carbon energy. This metric monitors the second option. As we transition our energy mix towards lower
READ MOREThe United Nations Development Program (UNDP) has renewed its commitments to support Liberia''s readiness for the carbon market globally and has
READ MOREWith one of the youngest and fastest-growing populations in Africa, Liberia stands at a pivotal juncture where targeted investment in human development could
READ MOREGhana has become the second country in Africa after Mozambique to receive payments from a World Bank trust fund for reducing emissions from deforestation and forest degradation, commonly known as REDD+. The World Bank''s Forest Carbon Partnership Facility (FCPF) paid Ghana $4,862,280 for reducing 972,456 tons of carbon
READ MOREChina''s per capita CO 2 emissions have tripled between 2000 and 2021, and have surpassed the figures of the UK and the EU from 2013 onwards [ 52 ]. By the end of 2020, emission intensity decreased by 19.3% compared to that in 2015, beating the official target of an 18.0% reduction set for the 13th Five-Year Plan.
READ MOREWith global carbon emissions remaining at a high level, the CO 2 concentration has reached above 420 ppm in recent years (Steinthorsdottir et al., 2022), exceeding the 400 and 350 ppm limits for
READ MOREGhana receives $4.8M payment for reduced carbon emissions. By Nomvuyo Tena. January 25, 2023. Image credit: galitskaya@123rf . Ghana has become the second country in Africa to receive payment for reducing their carbon emissions. The West African country received the payment for reducing emissions from deforestation
READ MOREThe emissions of CO 2 will reach 4.05 Gt in 2050 under the CC scenario. Coordinated efforts to reduce pollution and carbon emissions have become an inevitable choice for China''s comprehensive green transformation of economic and social in the new stage of development. However, the co-benefits of policies to reduce air pollution and
READ MORECredit: Getty. Ditching cars altogether is one of the most effective steps that people can take to shrink their carbon footprint, according to a sprawling analysis of changes that individual
READ MOREHealth, development, and climate benefits have prompted Liberia to include SLCP reductions in its Nationally Determined Contributions. Liberia will target
READ MOREThe Government of Liberia develops and endorses the Waste Sector Strategy, a black carbon assessment conducted in selected municipalities (Monrovia and Paynesville) and the policy recommendations formulated by the end of the project. The Government of Liberia has increased capacity to monitor, assess, and reduce black
READ MORELiberia''s First Biennial Update Report falls under the support of the Global Environment Facility (GEF) for convention-related reporting and assessment and is implemented on an agreed full cost basis requiring only in-kind contributions by GEF-eligible countries. The project conforms with objective 3 of the GEF–6 climate
READ MOREDong et al. (2022) used data on the change and intensity of CE for 15 countries worldwide from 2000 to 2014 and found that the ICT industry is an important industry contributing to carbon emissions, where the manufacturing of computer, electronic and optical products accounted for 82.83% of global ICT implied CE.
READ MORE: In 2019 the United States "led the world" in reducing carbon dioxide emissions.
READ MOREReview of current laws, policies, and regulations (sub-national and national as relevant) Black carbon assessment for the waste sector in Liberia that
READ MORETed Halstead. Concrete is the second most-used substance on Earth (behind water), and it''s responsible for eight percent of the world''s carbon footprint. Cement researcher Karen Scrivener shares the research behind a pioneering new kind of cement known as LC3, which could slash carbon emissions from this crucial building material by 40 percent
READ MOREDeadline: 7-Jan-24 The Climate and Clean Air Coalition (CCAC) is currently accepting applications to develop a waste sector strategy that reduces emissions of black carbon from open burning in Liberia. Liberia currently has no waste sector strategy. This project responds to a request made by the Liberian Government, through the Environmental
READ MORE1 ASSESSING POTENTIAL CARBON REVENUES FROM REDUCED FOREST COVER LOSS IN LIBERIA Jessica Donovan*, Keith Lawrence+, Christopher Neyor‡, Eduard Niesten+ & Eric Werker§ Working Paper Abstract We conducted an analysis that explores the merits of a low-carbon development strategy for Liberia. This chapter describes both
READ MOREThe World Bank Group''s new Country Climate and Development Report (CCDR) for Liberia explores the mounting risks that climate change could undercut
READ MORETop of the list is living car-free, which saves an average of 2.04 tonnes of CO2 equivalent per person annually. This is followed by driving a battery electric car - 1.95 tonnes of CO2 equivalent
READ MOREThe aim is to enable the country and communities to make money — possibly tens of millions of dollars a year — from reduced carbon emissions. The UN estimates that 30,000 hectares of primary
READ MOREThe government of Liberia has identified the forest sector as a pathway to accessing investment capital and financial resources that will catalyze its national
READ MOREThe aim is to enable the country and communities to make money — possibly tens of millions of dollars a year — from reduced carbon emissions. The UN estimates that 30,000 hectares of primary
READ MOREThis Country Climate and Development Report examines Liberia''s development trajectory through the lens of the country''s vulnerability to climate change. It identifies Liberia''s development risks and opportunities, models various scenarios of climate impact and intervention, and proposes ways to strengthen resilience and finance climate
READ MOREAmericans, specifically, waste about 25 percent of the food we buy. According to Project Drawdown, adopting a vegetarian diet can also cut emissions, by about 63 percent, while going vegan can
READ MOREConnect. Having a home office can help reduce commuting emissions. Video conferences can replace long flights. Choose renewable energy to power your business or organization. Upgrade buildings to energy-saving ones. Here''s a list of simple initiatives that will reduce your organization''s GHG emissions and have a positive financial impact.
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