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INTERNATIONAL DIMENSIONS OF CLIMATE CHANGE A reflection on the long-term evolution of international climate change law and potential impacts upon key areas that may require a response from the United Kingdom. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Synthesises evidence for the International Dimensions of Climate Change report (URN 11/1042). Undertakes a 'state of science' review of the evolution of international climate change law in the next twenty years. Identifies the potential impacts it might generate upon a number of key areas such as people, physical resources, global governance, overseas infrastructure, national security, global positioning, knowledge, technology and skills, financial services, and the implications for UK government.
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| 11/1020 | 11-07-2011 |
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INTERNATIONAL DIMENSIONS OF CLIMATE CHANGE Achieving scale in investment - global risk and opportunity from climate change. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Discussion paper for the International Dimensions of Climate Change report (URN 11/1042). Considers the investment opportunities, and the risks to these investments, which are likely to arise as a result of international climate change.
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| 11/1027 | 11-07-2011 |
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INTERNATIONAL DIMENSIONS OF CLIMATE CHANGE Climate change and geoengineering. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Discussion paper for the International Dimensions of Climate Change report (URN 11/1042). Considers the current state-of-science in geoengineering in relation to climate change. Looks at the feasibility, efficacy, likely environmental impacts and further research requirements in the field.
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| 11/1025 | 11-07-2011 |
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INTERNATIONAL DIMENSIONS OF CLIMATE CHANGE Climate change and social capital. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Discussion paper for the International Dimensions of Climate Change report (URN 11/1042). Examines the range of ideas captured by the term social capital. Also looks at key challenges for the concept of social capital if it is make a greater impact on climate change research, and the prominent themes in climate change policy evolution that social capital is well placed to address, or is already contributing to.
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| 11/1029 | 11-07-2011 |
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INTERNATIONAL DIMENSIONS OF CLIMATE CHANGE Ethical, social and behavioural impacts of climate change. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Synthesises evidence for the International Dimensions of Climate Change report (URN 11/1042). Focuses on the impacts for the UK of how international climate change may affect public understanding, behaviour change and attitudes. Also looks at human rights, social cohesion, weight given to social and non-material impacts, and implications for development policy, aid and trade and perceptions of the UK's role and standing in the international community.
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| 11/1018 | 11-07-2011 |
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59 Pages
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INTERNATIONAL DIMENSIONS OF CLIMATE CHANGE How climate change will affect the world’s largest companies. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Discussion paper for the International Dimensions of Climate Change report (URN 11/1042). Focussing on the Carbon Disclosure Project, this paper considers how physical climate change, and government policy responses to it, will affect the world's largest companies.
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| 11/1026 | 11-07-2011 |
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INTERNATIONAL DIMENSIONS OF CLIMATE CHANGE Impacts of climate change on overseas infrastructure (excluding sea-level rise). (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Synthesises evidence for the International Dimensions of Climate Change report (URN 11/1042). Explores how international climate change will impact on non-coastal infrastructure over the next 50 years, focusing on critical infrastructure in the energy, transport and telecommunications sectors. Also examines the UK dependencies of the UK on these, and how adaptation may alleviate these dependencies.
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| 11/1023 | 11-07-2011 |
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47 Pages
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INTERNATIONAL DIMENSIONS OF CLIMATE CHANGE International dimensions of climate change: final project report. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Final report of the Foresight International Dimensions of Climate Change project. Identifies key threats and challenges to the UK that are likely to arise from the impacts of global climate change, and highlights where the UK can build on its strengths to respond. Sets out possible implications for UK policy in a world affected by climate change, so that the country remains competitive, secure and able to protect the wellbeing of the nation. See related discussion papers URN 11/1017 to 11/1031.
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| 11/1042 | 11-07-2011 |
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128 Pages
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INTERNATIONAL DIMENSIONS OF CLIMATE CHANGE Proprietary environments: innovation paradox and policy. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Discussion paper for the International Dimensions of Climate Change report (URN 11/1042). Examines the legacy of UK and global patenting behaviour, and the market consequence of environmental patent practices. Concludes with recommendations for innovation in capital markets and business required for today’s vexing challenges.
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| 11/1028 | 11-07-2011 |
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INTERNATIONAL DIMENSIONS OF CLIMATE CHANGE Public understanding of and attitudes towards climate change. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Synthesises evidence for the International Dimensions of Climate Change report (URN 11/1042). Reviews what we know about public attitudes to climate change, whether they are currently evolving. Provides pointers to ways in which the impacts of climate change and a move to a ‘clean energy future’ will influence public attitudes and behaviour.
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| 11/1021 | 11-07-2011 |
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62 Pages
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INTERNATIONAL DIMENSIONS OF CLIMATE CHANGE The impact of climate change overseas on the UK financial services sector. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Synthesises evidence for the International Dimensions of Climate Change report (URN 11/1042). Addresses the potential impact of climate change overseas on the UK financial services sector until the end of the century. Changes in the ability of insurance, banking and investment to perform in an international setting of climate change may have significant impacts on the UK economy, employment and the comparative advantage of the UK economy.
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| 11/1024 | 11-07-2011 |
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INTERNATIONAL DIMENSIONS OF CLIMATE CHANGE The implications for the UK health sector of the international dimensions of climate change, 2010 to 2100. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Synthesises evidence for the International Dimensions of Climate Change report (URN 11/1042). Explores the implications, opportunities and threats for the UK‘s health sector that may arise from the impacts of climate change overseas. Covers the period up to 2100.
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| 11/1017 | 11-07-2011 |
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INTERNATIONAL DIMENSIONS OF CLIMATE CHANGE The implications of climate change for global governance and international institutions. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Synthesises evidence for the International Dimensions of Climate Change report (URN 11/1042). Considers how the implications of climate change for global governance and international institutions may affect international security out to 2050, and, in turn, what this could mean for the UK. Based on a literature review and consultations with academics and experts from the Government, NATO and other think-tanks.
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| 11/1019 | 11-07-2011 |
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INTERNATIONAL DIMENSIONS OF CLIMATE CHANGE The implications on the UK of the impacts of climate change and sea-level rise on critical coastal infrastructure overseas, 2010 to 2100. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Synthesises evidence for the International Dimensions of Climate Change report (URN 11/1042). Explores the physical environment and associated critical infrastructure in the coastal sector worldwide. Looks at the potential changes to coastal environments and the potential demand for new infrastructure. Also covers societal impacts and potential implications on infrastructure elsewhere in the world, and the potential threats and opportunities of these on the UK.
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| 11/1022 | 11-07-2011 |
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INTERNATIONAL DIMENSIONS OF CLIMATE CHANGE The ramifications of climate change - the security perspective. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Discussion paper for the International Dimensions of Climate Change report (URN 11/1042). Considers the impacts on national and international security as a result of international climate change.
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| 11/1030 | 11-07-2011 |
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INTERNATIONAL DIMENSIONS OF CLIMATE CHANGE The state of climate change science and technology in the UK. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Discussion paper for the International Dimensions of Climate Change report (URN 11/1042). Reviews the challenges to science and technology presented by international climate change, and the current state of climate science and technology in the UK.
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| 11/1031 | 11-07-2011 |
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