8 results on '"GOVERNMENT policy on climate change"'
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2. Black locust (Robinia pseudoacacia L.) range contraction and expansion in Europe under changing climate.
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Puchałka, Radosław, Dyderski, Marcin K., Vítková, Michaela, Sádlo, Jiří, Klisz, Marcin, Netsvetov, Maksym, Prokopuk, Yulia, Matisons, Roberts, Mionskowski, Marcin, Wojda, Tomasz, Koprowski, Marcin, and Jagodziński, Andrzej M.
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BLACK locust , *CLIMATE change , *FOREST management , *NATURE conservation , *SOIL chemistry , *RHIPICEPHALUS , *CLIMATE change mitigation , *GOVERNMENT policy on climate change - Abstract
Robinia pseudoacacia is one of the most frequent non‐native species in Europe. It is a fast‐growing tree of high economic and cultural importance. On the other hand, it is an invasive species, causing changes in soil chemistry and light regime, and consequently altering the plant communities. Previously published models developed for the potential distribution of R. pseudoacacia concerned 2070, and were based mainly on data from Western and Central Europe; here we extended these findings and included additional data from Eastern Europe. To fill the gap in current knowledge of R. pseudoacacia distribution and improve the reliability of forecasts, we aimed to (i) determine the extent to which the outcome of range modeling will be affected by complementing R. pseudoacacia occurrence data with sites from Central, Southeastern, and Eastern Europe, (ii) identify and quantify the changes in the availability of climate niches for 2050 and 2070, and discuss their impacts on forest management and nature conservation. We showed that the majority of the range changes expected in 2070 will occur as early as 2050. In comparison to previous studies, we demonstrated a greater eastward shift of potential niches of this species and a greater decline of potential niches in Southern Europe. Consequently, future climatic conditions will likely favor the occurrence of R. pseudoacacia in Central and Northeastern Europe where this species is still absent or relatively rare. There, controlling the spread of R. pseudoacacia will require monitoring sources of invasion in the landscape and reducing the occurrence of this species. The expected effects of climate change will likely be observed 20 years earlier than previously forecasted. Hence we highlighted the urgent need for acceleration of policies aimed at climate change mitigation in Europe. Also, our results showed the need for using more complete distribution data to analyze potential niche models. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2021
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3. Public opinion in policy contexts. A comparative analysis of domestic energy policies and individual policy preferences in Europe.
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Stadelmann-Steffen, Isabelle and Eder, Christina
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ENERGY policy , *GOVERNMENT policy , *CLIMATE change mitigation , *PUBLIC opinion , *GOVERNMENT policy on climate change , *COMPARATIVE studies - Abstract
Recent research and real-world processes suggest that effective climate change mitigation policies are not feasible without at least a certain degree of public support. Hence, we investigate the link between existing domestic energy policies and individual policy instrument preferences in 21 European countries. We assume a policy feedback perspective and, thus, start from the idea that the current domestic energy context influences what future policies are possible and preferred by citizens. High political trust and strong climate change attitudes are expected to strengthen this relationship. Our results do not lend support to a general link between existing policies and future policy preferences. However, we find evidence of a positive policy feedback in individuals with strong climate change attitudes and/or high levels of political trust, which, depending on each country's current energy policy, either hinders or facilitates the energy transition. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2021
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4. Climate change response in Europe: what's the reality? Analysis of adaptation and mitigation plans from 200 urban areas in 11 countries.
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Reckien, D., Flacke, J., Dawson, R., Heidrich, O., Olazabal, M., Foley, A., Hamann, J., Orru, H., Salvia, M., Gregorio Hurtado, S., Geneletti, D., and Pietrapertosa, F.
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CLIMATE change mitigation ,GOVERNMENT policy on climate change ,PUBLIC opinion on climate change ,METROPOLITAN areas -- Environmental conditions ,URBAN planning & the environment - Abstract
Urban areas are pivotal to global adaptation and mitigation efforts. But how do cities actually perform in terms of climate change response? This study sheds light on the state of urban climate change adaptation and mitigation planning across Europe. Europe is an excellent test case given its advanced environmental policies and high urbanization. We performed a detailed analysis of 200 large and medium-sized cities across 11 European countries and analysed the cities' climate change adaptation and mitigation plans. We investigate the regional distribution of plans, adaptation and mitigation foci and the extent to which planned greenhouse gas (GHG) reductions contribute to national and international climate objectives. To our knowledge, it is the first study of its kind as it does not rely on self-assessment (questionnaires or social surveys). Our results show that 35 % of European cities studied have no dedicated mitigation plan and 72 % have no adaptation plan. No city has an adaptation plan without a mitigation plan. One quarter of the cities have both an adaptation and a mitigation plan and set quantitative GHG reduction targets, but those vary extensively in scope and ambition. Furthermore, we show that if the planned actions within cities are nationally representative the 11 countries investigated would achieve a 37 % reduction in GHG emissions by 2050, translating into a 27 % reduction in GHG emissions for the EU as a whole. However, the actions would often be insufficient to reach national targets and fall short of the 80 % reduction in GHG emissions recommended to avoid global mean temperature rising by 2 °C above pre-industrial levels. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2014
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5. Socioeconomic geography of climate change views in Europe.
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Weckroth, Mikko and Ala-Mantila, Sanna
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CLIMATE change ,CLIMATE change mitigation ,RURAL-urban differences ,GOVERNMENT policy on climate change ,GEOGRAPHY ,REGIONAL differences - Abstract
• Spatial and socioeconomic predictors for climate change (CC) attitudes were examined. • Certain dimensions of CC attitudes are associated with regional population change. • All dimensions of CC attitudes show a strong educational gradient. • CC attitudes and efficacy are socioeconomically stratified and spatially determined. Climate change views have their socioeconomic foundations but also specific geographies. In merging these perspectives, this analysis uses ESS Round 8 data from 23 European countries to examine whether climate change scepticism and concern, pro-environmental personal norm and a willingness to engage in energy-saving behaviour exhibit, first, urban–rural and/or regional differences, and second, if these attitudes can be explained at individual level by socioeconomic position and wellbeing resources. We find that climate change scepticism and concern do exhibit urban–rural differences, where living in a country village is associated with greater climate scepticism and lower concern compared to living in a big city. Also, higher climate change concern and pro-environmental norms are associated with living in a region with constant population growth. These geographical differences are independent of individual-level socioeconomic attributes as well as one's political orientation. Additionally, the results show that both climate change attitudes and reporting energy-saving behaviour are strongly stratified by level of education and reveal that those in lower income deciles feel less pro-environmental norm but nonetheless report greater engagement with energy-saving behaviour. In sum, the results highlight that climate change mitigation is not a uniform project either spatially or within certain socioeconomic strata. Hence, our results suggest that socioeconomic disadvantage (belonging to the lowest education and income levels) and spatial marginalisation (living in more rural surroundings and declining regions) should be better acknowledged when reworking climate change and environmental policies in the EU. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2022
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6. Policy & Planning Brief.
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O'Neill, Eoin and Scott, Mark
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GOVERNMENT policy on climate change , *CLIMATE change mitigation , *ACCLIMATIZATION - Abstract
The article focuses on the European Union's (EU) White Paper "Adapting To Climate Change: Towards a European Framework for Action." It says that the paper outlines the EU's approach to mitigating European vulnerability to climate change and sets out its commitment to resolving climate change. It also states that the paper is designed as a first step for mainstreaming climate change adaptation throughout EU policy sectors.
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- 2011
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7. Editorial.
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van Asselt, Harro and Mehling, Michael
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GOVERNMENT policy on climate change , *CLIMATE change mitigation - Abstract
The author contemplates on the effort of the European Union (EU) and other government agencies in mitigating global climate change. He expresses optimism about future measures from the government agencies who addressed such crisis. The author discusses the political aspect of the global climate change, and stresses the uncertainty on the legal and political framework of a future climate regime. Moreover, he emphasizes the importance of faith to sustain the continued mitigation action.
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- 2010
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8. CAMBIO CLIMÁTICO Y COMERCIO INTERNACIONAL: ALGUNAS IMPLICACIONES PARA AMÉRICA LATINA.
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AGUILAR, SOLEDAD, BOUZAS, ROBERTO, and MOLINARI, ANDREA
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CLIMATE change ,ECONOMICS ,INTERNATIONAL trade & the environment ,CLIMATE change mitigation ,GOVERNMENT policy on climate change ,ENVIRONMENTAL policy ,ECONOMIC policy ,EXPORTS - Abstract
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- 2010
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