The Paris Agreement: A Focus on Mitigation
This article outlines the basics about climate change mitigation and current actions of international implementation.
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Key Terms and Agreements
The Paris Agreement: A Focus on Adaptation
While climate change mitigation is important, so is also adaptation to it. This article describes what adaptation to climate change means and how it is promoted by the Conference of Parties (COP).
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Key Terms and Agreements
SOS-UK
Introducing SOS-UK, an NUS educational charity tackling the climate crisis. Read on to find out more about their programmes, goals and upcoming events.
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Projects and Initiatives
Introducing the 15-Minute City – Moving Towards Sustainable Living
This article examines the concept of a 15-minute city, where the design is focused around accessibility rather than mobility. The consequences of such construction reduce pollution, commuting and extortionate travel costs.
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Transport/Urban Policies
MSc in Conservation Biology – University of Kent
The Conservation Biology MSc offered by the University of Kent is delivered by members of the Durrell Institute of Conservation and Ecology (DICE), and provides students with an excellent knowledge base and practical experience relating to a wide range of issues relating to biodiversity, conservation and management.
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University Courses
Has The Montreal Protocol Been Successful?
Following the first two parts of this series, this article concludes the series by considering the efficacy of the Montreal Protocol.
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International Policy
What Did The Montreal Protocol Do?
Following on from the first part of this series, this article explores what the Montreal Protocol actually achieved.
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Key Terms and Agreements
MSc Sustainability and Consultancy – University of Leeds
Victoria Mason reviews the MSc in Sustainability and Consultancy from the University of Leeds.
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University Courses
Tunisian Youth Contributions to updating the “Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC)”
So far the Tunisian Nationally Determined Contributions to the Paris agreement have not been ambitious enough to be aligned with the declared climate targets. A youth group has taken up on that to work out recommendations, considering social and economic aspects, to convince and engage politicians towards their implementation.
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International Policy
What’s in an NDC? A 2030 Outlook
Hannah explains the 2030 emission reduction targets that countries are setting for COP26. This article outlines the updated pledges which countries are making in time for COP26.
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Key Terms and Agreements