Countries' historical responsibility for climate change
This paper analyses the impact of scientific uncertainties and of policy choices on the contribution of countries’ historical responsibility for climate change. This approach has been suggested in the...
Water for near half the world's population under threat at the roof of the world
The next few decades will see a large scale threat to water sources and biodiversity in the Himalayas and surrounding low lands. Nearly half of the world population depends on these water sources...
Global 2000 emissions: non-CO2-greenhouse gases now 4% higher
The trend since 1995 in global emissions of methane and nitrous oxide is about 4% higher than estimated previously using a much more aggregated method. However, the uncertainty in the emissions...
Effectiveness of the EU White paper 'European transport policy for 2010'
Modal shift proposals in the EU White paper are not an effective environmental policy. Pricing policy proposals in the White paper seem to be more effective, but progress in the implementation of...
Summary of Dutch Environmental Balance 2005 published
The Environmental Balance 2005 describes the Dutch state of the environment and also provides an evaluation of environmental policy measures. The pressure on the Dutch environment is presently higher...
Coalition size determines costs post-Kyoto policies after 2012
Abatement costs of post-Kyoto policies after 2012 are relatively modest in the case of a global coalition with unrestricted emissions trading. Costs will rise considerably if the coalition becomes...
Climate change and a European low-carbon energy system
Several technical options are available to reduce European emissions of greenhouse gases. The most cost-effective way to achieve a substantial reduction is by implementing more than 50% of the...
'Dutch Dikes and Risk hikes', evaluation of the Netherlands' Policy on Flood Protection
Flood defences in the Netherlands are stronger than ever due to extensive improvement programs the past decades. However, flood risks have increased because the number of people and the economic...
What global and regional emission reductions are needed to meet the EU 2°C climate target?
Meeting the EU climate policy target with more than 50% certainty implies that greenhouse gas concentrations need to stabilise at 450 (400) ppm CO2-equivalent. Global emissions need to peak around...
From 16-27 July 2001, the resumed sessions of CoP-6 will be held in Bonn. RIVM will be present in Bonn as well to focus on more general issues, of importance for future climate negotiations. Wednesday...
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