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...
National climate report greenhouse gas emissions in the Netherlands 1990-2003
This report, that is compiled annually by the Netherlands Environmental Assessment Agency (MNP) of RIVM in cooperation with Statistics Netherlands (CBS), TNO and SenterNovem, has been produced to...
"Quality and the future - sustainability outlook" now available
In 2004 the Netherlands Environmental Assessment Agency (MNP) published the national Sustainability Outlook in Dutch. The summary of this report is now available in English. The analysis combines...
The population model PHOENIX provides a population user support system to explore, develop and analyze different demographic scenarios at various geographical aggregation levels (global, regional...
Safeguarding the ozone layer and the global climate system
After 20 years of protecting the ozone layer with a new generation of chemicals, governments are confronting the fact that these ozone-friendly substitutes for chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) also happen...
Release of Synthesis Report Millennium Ecosystem Assessment
A landmark study released today reveals that approximately 60 percent of the ecosystem services that support life on Earth – such as fresh water, capture fisheries, air and water regulation, and the...
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