1. Mitigation of Global Climate Change

2. Review of last lecture Cradles of civilization. Were the ancient people stupid? Ancient view of nature Industry revolution: positive effects and negative effects Vision: environmental protection and enjoy the bare necessities

3. Global connections

4. Observed change of greenhouse gases Global atmospheric concentrations of CO 2 and CH 4 have increased markedly as a result of human activities since 1750 and now far exceed pre-industrial values determined from ice core measurements spanning the last 650,000 years!

5. GHG Emissions by Sector

6. Greenhouse gas emissions per capita The developed countries and developing countries contribute almost equally to the emissions of GHGs.

7. Mitigation of global climate change

8. International: Kyoto protocol Negotiated in 1997. Commits parties to internationally binding emission reduction targets. “Common but differentiated responsibilities” –Specific reduction targets for developed countries –Measures to slow the growth of emissions in developing countries Non-parties: –Canada –USA –Andorra –South Sudan –Palestine –Vatican City

9. Others  Copenhagen Accord (2009)  Not legally-binding  Attempts to limit global warming to 2°C above pre-industrial temps  Durban Platform for Enhanced Action (2011)  Agreement to conclude new treaty by 2015  EU and other member countries agree to emissions cuts under Kyoto Protocol

10. Promises Increased understanding of climate change phenomena: – IPCC 5 th Assessment Report Emissions curbing: –Many Kyoto Protocol signatories on track to meet targets –Brazil, China, India

11. International: Progress Recent progress –EU –China and U.S. agreement Paris Climate Change Conference (Nov 30, 2015 – Dec 11, 2015) –The objective is to achieve, for the first time in over 20 years of UN negotiations, a binding and universal agreement on climate, from all the nations of the world

12. Video: Building the Green Economy: Green Water Infrastructure

13. Principles: Sustainability Human rights and dignity Accountability Efficiency Investment in the future Business: Green Economy Six main components: Renewable energy, Green buildings, Sustainable transportation, Water management, Waste management, Land management

14. Green economy

15. Renewable Energy Solar Panels Wind Turbines Geothermal Energy Ocean (wave) Energy

16. Green Buildings

17. Future city: from an exhibition in Vienna

18. Sustainable Transportation

19. Starbucks: Building Greener Stores

21. Summary Mitigation: International (Kyoto Protocol) Green economy (Renewable energy, Sustainable transportation, Green buildings, Energy-efficient industry and carbon capture, Land management, afforestation, waste management)

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