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An overview of Indian Energy Trends: Low Carbon Growth and Development Challenges (Sep 2009)

Date: Oct 4, 2009

With the Copenhagen meeting is fast approaching, the pressure on India (and China) from Annex I countries is increasing. While India's stance of not undertaking mitigation measures without assistance has received wide media attention, not much is understood internationally about its low carbon path and the policies that have been driving it, or about its development imperative. This report compares the energy use trends in India with the US, EU and China. India contributes less than 5 percent of...

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India's GHG Emission Profile- Result of Five Climate Modelling Studies (Sep 2009)

Date: Sep 29, 2009

This is a report supported by India’s Ministry of Environment &
Forests which compares 5 different studies that have been carried out to forecast India's GHG emissions.

STUDIES PRESENTED IN THIS REPORT
This report summarizes the initial results of five studies. These studies are:
1. NCAER-CGE: A computable general equilibrium (CGE) model study by India’s National Council of Applied Economic Research (NCAER)
2. TERI-MoEF: A MARKet ALlocation (MARKAL) model...

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Pathways to a low carbon economy

Date: Sep 21, 2009

This report builds on the first global study published by McKinsey in January 2007 and subsequent national studies. It includes an updated assessment of the development of low–carbon technologies, of macro–economic trends and a more detailed understanding of abatement potential in different regions and industries. Furthermore it assesses investment and financing requirements and incorporates implementation scenarios for a more dynamic understanding of how abatement reductions could unfold.

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ISO 14065:2007

Date: Sep 21, 2009

Requirements for greenhouse gas validation and verification bodies for use in accreditation or other forms of recognition

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ISO 14064-1:2006

Date: Sep 21, 2009

3 parts and guidance at the organization level for quantification and reporting of greenhouse gas emissions and removals.

Part 1: Specification with guidance at the organization level for quantification and reporting of greenhouse gas emissions and removals.
http://www.iso.org/iso/iso_catalogue/catalogue_tc/catalogue_detail.htm?c...

Part 2: Specification with guidance at the...

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The India GHG Inventory Program

Date: Sep 21, 2009

Launched in Dehli on May 28, 2008 the India GHG Inventory Program is the latest national-level program for corporations to measure and manage their GHG emissions based on internationally recognized standards and to monitor their progress towards voluntary reduction goals. Using the GHG Protocol Corporate Standard, the program follows a similar model to the U.S. EPA Climate Leaders Program.

The program will be a crucial step in establishing a national model on emissions accounting, and in...

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All tools provided by the GHG Protocol.

Date: Sep 21, 2009

Calculation tools for:
GHG emissions from stationary combustion
GHG emissions from Purchased Electricity, Heat, or Steam
GHG emissions from transport or mobile sources 2.0
Emissions from employee commuting
Measurement and Estimation Uncertainty of GHG Emissions
Allocation of Emissions from a Combined Heat and Power Plant
Compilation of emission factors used in the cross-sector tools
GHG emissions from refrigeration and air-conditioning
GHG...

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CO2 Accounting and Reporting Standard for the Cement Industry

Date: Sep 21, 2009

In the 2002 Agenda for Action, CSI members pledged to work with stakeholders to develop a protocol for measuring and reporting CO2 emissions from cement manufacturing.

This was accomplished in 2003 when the CSI produced a CO2 accounting and reporting protocol (in line with the greenhouse gas protocol developed by the WBCSD and WRI in 2001). This was updated in 2005, following useful feedback from stakeholders.

This protocol provides a harmonized methodology for calculating CO2...

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Towards a Global Green Recovery. Recommendations for Immediate G20 Action (April 2009)

Date: Sep 21, 2009

Report Submitted to the G20 London Summit – 2 April 2009

The world is facing its worst economic crisis in many decades, caused by massive strains in the global financial system, falling asset prices and a sharp drop in wealth and aggregate demand. to re-start growth, ambitious fiscal stimulus measures have been announced in most G20 member countries and further measures are under consideration. the need for a substantial fiscal boost in the short term provides a great opportunity to...

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Greenhouse Gas Markets Report 2008: Piecing Together a Comprehensive International Agreement for a Truly Global Carbon Market

Date: Sep 21, 2009

This Report includes comprehensive coverage of a spectrum of issues affecting global carbon. Brought out by the International Emissions Trading Association that covers data till the middle of 2008.

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