Climate Change and Sustainable Development Sample Clauses

Climate Change and Sustainable Development.  We shall participate in international measures aimed at curbing climate change. We shall push for the adoption of an agreement to succeed the Kyoto Protocol with a particular focus on adaptation measures.  We shall work with the opposition to draft a law reducing dependence on fossil fuels insofar as this is not detrimental to the competitiveness of the Czech economy.  We shall revise the law on supported energy sources so that it does not burden the Czech economy and households, but taps into the effects of supported sources inherent in the Czech Republic (e.g. the promotion of solar panels on the roofs of homes and businesses).  We shall help to link up areas where the generation of electricity from renewable sources is concentrated with centres of consumption.  We shall support environmentally friendly products and services in government contracts as a manifestation of innovation potential.  We shall push for a gradual increase in the energy efficiency of appliances (e.g. more stringent labelling standards).  Further to applicable European legislation, we shall support the broad-scale insulation of private and public buildings via programmes such as New Green Savings, including the use of new materials. In doing so, we shall draw on funds raised from emissions trading, as well as EU and national resources.
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Climate Change and Sustainable Development. By wastefully exploiting natural resources, and by the thoughtless application of technology, the industrial and agrarian societies have attained a potential for inflicting damage on a scale that has seriously endangered the survival of man on this planet. Data records clearly indicate that the increase in past trends is currently maintained in practically all areas that are of environmental global warming, troposphere ozone, air, soil and water pollution, including chemical and radioactive wastes, as well as allergies, viral and carcinogenic diseases. There are a large number of protective measures available, but their effectiveness in reducing the climate impacts varies widely. Climate and environment are some of the most critical factors on which a sustainable future depends. They must therefore be protected. The term “sustainable development” has its origins in the International Union for the Conservation Of Nature’s (IUCN’s) 1980 World Conservation Strategy report (IUCN, WWF and UNEP, 1980), but it was with the World Commission on Environmental and Development report, entitled Our Common Future (1987) that the term gained broad currency. The commission defined sustainable development as ‘development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.’ The most conspicuous services that the natural environment provides are food and inputs to production, including energy, metals and timber. The natural environment also provides more fundamental services, without which human life on earth would not be possible. These are known as Global Life-Support services, since they provide the basic necessities to allow human life such as food, shelter, and the maintenance of suitable climatic and atmospheric conditions.
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Related to Climate Change and Sustainable Development

  • Sustainable Development 4.1 The Authority will review the Contractor’s Sustainable Development Policy Statement and Sustainable Development Plan submitted by the Contractor in accordance with the Schedule (Sustainable Development Requirements) and then at least annually thereafter. 4.2 Sustainable Procurement Risk Assessment Methodology (SPRAM) is a tool used by the Authority to identify and mitigate any potential risks to sustainability in contracts. The process requires that each Contract be assessed for its potential social, economic and environmental risks, throughout the various stages of its lifetime. Where risks are identified, appropriate mitigation action is required to reduce or eliminate the risk to sustainability. The Authority may at times require input from the Contractor in order to ensure that this process is given the required levels of consideration.

  • Subsequent Developments After the date of this Contract and until the Closing Date, Seller shall use best efforts to keep Buyer fully informed of all subsequent developments of which Seller has knowledge (“Subsequent Developments”) which would cause any of Seller’s representations or warranties contained in this Contract to be no longer accurate in any material respect.

  • Project Development a. Collaborate with COUNTY and project clients to identify requirements and develop a project Scope Statement. a. Develop a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) for each project. b. Evaluate Scope Statement to develop a preliminary cost estimate and determinate whether project be vendor bid or be executed under a Job Order Contract (JOC).

  • Information Systems Acquisition Development and Maintenance a. Client Data – Client Data will only be used by State Street for the purposes specified in this Agreement.

  • Employee Development The Employer may provide employees the opportunity to participate in appropriate seminars, workshops or short courses. When possible and appropriate the Employer will provide to all staff information on seminars, workshops or short courses by posting a notice on the Employer’s internal web site.

  • Staff Development ‌ The County and the Association agree that the County retains full authority to determine training needs, resources that can be made available, and the method of payment for training authorized by the County. Nothing in this subsection shall preclude the right of an employee to request specific training.

  • Condominiums/Planned Unit Developments If the Mortgaged Property is a condominium unit or a planned unit development (other than a de minimis planned unit development) such condominium or planned unit development project such Mortgage Loan was originated in accordance with, and the Mortgaged Property meets the guidelines set forth in the Originator's Underwriting Guidelines;

  • Adverse Developments Since June 30, 2009, there has been no material adverse change in the business, operations or condition (financial or otherwise) of the Company; nor has there been since such date, any damage, destruction or loss, whether covered by insurance or not, materially or adversely affecting the business, properties or operations of the Company.

  • Curriculum Development This includes the analysis and coordination of textual materials; constant review of current literature in the field, some of which are selected for the college library collection, the preparation of selective, descriptive materials such as outlines and syllabi; conferring with other faculty and administration on curricular problems; and, the attendance and participation in inter and intra-college conferences and advisory committees.

  • DEVELOPMENT OR ASSISTANCE IN DEVELOPMENT OF SPECIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS/ STATEMENTS OF WORK

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