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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Climate Change and Sustainable Development. Xxxx Xxxxx Xxxxxxx.
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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.

  • Project Development a. Collaborate with COUNTY and project clients to identify requirements and develop a project Scope Statement.

  • Workforce Development MPC’s technical training program is having a major impact in the region. Online modules, short courses, webinars, and on site/videoconferencing events are reaching state and local transportation department employees and tribal transportation planners. By harnessing the capabilities of the four LTAP centers located at the MPC universities and the multimedia capabilities of the Transportation Learning Network (which was founded and is partly funded by MPC) more than 76 technical training events were offered in the second half of 2015. These training modules and short courses are critical to transportation agencies that need to improve or renew the skills of engineering technicians and other frontline workers. Many MPC courses or training events result in the certification of workers. Even when certification is not required, TLN’s online learning management systems allow employees and employers to set learning goals and monitor progress towards these goals. MPC is making another major impact in workforce development. Altogether, 57 graduate students are working on MPC research projects under the tutelage of faculty researchers. These graduate students represent the researchers and technical analysts of tomorrow. Without the MPC program and the stipend funds that it provides, these students may not be specializing in transportation; but, instead would be seeking career opportunities in other fields. The MPC research program allows faculty to mentor graduate students while allowing the students to work on projects for federal and state transportation agencies—thereby, gaining valuable practical experience.

  • Additional Information for Product Development Projects Outcome of product development efforts, such copyrights and license agreements. • Units sold or projected to be sold in California and outside of California. • Total annual sales or projected annual sales (in dollars) of products developed under the Agreement. • Investment dollars/follow-on private funding as a result of Energy Commission funding. • Patent numbers and applications, along with dates and brief descriptions.  Additional Information for Product Demonstrations: • Outcome of demonstrations and status of technology. • Number of similar installations. • Jobs created/retained as a result of the Agreement.

  • For Product Development Projects and Project Demonstrations  Published documents, including date, title, and periodical name.  Estimated or actual energy and cost savings, and estimated statewide energy savings once market potential has been realized. Identify all assumptions used in the estimates.  Greenhouse gas and criteria emissions reductions.  Other non-energy benefits such as reliability, public safety, lower operational cost, environmental improvement, indoor environmental quality, and societal benefits.  Data on potential job creation, market potential, economic development, and increased state revenue as a result of the project.  A discussion of project product downloads from websites, and publications in technical journals.  A comparison of project expectations and performance. Discuss whether the goals and objectives of the Agreement have been met and what improvements are needed, if any.

  • 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.

  • 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 Firms and/or individuals that assisted in the development or drafting of the specifications, requirements, statements of work, or solicitation documents contained herein are excluded from competing for this solicitation. This shall not be applicable to firms and/or individuals providing responses to a publicly posted Request for Information (RFI) associated with a solicitation.

  • TECHNOLOGY/KNOWLEDGE TRANSFER ACTIVITIES The goal of this task is to develop a plan to make the knowledge gained, experimental results, and lessons learned available to the public and key decision makers. The Recipient shall: • Prepare an Initial Fact Sheet at start of the project that describes the project. Use the format provided by the CAM. • Prepare a Final Project Fact Sheet at the project’s conclusion that discusses results. Use the format provided by the CAM. • Prepare a Technology/Knowledge Transfer Plan that includes: o An explanation of how the knowledge gained from the project will be made available to the public, including the targeted market sector and potential outreach to end users, utilities, regulatory agencies, and others.

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