scholarly journals Review Essay: The Importance of Climate-change Economics // Ensayo reseña: La importancia de la economía del cambio climático

2014 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 161-176
Author(s):  
Charles Whitney
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Economic Growth ◽  
Climate Change Mitigation ◽  
Intrinsic Value ◽  
Full Range ◽  
Well Being ◽  
General Transformation ◽  
Humanistic Study ◽  
The One ◽  
Change Mitigation

The economics of climate-change mitigation has become a central problem in the struggle to address increasing climate threats, and should become a concern of humanistic study and education.  This essay concerns three recent, major studies on this subject.  The first mixes mainstream and ecological economics and calls for relatively radical changes in manufacturing, finance, and regulation that would limit economic growth and environmental destruction, while increasing well-being.  The second offers a more integrated plan of how a policy can be developed and actually implemented, but fails to justify its assumptions or demonstrate its reliability.  The third argues that the full range of economic study must be integrated in new initiatives to co-ordinate a general transformation of economic activity worldwide, to center it on climate-change mitigation.  On the one hand, all the books offer some excellent proposals, although the demand for continuing economic growth may continue to limit their adoption.  On the other hand, none of the books gives sufficient attention to the developing world and none attributes intrinsic value to the non-human world. Resumen             La mitigación de la economía del cambio climático se ha convertido en un problema central en la lucha por abordar las crecientes amenazas climáticas, y debería convertirse en un asunto de interés para las humanidades y la educación. Este ensayo se centra en tres importantes y recientes estudios sobre el tema. El primero mezcla la economía convencional y la ecológica, y exige cambios relativamente radicales en la fabricación, financiación y regulación que limitarían el crecimiento económico y la destrucción medioambiental, al mismo tiempo que aumentarían el bienestar. El segundo ofrece un  plan más integrado de cómo una política puede desarrollarse y, de hecho, implementarse, pero no llega a justificar sus suposiciones ni a demostrar su fiabilidad. El tercero argumenta que toda la gama de estudio económico debe integrarse en nuevas iniciativas para coordinar una transformación general de la actividad económica mundial, para centrarla en la mitigación del cambio climático. Por un lado, todos los libros ofrecen algunas propuestas excelentes, aunque la demanda de continuar con el crecimiento económico pude seguir limitando su adopción. Por otro lado, ninguno de los libros presta suficiente atención a los países en desarrollo, y ninguno atribuye valor intrínseco al mundo no-humano. 

scholarly journals Investigating the effects of environmental patents and climate change mitigation technologies on sustainable economic growth in the Middle East

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sadegh Abedi ◽  
Mehrnaz Moeenian
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Economic Growth ◽  
Middle East ◽  
Climate Change Mitigation ◽  
Developed Countries ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Middle East Countries ◽  
Sustainable Economic Growth ◽  
Change Mitigation

Abstract Sustainable economic growth and identifying factors affecting it are among the important issues which have always received attention from researchers of different countries. Accordingly, one of the factors affecting economic growth, which has received attention from researchers in the developed countries over recent years, is the issue of environmental technologies that enter the economic cycle of other countries after being patented through technology transfer. The current research investigated the role of the environment-related patents and the effects of the patented technological innovations compatible with climate change mitigation on the economic growth and development in the Middle East countries within a specific time period. The required data were gathered from the valid global databases, including Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development and World Bank and have been analyzed using multi-linear regression methods and econometric models with Eviews 10 software. The obtained results with 95% confidence level show that the environmental patents (β = 0.02) and environment management (β = 0.04) and technologies related to the climate change mitigation (β = 0.02) have a significant positive impact on the sustainable economic development and growth rate in the studied countries. Such a study helps innovators and policymakers in policy decisions related to sustainable development programs from the perspective of environmentally friendly technologies by demonstrating the role of patents in three important environmental areas, namely environmental management, water-related adaptation and climate change mitigation, as one of the factors influencing sustainable economic growth.

Determined Action to Tackle Health Determinants: A Collaborative Response to the Challenge of Climate Change Mitigation in Practice Settings

2019 ◽  
Vol 25 (3) ◽  
pp. 195-200 ◽  
Author(s):  
Roslyn Elizabeth Morgan
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Health Care ◽  
Health Care Professionals ◽  
Climate Change Mitigation ◽  
Environmental Changes ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Health Determinants ◽  
Climate Mitigation ◽  
Policy Debates ◽  
Change Mitigation

The physical environment has long been understood as a major determinant of health and well-being. In recent years, the relationship between health and the environment has become particularly pronounced, with the impacts of climate change identified as having the potential to reverse the last 50 years of public health advancement (Watts et al., 2015). Increasingly, professional bodies within health care are called upon to frame climate change as a health issue. Despite this, studies have found that nurses report feeling ill-equipped to respond to environmental changes and the resulting health impacts (Anåker, Nilsson, Holmner, & Elf, 2015; Lewis, 2018; Polivka, Chaudry, & Mac Crawford, 2011). This article recognizes some of the barriers facing concerned health-care professionals who wish to introduce climate mitigation activities within their sphere of professional operation. The Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation (Victorian Branch) was approached by nurses, midwives, and carers, to become more involved in policy debates surrounding climate change and to provide stronger support to members in responding to environmental issues. The result is top-down and bottom-up responses working in synergy for climate change mitigation, by empowering nurses to make changes to their professional practice.

scholarly journals Demand-side solutions to climate change mitigation consistent with high levels of well-being

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Felix Creutzig ◽  
Leila Niamir ◽  
Xuemei Bai ◽  
Max Callaghan ◽  
Jonathan Cullen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Climate Change Mitigation ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Demand Side ◽  
Change Mitigation

scholarly journals Increased Fossil Fuel Consumption and Its Impact on Energy Efficiency and Economic Growth

2022 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 188
Author(s):  
Kehinde Damilola Ilesanmi ◽  
Devi Datt Tewari
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Economic Growth ◽  
Energy Efficiency ◽  
Energy Consumption ◽  
Energy Security ◽  
Climate Change Mitigation ◽  
Fossil Fuel ◽  
Clean Energy ◽  
Policy Makers ◽  
Change Mitigation

Energy efficiency improvement is believed to be an effective means of reducing energy consumption thereby reducing green-house gas emission and as well promoting sustainable economic development. Therefore, ascertaining the energy efficiency level will guide policy makers on the right kind policy intervention that will guarantee energy security, climate change mitigation and sustainable growth and development. The study employed a multivariate regression technique to estimation of the impact of a change in the energy structure on aggregate energy efficiency and economic growth. It was revealed in the study that, though an increase usage of fossil fuel is an important factor input for economic growth, however, it is inimical to the efforts aimed at combating climate change. The study also revealed that the marginal efficiency of the energy inputs is important for ensuring increased output as well as sustainable energy supply. Energy efficiency was seen as a mechanism for improving optimal energy utilization. Therefore, improving the level of energy efficiency will significantly assist in providing clean energy coupled with achieving sustainable development goals. This will benefit the nation in terms of ensuring energy security together with climate change mitigation. Policy makers should also focus more on investing in energy efficiency promoting technologies in order to reduce the per capita energy consumption without compromising the economic output level.   Received: 16 June 2021 / Accepted: 7 November 2021 / Published: 3 January 2022

scholarly journals Human well-being and climate change mitigation

2017 ◽  
Vol 8 (6) ◽  
pp. e485 ◽  
Author(s):  
William F. Lamb ◽  
Julia K. Steinberger
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Climate Change Mitigation ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Change Mitigation

scholarly journals Effects of conservation policy on China’s forest recovery

2016 ◽  
Vol 2 (3) ◽  
pp. e1500965 ◽  
Author(s):  
Andrés Viña ◽  
William J. McConnell ◽  
Hongbo Yang ◽  
Zhenci Xu ◽  
Jianguo Liu
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Biodiversity Conservation ◽  
Climate Change Mitigation ◽  
Forest Conservation ◽  
Forest Cover ◽  
National Level ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Forest Recovery ◽  
Forest Loss ◽  
Change Mitigation

Forest loss is one of the most pervasive land surface transformations on Earth, with drastic effects on global climate, ecosystems, and human well-being. As part of biodiversity conservation and climate change mitigation efforts, many countries, including China, have been implementing large-scale policies to conserve and restore forests. However, little is known about the effectiveness of these policies, and information on China’s forest dynamics at the national level has mainly relied on official statistics. In response to international calls for improved reliability and transparency of information on biodiversity conservation and climate change mitigation efforts, it is crucial to independently verify government statistics. Furthermore, if forest recovery is verified, it is essential to assess the degree to which this recovery is attributable to policy, within the context of other relevant factors. We assess the dynamics of forest cover in China between 2000 and 2010 and evaluate the effectiveness of one of the largest forest conservation programs in the world—the Natural Forest Conservation Program (NFCP). Results indicate that forest cover has significantly increased in around 1.6% of China’s territory and that the areas exhibiting forest gain experienced a combined increase in net primary productivity (ca. 0.9 Tg of carbon). Among the variables evaluated at county level, the NFCP exhibited a significantly positive relation with forest gain, whereas reduction in rural labor showed a negative relationship with both forest loss and gain. Findings such as these have global implications for forest conservation and climate change mitigation efforts.

scholarly journals Market barriers for voluntary climate change mitigation in the South African private sector

2014 ◽  
Vol 17 (5) ◽  
pp. 639-652 ◽  
Author(s):  
Derick De Jongh ◽  
Carmen Möllmann
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Economic Growth ◽  
South Africa ◽  
Private Sector ◽  
South African ◽  
Climate Change Mitigation ◽  
Voluntary Action ◽  
The South ◽  
Bottom Line ◽  
Change Mitigation

A key challenge in the twenty-first century is to enable economic growth and increase both environmentalquality and social inclusiveness, while mitigating and adapting to the impacts of climate change. The need for a transition to more sustainable consumption and production patterns is undeniable and sustainable economic growth must be placed at the heart of future development for all citizens. The South African private sector is under enormous pressure to remain globally competitive while balancing the interests of society, the environment and its shareholders. It has been suggested that there are discrepancies between what companies say and what they actually do, as they are challenged to move from policy to action. This paper evaluates the extent to which the private sector in South Africa adheres to voluntary climate change mitigation mechanisms and identifies potential market barriers impeding the large-scale uptake of such mechanisms. The research findings suggest that the private sector in South Africa has adopted a “take position, wait and see approach” which places them in a position to take advantage of and influence the opportunities and risks associated with climate change without having a negative impact on the bottom line. The primary barrier to voluntary climate change action is the vagueness of local and international policy frameworks. The different rules and resultant uncertainty around local and international frameworks appear to impede consistent and meaningful action. Although this uncertainty does not prevent the private sector from taking voluntary action, it does appear to negatively affect the overall scale and type of climate change mitigation efforts. While companies are continually improving the quality of sustainability reporting and public disclosure, the challenge still lies in translating these strategies into daily operations and sustainable practice that goes beyond ad hoc mitigation actions.

scholarly journals Preparing children for climate-related disasters

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. e000833 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hamed Seddighi ◽  
Sepideh Yousefzadeh ◽  
Mónica López López ◽  
Homeira Sajjadi
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Disaster Preparedness ◽  
Climate Change Mitigation ◽  
Change Agents ◽  
Well Being ◽  
School Based ◽  
Digital Formats ◽  
Children’S Behaviour ◽  
Change Mitigation

Climate-related disasters affect different dimensions of children’s health and well-being both directly and indirectly. Reducing children’s vulnerability and exposure to climate-related disasters is crucial to protect them against risks. Children as climate-change agents and future leaders at local, national and international level can obviously contribute to reduce vulnerabilities in families and communities and transfer knowledge to them. Moreover, children can advocate for climate change mitigation. In the long term, participation of children in the climate change mitigation programmes may lead to fewer disasters and, consequently, less risk to their health.As government policies have failed to fully address and respond to the drivers of climate-related disasters, disasters preparedness and education for children should be considered an essential activity to protect children from disaster’s risks.Main factors in shaping children’s behaviour and response to disaster are increasing the risk perception and knowledge of the children. When a child perceived likelihood, susceptibility and severity of a disaster (such as earthquake), then they would be able and willing to learn how to prepare for that.So far, disaster education programmes for children have mostly relied on offline school-based training. Different innovative approaches can be applied to continue education within online and digital formats including virtual reality, digital games and online platforms. However, an advocacy support by influential entities such as companies engaged in entertainment industry is required to raise the awareness of public and particularly the children about disaster preparedness.

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