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1. Alternative Energy Sources
   Energy generation and usage are among the major factors which impact on climate change. This section looks at a range of other energy sources which could help minimise this impact.
• Alternative Fuels
  This includes a range of fuels and fuel systems from hybrids and fuel cells to hydrogen and biofuels. It includes both specific sites and products as well as general sites covering all areas
• AlternateFuels
  Lists more than 20 options plus some information on combinations. Each has information covering description, how it’'s made, background/common uses, advantages and disadvantages, future usage and transportation/vehicles.
• Alternative Fuel Blog
  [Making Biofuels and other sources of Renewable Fuels]
  Recent inclusions plus an archive greater than two years old.
• Alternative Fuel News
  From ScienceDaily. Browse news, articles, videos, images, books and even get an RSS feed. Keep up-to-date.
• Alternative Fuel[s]
  Background, information on the demand, alternatives to petrol [from biomass to liquid nitrogen], references and further links to related information. From wikipedia.
• Crunching the Numbers on Alternative Fuels
  ‘How far can you drive on a bushel of corn ? As the race to board the alternative-fuel bandwagon heats up, Popular Mechanics discovers the truth about biofuels in a special report. Listen to a biofuels podcast here.’
• How Stuff Works - Alternative Fuel
  ‘Check out the articles [below] to learn all about the growing technology of alternative fuel.’ Covers hybrids, natural gas, electric, fuel cells, biodiesel and hydrogen, plus reviews of several specific cars.
• Hydro Energy
  Includes information on differing types of hydro power - from tidal to hydroelectric.
• About Hydroelectric Energy
  This is a Canadian site. While the information on the opening page is quite sound, don’t forget to look at the other pages under Wind Energy in the left hand menu.
• Energy Sources from Oceans
  [An Introduction]
  A fairly brief, but clearly understandable presentation covering wave, tidal and oceanic thermal energy.
• Hydro Power [1]
  ‘Hydro power is generated by using electricity generators to extract energy from moving water. The articles on this page explore the use of water to generate electricity.’ Also access related videos from YouTube, forums, news and more.
• Hydropower [2]
  Natural examples, various types of hydropower [includes tidal and wave], the physics involved, small scale versions, references and external links. From wikipedia.
• Microhydropower
  ‘Micro hydro, or small-scale hydro, is one of the most environmentally benign energy conversion options available.’ Access a range of directories, a discussion forum, resources, downloads and information about specific examples in a number of countries.
• How it Works : Wave Power Station
  A short, clear explanation from the BBC.
• Tidal Power
  Categories of tidal power, generators, barrage tidal power, mathematical modelling, energy efficiency, global environmental impact, patent information, references and a range of external links. From wikipedia.
• Wave Power
  Physical concepts, modern technology, challenges, wave farms, potential, related areas, patents, references and a significant range of links to information and related companies. From wikipedia.
• General Information :
• Office of the Renewable Energy Regulator
  [Increasing Australia’s Renewable Electricity Generation]
  ‘A statutory authority established to oversee the implementation of the Australian Government’s mandatory renewable energy target.’ Multiple sections cover everything from Solar Water Heaters through to Renewable Energy Certificates, contracts, legislation and more.
• Renewable Energy
  ‘The more we use renewable energy, the more we benefit the environment, strengthen our energy security, create jobs locally, and help improve our economy. Here you can explore ways to use renewable energy.’ Includes Biomass, Geothermal, Hydrogen, Hydropower, Ocean Energy, Solar Energy and Wind Energy. Done by the US Department of Energy.
• Solar Energy :
• About Solar Energy
  This is a Canadian site. While the information on the opening page is quite sound, don’t forget to look at the other pages under Wind Energy in the left hand menu.
• American Solar Energy Society, The
  ‘ASES promotes the widespread near-, and long-term use of solar energy’. Find out about Solar energy today, a Solar tour, print publications, a Solar Guide and more.
• National Solar Energy Centre
  Part of the CSIRO. General information with a range of downloadable information in .pdf format.
• Solar Energy
  Includes Energy from the sun, types of technologies [solar lighting to solar mechanical], energy storage, development, deployment & economics, solar energy associations around the world, research and research institutes, books and journals and several external links. From wikipedia.
• Solar Energy News
  From ScienceDaily. Browse news, articles, videos, images, books and even get an RSS feed. Keep totally up-to-date.
• Solar Guide, The
  ‘The first website that makes solar energy accessible and understandable to you. The Solar Guide aims to give consumers the practical information they want …’ Also has a children’s guide, information on a range of energy sources such as geothermal, micro-hydro and more.
  An excellent site.
• Thermal Energy
  Includes both land and ocean thermal energy information.
• About Earth and Geothermal Energy
  This is a Canadian site. While the information on the opening page is quite sound, don’t forget to look at the other pages under Wind Energy in the left hand menu.
• Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion
  A Relatively brief article covering history, technologies and environmental and economic challenges.
• Thermal Energy [2]
  This may look a very short, deceptively simple statement, but be sure to use the menu at the top left to gain extended insights into other sections of information on this area.
• Thermal Energy [1]
  Introduction, internal energy, definitions [including N particles], related subjects and references. From wikipedia.
• Thermal Energy [Hyperphysics]
  A fairly technical and scientific approach in three parts - Equipartition of Energy, Thermal Energy and Internal Energy for Ideal Gas.
• Wind Energy
  Includes news, information about equipment, general sites and links to several groups.
• About Wind Energy
  This is a Canadian site. While the information on the opening page is quite sound, don’t forget to look at the other pages under Wind Energy in the left hand menu.
• American Wind Energy Association, The
  ‘To promote wind power growth through advocacy, communication, and education.’ News, video clips, FAQs, Windletter, Fact Sheets, Wind Web Tutorial, Advice from an Expert, resources and much more.
• Australian Wind Energy Association, The
  Background information, campaigns being run, download resources, get ‘wind facts’ and more.
  Now called the Cleaner Energy Council of Australia.
• How Wind Turbines Work
  Easily understood text and well presented graphics, make the information appropriate for all levels. Don’t forget the other sections as listed in the sub-menu at the top left.
• Wind Energy - Energy from Moving Air
  A page designed for younger students, with clearly defined information and simple to understand diagrams.
• Wind Energy Hotlist
  US based [The Franklin Institute]. Links point to specific sources of information.
• Wind Energy News
  From ScienceDaily. Browse news, articles, videos, images, books and even get an RSS feed. Keep totally up-to-date.
2. Blogs & Podcasts
   With information about climate change increasing and often changing rapidly, blogs and podcasts are a good way of keeping in touch. A range of both pro and con types are included below. As with all of these, care should be taken to differentiate facts from fiction.
   You also get to decide those who are pro, and those who are con.
• Carbon-Nation
  ‘A webjournal to blow off the haze of misinformation and pessimism obscuring climate change solutions, [and] charting the technological paths available today.’
• Climate Audit
  One person runs this site, which has a more technical bent in its presentation.
• Climate Debate Daily
  Well presented, covering side by side ‘Calls to Action’ and ‘Dissenting Voices’. There are also links to news sources about climate change from around the world, IPCC sites, views, blogs, people and much more.
• Climate Feedback
  ‘Climate Feedback is a blog hosted by Nature Reports : Climate Change to facilitate lively and informative discussion on the science and wider implications of global warming.’
• Deltoid
  ‘I’m a computer scientist in the School of Computer Science and Engineering at the University of New South Wales in Sydney, Australia. I don’t blog about computer science very much but rather about areas of science with political implications such as global warming.’ A wide range of other areas are also covered as part of this blog.
• GlobalWarming.org
  Information is presented under 5 major headings : Primer, Research, News, Solutions and the Blog itself.
• Jennifer Marohasy
  ‘This blog is a gathering place for people with a common interest in politics and the environment.’ Extensive range of categories covered including climate change.
• World Climate Report
  ‘The Web’s Longest-Running Climate Change Blog.’
3. Emissions Trading
   This is seen as one of the requisite components for encouraging minimisation. There are, however, multiple views as to the effectiveness of such measures, dependent upon their structure and implementation.
• Asia-Pacific Emissions Trading Forum
  ‘The AETF is the region’s prime information service and business network dealing with domestic and international developments in greenhouse gas emissions markets. The AETF was founded in 1998 and has grown to provide a range of services including publications, events, and networking opportunities through the AETF’s Business Roundtable.’
• Carbon Currency
  [The Credits and Debits of Carbon Emissions]
  A listing of useful Australian sites from the Australian Academy of Science [NOVA].
• Emissions Trading [1]
  Provides an overview, information about cap & trade versus baseline & credit, the economics of such schemes, major trading schemes in different countries, the Carbon Market, enforcement, criticism and extensive references and links. From wikipedia.
• Emissions Trading [2]
  ‘The Australian Government is establishing an emissions trading scheme as part of an effective framework for meeting the climate change challenge. Work should progress on developing a national emissions trading scheme starting no later than 2010 with the detailed design finalised by the end of 2008.’ Related links include :
• Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme
  [Green paper, July 2008]
  ‘The Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme Green Paper canvasses options and preferred approaches on issues, such as which industry sectors will be covered and how emission caps will be set. It also includes ways to address the impacts on Australian households, emissions-intensive trade-exposed industries and other strongly affected sectors.’ Download in part or whole, facts sheets, media release, a summary, or make a submission in response.
• The National Emissions Trading Taskforce
  ‘Australian State and Territory Governments established the National Emissions Trading Taskforce to develop a multi-jurisdictional emissions trading scheme for consideration by State and Territory Governments. ’
• Emission Trading Scheme [EU ETS]
  ‘In January 2005 the European Union Greenhouse Gas Emission Trading Scheme [EU ETS] commenced operation as the largest multi-country, multi-sector Greenhouse Gas emission trading scheme world-wide.’ This site provides background, present and possible actions. A brief Q & A in The Guardian, at the end of its first phase, can be found here.
• International Emissions Trading Association
  Their ‘Useful Links’ page has several directories of links to assist in this area.
• National Emissions Trading Taskforce
  [An Initiative of State and Territory Governments of Australia]
  ‘Australian State and Territory Governments established the National Emissions Trading Taskforce to develop a multi-jurisdictional emissions trading scheme for consideration by State and Territory Governments. This website provides an outline of the Taskforce’s work program, key documents for download, and details of the stakeholder consultation process that is essential to the success of the NETS initiative.’
• Real World Results
  ‘The Emissions Trading Education Initiative.’ This site provides a range of information including Case Studies as examples. It emphasises information on the ‘cap and trade’ process. Note that the Handbook is Fee-based.
4. Evidence, Research & Research Groups
   This section primarily includes information on a range of research groups around the world.
• AIACC
  [Assessments of Impacts and Adaptations to Climate Change]
  ‘A global initiative developed in collaboration with the UNEP/WMO Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change [IPCC], to advance scientific understanding of climate change vulnerabilities and adaptation options in developing countries.’
• Climate Change in Australia
  ‘Climate change in Australia is based upon international climate change research including conclusions from the IPCC’s fourth assessment report. It also builds on a large body of climate research that has been undertaken for the Australian region in recent years. Climate change in Australia provides essential tools for government, industry and the community to understand the likely magnitude of climate change in Australia and the possible impacts.’ Downloadable copy of the Climate change in Australia report.
• Climate Change Science …
  [An Analysis of Some Key Questions]
  From the Committee on the Science of Climate Change. It contains a summary, 7 chapters and Appendices.
• Climatic Research Unit
  Based at the University of East Anglia [UK]. Find data, information sheets, research projects, publications, Climate Monitor online, other links and much more via this site.
• Hadley Centre, The [UK]
  ‘Climate Change is a global issue and the Met Office Hadley Centre is leading international research into what could happen under climate change, and the impacts on current and future generations.’
• Scientific Opinion on Climate Change
  Information on statements by concurring organisations, non-commital statements from different groups, statements by dissenting organisations, scientific consensus, surveys of scientists and scientific literature and extensive references with links as well as several external links to further information. From wikipedia.
• Tyndall Centre for Climate Change Research
  ‘Bringing together scientists, economists, engineers and social scientists to develop sustainable responses to climate change …’
• Waiting for Global Cooling
  An article by Robert Fawcett and David Jones of the National Climate Centre, Australian Bureau of Meteorology, Melbourne, Australia. Done in April 2008. Download as a .pdf file.
• Wetlands and Climate Change
  [Background Paper from IUCN]
  An extensive text article [with some tables] looking at the link between wetlands and climate change and ways in which the Ramsar group and the UNFCCC can collaborate.
• World Climate Research Programme, The
  ‘To achieve its objectives, the WCRP adopts a multi-disciplinary approach, organizes large-scale observational and modelling projects and facilitates focus on aspects of climate too large and complex to be addressed by any one nation or single scientific discipline.’
• World Resources Institute
  ‘An environmental think tank that goes beyond research to find practical ways to protect the earth and improve people’s lives.’
• World Watch
  ‘Interdisciplinary research, global focus, and accessible writing that has made it a leading source of information on the interactions among key environmental, social, and economic trends.’

1. General Information & Portals :
• Climate Ark - Climate Change Portal
  ‘A Climate Change Portal and Search Engine dedicated to promoting public policy that addresses global climate change through reductions in carbon dioxide and other emissions, renewable energy, energy conservation and ending deforestation.’
• Climate Change [1]
  From the Australian Bureau of Meteorology. It has sections on Climate variability [both national and global], Observing Australian Climate Change and projections for Future Australian Climate Change. There are downloadable files [.pdf], news and links to related sites [Australian oriented].
• Climate Change [2]
  From the US Environmental Protection Authority. A mass of information grouped under Quicklinks, Science, Greenhouse Gas Emissions, Health & Environmental Effects, What You Can Do, Other Resources and US Climate Policy.
  Worth visiting.
• Climate Change [3]
  [From the BBC Weather Centre]
  Covers evidence, impacts, adaptation, policies and further links. While geared around the UK, it is quite a good overall presentation. Up to the usual BBC standard.
• Curbing Climate Change
  The Australian ABC ‘looks at what that means for Australia and seeks a silver lining to the coming climate storm.’
• Heat is Online, The
  Get news, weather, science, disinformation and solutions related to climate change.
• Scientific Facts on Climate Change
  [2007 Update from GreenFacts]
  Covers the physical science basis for climate change; impacts, adaptations & vulnerabilities, and the mitigation of climate change. Information is presented in summary {Level 1], details [Level 2] and source [Level 3] with further links and information about all the included data and general information. This is part of a larger GreenFacts site which covers a range of material related to climate change, global warming and other environmental issues.
  Highly Recommended !
2. Global Warming :
• Global Warming [1]
  Facts relating to Global Warming.
• Global Warming [2]
  Information and links to other information and sources.
• Global Warming [3]
  Answers to frequently asked questions.
• Global Warming Basics
  [From the Pew Centre on Global Climate Change]
  A vast amount of material that provides a good, basic grounding in understanding the problem. Check Climate Change 101 for example.
• Global Warming Quiz
3. Greenhouse Gas Emissions
   Find out what they are, how they affect climate change and what we can do to minimise them.
• Australia’s National Greenhouse Accounts
  ‘Australia’s National Greenhouse Accounts are a comprehensive set of reports outlining Australia’s greenhouse gas emissions - as a nation, by state, and by industry.’ Several reports are provided in summary online and as .pdf downloads.
• Greenhouse Gas
  Covers the ‘greenhouse effect’, anthropogenic greenhouse gases, role of water vapour, emissions, removal from the atmosphere & global warming potential, related effects and extensive references and related links. From wikipedia.
• Greenhouse Gas Inventory Data
  Information from the UNFCCC and other sources and online help.
• Greenhouse Gas Reduction Technologies …
  [For Coal-fired Power Generation]
  Part of a presentation from the IEA Clean Coal Centre. Use the search menu.
• How to Reduce Your Greenhouse Gas Emissions
  ‘More and more people are wondering how they can do their part to help reduce the emission of greenhouse gases into the atmosphere. While change won’t happen overnight, here are steps that you can take against global warming.’ Multiple points are listed, while there are also links to related areas, references and other self-help articles. From wikihow.
• Planet Slayer
  From ABC Australia. Discover a mass of information about ‘greenhouse’ effects, a greenhouse Calculator, play a greenhouse game, greenhouse FAQs, use the links to other sites, use the ‘factoids’, the questions and answers and more.
• Still Waiting For Greenhouse
  Tasmania. Looks at available research and information. ‘A Lukewarm view of Global Warming.’
• What Are Greenhouse Gases ?
  An introductory brochure, using text and diagrams from the National Energy Information Center in the US. There is also a link to gain further information.

1. Media Presentations
   Includes movies, other video media and more, of various lengths, including both Free and Fee-based material.
• An Inconvenient Truth
  Linked to the movie based on a presentation by Al Gore. Find information about the film, the science behind it, how you can take action, downloads, watch a trailer, news and a blog. Well worth visiting.
• Climate Change in The Movies
  ‘Forget “The Day After Tomorrow” - there are far better films on climate change.’ A listing done in 2005 and containing 27 films. Many are based in the US.
• Global Warming and Ozone Depletion
  [Climate Change]
  ‘Recorded in 2006. Sherwood Rowland was awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1995 for work in Atmospheric chemistry, particularly concerning the formation and decomposition of Ozone. In this interview, Rowland chose to talk about two issues : Ozone and Global Warming.’
• Renewable Energy Relevant Movies
  ‘Index of major motion pictures that will be of particular interest to those pursuing clean, inexhaustible energy technologies.’
• The 11th Hour
  A film by Leonardo di Caprio. This link provides clips and other information. For extended resources and further involvement, try this second site.
• The Day After Tomorrow
  Using this movie as the basis of a classroom unit, from UNISA.
• United Nations Environment Programme - News Centre
  Access audiovisual presentations, films and videos, podcasts and RSS, posters and ecards related to this area.
2. National & International Agencies & Actions
   Includes government and non-government agencies, community interest and nation-specific groups, with an emphasis on those in which Australia is involved.
• AP6
  [Asia-Pacific Partnership on Clean Development and Climate]
  ‘The Asia-Pacific Partnership on Clean Development and Climate [AP6] brings together Australia, China, India, Japan, Republic of Korea and the United States of America to address the challenges of climate change, energy security and air pollution in a way that encourages economic development and reduces poverty.’
• Carbon Sequestration Leadership Forum
  ‘An international climate change initiative that is focused on development of improved cost-effective technologies for the separation and capture of carbon dioxide for its transport and long-term safe storage. The purpose of the CSLF is to make these technologies broadly available internationally; and to identify and address wider issues relating to carbon capture and storage.’
• Climate Action
  [Assisting Business Towards Carbon Neutrality]
  ‘An international communication platform that aims to assist businesses towards carbon neutrality. Produced by Sustainable Development International in partnership with the United Nations Environment Programme [UNEP].’ News, climate leaders, industry & regional focuses, resources and more.
• Climate Institute
  ‘Established in late 2005 [in Australia], The Climate Institute is a non-partisan, independent research organisation that works with community, business and government to drive innovative and effective climate change solutions. We research. We educate. We communicate.’
• Department of Climate Change
  [Australia]
  This is the website for the Federal Department and covers everything from the science through to Emissions Trading.
• European Commission - Environment
  Information from the European Commission about steps they are taking [and have taken]. Has links to a range of areas including breaking news. Even has a Q & A series and a picture book for children, in different languages. This is a downloadable .pdf file.
• Global Climate Observing System, The
  ‘The Global Climate Observing System [GCOS] was established in 1992 to ensure that the observations and information needed to address climate-related issues are obtained and made available to all potential users. GCOS addresses the total climate system including physical, chemical and biological properties, and atmospheric, oceanic, terrestrial hydrologic, and cryospheric components.’
• Global Initiative on Forests and Climate
  ‘Working with both developed and developing countries the Global Initiative on Forests and Climate will : support new forest planting, limit destruction of the world’s remaining forests, promote sustainable forest management and encourage contributions from other countries.’
• Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change
  ‘Established by WMO and UNEP to assess scientific, technical and socio-economic information relevant for the understanding of climate change, its potential impacts and options for adaptation and mitigation.’ Their Links Page will take you to most of the major world and national players.
• International Partnership for the Hydrogen Economy
  ‘Established in 2003 as an international institution to accelerate the transition to a hydrogen economy. The Partners have committed to accelerate the development of hydrogen and fuel cell technologies to improve their energy security, environmental security and economic security.’
• Methane to Markets Partnership
  ‘An international initiative that advances cost-effective, near-term methane recovery and use as a clean energy source. The goal of the Partnership is to reduce global methane emissions in order to enhance economic growth, strengthen energy security, improve air quality, improve industrial safety, and reduce emissions of greenhouse gases.’
• Renewable Energy & Energy Efficiency Partnerships
  ‘To accelerate the global market for sustainable energy by acting as an international and regional enabler, multiplier and catalyst to change and develop sustainable energy systems.’
• Specific Examples of Action from around the World
  These include examples from multiple areas of the world, from cities to regions.
• Austin Climate Protection Plan, The
  ‘The Austin Climate Protection Plan will make Austin the leading city in the nation in the fight against global warming.’ Download a copy of this extensive and well thought out plan in .pdf format.
• Cape Gateway [SA]
  A strategy document that provides information on use of green energy, reducing the carbon footprint, efficiency improvements and other processes. Download this .pdf document. ’
• Earth Hour
  ‘On 31 March 2007, 2.2 million people and 2 100 Sydney businesses turned off their lights for one hour - Earth Hour. This massive collective effort reduced Sydney’s energy consumption by 10.2% for one hour.’ How big will it be in 2008 and beyond ?
• CarbonNeutral® Newcastle [UK]
  ‘CarbonNeutral Newcastle helps people and local businesses understand their impact on climate change and provides them with straightforward advice on how to act beneficially.’ Covers Business, events, carbon offset gifts, a calculator, campaigns, polls, news and information for everyone on how they can do better.
• United Nations Environment Programme
  [Climate Change]
  Information about the recent Bali meeting and what may come from this, multimedia presentations [including podcasts, webcast, …], publications - including an online eBook [300 pages] called Climate Action, posters and more.
• United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change
  This site covers the essential background, documentation, the Kyoto Protocol [1] [including the text of the protocol in downloadable format/languages], national reports, data, methods, the science, adaptation and more.
3. Personal Solutions
   While groups can arrange things at state, national and international levels, there are many things individuals can do to minimise their own impact. These links provide information on a range of these.
• Calculate Your Impact
  ‘We all contribute to global warming every day. The carbon dioxide you produce by driving your car and leaving the lights on adds up quickly. Calculate your personal impact and learn how you can take action to reduce or even eliminate your emissions of carbon dioxide.
• Carbon Neutral Company, The
  Shows how we can neutralise global warming in all that we do.
• Climate Help
  ‘A new environmental program [from NRMA] called Climate Help. It shows you how to offset your car’s emissions, and how to help combat climate change with a unique method called carbon credits.’ Requires Flash Player.
• Climate Care
  ‘Helping you help the climate.’ Find out about carbon offsets for business and general living. Includes a movie to view.
• From Greenhouse to ‘Green’ House
  ‘The threats of climate change and what individual householders can do to reduce them.’ While UK based, it contains some very worthwhile ideas and is well worth visiting and viewing.
  Highly Regarded !
• Global Warming - Cool it !
  Australian government site with a .pdf download that tells you how you can do things around the home to help.
• SafeClimate Carbon Footprint Calculator
  Use the calculator to measure your carbon footprint.
• Change
  [How Can You Control Climate Change ?]
  From the European Commission. ‘Climate change is a global problem, and yet each one of us has the power to make a difference. Even small changes in our daily behaviour can help prevent greenhouse gas emissions without affecting our quality of life. In fact, they can help save us money.’ Carbon Calculator, animated films, background resources, news, For Schools section and Take Control ! .
4. Protocols, Agreements and Policies
   Includes the major agreements, etc., that have had an effect on directions to be followed.
• Durban Declaration on Carbon Trading
  ‘Representatives from organizations and peoples’ movements from around the globe came together in Durban, South Africa [in] October 2004 to discuss realistic avenues for addressing climate change. The group emerged from the meeting with this call for a global grassroots movement against climate change.’
• Greenhouse Gas Protocol, The
  ‘The Greenhouse Gas Protocol [GHG Protocol] is the most widely used international accounting tool for government and business leaders to understand, quantify, and manage greenhouse gas emissions.’ Programs, tools, calculators, standards, newsletter and more.
• Johannesburg Renewable Energy Coalition
  Includes policies and targets, a strategic roadmap, downloadable documents, policies & measures, a glossary and links to further information. An action group of ‘a coalition of Governments that are committed to achieving the commitments on renewable energy made at the World Summit for Sustainable Development which took place at Johannesburg [South Africa] in 2002.’
• Kyoto Protocol [2]
  Background, mechanisms, registry systems, reporting, compliance, text versions in a variety of languages and country specific information regarding ratification.
• Ramsar Convention on Wetlands, The
  ‘The Convention on Wetlands, signed in Ramsar, Iran, in 1971, is an intergovernmental treaty which provides the framework for national action and international cooperation for the conservation and wise use of wetlands and their resources.’ There is a vast wealth of information [up to the present date] on this site.
• United Nations Climate Change Conference in Bali
  ‘The conference culminated in the adoption of the Bali roadmap, which charts the course for a new negotiating process to be concluded by 2009 that will ultimately lead to a post-2012 international agreement on climate change. Ground-breaking decisions were taken which form core elements of the roadmap. They include the launch of the Adaptation Fund as well as decisions on technology transfer and on reducing emissions from deforestation.’ Multiple downloads in .pdf format.
• UN Framework Convention on Climate Change
  Get background, documentation, national reports, science, Kyoto mechanisms and more from this site.
5. Reports
   Major reports that will impact on what we do in the future are included in this section. Some are Australian, others will affect wider areas as well as having an impact in Australia.
• Climate Change in Australia Report
  ‘Climate Change in Australia provides the latest information on observed climate change over Australia and its likely causes, as well as updated projections of changes in temperature, rainfall and other aspects of climate that can be expected over coming decades as a result of continued global emissions of greenhouse gases.’ It is available by section in .pdf format, as is a range of supplementary material.
• Garnaut Climate Change Review
  [Australia]
  ‘The official website for the Garnaut Climate Change Review where you can learn about the Review, its activities and how to participate in the Review.’ The Garnaut Climate Change Review Interim Report - February 2008 can be downloaded from here, in .pdf format, while the Draft Report [July 2008] can be downloaded here.
• IPCC Assessment Reports
  Access these online or find details of where hard copies may be obtained. There are also links to information regarding Special Reports, Technical Reports, Methodology Reports, supporting materials and non-core language presentations. The chapter on Impacts, Adaptation and Vulnerability [Australia and New Zealand], is available here in .pdf format.
• Stern Review, The :
• At-a-glance: The Stern Review
  ‘The world has to act now on climate change or face devastating economic consequences, according to a report compiled by Sir Nicholas Stern for the UK government. Here are the key points of the review written by the former chief economist of the World Bank.’
• Stern Review [1]
  [On the Economics of Climate Change]
  Access the full report, background, summaries, supporting research, additional papers and more from HM Treasury in the UK.
• Stern Review [2]
  Covers background, positive critical responses, unfavourable critical responses, ‘discounting’ [procedure] and an extensive range of references and external links. From wikipedia.
• The Stern Gang
  Part of a blog. ‘… there are many useful resources about the Stern Review on the Economics of Climate Change, and what is needed is a linked index so that others may enjoy the fulminous debate. This should be regarded as a work in progress.’ An extensive collection.

1. Societies, Groups & Organisations
   Includes a range of major organisations and groups who have roles within the climate change area. These include both government & non-government groups.
• Climate Action Network, The
  ‘A worldwide network of over 340 Non-Governmental Organizations [NGOs] working to promote government and individual action to limit human-induced climate change to ecologically sustainable levels.’ Even has an Australian office.
• Climate Change Organizations
  74 groups are listed in this collection. There are also sub-directories which have listed links, e.g. Greenpeace, Defunct Climate Change Organisations. From wikipedia.
• David Suzuki Foundation
  This is the home page, but there are sections on Solving Global Warming and other areas covered which have some relationship to this as well.
• Stop Climate Change
  [Greenpeace]
  Check the information and proposed actions in the 6 sub-sections of this part of the Greenpeace site.
• World Bank Group and Climate Change, The
  News and information about activities in which the World Bank is involved.
• World Directory of Environmental Organizations Online
  ‘This descriptive directory has over 350 Web pages with thousands of entries and links. It has detailed subject and geographic sections, background pages, and numerous cross-references.’
• World Meteorological Organization [WMO]
  ‘A specialized Agency of the United Nations. It is the UN system’s authoritative voice on the state and behaviour of the Earth’s atmosphere, its interaction with the oceans, the climate it produces and the resulting distribution of water resources.’
• World Wildlife Fund
  Find out what the World Wildlife Fund is doing in the area of Global Warming.
2. Weather Impacts
   Looks at the impact of specific weather features rather than long term climate factors.
• Climate Change Impacts
  ‘Climate change is already beginning to transform life on Earth. Around the globe, seasons are shifting, temperatures are climbing and sea levels are rising. Some of the most dangerous consequences of climate change are listed here. Which one will have the most impact on your life, or on the places you care about ?’ It covers others as well as the weather area.
• Effects of Global Warming
  Covers a range of impacts including that of weather. This section of the page covers extreme weather, increased evaporation, economic effects and destabilization of local climates. Other sections are related. There is an extensive listing of references and links to further/related information. From wikipedia.
• Extreme Events
  [Abrupt Climate Change]
  ‘ Climate is defined not simply as average temperature and precipitation but also by the type, frequency and intensity of weather events. Human-induced climate change has the potential to alter the prevalence and severity of extremes such as heat waves, cold waves, storms, floods and droughts.’ This site, from the US Environmental Protection Agency, looks at these and also provides links [left hand menu] to other aspects covering coastal zones, adaptation and other aspects.
• The Arctic ?
  [Why and How Do Scientists Study Climate Change in …]
  Using the Arctic as a base, the article looks at what climate is, mechanisms and oscillations [e.g. El Niño], indices and time scales. It also provides a summary and references. A further site which provides ‘Data and information from reputable scientific sources … presented with easy to read and understand narratives.’ can be found at Arctic Change.
• The Science of Abrupt Climate Change
  Article with information, several graphs and links to further information.
• Weather Warning
  An article from New Scientist Environment, related to El Niño and its effects on weather and areas.