segunda-feira, 28 de novembro de 2011

17th Conference of the Parties (COP17) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)

«The 17th Conference of the Parties (COP17) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) and the 7th Session of the Conference of the Parties serving as the Meeting of the Parties (CMP7) to the Kyoto Protocol, will be held in the city of Durban, South Africa»

quarta-feira, 9 de novembro de 2011

Cities and Climate Change: Global Report on Human Settlements 2011



Descarregue relatório completo:
UN-HABITAT (2011). Cities and Climate Change: A Global Report on Human Settlements. Nairobi: United Nations Human Settlements Programme

Descarregue sumário (Abridged edition):
UN-HABITAT (2011). Cities and Climate Change: A Global Report on Human Settlements. Nairobi: United Nations Human Settlements Programme

«Cities and Climate Change reviews the linkages between urbanization and climate change, two of the greatest challenges currently facing humanity in the 21st Century, and whose effects are converging in dangerous ways. It illustrates the significant contribution of urban areas to climate change while at the same time highlighting the potentially devastating effects of climate change on urban populations. It reviews policy responses, strategies and practices that are emerging in urban areas to mitigate and adapt to climate change, as well as their potential achievements and constraints. In conclusion, the report argues that urban areas have a pivotal role in both climate change mitigation and adaptation and identifies strategies and approaches for strengthening this role.»

terça-feira, 1 de novembro de 2011

Open Data Kenya - Government 2.0

«This site makes public government data accessible to the people of Kenya. High quality national census data, government expenditure, parliamentary proceedings and public service locations are just a taste of what's to come. There's something for everyone: maps to start exploring, interactive charts and tables for a deeper understanding, and raw data for technical users to build their own apps and analyses. Our information is a national asset, and it's time it was shared: this data is key to improving transparency; unlocking social and economic value; and building Government 2.0 in Kenya»