Responding to Climate Change 2010

Now in its tenth edition, this publication was produced primarily to serve the information requirements of participants of the Conference of the Parties (COP) meetings which are hosted by the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), showcasing the latest initiatives, products and services in relation to climate change. It has gradually extended its reach over the years to encompass technological innovation and reporting mechanisms in response to the growing relevance of climate to private enterprise strategy and operations and it has now become an important information resource to stakeholders in the wider international community who have a vested interest in the challenges associated with climate change. It is published online, in CD-ROM and hard-copy formats and includes regular editorial input from the UNFCCC, the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD), International Emissions Trading Association (IETA), United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and other climate change authorities.

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IUCN | WBSCD - Water Usage in 2010 | Opportunities & Risks - Calendar

Every species, whether animal or plant, uses water every day. This includes each and every one of us. Water connects all people and all life.

Most of the water we use, some 70% globally, we use to grow food. Water also keeps business and industry sectors productive and profitable. The idea we need water to keep us healthy and clean is familiar. However, we easily forget that it is also fundamental to keeping us nourished, to the economy, to jobs, to wealth and security. We need water flowing in rivers for energy, for trade and for enjoyment. Yet, of all the water on Earth, only 1% is liquid freshwater that we can use. Without doubt, water is precious.

For further information and to see the online version of the 2010 Calendar click here

World Meteorological Organization Calendar 2009

The beautiful drawings in this calendar, excerpted from the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) publication Skies and Oceans, serve as a window into how our future leaders view their climate system. The pictures illustrate both the joys and anguishes of our climate, particularly as climate risks increase the world over.

Increased weather extremes - such as droughts, floods and storms - scarcer food and water resources, and increased disease occurrence are only a few examples of the growing climateinduced risks worldwide. Communities, especially the most vulnerable, must adapt now for their security and growth.

For further information and to see the online version of the WMO Calendar 2009 click here

Rio Conventions Calendar 2009

The United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD), the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), and the Convention for Bio Diversity (CBD) – otherwise known as the "Rio Conventions" present their A3 sized 2009 calendar to world leaders, heads of governments, environment ministers and negotiators, inter-governmental agencies, non government organizations and key individuals engaged in environmental challenges all over the world.

Click here to see the images and month profiles:
http://unfccc.int/meetings/rio_conventions_calendar/2009/items/4691.php

Click here to visit the sponsors page:
http://unfccc.int/meetings/rio_conventions_calendar/2009/items/4775.php

View the RIO Calendar 2009 photography:
http://www.cbd.int/rio/calendar/

UN ISDR Calendar 2008

Make Hospitals Safe From Disasters - Reduce risk, protect health facilities, save lives
When disasters strike, aid agencies, communities, the media, and governments focus immediately on the victims. But if our focus on victims is to have real meaning, we must prioritize a deeper understanding and support of medical care.
For more information and to view the UNISDR Online Calendar 2008 please click here

World Meteorological Organization Calendar 2007

Commissioned by the World Meteorological Organization, this calendar aims to highlight the key role which the polar regions play in the Earth’s climate system.

Images from the calendar will be exhibited in Geneva during ‘World Meteorological Day’, whose theme for 2007 is, ‘Polar meteorology: understanding global impacts’.

Click here to see the 2007 Calendar online

United Nations Rio Conventions Calendar 2007

Showcasing stunning images captured by American photographer Gary Braasch, this calendar highlights the theme of sustainable development and how essential this idea must be for the sake of the next generation. Click here to see the calendar online

UN ISDR Calendar 2007

Disaster Reduction Begins At School
The 2007 calendar searched hard to show real images of children learning about disaster reduction through their education. With images covering all areas of the globe, children were seen learning both the theory of natural disasters as well as preventative measures that could help save lives.
For more information and to view the UNISDR Online Calendar 2007 please click here

United Nations Rio Conventions Calendar 2006

The 2006 calendar has now been produced. The photographs used in the production of this
calendar, along with the sponsors details, will be online within the coming weeks.
To view the UN Rio Conventions Online Calendar please click here

UN/ISDR Calendar 2006
Vulnerability and Early Warning in Disaster Reduction

Vulnerability to natural hazards exists all over the world: in addition to tsunamis, which were tragically highlighted at the end of 2004, many forms of natural hazards pose a threat to life all over the globe.
For more information and to view the UNISDR Online Calendar 2006 please click here

A United Nations Rio Conventions Calendar 2005

A dramatic collection of photographs have been collected for this calendar.
For a special preview of the photographs click here

UNISDR Preparing for Disaster Calendar - Kobe conference 2005
The World Conference on Disaster Reduction (WCDR) took place on 18-22 January, 2005,
Kobe, Japan.

The theme of last year’s World Disaster Reduction Campaign was “Learning from today’s disasters for tomorrow’s hazards” which coincided with the launch of the International Decade of Education for Sustainable Development (2005-2014). For more information please click here

ClimateWire
RTCC together with UNEP/Grid-Arendal have created one of the world's leading information services on climate change: ClimateWire. Every day stories are updated from all over the world covering all issues on climate change. The database of stories is kept and provides a searchable reference for people interested in the issue. ClimatWire can also be emailed directly to your desktop each morning so that you can update yourself on the latest breaking headlines. For more information please click here

United Nations Rio Conventions Calendar 2003
The United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD), the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), and the Convention for Bio Diversity (CBD) – otherwise known as the “Rio Conventions” presented a prestigious A3 sized 2005 calendar to world leaders, heads of governments, environment ministers and negotiators, inter-governmental agencies, non government organisations and key individuals engaged in environmental challenges all over the world.

A minimum of ten thousand printed copies were made available, of highest quality, full colour using fourteen photographic images portraying the synergy that exists between the work of the three Rio Conventions. To cater to a much wider audience, the Rio Conventions hosted an electronic downloadable version of the calendar and a gallery of photographs on all three websites, making it a personal diary for anyone with a vested interest in sustainable development.

The United Nations Rio Conventions invited sponsorship from appropriate organisations wishing to play a high-profile role within each of the convention processes.