Bundesrepublik Deutschland by https://padlet.com/brett_todd/q2uu4o2huypx en-us 2017-05-01 10:39:13 UTC 2024-05-13 08:15:22 UTC hello@padlet.com Wilkommen! brett_todd https://padlet.com/brett_todd/q2uu4o2huypx/wish/169135667 2017-05-01 10:39:31 UTC https://padlet.com/brett_todd/q2uu4o2huypx/wish/169135667 Angela Merkel is waiting for her specially selected team of expert consultants to provide her with some input for the upcoming climate negotiations... ;-) brett_todd https://padlet.com/brett_todd/q2uu4o2huypx/wish/169653182 2017-05-03 12:26:03 UTC https://padlet.com/brett_todd/q2uu4o2huypx/wish/169653182 Germany - an active leader https://padlet.com/brett_todd/q2uu4o2huypx/wish/170391938 Germany's commitment to Climate Change is derived from a three-prong approach: 

1) An amibitious national climate change target and policy 
2) Creating and supporting international efforts to support developing countries combat Climate Change 
3) Continuing and leading international dialogue on the issue.
-Benjamin]]> 2017-05-07 22:02:30 UTC https://padlet.com/brett_todd/q2uu4o2huypx/wish/170391938 International Commitment to Climate Change https://padlet.com/brett_todd/q2uu4o2huypx/wish/170393505 Bilateral partnerships through technical and economic assistance ongoing: 

Bangladesh, Bolivia, Brazil, Cameroon, Colombia, Costa Rica, Côte d'Ivoire, Dem. Rep of Congo, Dominican Republic, Ethiopia, Ghana, Indonesia, Jordan, Kenya, Kyrgystan, Laos, Mexico, Nepal, Peru, Phillipines, Senegal, Serbia, Tajikistan, Tanzania, Uganda, Ukraine, Vietnam, Zambia
-Benjamin]]> 2017-05-07 22:26:40 UTC https://padlet.com/brett_todd/q2uu4o2huypx/wish/170393505 Current commitment on an international level https://padlet.com/brett_todd/q2uu4o2huypx/wish/170396748 -Benjamin]]> 2017-05-07 23:27:53 UTC https://padlet.com/brett_todd/q2uu4o2huypx/wish/170396748 NatGeo article commends Germany's renewable energy strategies https://padlet.com/brett_todd/q2uu4o2huypx/wish/170413446 - Madeleine]]> 2017-05-08 02:37:53 UTC https://padlet.com/brett_todd/q2uu4o2huypx/wish/170413446 Profile on Angela Merkel https://padlet.com/brett_todd/q2uu4o2huypx/wish/170414716 1994: Merkel is the German Environmental Minister
1997: Merkel was involved in the creation of the Kyoto Protocol

Has been quoted saying climate change action, specifically reducing carbon emissions, is a "sound investment".

"The faster industrialized countries cut their emissions, the more willing other countries will be to do their bit".

- Madeleine
]]> 2017-05-08 02:48:57 UTC https://padlet.com/brett_todd/q2uu4o2huypx/wish/170414716 More on Merkel https://padlet.com/brett_todd/q2uu4o2huypx/wish/170415760 - Madeleine]]> 2017-05-08 02:59:22 UTC https://padlet.com/brett_todd/q2uu4o2huypx/wish/170415760 Criticism of Germany's inaction on CC, and the absence of CC in election discussion in 2013. https://padlet.com/brett_todd/q2uu4o2huypx/wish/170416372 - Madeleine]]> 2017-05-08 03:07:19 UTC https://padlet.com/brett_todd/q2uu4o2huypx/wish/170416372 Praise for Germany https://padlet.com/brett_todd/q2uu4o2huypx/wish/170417727 - Article claims 78% of Germany's electricity was generated by renewable energy sources.

- "Aggressively" invested approx. 120 billion euros into low-pollution energy from 2005-2015

- Madeleine]]> 2017-05-08 03:21:06 UTC https://padlet.com/brett_todd/q2uu4o2huypx/wish/170417727 Outsider perspectives on Germany approach to Climate Change https://padlet.com/brett_todd/q2uu4o2huypx/wish/170418846 In the international community, opinions on Germany's CC policies and actions are mixed.

Many praise Merkel for her theological devotion to the environment. It is likely she is motivated by personal interest in the subject, as a scientist 'by trade' and former Environmental minister for Germany.

Domestically, Germany are ahead of their peers. Germany are leading the charge in terms of renewable energy sources. In 2015, it was reported that 78% of the country's electricity was renewably sourced.

However, Germany, and Merkel, draw criticism for inaction on an international level. Recent public political interest in Germany has revolved around immigration and refugees, and not climate change.

It could be argued that this is somewhat self-serving. As Germany is a strong (if not the strongest) economy, Germans are less directly affected by climate change as those in lower SES countries, who feel/see/experience the effects of CC every day. 

- Madeleine]]> 2017-05-08 03:35:55 UTC https://padlet.com/brett_todd/q2uu4o2huypx/wish/170418846 Germany's National adaptation strategy https://padlet.com/brett_todd/q2uu4o2huypx/wish/170432175
- The aim of the Adaptation Strategy is to reduce vulnerability to the consequences of climate change, to maintain or improve the adaptability of natural, social and economic systems, and to take advantage of any opportunities

-This strategy addresses all possible factors that help sustain or hinder the adaption strategy. e.g Sustainability, Expected Climate change, Human impact on nature, Biological diversity, Agriculture, tourism, National adaption. etc. 


- Germany has the goal of "extensive greenhouse gas neutrality" by 2050. 

- Aneesah

]]> 2017-05-08 06:30:47 UTC https://padlet.com/brett_todd/q2uu4o2huypx/wish/170432175 Germans National Action Plan https://padlet.com/brett_todd/q2uu4o2huypx/wish/170435595 - Adopted  by the German Federal Cabinet on 31rst August 2011

-The Adaptation Action Plan mainly sets out activities at the national level and activities undertaken by the Federal Government that are jointly initiated with the Länder. 

- The Federal Government will present an initial report in the next electoral term for the evaluation of the DAS and the Action Plan, and further reports are to follow at regular intervals.

- Aneesah]]> 2017-05-08 06:56:23 UTC https://padlet.com/brett_todd/q2uu4o2huypx/wish/170435595 National Research programs https://padlet.com/brett_todd/q2uu4o2huypx/wish/170437721 KLIWAS – Impacts of climate change on waterways and navigation – Searching for options of adaptation

-Aneesah]]> 2017-05-08 07:12:49 UTC https://padlet.com/brett_todd/q2uu4o2huypx/wish/170437721 National Research programs https://padlet.com/brett_todd/q2uu4o2huypx/wish/170438513
Federal Institute for Research on Building, Urban Affairs and Spatial Development

-Aneesah]]> 2017-05-08 07:18:36 UTC https://padlet.com/brett_todd/q2uu4o2huypx/wish/170438513 Monitoring Climate change in Germany https://padlet.com/brett_todd/q2uu4o2huypx/wish/170438890 - Aneesah]]> 2017-05-08 07:21:38 UTC https://padlet.com/brett_todd/q2uu4o2huypx/wish/170438890 https://padlet.com/brett_todd/q2uu4o2huypx/wish/170446709 2017-05-08 08:20:11 UTC https://padlet.com/brett_todd/q2uu4o2huypx/wish/170446709 Interactive Map https://padlet.com/brett_todd/q2uu4o2huypx/wish/170452715 Interactive map on who contributes what $ to climate change

- Madeleine]]> 2017-05-08 08:53:06 UTC https://padlet.com/brett_todd/q2uu4o2huypx/wish/170452715 https://padlet.com/brett_todd/q2uu4o2huypx/wish/170453055 2017-05-08 08:55:01 UTC https://padlet.com/brett_todd/q2uu4o2huypx/wish/170453055 Things to explore... https://padlet.com/brett_todd/q2uu4o2huypx/wish/170457178 - Are richer countries only rich bc of industrialisation? Obviously there has been a financial benefit, are they now just repaying their environmental debt?
- Have lower GDP/less developed countries not benefitted from this industrialisation, too?
- Emissions per capita vs CC $ commitment per capita

]]> 2017-05-08 09:19:17 UTC https://padlet.com/brett_todd/q2uu4o2huypx/wish/170457178 German Ecological Tax https://padlet.com/brett_todd/q2uu4o2huypx/wish/170457479  Only in 2003, after the law's gradual implementation, the amount of emissions reduced by 2.4%, which is 20 million tons of CO2. Thus, the eco-tax is one of the most powerful instruments for climate protection in Germany. The number of workplaces rose by 250,000 jobs

- Aneesah ]]> 2017-05-08 09:21:26 UTC https://padlet.com/brett_todd/q2uu4o2huypx/wish/170457479 https://padlet.com/brett_todd/q2uu4o2huypx/wish/171758653 - Madeleine]]> 2017-05-15 07:04:26 UTC https://padlet.com/brett_todd/q2uu4o2huypx/wish/171758653 Position Statement https://padlet.com/brett_todd/q2uu4o2huypx/wish/171763524 No matter a country's population or GDP, we encourage all nations to commit to combating climate change - this is an international issue that requires a concerted international response. We believe Germany is setting an exemplary precedent on climate change. We encourage all states to contribute economically and technically to the issue - climate change cannot be solved by high GDP countries alone. All states must contribute. We implore other nations of similar potential to Germany's to match the our standard, if not exceed it. We encourage bilateral and multilateral efforts, and anticipate mutually beneficial arrangements to come from these negotiations.]]> 2017-05-15 07:33:48 UTC https://padlet.com/brett_todd/q2uu4o2huypx/wish/171763524 Aneesahs 200 WORDS https://padlet.com/brett_todd/q2uu4o2huypx/wish/171764464 Germany has recognised how Climate change is affecting their nation on an environmental and social level. Numerous measures have been put forth to minimise the human effect on their environment and monitor the climate change throughout the years. The National Adaption plan implemented in 2011 is one of Germanys main source of positive change towards their environment. The aim is to is to reduce vulnerability to the consequences of climate change, to maintain or improve the adaptability of natural, social and economic systems, and to take advantage of any opportunities. National Organizations such as the National Climate Data Centre, Federal Institute for Research on Building, Urban Affairs and Spatial Development and KLIWAS are just a few examples of organizations created to control the resources used which have a great impact on their environment. The Adaptation Action Plan generally sets out arrangements at the national level and activities commenced by the Federal Government that are jointly initiated with the Länder. The activities are specifically designed to reduce energy sources, search for options of adaptation to climate change and present to the general public how these new approaches will complement their way of living as well as the environment.
- Aneesah’s 200 words

]]> 2017-05-15 07:38:40 UTC https://padlet.com/brett_todd/q2uu4o2huypx/wish/171764464 The International Climate Initiative (ICI) : The ICI sees itself as a contribution to international environmental cooperation, enabling climate-related projects to supplement “traditional” development cooperation (DC). Germany is a big part of the ICI and they regularly do contribute to this fund. They report their involvement of this fund greatly to the UNited nations framework convention on climate change. The main objectives of this is to create a climate friendly economy where nations are able to prevent climate damaging greenhouse gases. It also promotes safe measures of preservation and sustainable use of carbon reservoirs. Reducing emissions and deforestation and degradation in the world’s eco systems It contributes over 120 million euros to this cause. Germany is one of the largest contributors of the “forest Protection program” along with great britain and Norway they are pledging in having 5 billion dollars by 2020 towards this cause. Germany itself has contributed 1.1 billion dollars to date. barbara_zamoraramirez https://padlet.com/brett_todd/q2uu4o2huypx/wish/172052385 2017-05-16 11:15:09 UTC https://padlet.com/brett_todd/q2uu4o2huypx/wish/172052385