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'Looking Harder at Climate Change' by Ranil Senanayake

Submitted by administrator on Wed, 09/23/2009 - 10:09
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Climate Change is upon us, or is it? Given the differing opinions current at present it will be wise to be well informed. One school of thought says that the global temperatures are going up as a consequence of human activity, the another school of thought says global temperature change is natural phenomenon not related to levels of carbon dioxide and yet another says that there have been higher global; temperatures recorded in the past so we should not worry. 

'Tck Tck Tck - Hundred Days to Copenhagen' by Asoka Abeygunawardana

Submitted by administrator on Sun, 09/13/2009 - 11:33
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2009 is a crucial year in the international effort to address climate change. A series of United National Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) meetings are taking place throughout the year, designed to culminate in an ambitious and effective international response to climate change, to be agreed at the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP 15) in Copenhagen, 7-18 December.
 

'GLIRICIDIA- Fourth Plantation Crop of Sri Lanka' by Asoka Abeygunawardana

Submitted by administrator on Sun, 08/30/2009 - 05:25
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The three traditional major cash crops in Sri Lanka; Tea, Rubber and Coconut were introduced during the colonial period. Since then the economic potential of a number of other crops has been exploited: pepper, cinnamon, cardamom, sugarcane etc; but none of them has had a large enough economic impact so as to be declared the Fourth Cash Crop of Sri Lanka.

 

'Focus on the precious liquid' by Sajitha Prematunge

Submitted by administrator on Mon, 08/24/2009 - 12:41
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The World Water Week organized by the Stockholm International Water Institute ended yesterday, where various significant topics were discussed such as the wise use of land and water resources, balancing competing claims for water, food and energy, rainfall variability and climate change, water and sanitation, improving access to water supply in small towns, water governance, etc... many of which were also applicable in the Sri Lankan setting.

 

'Climate change threats most severe in Asia' by Chee Yoke Heong

Submitted by administrator on Mon, 08/24/2009 - 12:33
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Nowhere in the world are as many people affected by climate change as in the Asia and Pacific region. Unless proactive measures are taken, the risks to livelihoods, health and welfare of the people will be tremendous.

Kutubdia, an island in Bangladesh, is today 20% of what it was a century ago due to erosion caused by stronger and higher tides, cyclones and storm surges that is eating away the islands off Bangladesh’s southern coast. The sea has crept almost 15km into the island.

 

'Unmitigated climate change threatens human existence'

Submitted by administrator on Mon, 08/24/2009 - 12:24
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'Red lines for REDD' by Hemantha Withanage

Submitted by administrator on Mon, 08/24/2009 - 09:42
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The UN initiated Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation (UN-REDD) in Developing Countries is one of the latest approaches for reducing CO2 levels in the atmosphere. A multi-donor trust fund was established in July 2008 in collaboration with FAO, UNDP and UNEP for this purpose.
 

'Climate Change and Environmental Governance' by Hemantha Withanage

Submitted by administrator on Mon, 08/24/2009 - 09:32
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'Low carbon economy - a lesson from off grid communities in Sri Lanka' by Asoka Abeygunawardana

Submitted by administrator on Fri, 08/21/2009 - 10:25
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Human civilization is currently in transition from a 'high carbon' to a 'low carbon' economy. A ‘high carbon’ economy is one which depends on burning fossil fuels - coal, oil and natural gas - to support the society; releasing large volumes of fossil carbon to the atmosphere. High carbon economies are unsustainable; indeed they are self-destructive, increasing atmospheric CO2 levels and leading to a climate catastrophe.
 
 

'India attacks British and Western 'hypocrites' over cutting emissions' by Dean Nelson

Submitted by administrator on Thu, 08/20/2009 - 11:57
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Shyam Saran said the country would not take any measures that could restrict its growth. Instead, it would fund developments to reduce carbon emissions, increase the generation of green power and improve energy efficiency. Any further measures demanded by developed countries would be taken only if full funding and technological support was provided.
 
 

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