Abstract
The question of climate change is characterised by major uncertainties. For some, this means that no action should be undertaken for the time being. For others, forceful action is needed to avoid potentially disastrous consequences: targets and timetables for emission reductions must be agreed. This communication is an attempt to suggest a third alternative, with two main conclusions. The international decision process should focus on instruments and degrees of effort, rather than on `emission trajectories` (the evolution of emission levels over time), rather than on quantitative objectives tied to precise timetables. In this perspective action can start right away. (author)
Philibert, C
[1]
- French Agency for Environment and Energy Management, Paris (France)
Citation Formats
Philibert, C.
From climate change uncertainties to strategic options. Objectives, instruments, timing issues.
Finland: N. p.,
1995.
Web.
Philibert, C.
From climate change uncertainties to strategic options. Objectives, instruments, timing issues.
Finland.
Philibert, C.
1995.
"From climate change uncertainties to strategic options. Objectives, instruments, timing issues."
Finland.
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abstractNote = {The question of climate change is characterised by major uncertainties. For some, this means that no action should be undertaken for the time being. For others, forceful action is needed to avoid potentially disastrous consequences: targets and timetables for emission reductions must be agreed. This communication is an attempt to suggest a third alternative, with two main conclusions. The international decision process should focus on instruments and degrees of effort, rather than on `emission trajectories` (the evolution of emission levels over time), rather than on quantitative objectives tied to precise timetables. In this perspective action can start right away. (author)}
place = {Finland}
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title = {From climate change uncertainties to strategic options. Objectives, instruments, timing issues}
author = {Philibert, C}
abstractNote = {The question of climate change is characterised by major uncertainties. For some, this means that no action should be undertaken for the time being. For others, forceful action is needed to avoid potentially disastrous consequences: targets and timetables for emission reductions must be agreed. This communication is an attempt to suggest a third alternative, with two main conclusions. The international decision process should focus on instruments and degrees of effort, rather than on `emission trajectories` (the evolution of emission levels over time), rather than on quantitative objectives tied to precise timetables. In this perspective action can start right away. (author)}
place = {Finland}
year = {1995}
month = {Dec}
}