an independent body established under the Climate Change Act to advise the UK Government on setting carbon budgets, and to report to Parliament on the progress made in reducing greenhouse gas emissions

a powerpoint presentation from the World Resources Institute which breaks down the economic models currently used to analyze climate policy options by examining the key assumptions built into these models

provides access to a wealth of information on climate change available from the government's site, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)

dossier covering European Community legislation and laws on climate change and energy related issues, intended to give a general overview of the European Climate Policy

contact and other information for key UN system offices involved with climate change policy-making

the London School of Economics brings together international expertise to establish a world-leading center for policy-relevant research and training in climate change and the environment

a report by the Environmental Change Institute that identifies the policies needed to deliver an 80 percent cut in carbon emissions from UK homes by 2050(pdf)

responsible for submitting a proposal to the Governor and General Assembly that addresses policies, cost-effective strategies, and multiple scenarios designed to reduce statewide greenhouse gas emissions

NRDC evaluates and compares federal global warming legislation and advocates that to stave off the worst effects of global warming, the United States must quickly pass strong legislation including a mandatory cap on emissions of carbon dioxide and other heat-trapping pollutants

a World Bank report that provides an overview of the impacts of global warming already noted in Latin America and the steps needed to mitigate these and future impacts (pdf)

a gateway into the work of the New Zealand Climate Change programme; covering policy, issues, and projections for New Zealand

a campaign of Earthworks to inform the public about dirty energy, to assure public representation in making energy policy and to block the irresponsible development of fossil fuels

information regarding the United States' policy regarding climate change

aims to incorporate environmental aspects into energy planning and policy worldwide, with special emphasis on developing countries

Seattle local government website about the US Mayors' Climate Protection Agreement, with full links to media reports, the agreement and relevant documents

a digital forum on global climate policy presented by Resources for the Future, provides analysis and commentary on U.S. and global policy initiatives related to climate change

seeks to make climate action work for development; focusing upon renewable energy, preventing deforestation and adaptation to climate risk