Consultation on IFC’s Performance Standards notes that climate change risks should be addressed in ESIAs.
The IFC Performance Standards are currently under review. IFC’s Progress Report on the review process states that IFC believes that the private sector needs to adapt to climate change and climate change risks should be addressed in Environmental and Social Impact Assessments (ESIAs).
World Bank publishes Climate Vulnerability Assessment for Albania’s Energy Sector
The World Bank has recently released an assessment of climate change vulnerability, risk and adaptation in Albania’s energy sector, which was co-authored by Acclimatise.
Acclimatise contributes to Diplomat magazine
As part of our efforts to raise international awareness of adaptation, Acclimatise’s Technical Director, Alastair Baglee has written an article for Diplomat magazine, highlighting the need for adaptation action and how this emerging agenda is gaining traction around the world.
Climate Change Adaptation Seminar – A Success...
Business in the Community, IBM and Acclimatise hosts one of the first seminars in the UK focussed on the Adaptation Reporting Power
Acclimatise contributes to BECCA Wiki
Acclimatise is committed to developing and supporting adaptation in Australia and has linked up with BECCA Wiki (the Australian Built Environment Climate Change Adaptation Wiki) as a contributor to this important new resource base.
2degrees partners with Acclimatise
Throughout 2010 Acclimatise will be working closely with 2degrees to help their 6,000 members further their understanding of the physical risks of inevitable climate change, build business resilience and gain competitive advantage.
SEC publishes guidance for climate change risk disclosure
The U.S. SEC (Securities and Exchange Commission) has just published guidance for climate risk disclosure.
SEC climate change risk disclosure
On the 27th January 2010 the SEC voted to publish ‘Interpretive Guidance on Disclosure Related to Business or Legal Developments Regarding Climate Change’ which is due to be released shortly.
CDP: Global Mining report published
Acclimatise has just published the Global Mining Carbon Disclosure Project Report. The report explores the actions being taken by the sector to assess and manage the risks and opportunities that a changing climate will have on their business models.
Growth and success: International Director joins Acclimatise
Acclimatise has a new Technical Director to start off 2010 in a buoyant mood and is set to expand our capabilities, particularly in the international Water, Oil and Gas and Mining sectors.