ProClim-Reports
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2008
Climate change is a fact - and now? (2008)
The IPCC report and its consequences for Switzerland
The IPCC report and its consequences for Switzerland
This report synthesizes the outcome of the recent IPCC report and presents its relevance for Switzerland. Needed measures and options to help politics, economy and society to adapt and mitigate the effects of climate change are also presented.
This report is available in German and in French. ...>
OcCC (Hrsg.), 2008. Das Klima ändert - was nun? Der neue UN-Klimabericht (IPCC 2007) und die wichtigsten Ergebnisse aus Sicht der Schweiz. Bern, 47 pp.
OcCC (Hrsg.), 2008. Das Klima ändert - was nun? Der neue UN-Klimabericht (IPCC 2007) und die wichtigsten Ergebnisse aus Sicht der Schweiz. Bern, 47 pp.
Biodiversity and climate (2008)
Conflicts and synergies at the measurement level
Conflicts and synergies at the measurement level
Biodiversity and climate are linked in various and complex ways. Biodiversity will change in a changing climate. In addition, other factors, such as factors controlled by human beings, will affect biodiversity.
Akademie der Naturwissenschaften Schweiz (SCNAT), 2008: Biodiversität und Klima - Konflikte und Synergien im Massnahmenbereich.
This report is available in German and in French.
...>Akademie der Naturwissenschaften Schweiz (SCNAT), 2008: Biodiversität und Klima - Konflikte und Synergien im Massnahmenbereich.
2007
National Climate Observing System (GCOS Switzerland) (2007)
Comprehensive inventory of the climate variables observed in Switzerland
Comprehensive inventory of the climate variables observed in Switzerland
Switzerland has a long tradition of climate observation. Temperature and precipitation series of more than 150 years, the world’s longest total ozone series, glacier measurements dating back to the end of the 19th century and the 100-year anniversary of the Physical Meteorological Observatory Davos are only a few of the highlights of Switzerland’s contribution to global and regional climate monitoring.
Seiz, G., Foppa, N., 2007. National Climate Observing System (GCOS Switzerland). Publication by MeteoSwiss and ProClim, 92 S.
This report is available in English, German and French.
...>Seiz, G., Foppa, N., 2007. National Climate Observing System (GCOS Switzerland). Publication by MeteoSwiss and ProClim, 92 S.
Climate Change and Switzerland 2050 (2007)
Expected Impacts on Environment, Society and Economy
Expected Impacts on Environment, Society and Economy
This report describes possible impacts of climate change and vulnerabilities of the environment, economy and society in Switzerland due to the emission of greenhouse gases that are to be expected up to the year 2050. The possible impacts as well as their gravity are discussed for the following fields: land ecosystems, agriculture, water management, health, energy, tourism, buildings and infrastructure, urban Switzerland and insurances.
OcCC/ProClim- (Editor), 2007. Climate Change and Switzerland 2050. Expected Impacts on Environment, Society and Economy. Bern.
This report is available in English (PDF only), German and French.
...>OcCC/ProClim- (Editor), 2007. Climate Change and Switzerland 2050. Expected Impacts on Environment, Society and Economy. Bern.
IPCC Climate Change 2007
Reports of the Working Groups 1 - 3
Reports of the Working Groups 1 - 3
The Fourth IPCC Assessment Report (AR4) consists of the reports of the three working groups I, II, III and the Synthesis Report. Volume I («The Scientific Basis») - Volume II («Impact, Adaptation and Vulnerability») - Band III («Mitigation of Climate Change»).
The full reports are available in English only. Summaries of the Working Group reports and the Synthesis are also available in German and French. ...>
Re-thinking energy (2007)
To use and convert energy efficiently
To use and convert energy efficiently
This report of the Swiss Academy of Sciences is a call to all Swiss decision-makers in economy, public administration, politics, and science to encounter the challenges of global energy use and supply actively. The urgency to turn away from fossil energy carriers and the magnitude of the task have become enormous. The situation requires rapid action by all nations and rich nations like Switzerland are to assume leadership.
This report is available in German and French.
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Energy resources: figures and facts (2007)
Use, potentials and risks of different energy resources in Switzerland
Use, potentials and risks of different energy resources in Switzerland
The document provides an overview of the magnitude of the most important information of energy resources for decision-makers. It serves as a guide regarding stocks, costs, pollutants, greenhouse gas emissions, technological and environmental risks as well as possible production potentials.
Akademie der Naturwissenschaften Schweiz (Hrsg.). 2007. Energieressourcen: Zahlen und Fakten. Nutzung, Potentiale und Risiken verschiedener Energieressourcen in der Schweiz.
This fact sheet is available in German and in French.
...>Akademie der Naturwissenschaften Schweiz (Hrsg.). 2007. Energieressourcen: Zahlen und Fakten. Nutzung, Potentiale und Risiken verschiedener Energieressourcen in der Schweiz.
2005
Heat summer 2003 (2005)
Synthesis report
Synthesis report
The record heat summer 2003 probably has probably been the hottest for at least 500 years in all Europe. This report looks at the consequences of heat periods in order to be better prepared for similar weather extremes in the future.
ProClim (Hrsg.). 2005. Hitzesommer 2003. Synthesebericht. Bern.
This report is available in German and in French.
...>ProClim (Hrsg.). 2005. Hitzesommer 2003. Synthesebericht. Bern.
2003
Extreme Events and Climate Change (2003)
Status of knowledge and recommendations of the OcCC
Status of knowledge and recommendations of the OcCC
In the recent past a number of extreme events have caused substantial damage in Central Europe. The question arises whether such events have become more frequent and more destructive as a result of climate change? In its latest report, the Advisory Board on Climate Change (OcCC) reviews the current status of knowledge about the relationship between extreme events in Switzerland and global climate change. ...>
Water power and climate change – vision for 2030 (2003)
Theses regarding ecology, safety, operation and politics
Theses regarding ecology, safety, operation and politics
Water power experts and climate researchers jointly identify open questions concerning strategy and research, which have to be answered with regard to visionary solutions in the field of water power and climate change for the time horizon 2030. The theses and facts concerning ecology, safety, operation and politics are to stimulate the search for research gaps and adequate instruments.
This report is available in German only.
...>2002
Climate change is a fact – also in Switzerland (2002)
The most important results from the Third IPCC Assessment Report from the viewpoint of Switzerland
The most important results from the Third IPCC Assessment Report from the viewpoint of Switzerland
This report summarizes the most important information of the IPCC report 2001 with regard to Switzerland. Experts were asked to assess the contents of the chapters with a view to Switzerland. The report is complemented by texts from experts about selected topics.
OcCC (Hrsg.), 2002. Das Klima ändert – auch in der Schweiz. Die wichtigsten Ergebnisse des dritten Wissensstandsberichts des IPCC aus der Sicht der Schweiz. Bern.
This report is available in German and in French.
...>OcCC (Hrsg.), 2002. Das Klima ändert – auch in der Schweiz. Die wichtigsten Ergebnisse des dritten Wissensstandsberichts des IPCC aus der Sicht der Schweiz. Bern.
2000
Secondary Benefits of Greenhouse Gas Reduction (German/French/English) (2000)
Synthesis report
Synthesis report
Energy production and consumption often entail adverse impacts on the global climate, on the local environment and on health, imposing a burden of direct or indirect external costs on society. Strategies to lower energy consumption therefore automatically lead to a reduction of the impacts on the environment and the external costs they create.
Secondary Benefits of Greenhouse Gas Reduction / Sekundärnutzen von Treibhausgas-Reduktionen. Synthesis Report, OcCC (August 2000)
The Advisory Body for Climate Change of the Swiss Federal Government (OcCC) examined potential measures to reduce greenhouse gases. The primary focus of the study was not on the effect on climate but on secondary benefits of these measures.
...>Secondary Benefits of Greenhouse Gas Reduction / Sekundärnutzen von Treibhausgas-Reduktionen. Synthesis Report, OcCC (August 2000)
Secondary Benefits of Greenhouse Gas Reduction (2000)
Secondary benefits of greenhouse gas reduction are positive side-effects of measures to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in addition to the intended primary climate effect. Knowledge of secondary benefits is of key relevance to Swiss environmental policy since their effect is immediate, while any mitigation of the anthropogenic influence on our climate can only be discerned in the longer term. The Advisory Body on Climate Change (OcCC) has identified and evaluated the most significant secondary benefits.
ProClim-, 2000: Sekundärnutzen (Secondary Benefits) von Treibhausgas-Reduktionen. Bern.
A synthesis is available in German/French/English.
The full report is available in German.
ProClim-, 2000: Sekundärnutzen (Secondary Benefits) von Treibhausgas-Reduktionen. Bern.
Visions of Swiss scientists (1997)
Research regarding sustainability and global change – science policy visions of Swiss scientists
Research regarding sustainability and global change – science policy visions of Swiss scientists
Swiss scientists show in the form of theses and by suggesting concrete measures how they intend to do research in the fields of sustainability and global change in order to assume responsibility and to contribute to sustainable development. The paper is mainly addressed to decision-makers from politics and economy as well as research promotion since they set the essential framework conditions. It is also aimed at the science community of which an enforced commitment in the fields mentioned is vital.
Herausgeber und Vertrieb: ProClim- Forum für Klima und Global Change, www.proclim.ch
This report is available in German only.
...>Herausgeber und Vertrieb: ProClim- Forum für Klima und Global Change, www.proclim.ch
