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The document describes the methodology for a tool that catalogs sustainable financial instruments in Brazil, including public programs, constitutional funds, and blended finance initiatives. It details the inclusion criteria, the classification structure for beneficiaries based on annual gross revenue, and provides a technical glossary of financial and environmental terms used in the database.

The document is a comprehensive glossary designed to bridge the communication gap between the scientific and legal communities in the context of climate litigation. It defines key terms across seven thematic areas: foundational scientific concepts, measurement and data methods, climate and environmental science, risk and impact, public health, Indigenous Knowledge, and socioeconomic policy. The guide emphasizes the distinctions between scientific and legal interpretations of terms like 'bias', 'significance', and 'uncertainty', and explains how attribution science and climate modeling can be used to establish causation and responsibility in court.

The document defines essential carbon market terminology, including the distinction between cap-and-trade and compliance markets, the mechanics of carbon credits and budgets, and specific regulatory frameworks like the EU's CBAM and the ICAO's CORSIA.

The document is a detailed reference guide defining the organizational structures, legal agreements, and technical terminology of the UNFCCC. It covers key treaties such as the Paris Agreement and Kyoto Protocol, explains the roles of various bodies like the COP and its subsidiary bodies, and defines critical climate concepts including Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs), the Global Stocktake, and the Enhanced Transparency Framework. It also details the roles of non-state actors through the nine recognized NGO constituencies and describes the financial mechanisms, such as the Green Climate Fund, used to support developing countries.

The Climate Negotiations Glossary defines the technical, political, and procedural terminology of the UNFCCC process. It covers the governing bodies of the UNFCCC, Kyoto Protocol, and Paris Agreement, as well as the roles of various negotiation blocks, observer constituencies, and financial mechanisms. The guide explains specific articles of the Paris Agreement (such as Article 6 on carbon markets and Article 9 on finance), the functions of constituted bodies like the Adaptation Committee, and the logistical details of COP meetings, including the 'blue zone' and 'green zone'.

The 'Next Stop, Access! Before You Read' toolkit defines key terms and frameworks used in a research paper on the transition to electric school buses. It explains 'disability justice' and 'environmental justice' as lenses to focus on communities most impacted by climate change. The document details the types of school buses (A, B, C, and D), the concept of universal design, and the legal protections for people with disabilities in the US, such as the ADA, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, and IDEA. It also introduces 'intersectionality' to describe how overlapping identities, such as race and disability, affect a person's experiences and access to resources.

The document defines key metrics and terminology across finance and energy sectors, specifically focusing on capital expenditure (CAPEX) types, oil and gas operational stages, and renewable energy capacity measures used in the context of 1.5°C climate pathways.

The document provides a comprehensive set of definitions for geothermal energy stakeholders, categorizing terms into internal heat, rock and fluid parameters, system types, locations, operations, and project finance. It emphasizes superhot rock (SHR) geothermal, which involves resources at or above 374°C, and distinguishes between conventional hydrothermal systems and unconventional methods like Enhanced Geothermal Systems (EGS) and closed-loop circuits. The glossary also outlines the technology readiness level (TRL) scale and the projected economic competitiveness of SHR at the Nth-of-a-kind scale.

The document is a glossary accompanying a technical report by Transforma and WWF. It defines key energy and climate terms relevant to Colombia's path to net-zero emissions by 2050, covering categories such as bioenergy, hydrogen types, renewable energy sources, and carbon capture technologies.

The document serves as a glossary for individuals attending or following the COP, demystifying jargon related to climate policy, governance, and science. It defines key institutional bodies such as the UNFCCC, IPCC, and YOUNGO, as well as core policy mechanisms like the Paris Agreement, Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs), and the Paris Rulebook. Additionally, it clarifies scientific and financial terms including adaptation, mitigation, climate finance, and loss and damage (L&D).

The document defines key terms related to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) and the Paris Agreement, specifically in the context of the COP25 conference. It explains the roles of the Conference of the Parties (COP) and the CMA, the structure of Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs), and the goals of the Paris Agreement, including temperature thresholds and net-zero emissions. Additionally, it details technical negotiation points such as the Paris Rulebook, Article 6 carbon markets, the prevention of double-counting, and the $100 billion climate finance target involving the Green Climate Fund (GCF).

The document provides a comprehensive glossary of terms for the MIGNEX project, focusing on the 'migration–development nexus'. It advocates for a nuanced approach to migration, replacing simple forced/voluntary dichotomies with models based on aspirations and abilities. It defines development as a multi-dimensional process of expanding human capabilities and introduces 'specific developments' as concrete societal changes that influence migration decisions. The guide also outlines the relationship between migration policy, development policy, and policy coherence.

The guide defines fundamental concepts of international climate diplomacy, including the roles of the COP and CMA, the function of Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs), and the development of the 'Paris rulebook' (Modalities, Procedures and Guidelines). It also outlines financial mechanisms like the Green Climate Fund and the $100 billion goal, as well as processes for increasing climate ambition such as the Global Stocktake and the Talanoa Dialogue.

The document provides a glossary of terms for COP22, covering basic UNFCCC structures, the mechanisms of the Paris Agreement, and specific financial and operational goals like the $100 billion climate finance target.

The document defines key terms in the biofuels sector, highlighting the dominance of corn ethanol in the US and sugar cane in Brazil. It details specific US financial mechanisms, such as the Volumetric Ethanol Excise Tax Credit (VEETC), which provides a $0.45 cents/gallon credit to oil companies and costs over $5 billion annually, and the 'blend wall' currently set at 10 percent ethanol in gasoline.

The Foundation Course on Air Quality Management in Asia is a six-module educational program for adult learners aimed at improving urban air quality. The document provides an overview of the course's goals and a comprehensive glossary of technical terms related to atmospheric chemistry, health effects, and regulatory standards. It highlights the severe impact of urban air pollution in Asia, noting it causes an estimated 537,000 premature deaths annually, with indoor air pollution causing more than double that amount.

The document establishes a conceptual framework for knowledge management within the context of sustainable development, distinguishing between data, information, and knowledge. It categorizes knowledge into explicit, tacit, and implicit types and provides a detailed typology of collaborative relationships, ranging from internal management networks to global action networks. Additionally, it inventories communication approaches—categorized as 'many to many', 'one to many', and 'one to one'—and discusses the role of 'Open Content' in democratizing knowledge sharing.

The document defines key scientific terms used in event attribution, such as 'factual' and 'counterfactual' worlds, and outlines legal tests for proving causation, including the 'but for' and 'material contribution' tests, primarily within the context of UK law.

The document is a glossary booklet by ClimaTalk that defines essential climate science terms, UNFCCC mechanisms, and international agreements. It covers technical concepts such as the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC) and Representative Concentration Pathways (RCPs), as well as policy instruments like Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) and the Global Stocktake. It also details the roles of various bodies, including the Conference of the Parties (COP) and the Youth Non-Governmental Organisation (YOUNGO).

The document defines various land tenure categories in the Amazon biome, distinguishing between public, private, and protected areas, as well as specific designations for indigenous lands, quilombola areas, and rural settlements.