Manitoba Wildlands' Climate Change Reports page features publications from civil society groups, including non-government organizations (NGOs), environmental NGOs (ENGOs), faith groups, labour groups, industry and educational and research institutes. Although reports may come from anywhere in the world, our focus will be on Canadian sources.
We have tried to keep categories simple and clear. Some reports could go in more than one category, so if it is not found in one category, keep looking! Each month we will feature one or two new climate change reports in our 'Featured Report' box found below.
Manitoba Wildlands does not necessarily recommend or endorse the contents of publications we list here. The source/author of the report or other material is responsible for its content, factual basis and opinion(s) expressed within.
Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions in the United States Using...
The World Resources Institute
WRI's analysis of potential greenhouse gas emissions reductions by federal and state governments suggests a range of potential outcomes is possible.
 Download July 2010 Report (PDF)
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Evaluation of Copenhagen Accord: Chances and Risks for 2°C...
Netherlands Environmental Assessment Agency
Report presents an overview of: global emission implications, abatement costs, risks that could increase existing emissions, and options to prevent more than 2°C global warming.
Download May 2010 Report (PDF), Website
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Evaluating the Relative Environmental Impact of Countries
Bradshaw CJA
Study ranks countries environmental impact based on natural forest loss, water pollution, carbon emissions, and other factors, so that poor performers as well as policy 'models' can be identified.
Website
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Global Biodiversity Outlook 3
Convention on Biological Diversity
Summarizes the latest data on status and trends of biodiversity and draws conclusions for the future strategy of the Convention.
Download May 2010 Report (PDF), Website |
Driving Down Carbon: Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions from...
The Pembina Institute, Burda, Bailie & Haines
Measures greenhouse gas emissions from personal transportation sector in Ontario.
Download April 2010 Report (PDF), Website |
Transportation's Role in Reducing U.S. Greenhouse Gases
U.S. Dept. of Transportation
Evaluates potentially viable strategies to reduce transportation greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.
Download April 2010 Report (PDF), Press Release |
Australia's Environment Issues and Trends 2010
Australian Bureau of Statistics
Statistical examination of Australia’s contribution to global greenhouse gas emissions, and predicted climate change impacts on Australia’s society, economy and environment.
Download January 2010 Report (PDF)
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Evaluation of Federal Greenhouse Gas Reduction Policies Prepared for...
Pembina Institute
Used in the Climate Change Performance Index 2010, which ranks countries' performance in controlling greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.
Download December 2009 Report (PDF), Website |
Climate Change Performance Index 2010
German Watch and Climate Action Network
A comparison of the 57 top CO2 emitting nations
Website |
Climate Change Science Since 2007
Sierra Club Canada
Reviews developments in climate change science since publication of Nobel prize winning 2007 Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change Report
Download December 2009 Report (PDF), Website |
World Energy Outlook 2009
International Energy Agency
Provides updated projections that take into account the implications of the global credit crisis, the economic slowdown and the recent slump in oil prices.
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Bitumen and Biocarbon
Global Forest Watch Canada
Report reveals that significant amounts of greenhouse gases are emitted through the removal of biocarbon (vegetation, peats) and surface mining of bitumen in Alberta.
Download September 2009 Report (PDF), Press Release (PDF) |
Life Cycle Assessment Comparison of North American and Imported...
Alberta Energy Research Institute
Report based on independent studies finds direct greenhouse gas emissions from oil sands are about 10% higher than direct emissions from other crudes in the U.S.
Download July 2009 Report (PDF), Website |
Purchasing Carbon Offsets
David Suzuki Foundation & Pembina Institute
A guide to help Canadian consumers, businesses and organizations assess the quality of carbon offsets and the vendors that sell them. Includes a survey of 20 vendors.
Download July 2009 Report (PDF), Website |
G8 Climate Scorecards 2009
WWF & Allianz
Scorecards rate the developments in national legislation and implementation of climate protection of the G8 countries and major developing nations.
Download July 2009 Report (PDF), Website |
Taking Stock: 2005
Commission for Environmental Cooperation
Annual report on releases and transfers of pollutants from industrial facilities in North American. Includes data from Mexico.
Download June 2009 Report (PDF), Website |
Synthesis Report: Climate Change
International Alliance of Research Universities
Report presents six key messages on how society should respond to the global risks, challenges and decisions related to climate change.
Download June 2009 Report (PDF), Website |
Climate Counts Company Scorecard
Climate Counts
Evaluation of 14 sectors on corporate climate change commitment, including measuring and reducing impacts, supporting climate laws and communicating efforts.
Download June 2009 Report (PDF), Website |
Climate Risk Disclosure in SEC Filings
The Corporate Library
Analysis of 10-K reporting by oil and gas, insurance, coal, transportation and electric power companies. Calls for guidance on how to include climate related disclosures.
Download June 2009 Report (PDF), Website |
Greenhouse Gas Emission Targets for Limiting Global Warming to 2°C
Nature
Study calculates that we can only emit 1000 billion tonnes of carbon dioxide between 2000 and 2050 if we are to keep warming lower than 2°C above pre-industrial levels.
View April 30, 2009 Report Abstract, Website |
Emission Reductions By The USA In 2020 And Risk Of Exceeding 2°C...
Climate Analytics
This report examines the relationship between level of emission reductions to be undertaken by the US by 2020 and risk of exceeding a 2° Celsius warming globally.
Download March 2009 Report (PDF), Abstract |
Assessing National Climate Policy: November 2008-February 2009
Climatico
This report (the 1st of 4 leading to COP-15 in December 2009) uses general trends between national policies to understand how climate policy is developing in major greenhouse gas-emitting countries.
Download March 2009 Report (PDF), Abstract |
The Pembina Institute's Perspective on Carbon Capture and Storage
Pembina Institute
The Pembina Institute views CCS as one of a number of technologies that can contribute to reducing GHG emissions on the scale required to combat dangerous climate change.
Download February 2009 Report (PDF), Website |
Climate Change 101: Understanding and Responding to Global Climate...
Pew Centre for Global Action on Climate Change
An introduction to climate change, covering climate science and impacts, technological and business solutions, international, US and local government action.
Download January 2009 Report (PDF), Website |
Climate Change Action Plan Annual Report 2008-09
The Environmental Commissioner, Gord Miller, Ontario, Canada
Review of progress of activities by Ontario government to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Download 2009 Report (PDF), Website |
Assessing the Impacts of Climate Change
Jamet and Corfee-Morlot
Review summarizes current estimates of climate change impacts, the large uncertainties affecting them and how this should influence policymakers decisions.
Download 2009 Report (PDF), Website |
2009 State of the Future - Executive Summary
Millennium Project
Includes an assessment of economic systems, global strategies, international environmental security issues, and offers insights for policymakers and business leaders.
Download 2009 Report (PDF), Website |
REDD myths: a critical review of proposed mechanisms...
Friends of the Earth International
A comprehensive critique of a new mechanism - known as REDD - to reduce emissions from deforestation and degradation in developing countries.
Download December 2008 Report (PDF), Website |
Evaluation of the Government of Canada's GHG Reduction Policies
Pembina Institute
Evaluation was prepared as input to the Climate Change Performance Index 2009, which ranks countries' performance in controlling greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.
Download December 2008 Report (PDF), Abstract |
The New Politics of Climate Change
Green Alliance
This publication outlines a new approach to persuading politicians to act on climate change.
Download November 2008 Report (PDF), Abstract |
Putting a Price on Pollution
Pembina Institute
An assessment of the federal parties' proposals for putting a price on greenhouse gas pollution.
Download October 2008 Report (PDF), Abstract |
GHG Emissions Forecasting: Learning from International Best Practices
Canada National Round Table on the Environment and the Economy (NRTEE)
The report examines international best practices for forecasting of emissions reductions resulting from government policies.
Download September 2008 Report, Website |
Voters Guide to the Climate Crisis Election
Sierra Club of Canada
An evaluation of Canada's five federal parties' climate-change policies to inform voters during the 2008 federal election.
Download September 2008 Report (PDF), Website |
G8 Climate Scorecards 2008
WWF International
The scorecards rank G8 countries according to nine indicators, revealing G8 countries are lagging behind in the race against climate change.
Download July 2008 Report (PDF), Abstract |
Provincial Power Play: Breaking Away from Federal Inaction...
David Suzuki Foundation
The David Suzuki Foundation's third analysis and ranking of provincial and territorial climate change plans.
Download July 2008 Report (PDF), Website |
Response of the NRTEE to Canada's Obligations...
National Round Table on the Environment and the Economy (NRTEE)
The NRTEE's response to annual requirements created by Canada's Kyoto Protocol Implementation Act regarding the annual Climate Change Plan and Statement.
Download July 2008 Report (PDF), Website |
The March 2008 Federal Regulatory Framework...
Pembina Institute
An analysis of the Canadian government's recent update to its climate change plan, 'Turning the Corner'.
Download March 2008 Report (PDF), Abstract |
2008 Kyoto Report Card
Sierra Club of Canada
The Report Card examines federal government progress in meeting targets for reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
Download March 2008 Report (PDF), Website |
Global Carbon Budget 2007
Global Carbon Project
Budget outlines atmospheric CO2 growth from land use change and fossil fuels. Highlights carbon intensity of the economy and natural CO2 sinks.
Download 2008 Report (PDF), Website |
All Over the Map: 2006 Status Report of Provincial Climate Change Plans
David Suzuki Foundation
The report assesses provincial and territorial action on climate change, compares greenhouse gas emissions, analyzes climate change plans and evaluates 2006.
Download October 2006 Report (PDF), Website |
All Over the Map - A Comparison of Provincial Climate Change Plans
David Suzuki Foundation
The report assesses provincial and territorial action on climate change, compares greenhouse gas emissions, analyzes climate change plans and evaluates 2005.
Download October 2005 Report (PDF), Website |
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