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.
The 2010 Global Thought Leader Survey on Sustainability
Pembina Institute & McAllister Opinion Research
Survey of 5,000 thought leaders featuring questions on sustainability, climate change, sustainable energy, green economics and oil sands.
 Download June 2010 Report (PDF), Website
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G8/G20 Summits 2010
WWF
A WWF position paper which advocates pursuing climate finance and low-carbon economy issues in a way that can be leveraged positively by the UNFCCC process.
Download June 2010 Report (PDF), Website
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A 350 ppm Emergency Pathway
Greenhouse Development Rights
This brief highlights the "350" campaign - the issues and challenges regarding emergency emission reduction effort to lower global CO2 concentrations to 350 ppm.
Download November 2009 Report (PDF), Website |
Communicating Climate Change
The Pembina Institute
This fact sheet offers insight into Canadians' environmental priorities and values, and highlights the climate messages that resonate and motivate.
Download November 2009 Report (PDF), Website |
We're Screwed - Special Edition New York Post
The Yes Men
A fake edition of the New York Post warns of heat waves, flooding and other lethal effects of global warming in New York - based on facts from an official city report.
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Towards Climate Neutral Cities: A Regional Perspective
UNECE
How certain actions (smart growth, increased green spaces, energy efficiency in buildings etc.) can enhance overall urban sustainability and help achieve the Kyoto Protocol.
Download September 2009 Report (PDF), Website |
Green Cities Report
Living Cities
How urban sustainability efforts can and must drive America's climate change policies
Download May 2009 Report (PDF), Website |
St. James's Palace Nobel Laureate Memorandum
University of Cambridge Programme for Sustainable Leadership
Declaration on a global deal for climate change formulated as a result of the Nobel Laureate Symposium Series on Global Sustainability.
Download May 2009 Report (PDF), Website |
Climate Literacy: The Essential Principles of Climate Science
U.S. Global Change Research Program / Climate Change Science Program
A guide for individuals and communities to understand Earth's climate, impacts of climate change and how to adapt to and mitigate change.
Download March 2009 Report (PDF), Website |
Global Campaign for Climate Action Overview
Global Campaign for Climate Action
A 'Who, What, Why' fact sheet on the Global Campaign for Climate Action, a new initiative working to influence the anticipated Copenhagen agreement.
Download Undated Report (PDF), Website |
Healing the Nations
Church World Service
The first in a series on climate change, this publication describes Church World Service (CWS) advocacy efforts, mitigation and adaptation work.
Download Undated Report (PDF), Website |
State of the World 2009: Into a Warming World
Worldwatch Institute
This book questions how we will adapt to climate change and is part of a two-year campaign to influence climate negotiations in Copenhagen.
Download January 2009 Report, Website |
The Making of The Age of Stupid
Spanner Films, The Guardian
This documentary reveal the lengths 'Team Stupid' went to in making this year's most talked-about climate change film starring Pete Postlethwaite.
Watch January 2009 Film, Website |
10 Popular Myths about Climate Change
Sierra Club of Canada
Myths include "This is all within natural variability" and "A few degrees more will be really nice - especially for plants!"
Download 2009 Report (PDF), Website |
Informing Decisions in a Changing Climate
National Research Council, Canada
This publication shows the growing need for climate-related decision support and develops guidance for government agencies and other institutions.
Download 2009 Podcast (MP3), Website |
Canada's Oil Sands: America's #1 Source of Oil has Dangerous...
International Boreal Conservation Campaign
Fact sheet on the impacts of tar sand oil extraction and suggests stricter environmental and social protections for any future development.
Download 2009 Factsheet (PDF), Website |
Thinking Cap - First Place Winner, EDAF Video Competition
Environmental Defense Action Fund
A carbon cap is really a thinking cap - it helps keep money here at home.
Download 2009 Video, Website |
Cursing Cap - First Place Winner, EDAF Video Competition
Environmental Defense Action Fund
The addiction to oil is like a bad cursing habit: Cap it, and you'll tap it.
Download 2009 Video, Website |
Global Warming - What You Need to Know
The Pew Environment Group
This resource covers the basics of global warming science, economics and policy, current domestic and international actions to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and an analysis of relevant legislation proposed during the 110th US Congress.
Download 2008 Report (ZIP 28MB), Website |
350.org - 90-Second Animation For Global Day of Action
350.org
Current science tells us that unless we reduce the amount of CO2 in the atmosphere to 350 ppm, we will cause huge, irreversible damage to the earth.
Watch December 2008 Video, Website |
Act Now!
Friends of the Earth International
The Big Ask unites Friends of the Earth groups across Europe in a call for governments to commit to cutting emissions.
Watch December 2008 Video, Website |
A Day for Change - Global Day of Climate Action
Grist TV
Remember: We can change the climate; we just have to decide if it's for better or worse.
Watch December 2008 Video, Website |
Time for Plan B: Cutting Carbon Emissions 80 Percent by 2020
Earth Policy Institute
Presents a plan to cut net carbon dioxide emissions 80 percent by 2020 through energy efficiency, restructuring transportation systems, and ending deforestation.
Download July 2008 Report (PDF), Website |
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