Resources

From the United States Global Change Research Program, this report summarizes the science and impacts of climate change on the United States.  It focuses on the impacts on different regions of the U.S. and various aspects of society and the economy.  Download the report for free from USGCRP.

Produced by Yann Arthus-Bertrand, this movie provides dramatic images of the Earth captured from above and encourages us to change the way we see the world.  Watch the movie in full on YouTube (93 minutes).

From the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), the Human Development Report 2007/2008 argues that climate change is moving the world towards irreversible ecological catastrophe, with serious implications for human development within our lifetimes.  It challenges us on many levels, in particular, the need for the entire human community to adopt prompt and collective action based on shared values and a shared vision.  Download the report for free from UNDP.

This report examines the migration and displacement of people in the face of environmental stresses and shocks, particularly those related to climate change.  Its policy recommendations emphasize the need for the prevention, reduction and management of climate-induced migration.  Download the report for free from CARE.

From the Intergovernmental Panel On Climate Change, this is the definitive statement on the science and implications of climate change. It's fairly easy to follow, but tough conclusions. They won the Nobel Prize for this, but you can download it for free from IPCC.

By Peter Harris, A Rocha founder. Tells what happened as A Rocha grew from one project to 19 national organisations on five continents. The mix of Christian hope, practical conservation and family stories inspires as ever. ISBN 1854248480. Amazon

By Ruth Valerio (of Living Lightly). You wake up in your warm house and have a hot shower. You have cool milk on your cereal, and hot coffee. You bin the foil trays from last night's takeaway, jump in the car and head for your air-conditioned office. Nothing unusual, but already your choices have impacted people and the environment across the world. So how can we live better on low carbon? Ruth highlights how we can learn the secret of a life that is both fair and simple. ISBN 1844743438. Amazon

By Dave Bookless, National Director of A Rocha UK. Dave was throwing away his rubbish when he heard God speak: 'How do you think I feel about what you are doing to my world?' Since then Dave has been on a mission to share the compelling biblical case for caring for the planet God made for his glory and his people's enjoyment. The message is hope, not guilt. God can take your small efforts and multiply them in his great plan. Dave takes us right into the heart of his family and shows how living simply, besides honouring God, can be an exciting adventure. ISBN 1844742512  Amazon

By David MacKay, Professor of Natural Philosophy at the University of Cambridge.  In his book, David MacKay highlights the problem of our addiction to fossil fuels.  He assesses the extent to which Britain's current energy consumption can be met by its renewable resources and explores strategies to eliminate the difference between the two, highlighting a range of low-carbon alternatives.  Download it for free.

From the University of Copenhagen, this report provides an update of the newest understanding of climate change, the social and environmental implications and the options available for society to respond.  Download the report for free from Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK).

From UNICEF, this report examines critical issues in maternal and newborn health, highlighting the importance of appropriate care for mothers, newborns and children.  This issue focuses on Africa and Asia, complementing the previous year's on child survival.  Download the full report for free from UNICEF.

From the Arctic Monitoring and Assessment Programme (AMAP), this update summarizes recent observations of the Earth's changing climate, the short-term drivers of climate change and ways that they can be mitigated, an evaluation of the Arctic carbon cycle and new ways to model climate change and its impacts.  Download the report for free from AMAP.