Overview of news items 2005
Here you will find the news items of the selected year listed in chronological order.
Europe feels the heat as climate change tops the list of environmental challenges
Newsitem | 30-11-2005
‘The European environment: state and outlook 2005’, a five year assessment across 31 countries, provides an overview of Europe’s environment and points to challenges of which climate change is just one. Other areas of concern include biodiversity, ... read more
Aviation in the EU Emissions Trading Scheme: A step forward in climate policy
Newsitem | 25-11-2005
The European Commission’s proposal of September 2005 to include the aviation sector in the EU Emissions Trading Scheme (EU-ETS) can be seen as a step forward in including the aviation sector in climate policy. The environmental impacts of including ... read more
Consequences for the Netherlands of the EU thematic strategy on air pollution
Newsitem | 01-11-2005
On 21 September 2005 the European Commission presented a thematic strategy on air pollution and a proposal for a new air quality directive for the abatement of air pollution in the European Union (EU).
... read moreCountries' historical responsibility for climate change
Newsitem | 28-09-2005
This paper analyses the impact of scientific uncertainties and of policy choices on the contribution of countries’ historical responsibility for climate change. This approach has been suggested in the climate negotiations as a key for allocating ... read more
Water for near half the world's population under threat at the roof of the world
Newsitem | 05-09-2005
The next few decades will see a large scale threat to water sources and biodiversity in the Himalayas and surrounding low lands. Nearly half of the world population depends on these water sources. This is the conclusion of a study written by the United ... read more
Global 2000 emissions: non-CO2-greenhouse gases now 4% higher
Newsitem | 02-09-2005
The trend since 1995 in global emissions of methane and nitrous oxide is about 4% higher than estimated previously using a much more aggregated method. However, the uncertainty in the emissions remains large. This was concluded from a new dataset compiled ... read more
Effectiveness of the EU White paper 'European transport policy for 2010'
Newsitem | 23-08-2005
Modal shift proposals in the EU White paper are not an effective environmental policy. Pricing policy proposals in the White paper seem to be more effective, but progress in the implementation of pricing policy is slow.
... read moreSummary of Dutch Environmental Balance 2005 published
Newsitem | 26-07-2005
The Environmental Balance 2005 describes the Dutch state of the environment and also provides an evaluation of environmental policy measures. The pressure on the Dutch environment is presently higher than European standards allow, due to the fact the ... read more
Coalition size determines costs post-Kyoto policies after 2012
Newsitem | 01-07-2005
Abatement costs of post-Kyoto policies after 2012 are relatively modest in the case of a global coalition with unrestricted emissions trading. Costs will rise considerably if the coalition becomes smaller. In the case of smaller coalitions, the use ... read more
Climate change and a European low-carbon energy system
Newsitem | 29-06-2005
Several technical options are available to reduce European emissions of greenhouse gases. The most cost-effective way to achieve a substantial reduction is by implementing more than 50% of the reductions by actions inside the EU, combined with international ... read more
'Dutch Dikes and Risk hikes', evaluation of the Netherlands' Policy on Flood Protection
Newsitem | 16-06-2005
Flood defences in the Netherlands are stronger than ever due to extensive improvement programs the past decades. However, flood risks have increased because the number of people and the economic values to protect have increased at a higher rate than ... read more
What global and regional emission reductions are needed to meet the EU 2°C climate target?
Newsitem | 15-06-2005
Meeting the EU climate policy target with more than 50% certainty implies that greenhouse gas concentrations need to stabilise at 450 (400) ppm CO2-equivalent. Global emissions need to peak around 2015, followed by substantial overall reductions by ... read more
RIVM activities in Bonn
Newsitem | 23-05-2005
From 16-27 July 2001, the resumed sessions of CoP-6 will be held in Bonn. RIVM will be present in Bonn as well to focus on more general issues, of importance for future climate negotiations. Wednesday 18 July, 15:00 to 18:00h: Mitigation IPCC Working ... read more
National climate report greenhouse gas emissions in the Netherlands 1990-2003
Newsitem | 12-05-2005
This report, that is compiled annually by the Netherlands Environmental Assessment Agency (MNP) of RIVM in cooperation with Statistics Netherlands (CBS), TNO and SenterNovem, has been produced to comply with commitments under the UN’s Framework Convention ... read more
"Quality and the future - sustainability outlook" now available
Newsitem | 03-05-2005
In 2004 the Netherlands Environmental Assessment Agency (MNP) published the national Sustainability Outlook in Dutch. The summary of this report is now available in English. The analysis combines scientific insight on sustainability with an overview ... read more
Release of interactive population model PHOENIX
Newsitem | 14-04-2005
The population model PHOENIX provides a population user support system to explore, develop and analyze different demographic scenarios at various geographical aggregation levels (global, regional, national and grid-cells).
... read moreSafeguarding the ozone layer and the global climate system
Newsitem | 11-04-2005
After 20 years of protecting the ozone layer with a new generation of chemicals, governments are confronting the fact that these ozone-friendly substitutes for chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) also happen to be greenhouse gases that contribute to global ... read more
Release of Synthesis Report Millennium Ecosystem Assessment
Newsitem | 30-03-2005
A landmark study released today reveals that approximately 60 percent of the ecosystem services that support life on Earth – such as fresh water, capture fisheries, air and water regulation, and the regulation of regional climate, natural hazards ... read more
Outstanding Environmental Issues for Human Development
Newsitem | 22-02-2005
Nature and environment provide essential goods and services for human development. Human well-being and quality of life depend crucially on the quantity and quality of food, water, energy and biodiversity available to man.
... read moreClimate Change in the Netherlands: statistical relevant?
Newsitem | 16-02-2005
How significant are changes in weather conditions and weather extremes if we analyze climate conditions in the Netherlands from 1901 onwards? And what are the consequences now and in the near future for changes in the length of the growing season or ... read more
MNP-RIVM geeft 'second opinion' op TNO-onderzoek naar luchtkwaliteit A27
Newsitem | 13-01-2005
Het MNP heeft een ‘second opinion’ gegeven op een TNO-onderzoek naar de luchtkwaliteit rond de A27 tussen Utrecht en Hilversum en de effecten van een plusstrook daarop. Het MNP schat de luchtkwaliteit in het studiegebied, los van de eventuele aanleg ... read more
