Public-Private Partnerships for Climate Finance

Public-Private Partnerships for Climate Finance

There is strong evidence showing the urgent need for scaling-up climate finance to mitigate greenhouse gases in line with the 2°C target, and to support adaptation to safeguard the international community from the consequences of a changing climate. While public actors have a responsibility to deploy climate finance, it is clear that the contribution from the private sector needs to be significant. Consequently, a strong public commitment is needed to engage with the private sector and ensure climate finance is leveraged and deployed effectively. In this context, Public Private Partnerships (PPPs) are a promising avenue to contribute to climate finance delivery. PPPs provide frameworks to ensure public leadership and accountability in tackling climate change, while enabling the ownership of certain components of climate finance to be transferred to private hands.

La Promesse des arbres - Comment la forêt nous sauvera si nous la laissons faire

La Promesse des arbres - Comment la forêt nous sauvera si nous la laissons faire

Comment la forêt nous sauvera si nous la laissons faire.Peter Wohlleben est forestier depuis vingt ans. Grâce à ses livres, traduits dans le monde entier, il a fait découvrir la vie secrète des arbres et ses enseignements à des millions de lecteurs.Dans sa forêt en Allemagne, qui est comme un laboratoire à ciel ouvert, il est le témoin des bienfaits de l'écosystème forestier, de son action sur le cycle de l'eau, les sols et la qualité de l'air que nous respirons, surtout quand le climat change.Peter Wohlleben nous montre ainsi comment les arbres s'adaptent déjà au changement climatique et comment la forêt peut compenser ses effets. Mais les arbres sont aussi une matière première ; ils font l'objet d'une exploitation intensive, dont les conséquences menacent directement notre avenir. En s'appuyant sur la science, la nature et son expérience unique, Peter Wohlleben dénonce les pratiques de l'industrie forestière et lance un appel à laisser se développer librement les forêts du futur.La forêt peut être notre meilleure alliée pour préserver une planète vivable... mais seulement si nous la laissons faire.

Lezioni sull'odio

Lezioni sull'odio

Una riflessione radicale, icastica e originalissima, concepita da una delle menti piú luminose e illuminanti che la cultura italiana abbia conosciuto. L'odio è uno dei pochi tabú che non si riescono a infrangere, piú del sesso o della morte. Eppure tutti lo proviamo: «Io da due a sei volte alla settimana, e cosí spero di voi», scherza Michela Murgia in questo libro irriverente, nato da una serie di lezioni pubbliche tenute qualche anno fa. La sua tesi è che l'odio possa essere una virtú, dipende da come lo pratichiamo. Per esempio, con Odio gli indifferenti Antonio Gramsci ha mostrato che, se riconosciuto e disciplinato, questo sentimento non è per forza distruttivo. Passando dalle maledizioni sarde ai salmi biblici, da Grazia Deledda alle lettere di san Paolo, Murgia smonta i nostri pregiudizi e rivendica il diritto di odiare - specialmente i prevaricatori, i prepotenti, tutti coloro che non credono nella responsabilità collettiva del bene. E compie cosí il miracolo di parlare ancora del nostro tempo, che dall'odio distruttivo è inquinato; sembra rivolgersi proprio a noi che continuiamo ad abitarlo, con la consueta ironia e la lucidità profetica di una voce che nulla potrà mai spegnere. «Chi sa di provare l'odio vive continuamente in un contesto che gli vieta, per via della presenza del tabú, di dirlo, di manifestarlo, di dichiararlo, di praticarlo. Deve vivere come un fuorilegge. Io vivo malissimo, ve lo dico: le mie giornate sono terribili, perché due terzi del mio tempo lo devo passare (o lo dovrei passare) a inventare scuse per camuffare quello che in realtà provo - che è l'odio, appunto. Gli analfabeti relazionali che mi circondano credono di vedere odio in certe cose normali che faccio o dico, come per esempio quando addito l'ipocrisia dei vincoli censori e delle disorganizzazioni in cui il loro, di odio, si trasforma in autogiustificazione o violenza. Allo stesso tempo neanche immaginano il vero, autentico odio che coltivo, e che devo nascondergli perché altrimenti risulterei sgradevole, stridente e isterica - cioè donna».

Fundamentele lumii fizice

Fundamentele lumii fizice

La nivel fundamental, lumea fizică arată altfel decât ne spun simțurile și intuițiile cu ajutorul cărora ne descurcăm în viața de zi cu zi, iar pentru a o înțelege trebuie să ne naștem a doua oară și să învățăm felul în care funcționează universul la scară microscopică și la scară cosmică așa cum bebelușii învață să meargă și să vorbească. În această aventură a dezvățării și învățării ne călăuzește laureatul Nobel Frank Wilczek, unul dintre cei mai inventivi fizicieni contemporani, cu contribuții esențiale la descifrarea comportamentului particulelor elementare. Privit de la altitudinea sa intelectuală, peisajul lumii fizice se simplifică și capătă pregnanță.   Wilczek discută zece principii generale pe baza cărora explică bogăția și complexitatea cosmosului, ne prezintă câte o temă din perspective diferite (abundența spațiului și a timpului, numărul mic de particule și de legi, materia, energia, evoluția cosmosului…), mereu fidel noțiunii de complementaritate, și face predicții legate de viitoarele descoperiri – toate acestea în termeni perfect accesibili cititorului fără pregătire științifică. Nu în ultimul rând, Fundamentele lumii fizice este cartea unui umanist care pledează deopotrivă pentru modestie și respect de sine în raportarea noastră la univers.   „Aceasta e o carte despre lecțiile fundamentale pe care le putem învăța studiind lumea fizică. Am întâlnit mulți oameni curioși să afle mai mult despre lumea fizică și dornici să știe ce are de spus despre ea fizica modernă. Fie că e vorba de avocați, medici, artiști, studenți, profesori, părinți sau pur și simplu oameni curioși, cu toții sunt înzestrați cu inteligență, dar le lipsesc informațiile. Am încercat în această carte să prezint principalele teorii ale fizicii moderne într-un mod cât mai simplu, dar fără să fac rabat de la rigoare. Am scris-o avându-i în minte pe prietenii mei curioși și gândindu-mă la întrebările lor.“ — FRANK WILCZEK   „Wilczek scrie cu o extraordinară simplitate și claritate, iar plăcerea cu care abordează subiectul e frapantă.“ — The New York Times Book Review

Curiosi

Curiosi

Perché siamo più interessati a una conversazione al cellulare, di cui sentiamo solo una parte, che a una discussione tra due persone che possiamo ascoltare per intero? I bambini sono più curiosi degli adulti? Qual è l'origine dell'attrazione morbosa che spinge le persone a radunarsi sulla scena di un crimine o di un incidente automobilistico? Qual è lo scopo evolutivo della curiosità? In che modo la nostra mente sceglie dove indirizzare la propria curiosità? La curiosità è fondamentale per la creatività. È l'ingrediente necessario di tutte le forme d'arte, dai thriller ai film, alla pittura, alla musica. È il motore principale della scienza, e tuttavia la comunità scientifica non ha un'opinione condivisa su quali siano esattamente i meccanismi del nostro cervello che ne sono responsabili. Mario Livio, astrofisico e celebre divulgatore scientifico, indaga sulla curiosità partendo da alcune delle più grandi menti di tutti i tempi come Leonardo da Vinci e Richard Feynman e intervistando una varietà di persone eccezionalmente curiose: da un astronauta laureato in statistica, medicina e letteratura fino a Brian May, ex chitarrista dei Queen, che è ritornato sui banchi dell'università per prendere un dottorato in astrofisica. Con un linguaggio chiaro e accessibile illustra le ultime scoperte delle neuroscienze sulla curiosità e le teorie più recenti che ne descrivono il funzionamento.

The Human Body in Symbolism

The Human Body in Symbolism

“The Human Body in Symbolism” is the article, included in “The Secret Teachings of All Ages” volume. The Mysteries of Persians, Egyptians, and Hindus taught that the laws, elements, and powers of the universe were epitomized in the human constitution. The author presents the extracts of several works, dedicated to the subject.  We present you the book, filled with mysteries and secrets of world history, so it is absolutely must-read for everyone, who is interested in mythology, history, philosophy, religion and other aspects of human culture. Enjoy the reading!

Advances in Bioelectromagnetism

Advances in Bioelectromagnetism

Advances in Bioelectromagnetism: Innovations and Applications in Healthcare offers a comprehensive exploration of bio-waves—natural electromagnetic signals generated by living cells, tissues, and organisms. Delving into core principles, such as the natural frequency of human bio-waves, the book examines how these waves interact with external electromagnetic fields. It presents groundbreaking research and applications, emphasizing technologies like brain-computer interfaces, electroencephalography, and bioresonance therapy that leverage bio-wave modifications for the diagnosis and treatment of various health conditions. The book also highlights future directions in the field, including real-time bio-wave monitoring powered by advanced digital signal processing and AI-driven machine learning algorithms.It serves as a vital resource for academic researchers, biomedical professionals, and entrepreneurs in biomedical engineering, biophysics, biotechnology, and smart healthcare. By addressing gaps in existing literature, this work fosters innovation and sets new directions for bio-wave research and healthcare applications. - Provides the fundamental concepts of bio-waves - Explores how advanced technologies can be used for detection of bio-waves - Examines bio-wave applications, emphasizing future, real-time monitoring with AI-enhanced processing

Laser Power

Laser Power

Laser Power explores the revolutionary impact of lasers, a technology now integral to modern life despite its science fiction origins. The book reveals how lasers, using light amplification and stimulated emission, have transformed fields like medicine, communication, and even space travel. Readers will discover the fascinating history from Einstein's theoretical work to the first laser in 1960, and how initial skepticism gave way to widespread adoption.The book emphasizes the unique properties of lasers – coherence, monochromaticity, and collimation – that enable capabilities far exceeding traditional light sources. It investigates laser applications in medicine, such as surgical procedures and diagnostics, and their role in fiber optic networks that power the internet. By examining these applications, Laser Power demonstrates the technology's transformative effects across multiple domains, supported by scientific literature, engineering case studies, and real-world examples.The book guides readers through the fundamental physics of lasers, then progresses to major applications. It maintains a fact-based approach, ensuring the content is accessible to a wide audience, including students, researchers, and anyone interested in science and technology. Ethical considerations and safety measures are also addressed, providing a balanced perspective on the power and potential risks of laser technology.

L'equazione impossibile

L'equazione impossibile

Il 29 maggio 1832, poche ore prima di essere ferito a morte in un duello, Évariste Galois, focoso spirito rivoluzionario e grandissimo matematico francese, vergò alcune lettere che avrebbero rappresentato il suo testamento umano e scientifico. Non ancora ventunenne, aveva fondato una nuova branca dell'algebra, la teoria dei gruppi, la chiave per violare i segreti della simmetria, e dimostrato che non esistono formule per risolvere un'equazione di quinto grado o di grado superiore: l'equazione impossibile, appunto. Tre anni prima di lui si era spento, consumato dalla tubercolosi, il ventiseienne matematico norvegese Niels Hendrik Abel, che era giunto indipendentemente alle stesse conclusioni di Galois. Mario Livio, in un thriller scientifico mozzafiato, una sorta di Codice da Vinci della scienza, ci conduce attraverso la storia dell'algebra negli sconfinati territori della simmetria, parlandoci di arte, di psicologia e di fisica contemporanea, con una scrittura che affascina e una narrazione che calamita il lettore.

Radioactivity and Radiation

Radioactivity and Radiation

This book lays the foundations for you to understand all that you always wanted to know about radioactivity. It begins by setting out essential information about the structure of matter, how radiation occurs and how it can be measured. It goes on to explore the substantial benefits of radioactivity through its many applications, and also the possible risks associated with its use.The field of radioactivity is explained in layman’s terms, so that everybody who is interested can improve their understanding of issues such as nuclear power, radiation accidents, medical applications of radiation and radioactivity from the environment.Everything is radioactive. There is natural radioactivity in the homes that we live in, the food that we eat and the air that we breath. For over 100 years, people have recognised the potential for radioactivity to help solve problems and improve our standard of living. This has led to the creation of radioactivity levels in some places that are much higher than naturally-occurring background levels. Such high levels of radiation can be harmful to people and the environment, so there is a clear need to manage this potential harm and to make the risk worth the benefits mankind can achieve from radioactive materials.

Time Travel Theories

Time Travel Theories

Time Travel Theories explores the theoretical possibilities of moving through time, focusing on the physics, relativity, and quantum mechanics that underpin this concept. It delves into how manipulating the fabric of time could challenge our understanding of causality and the universe. The book examines concepts like spacetime, wormholes, and time dilation, presenting thought experiments and peer-reviewed research to assess the feasibility of temporal mechanics. It notably addresses time travel paradoxes, such as the Grandfather Paradox, and explores potential solutions. The book methodically progresses from introducing the scientific principles of relativity and quantum mechanics to examining theoretical avenues for time travel. It analyzes wormholes, black holes, and cosmic strings as potential methods for manipulating spacetime, while also addressing the immense technological challenges involved. By avoiding speculative claims and focusing on established scientific theories, Time Travel Theories offers a balanced and rigorous analysis suitable for students, science enthusiasts, and anyone curious about the science of time travel. The book uses data visualizations and simulations to present complex theories clearly.

I nuovi limiti dello sviluppo

I nuovi limiti dello sviluppo

Nel 1972 tre giovani scienziati, pionieri delle scienze informatiche, pubblicarono I limiti dello sviluppo: un rapporto destinato a fare epoca, in cui gettavano uno sguardo verso il futuro e, grazie a modelli di calcolo computerizzati, riuscivano a mostrare le conseguenze della crescita incontrollata su un pianeta dalle risorse non infinite. Parecchi anni dopo, armati di strumenti informatici ben più raffinati e di una mole enorme di dati statistici, quegli stessi autori lanciano ancora il loro grido d'allarme, confermando le previsioni e mettendoci in guardia sui devastanti effetti dell'azione umana sul clima, la qualità delle acque, la biodiversità marina, le foreste e tutte le altre risorse naturali. Prima che sia troppo tardi.

The Secret Lives of Glaciers

The Secret Lives of Glaciers

Geographer, adventurer, environmental educator, 2018 TED Fellow and National Geographic Society Emerging Explorer Dr. M Jackson studies and writes about glaciers and climate change worldwide. Seeking to understand the wild diversity and complexity that exists between people and ice, Jackson lived for a year on the south-eastern coast of Iceland, chronicling in The Secret Lives of Glaciers the cultural and societal impacts of glacier change on local communities. Jackson interviewed hundreds of Icelanders living in close proximity to ice, seeking to understand just what was at stake as the island’s ice disappeared. Painstakingly detailed, Jackson recounts stories of glaciers told by people throughout the region, stories exploring the often conflicting and controversial plasticity of glaciers, the power glaciers enact in society, the possible sentience of glaciers, and the range of intertwined positive and negative consequences glacier change produces throughout Iceland. The Secret Lives of Glaciers reaches beyond Iceland and touches on changing glaciers everywhere, revealing oft-overlooked interactions between people and ice throughout human history.The Secret Lives of Glaciers delivers a critical message: understanding glaciers and people together teaches us about how human society worldwide experiences being in the world today amidst increasing climatic changes and anthropogenic transformation of all of Earth’s systems. Instead of creating another catalogue of all the ice the world is losing, The Secret Lives of Glaciers explores what we may yet find with glaciers: hope for humanity, and the possibility of saving this world’s glaciers.

An Introduction to Non-Classical Logic

An Introduction to Non-Classical Logic

This revised and considerably expanded 2nd edition, published in 2008, brings together a wide range of topics, including modal, tense, conditional, intuitionist, many-valued, paraconsistent, relevant, and fuzzy logics. Part 1, on propositional logic, is the old Introduction, but contains much new material. Part 2 is entirely new, and covers quantification and identity for all the logics in Part 1. The material is unified by the underlying theme of world semantics. All of the topics are explained clearly using devices such as tableau proofs, and their relation to current philosophical issues and debates are discussed. Students with a basic understanding of classical logic will find this book an invaluable introduction to an area that has become of central importance in both logic and philosophy. It will also interest people working in mathematics and computer science who wish to know about the area.

Confessions of an Eco-Sinner

Confessions of an Eco-Sinner

A 2008 Indie Next Pick In Confessions of an Eco-Sinner, Fred Pearce surveys his home and then sets out to track down the people behind the production and distribution of everything in his daily life, from his socks to his computer to the food in his fridge. It’s a fascinating portrait, by turns sobering and hopeful, of the effects the world’s more than six billion inhabitants have on our planet—and of the working and living conditions of the people who produce most of these goods.

海底两万里

海底两万里

《海底两万里》这部作品叙述法国生物学者阿龙纳斯在海洋深处旅行的故事。这事发生在1866年,当时海上发现了一只被断定为独角鲸的大怪物,他接受邀请参加追捕,在追捕过程中不幸落水,泅到怪物的脊背上。其实这怪物并非什么独角鲸,而是一艘构造奇妙的潜水船,潜水船是船长尼摩在大洋中的一座荒岛上秘密建造的,船身坚固,利用海洋发电。尼摩船长邀请阿龙纳斯作海底旅行。他们从太平洋出发,经过珊瑚岛、印度洋、红海、地中海,进入大西洋,看到许多罕见的海生动植物和水中的奇异景象,又经历了搁浅、土人围攻、同鲨鱼搏斗、冰山封路、章鱼袭击等许多险情。最后,当潜水船到达挪威海岸时,阿龙纳斯不辞而别,把他所知道的海底秘密公布于世。 这部作品集中了凡尔纳科幻小说的所有特点。曲折紧张、扑朔迷离的故事情节,瞬息万变的人物命运,丰富详尽的科学知识和细节逼真的美妙幻想融于一炉。作者独具匠心,巧妙布局,在漫长的旅行中,时而将读者推入险象环生的险恶环境,时而又带进充满诗情画意的美妙境界;波澜壮阔的场面描绘和细致入微的细节刻画交替出现。读来引人入胜、欲罢不能。

Green Energies

Green Energies

This new volume is an exploration that weaves together the varied threads of green energy technologies, sustainable practices, and innovative strategies across multiple sectors. This book emerges at a crucial juncture in our global environmental narrative, where the urgency of sustainable solutions need to meet an unprecedented technological evolution. It serves as a comprehensive guide for those committed to the cause of advancing green energy and sustainable methodologies.Green Energies: Synergetic Approaches to Energy, Technology, and Sustainability first covers the foundational aspects of the green energy transition, delving into the complexities and opportunities that arise from shifting away from traditional energy systems. This exploration is not just about identifying challenges but also about highlighting robust solutions and strategic frameworks that can support this significant transformation. The first chapters lay a solid groundwork by discussing energy management systems and the pivotal role of emerging technologies such as solar photovoltaic cells, setting the stage for a deeper inquiry into sustainability.The technological vanguards of the green revolution are addressed as well, discussing how cutting-edge advancements such as Industry 4.0 and green AI are reshaping the landscape of energy production and consumption. Through rigorous analysis and detailed case studies, the book explores how these technologies offer both incremental improvements and radical shifts toward more efficient, sustainable energy practices.The book also details specific applications of green energy principles in various sectors that include finance, urban development, and manufacturing, presenting a tapestry of real-world scenarios and success stories that illustrate how integrated approaches can empower communities and drive policy changes.A call to action, this volume offers insights into harnessing the potential of eco-technologies and innovative thinking to make a lasting impact on our planet health and our society well-being.

STEM Education in the Junior Secondary

STEM Education in the Junior Secondary

This book brings together a collection of internationally renowned authors in the STEM field to share innovations in the teaching of STEM. It focuses on the junior secondary years of education (students aged 11-15), since this is the age range in which students choose whether or not to formally opt out of STEM education. It is here that the book makes a significant contribution to the field by integrating the STEM area and focusing on the junior years of schooling.While developing this book, the editors drew on two main premises: Firstly, STEM is seen as the integrated study of science, technology, engineering and mathematics in a coherent learning paradigm that is based on real-world applications. Secondly, it is important to integrate digital technologies into STEM education beyond the superficial use of ICTs seen in many schools.The book also addresses the challenges within STEM education – many of which are long-standing. To this end, it includes chapters on marginalised and diverse communities, ensuring that a broad range of perspectives on STEM education is included.

DFIG-based Wind Power Conversion System Connected to Grid

DFIG-based Wind Power Conversion System Connected to Grid

Wind generation has become the most important alternate energy source and has experienced increased progress in India during the past decade. While it has great potential as an alternative to less environmentally friendly energy sources, there are various technical challenges that cause wind to be considered negatively by many utilities. Wind energy conversion systems suffer from the fact that their real power generation is closely dependent on the local environmental conditions. The Doubly Fed Induction Generator (DFIG) based wind turbine with variable-speed variable-pitch control scheme is the most popular wind power generator in the wind power industry. This machine can be operated either in grid connected or standalone mode. In this thesis, a detailed electromechanical model of a DFIG-based wind turbine connected to power grid as well as separately operated wind turbine system with different sub-systems is developed in the MATLAB/SIMULINK environment and its equivalent generator and turbine control structure is realized. In this regard following configurations have been considered: • DFIG with Battery storage sub-system • DFIG with Buck-Boost converter • DFIG with transformer • DFIG with 3-winding transformer Addition of battery storage and buck-boost converter sub-systems into the system enables not only dispatching of generator power but also decreases the variability in their reactive power requirements. The full control over both active and reactive power is possible by the use of transformer between DFIG and rotor side converter. The steady state behavior of the overall wind turbine system is presented and the steady state reactive power ability of the DFIG is analyzed. It has been shown that major part of the reactive power should be supplied from rotor side converter to reduce the overall rating of the generator. The DFIG with above mentioned sub-systems is connected to grid. The total harmonic distortion analysis and efficiency are carried out. It is found that DFIG with transformer in between machine and rotor side converter has lowest THD (2.29%) and DFIG with 3-winding transformer has maximum efficiency (above 93%).