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NO REGRETS MEASURE [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2006-01-24
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Anti-pollution Measures
- Environmental Management
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- no regrets measure
1, record 1, English, no%20regrets%20measure
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- no-regrets measure 2, record 1, English, no%2Dregrets%20measure
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
There are many so-called "no regrets" measures that can be implemented at zero or negative cost to cut emissions, and even create jobs, boost the economy, and improve health. 3, record 1, English, - no%20regrets%20measure
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
"No regrets" measures for tackling emissions can have multiple benefits. Many researchers believe it will be possible to reduce emissions while generating economic benefits, such as more cost-effective energy systems and greater technological innovation. Some climate change policies can also bring local and regional environmental benefits, such as reductions in air pollution and increased protection for forests and thus biodiversity. The scientific, technical, and socio-economic literature shows that such "no regrets" opportunities are available in most countries. 4, record 1, English, - no%20regrets%20measure
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Mesures antipollution
- Gestion environnementale
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- mesure sans regrets
1, record 1, French, mesure%20sans%20regrets
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- mesure utile en tout état de cause 2, record 1, French, mesure%20utile%20en%20tout%20%C3%A9tat%20de%20cause
feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Mesures dont les avantages tels que l'amélioration du rendement ou la réduction de la pollution au plan local ou régional (mais non les avantages apportés par l'atténuation des effets du changement climatique) sont au moins égaux aux coûts qu'elles entraînent. On parle aussi parfois de «mesures utiles en tout état de cause». 2, record 1, French, - mesure%20sans%20regrets
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les mesures «sans regrets» visant à diminuer les émissions présentent de multiples avantages. De nombreux chercheurs croient qu'il sera possible de réduire les émissions tout en générant des avantages économiques, grâce à des systèmes énergétiques présentant un meilleur rapport coût-efficacité et aux avancées techniques. Certaines politiques de parade aux changements climatiques sont également intéressantes au regard de l'environnement local et régional, puisqu'elles diminuent la pollution de l'air et contribuent à protéger les forêts et donc la diversité biologique. Les publications scientifiques, techniques et socio-economiques montrent que des mesures «sans regrets» sont déjà réalisables dans la plupart des pays. 3, record 1, French, - mesure%20sans%20regrets
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
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