Uncertainty and separated causes and effects (very difficult to match benefits and harms)
o Spatially o Emission accumulation over time o Impact over time o Considerable uncertainty as to Main effects How serious they will be When?
Integral causes. To almost every part of life.
Especially to energy intensive,
fossil fuel dependent
advanced developed country lifestyles
Dispersed and invisible and uncertain causes
o GHG emissions are part of everyday life
o We may not know our GHG emissions and footprint
o Cause of the flood or storm cannot be pinpointed
Multiple actors and sets of actors, all different
o People
o Professionals
o Businesses
o Governments
o Diversity of ethical values and frameworks
o Intra-and inter-generational aspects (future
generations are not represented)
o Power and self interest issues
o Conflicts
o Governance issues