The worldwide discussion about climate change has been dominating the media for the last years and people all over the world have taken on the topic. Politicians advocate for change, for more sustainable living and for international agreements that view climate protection as a global responsibility. Also, more and more publications are written from an ever broadening field of scientific disciplines analyzing causes, linkages and impacts.

In order to provide guidance for the increasing number of people that are convinced that action is necessary and are eager to contribute in this process, UNEP has prepared KICK THE HABIT A UN guide to Climate Neutrality, a publication which shows how we can get closer to climate neutrality on the various levels of our society.

KICK THE HABIT: A UN Guide to Climate Neutrality is written by experts from many disciplines and various countries, with leading research organizations involved in preparing and reviewing the publication.

It is aimed at a broad audience, and presents solutions for individuals, businesses, cities and countries plus other groups that have similar characteristics such as NGOs and intergovernmental organizations. The book is rich in case studies, illustrations, maps and graphics and also serves as a reference publication.

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"Addiction is a terrible thing. It consumes and controls us, makes us deny important truths and blinds us to the consequences of our actions. Our society is in the grip of a dangerous greenhouse gas habit.

The message of this book is that we are all part of the solution. Whether you are an individual, a business, an organization or a government, there are many steps you can take to reduce your climate footprint."

Ban Ki-moon
Secretary-General of the United Nations

INTRODUCTION
Climate change is the defining issue of our era. Hardly a day passes without a newspaper, a broadcast or a politician making at least one reference to the threats it poses and the urgency of taking action, immediately to limit the effects and, in the longer term, to adapt to the changes that are sure to come.

For climate change is upon us, and the problem is here to stay. But it is still in our power – as individuals, businesses, cities and governments – to influence just how serious the problem will become. We have the choice how to act, but the change we need to make ourselves. We can make a difference by supporting the transition to a climateneutral world. This concept – climate neutrality – is the subject of this book.

True, there is a huge gulf between where we are now and the climate-neutral future that we need if we are to achieve sustainable development. But the message of this book is that the gulf is not uncrossable and that there is also a lot to gain. It will take patience, persistence and determination, but it can be done. ...

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